The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old actor identified as Praise for an alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl. In a statement on Thursday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Omolola Odutola said: “The Divisional Police Officer of Mowe Division has arrested one actor, Praise, a 30 year old ‘m’ for alleged defilement of a 14-year-old ‘f”’ …

After struggling with a stroke for seven years, Yoruba movie veteran, Musiliu Ajikanle died on Monday, causing grief in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Nigerian filmmaker and actor,  Saliu Gbolagade shared the sombre news on his Instagram page. He wrote: “Ina Lilah Waina Allah Rajiun God gave each of us the gift of life, and God gifted us with eternal life. …

Barely 24 hours after the death of Nollywood actor Saint Obi, Nigeria’s movie industry has been thrown into a mourning again – this time over Murphy Afolabi. The 49-year-old popular Yoruba actor died in the early hours of today at his residence. Film director and producer, Tunde Ola-Yusuf confirmed the passing via his Facebook page on Sunday afternoon. “Rest in …

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie on Thursday morning. Kambilichukwu  died two months after Edochie celebrated his 16th birthday with his wife, Mary. On 4th January, Yul celebrated his (son’s) birthday via his verified Instagram handle, saying: “A very happy 16th birthday to my first son, Kambilinachukwu Leo Yul-Edochie. May God lead and protect you …

Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday after being accused of assaulting a woman during a domestic dispute, the New York Police Department said in a statement. Police responded to an emergency call in Manhattan late Saturday night, determining in a preliminary investigation that there was a domestic dispute between a man, 33, and a 30-year-old woman. “The victim informed police she …

Femi Ogunrombi, a seasoned Nollywood actor better known as Papa Ajasco, is dead. The death of Ogunrombi, well-known for his part in Wale Adenuga’s comedy series Papa Ajasco, was announced by renowned theatre professional, Shaibu Husseini. Husseini provided only vague information, but he did confirm that the veteran actor passed away on Saturday. He wrote: “I have just been reliably …