Veteran actress Taiwo Akinwande (popularly known as Yetunde Wunmi) has revealed how she lost both her marriage and her newborn due to her deep passion for her acting career. In an interview with BBC Yorùbá on Tuesday, the 64-year-old actress stated that her commitment to theatre, which began in 1982 under Sunday Akinola’s (Feyi Kogbon) theatre group, played a significant …

The Oscar nominee, Eddie Murphy, 63, and the Australian model, Paige Butcher, 44, have tied the knot after first getting engaged in September 2018. The two also share an 8-year-old daughter, Izzy Oona, and a 5-year-old son, Max Charles. Murphy and Butcher got married on Tuesday, 9 July in Anguilla during a small private ceremony in front of family and …

Popular Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, and his wife, Mabel, have separated after 20 years of “friendship/marriage”. The comedian confirmed the development in a post on his Instagram page on Sunday. He said he had reached a stage where he could no longer entertain the public with “deep personal family issues”. He wrote, “Many people believe that …

Popular actress Sharon Ooja has civilly tied the knot with her lover, whom she fondly called ‘Odogwu Silencer’. She announced she has exchanged vows with her beloved in a private civil ceremony. In a heartfelt post on Saturday, Ooja expressed joy and gratitude, sharing intimate details of her journey to marital bliss. “A few months ago I said yes to …

Nollywood actress Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Lolo1, has disclosed that the challenges of life ultimately led to the dissolution of her marriage. The single mother of four in an interview with TVC said her experience of marriage was more or less a “make or mar situation”. She said: “Well for me, life happened. A lot of times people go …

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives have arrested a 67-year-old suspected drug trafficker, Clement Chukwuemeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for ingesting 100 wraps of cocaine. The suspect was quoted to have said he engaged in the illicit business to raise enough money to marry a new wife and start life afresh after wasting 30 years of …

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has taken to social media to share his stance on the institution of marriage saying it is not a ‘do-or-die affair.’ Edochie’s post is coming on the heels of colleague Bolanle Ninalowo’s separation announcement from wife Bunmi Ninalowo on Friday. In the post shared on Edochie’s Facebook page on Saturday, the father of five advised couples …

Popular Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has announced the end of his marriage to his wife, Bunmi. He made the announcement in an Instagram post on Friday. He said they have decided to proceed with an irreconcilable marriage dissolution and urged Nigerians to respect their privacy. Ninalowo wrote: “Finally, I accept the reality of the end to a road! A sad …

A 30-year-old photographer, Usman Sani Goga, has committed suicide in Babura Local Government area of Jigawa State. The deceased father told newsmen that the incident happened on Wednesday at Akula Quarters, Babura Local Government. He said the deceased used a rope and hung himself in his bedroom. NSCDC spokesman CSC. Adamu Shehu also confirmed the incident to newsmen. He said …

Nollywood actor, Yomi Gold has announced the end of his second marriage, barely one year after they he tied the knots with Meenah. The actor, who got married again barely a year ago, takes to Instagram to disseminate the news. According to him, “love does die and relationships should not be forced”. He asked the public not to judge anyone …