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• Mr Ibu’s widow: I didn’t secretly sell my husband’s properties

  27-06-2026 10:22 via thesun.ng
  
  Stella Maris Okafor, the widow of late Nollywood star John Okafor, has denied charges that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and retained the cash for herself.
  The late actor’s family, also known as Mr Ibu, recently spoke out about their challenges and financial predicament.
  Stella Maris explained in a recent video circulating online that the properties were sold in accordance with a court order and with the consent of Mr Ibu’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Danie
  
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• I’ve been a thief, made many foolish mistakes — Charlie Boy opens up about his past

  27-06-2026 09:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, often known as Charlie Boy, has revealed surprising confessions about his troubling past, admitting to white-collar crime and making multiple “foolish mistakes” in his childhood.
  These encounters, he claims, are completely detailed in his upcoming memoir 999.
  Speaking during an interview on Arise Prime Time, Charlie Boy said he deliberately chose to tell his life story without filtering out the embarrassing or controversial moments, ins
  
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• I’ve been a thief, made many foolish mistakes — Charlie Boy 

  27-06-2026 06:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehVeteran entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlie Boy, has made startling revelations about his troubled past, admitting that he engaged in white-collar crime and committed several “foolish mistakes” in his youth days. These experiences, he says, are fully documented in his forthcoming memoir, 999.Speaking during an interview on Arise Prime Time, Charlie Boy said he deliberately chose to tell his life story without filtering out the
  
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• King of Gas Julius Rone soars at 52

  27-06-2026 02:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet EbirimGroup Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore Limited, Julius Rone has carved a distinct path in Nigeria’s energy sector.
  At 52, the businessman has spent decades turning the country’s vast, under leveraged gas reserves into a platform for serious commercial enterprise. The result is a career that has made him one of the most recognized figures in Nigerian energy and earned him a nickname, “King of Gas”.
  Rone built his reputation the
  
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• Why I dumped my law certificate for movies —Genoveva Umeh 

  27-06-2026 02:41 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  British-Nigerian actress Genoveva Kenechukwu Umeh has opened up about her journey from Enugu State to becoming one of Nollywood’s most sought-after new generation stars.
  Speaking in an interview with BBC Igbo, the actress recounted her early years in Nigeria before her family relocated to the United Kingdom in 2006.
   “I was born in Enugu State, where I attended St. Cyprian Primary School before proceeding to Command Day Secondary School. I completed only my
  
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• Seth Santiago Roberts marks 20 years of promoting African talent and culture

  27-06-2026 02:35 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Qhue Concepts, Seth Santiago Roberts, is celebrating 20 years of championing African talent, culture, and tourism through platforms that have impacted thousands of young people across the continent.
  Over the past two decades, Roberts has established some of Africa’s leading pageantry and tourism brands, including Miss Tourism Africa International, Mister Tourism Africa International, Miss Tourism Nigeria, Mister Universe Nigeria a
  
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• Ycee slams young artists for ‘meaningless content’

  27-06-2026 02:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuRapper and singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as Ycee, says Nigeria’s education sector is decaying because the government keeps prioritizing the wrong things.He spoke on a recent episode of the Afropolitan Podcast, calling out a trend where young artists churn out “meaningless content” just to go viral.Ycee described the moment as an “Olodo uprising”, a time when shallow entertainment, anti-intellectualism, and virality get rewarded w
  
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• Rema sets Mawazine stage on fire after World Cup opening ceremony moment

  27-06-2026 02:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuDays after delivering an incredible performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in the U.S. alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Anitta, Tyla, and Future, Rema is back in global headlines.The Nigerian Afrobeats star headlined the Mawazine Festival on the prestigious OLM Souissi stage in Rabat, Morocco. He shared the bill with superstars like Ninho, Major Lazer, Tyla, Nicky Jam, ITZY, Wael Kfoury, Oumou Sangaré, Sampa The Great, Macy Gray, Imany, and dozens more. Mawazine i
  
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• Adekunle Gold’s Foundation transforms lives of 400 sickle cell patients

  27-06-2026 01:57 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
  The Adekunle Gold Foundation has continued its efforts to support people living with sickle cell disease, providing critical healthcare services to more than 400 patients during its quarterly medical outreach in Lagos.
  The outreach, organised in partnership with the Sickle Cell Advocacy & Management Initiative, provided beneficiaries with medical consultations, laboratory tests, blood transfusions, pain management, physiotherapy, and essential medications. Patients also receive
  
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• Food, music, as Jollof Fest returns to Lagos with new addition

  27-06-2026 01:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet EbirimLagos residents turned out in large numbers on Saturday for the 2026 edition of Knorr Jollof Fest at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, transforming the venue into a lively gathering centred on food, entertainment and shared cultural experiences.
  Now in its fourth year, the festival drew thousands of attendees who spent the day moving between food stations, live performances and interactive spaces designed around one of Nigeria’s most popular dishes — jollof rice.
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• Why many celebrities struggle after fame –Idowu Babalola

  27-06-2026 01:55 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye 
  Media entrepreneur and digital communications expert Idowu Olumide Babalola has said that popularity alone is no longer enough to guarantee long-term success in today’s fast-changing entertainment and digital media industry.
  Speaking during a recent encounter with Saturday Sun, Babalola, President and Founder of DJB Media & Digital TV Broadcast Limited, stressed that sustained relevance requires continuous growth, adaptability and a genuine connection with audiences
  
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• Make a statement with emerald green

  27-06-2026 01:52 via thesun.ng
  
  To make a fashion statement, go for deep shade like emerald green. It’s an eye-catching colour perfect for when one wants to stand out. It’s bold, vibrant, stunning, luxurious, and a universally flattering hue.
    
  To style it flawlessly, treat it as a statement colour. Emerald green outfits bring timeless elegance and bold feminine energy. It works particularly well in formal wear because of its classic elegance. Anchor it with neutrals like white, black or beige to balance
  
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• Ministry urged to set clear rules, sanctions to protect young women in creative industry

  27-06-2026 01:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuThe Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism has been urged to enact enforceable regulations with clear reporting channels and strong sanctions to address the systemic barriers confronting young women across Africa’s growing creative sector.The call came at a dissemination event held recently in Lagos to spotlight the obstacles limiting young female creatives in Nigeria. The one-day event brought together academics, young researchers, students, and stakeholders. It w
  
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• I’ll do body enhancement again if I have to -Etinosa Idemudia

  27-06-2026 01:39 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
  Prominent Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and content creator, Etinosa Idemudia, widely known for her viral comedy skits and breakout role in The Chairman, sits down with Saturday Sun in an exclusive interview.
  The Edo-born filmmaker shares the inspiration behind her newest movie, offers insights into her relationship status, and discusses how she upholds her personal principles in the modern entertainment industry.
    
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  What inspired your new film, Billionaire’s
  
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• Gratitude’ fuels my journey – Osas Ighodaro

  27-06-2026 01:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….As ‘Imported Bahu’ premieresBy Benjamin NjokuAward-winning actress Osas Ighodaro is entering a new chapter. She landed the lead role in “Imported Bahu”, a first-of-its-kind Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama.
  Executive Producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja released the official trailer this week ahead of the July 2, 2026 premiere on Lebara Play, Africa’s first telecom-owned micro-drama platform.Osas stars alongside Bollywood actor and model Rajniesh Duggall. The series
  
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• Lemuel Iyalla thrills UNILAG congregation at Fathers’ Day celebration

  27-06-2026 01:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuThe Chapel of Christ Our Light, Protestant, University of Lagos, UNILAG, came alive last Sunday as it hosted a spirit-filled service to mark Fathers’ Day.
  Gathering under the theme “Manifesting God’s Glory,” the congregation honoured fathers and father figures with uplifting worship, special thanksgiving, and inspiring messages. In a departure from tradition, the church held a unified service focused entirely on celebrating the men in the university comm
  
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• Ayalla thrills UNILAG congregation at Fathers’ Day celebration

  27-06-2026 01:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuThe Chapel of Christ Our Light, Protestant, University of Lagos, UNILAG, came alive last Sunday as it hosted a spirit-filled service to mark Fathers’ Day.Gathering under the theme “Manifesting God’s Glory,” the congregation honoured fathers and father figures with uplifting worship, special thanksgiving, and inspiring messages. In a departure from tradition, the church held a unified service focused entirely on celebrating the men in the university commu
  
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• Etinosa Idemudia’s ‘Oga Bulldozer’ wins audience

  27-06-2026 01:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuNollywood actress and filmmaker Etinosa Idemudia is winning over audiences with her new comedy-drama “Oga Bulldozer.”
  The series, now streaming on Etinosa TV, is quickly gaining traction online and drawing praise for its mix of humour, romance, and life lessons.The story follows Marvis, a rich but irresponsible womanizer whose past trauma shapes his present. His life flips when he hires a stubborn, disciplined, and morally upright housemaid. She refuses to enable hi
  
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• Kunle Ayo, Phebean light up Lagos as Dulles, LIJF/NAIJAZZ debut ‘Super Sessions’ jazz residency

  27-06-2026 01:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Japhet DavidsonA new era of premium live music hit Lagos recently, as Dulles Restaurant and Lounge, in partnership with Inspiro Productions, launched the LIJF/NAIJAZZ “Super Sessions” Jazz Residency.The high-end cultural series promises to redefine Lagos nightlife for discerning music lovers.Held at Dulles, 41 Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, the debut night drew an impressive mix of music enthusiasts, business executives, media personalities, and cultural patrons, all see
  
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• ‘Rising force redefining Nollywood stardom’

  27-06-2026 01:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuOkamigbo Queenslyn Chioma, popularly known as Queen Okam, made her acting debut in 2011. Since then, she has grown into a true master of her craft through relentless preparation, emotional vulnerability, and strict physical discipline.She doesn’t lean on stardom or looks alone. Queen Okam is known for top-tier professionalism on set, a trait that has earned her loyal fans in Nigeria and beyond.Born in Okija, Anambra State, she doesn’t just interpret roles, she becom
  
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• Angela Eguavoen sets Avista beach ablaze

  27-06-2026 01:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuActress Angela Eguavoen is making waves again, this time at Avista Beach in Lagos. She hosted a poolside party at TALK Lexy yesterday featuring DJs Rex, X, and O, and called it one of her best outings of the year.Known for bold fashion choices, Eguavoen raised the temperature online with photos in a beige two-piece bikini. The posts shared on Instagram drew waves of compliments from fans and colleagues, with many praising her toned look and confident vibe.In one caption she wro
  
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• Tourism Mogul Otunba Akinboboye makes cinematic debut with epic film on African Slavery

  27-06-2026 01:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Florencemary NwabuezeNigeria’s tourism entrepreneur and Advisor to the African Union Cultural and Social Council in Nigeria, AU-ECOSOCC, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, has swapped beach resorts for movie sets. Principal photography for his long-awaited historical epic “So Long – Odigbose” began on June 15, 2026, at his flagship property, La Champagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
  Akinboboye, who also serves as Tourism Ambassador for the Conference of World
  
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• Goge Africa debuts cultural diplomacy series in Lagos

  27-06-2026 01:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuGoge Africa, the continent’s leading cultural storytelling and tourism platform, has launched the Goge Africa Cultural Dialogue and Diplomacy Series.
  The new initiative repositions African heritage not just as history, but as a driver of modern diplomacy, regional integration, and economic growth.The inaugural edition will be held on July 2, 2026 at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, Victoria Island, Lagos. It’s hosted in partnership with NIIA an
  
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• IIFF returns for 2nd edition as ‘Greatest Oath’ kicks off filmfest

  27-06-2026 01:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuOwerri, the Imo State capital, will come alive from July 23 to 25, 2026, as filmmakers from 24 countries, film enthusiasts, actors, and directors converge for the 2nd edition of the Imo International Film Festival, IIFF.The 3-day festival, set to hold at Havana Cinemas, New Owerri, will open with a screening of Nigerian film “Greatest Oath” produced by Ocean Portal Entertainment. The opening film sets the tone for what organizers say will be “the movie event o
  
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