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The Digest: Actress Iyabo Ojo has threatened legal action against Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, following his recent claims that she once entrusted her children to his care. In an interview, Baba Ijesha, who was released from prison in November 2025 after serving time for...

The Digest: Nightlife entrepreneur and actor Idowu Adeyemi, popularly known as Yhemolee, has revealed that he made his first ₦100 million in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown. Speaking on social media, he noted that "everyone made a lot of money that year," adding that his first ₦1 million...

The Digest: Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has shared his views on the use of unconventional promotional strategies like dancing to market films in Nigeria, stating that while the method delivers results, it is not the most effective way to promote movies. Speaking on TVC News, Kosoko noted that...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya and her husband, Bola Oyin-Adejobi, have announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl born through surrogacy. The news was first shared on Instagram by actress Abiola Adebayo, who celebrated the couple's journey that began in 2024 and...

The Digest: Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has issued an emotional apology to Nigerians following widespread backlash over comments downplaying hardship and praising President Tinubu. In a video, Afolayan knelt and begged for forgiveness, admitting insecurity is real after revealing his best...

The Digest: Veteran filmmaker Wale Adenuga has responded to actor Abiodun Ayoyinka (Papa Ajasco)'s recent claims of financial hardship, describing them as "false and misleading." In a statement, Adenuga detailed that Ayoyinka was a civil servant for over three decades before retiring with...

The Digest: Veteran actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, known for playing the lead role in the popular sitcom Papa Ajasco, has revealed he owns no car or house due to ongoing financial difficulties. In an interview, Ayoyinka explained that the "Papa Ajasco" character is trademarked by the production...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has disclosed that her public endorsement of President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 elections negatively affected her career. In a video conversation with actor Timini Egbuson, she advised entertainment colleagues to remain politically neutral to...

The Digest: Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has broken his silence on rumours linking him romantically to actress and reality star Bambam, clarifying that their relationship was strictly professional. Speaking with BBC Igbo, Arukwe revealed that the movie they featured in was the first time he...

The Digest: Music video producer Femi Dapson and his partner Simi Sanya tied the knot in a vibrant traditional wedding ceremony at the Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos. The event, tagged #MeetTheDapsons26, featured a colourful palette of pink, green, purple, and blue. Simi dazzled in a...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has responded to criticism following a viral video showing her conducting a deliverance session on a student during a school visit. In a statement on Instagram, Dikeh declared she would rather endure mockery than stop speaking about her faith. "I would...

The Digest: Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has raised alarm over skyrocketing diesel costs, revealing he spent ₦11 million on diesel in just 4–5 weeks at his KAP Village enterprise, despite having solar power installed. In a video clip, Afolayan expressed frustration: "I have been sad...

The Digest: Nollywood actor Daniel Effiong has opened up about his approach to marriage, describing his relationship with his wife as a "working relationship" and "business enterprise founded on love." Speaking on the Mansplanation Podcast, Effiong explained that marriage is more than romance...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about her decades-long marriage to pilot Matthew Ekeinde, declaring that divorce is not an option in their relationship. Speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, the actress attributed the success of their nearly 30-year union to...

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...