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The Digest: Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist Eucharia Anunobi has opened up about the painful realities of her past marriage to Charles Ekwu, revealing she was the sole financial provider throughout their relationship. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, the 60-year-old disclosed that she...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government has cautioned Nollywood actress Sarah Martins against cooking and distributing food on public roads, warning that the activity violates environmental and public order regulations. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab issued the...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Fathia Balogun was overcome with grief at the final burial ceremony of her mother, Mrs. Gloria Uzoamaka Williams, with a viral video showing her crying and shouting uncontrollably. Friends and family surrounded the actress, consoling her during the emotional...

The Digest: Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about the immense personal sacrifices behind building the Jenifa brand, revealing she isolated herself for nearly two years to focus on her craft. Speaking at Wema Bank's International Women's Day conference, Akindele...

The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has opened up about the crushing burden of electricity costs in Nigeria, revealing he spends up to ₦40,000 daily to keep his home powered. Speaking on Africa Independent Television (AIT), Edochie broke down his expenses: "I pay ten thousand...

The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has shared the romantic story of how she met her husband, legendary actor Olu Jacobs, revealing that their love story began on a movie set, though not as a fairytale romance for her. Speaking on TVC's Your View, Silva admitted she was unaware of...

The Digest: Award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has declared that her focus is on telling authentic African and Nigerian stories rather than competing with industry colleagues. Speaking at a National Film and Video Censors Board awards event, Akindele emphasized that her...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has unveiled a new project, launching a book titled 'YOU-berty' aimed at helping children aged 10 to 13 navigate adolescence "with clarity and confidence." Returning to the public eye after a quiet period, Johnson announced the release on Instagram...

The Digest: Nollywood comic actor Bamidele Tope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has passed away at age 47 after slipping into a coma caused by complications from medication administered at a private hospital. His colleague Tony Montana confirmed the death on Instagram Tuesday night, stating...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has denied reports that she unfollowed her husband, Olakunle Churchill, on Instagram after his viral family reunion photo with ex-wife Tonto Dikeh celebrating their son King Andre's 10th birthday. The reunion marked the first time in nearly ten years...

The Digest: Acclaimed Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has shared her harrowing experience as a victim of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), revealing she was circumcised at age six by her grandmother without explanation. In an interview on the 'Dear Ife' series, Stephen recalled: "I remember...

The Digest: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the deaths of two Nollywood production crew members found lifeless inside a parked vehicle at a movie location in Lekki. Police Public Relations Officer CSP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the suspect, a member of...

The Digest: Edo State House of Assembly member Natasha Osawaru Idibia has shared intimate Valentine's Day photos of herself and her husband, music legend 2Face Idibia, on her Instagram stories. The photos show the couple kissing passionately, celebrating their first Valentine's Day as a...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has responded to social media criticism over her promotional video for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), clarifying that her involvement was motivated by patriotism rather than political interests. In an Instagram statement, Ojo revealed...

The Digest: Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has responded to his father Pete Edochie's reported comments disowning awareness of his marriage to Judy Austin. In a recent interview, Yul stated his father is "entitled to whatever he wants to say," adding that the remark does not affect him. He...

The Digest: Nollywood actor Stan Eze has shared personal reflections on marriage and attraction during an appearance on The Morayo Show. Responding to questions about beauty standards, the actor stated he feels "happy and fulfilled" in his marriage, emphasising that his admiration for his wife...

The Digest: Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has threatened legal action against individuals spreading alleged false rumours linking him to the reported marital crisis between actresses BamBam and her husband, Teddy A. In a social media statement, Arukwe revealed that a specific account has been...

The Digest: Leo Edochie, son of veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie, has debunked fresh online reports falsely claiming his 78-year-old father is dead. The rumour, which originated from an X user, alleged the actor had passed away in a hospital under "unknown circumstances" and that...

The Digest: Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed criticism surrounding his new series 'Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens', asserting that his storytelling targets an intellectual audience. The five-part mini-series, which premiered on Netflix on January 30, is the sequel to his 2022...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has issued a public appeal for approximately N25 million to fund life-saving surgery for a brain tumour. In emotional broadcasts from Abuja, the actress detailed her deteriorating health, claiming she was recently evicted after her rent payment...