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• Keke Palmer to host NBC’s first-ever The Voice: Celebrity as Queen Latifah joins coaching panel

  04-08-2026 21:45 via thenet.ng
  
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  NBC is taking The Voice in a bold new direction with the launch of The Voice: Celebrity, the first-ever celebrity edition of the hit singing competition. The special season, set to premiere in 2027, will feature a lineup of famous faces battling it out for the coveted title of the franchise’s first celebrity champion. Multi-talented entertainer Keke Palmer has
  
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• I talk to Ronaldo back-to-back, Davido reveals

  04-08-2026 21:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed he speaks regularly with Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, describing himself as one of the former Real Madrid star’s biggest admirers.
  The singer made the revelation during a livestream with content creator Carter Efe, where he also explained why he supported Portugal during the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  According to Davido, his loyalty to Portugal was influenced by his close relationship w
  
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• BBNaija 11: Abi mulls exit, cites isolation in house

  04-08-2026 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Mary AgbabiakaBBNaija Season 11 contestant, Abi, has expressed a desire to leave the reality show, alleging that she has become the target of hostility from some of her fellow housemates.
  Her comments followed growing tension in the house after she was nominated for possible eviction, with the housemate claiming she no longer feels comfortable in the competition.Abi made the remarks after the latest nomination process while speaking with fellow contestants, Temi and Nomy, who tried to convin
  
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• Video: Oba Femi makes agbada entrance on RAW after SummerSlam triumph

  04-08-2026 18:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabNigerian WWE superstar Oba Femi made a bold cultural statement on Monday Night RAW, stepping into the arena in a white agbada just days after defeating wrestling icon Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam.The traditional Yoruba attire drew cheers from fans as the reigning King of the Ring made his entrance, proudly showcasing his Nigerian heritage on one of WWE’s biggest global platforms.Oba Femi’s appearance came after his hard-fought victory over Lesnar in a Hell in a Cel
  
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• Davido reveals how childhood friend influenced his music career

  04-08-2026 18:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats superstar Davido has credited his childhood friend, Lati, a former staff member of his late mother, with playing a significant role in shaping his music career.
  The award-winning singer made the revelation during a livestream with content creator Carter Efe on Tuesday, recalling how their friendship began in his family home long before he rose to international fame.
  Davido said, “Without Lati, there’s no Davido.”
  According to the singer, Lati was formerly employed by
  
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• ‘I borrowed to impress people’ — Timini Egbuson reflects on past lifestyle

  04-08-2026 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabNollywood actor Timini Egbuson has revealed that he once borrowed money to sustain a luxurious lifestyle, admitting that he prioritised appearances over financial wisdom before changing his outlook on life.In a recent episode of the MENtality Podcast, the actor said he previously took loans to fund expensive fashion purchases and other luxury items, but eventually realised the pursuit of material possessions was driven more by external pressure than genuine fulfilment.&ldquo
  
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• Peller cries out over alleged fake dollars sprayed at wedding

  04-08-2026 17:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Popular Nigerian content creator and skit maker, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has alleged that some of the dollar notes sprayed on him during his recent wedding ceremony were counterfeit.
  The social media personality made the claim while recounting his experience after taking some of the cash to the bank for verification, saying the Nigerian currency he received was genuine but not all of the foreign notes passed scrutiny.
  Speaking in a video circulating online, Peller said he was a
  
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• “Is it by force?” — Peller reveals being sprayed fake dollar cash during wedding

  04-08-2026 17:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian skit maker and content creator Peller has spoken about an alleged incident involving fake currency he said was given to him during an event.Peller made the comment while discussing money he received, explaining that some of the Nigerian currency handed to him was genuine, while he alleged that some of the dollar cash he received turned out to be fake.Speaking in a video, Peller said, “I went to the bank, and the Nigerian money was genuine. I saw that a lot of people gave me Niger
  
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• BBNaija S11: Let’s not be remembered as the most boring set, Sheba tells housemates

  04-08-2026 15:16 via thesun.ng
  
  BBNaija Season 11 Head of House (HoH), Sheba, has expressed disappointment with her fellow housemates over what she described as their lack of commitment during preparations for this week’s wager presentation.
  Speaking during Tuesday morning’s rehearsal, an upset Sheba urged the housemates to take the task more seriously, stressing that everyone had a role to play in ensuring the team delivered a successful performance.
  “If you want to play a game, you have to step up or step a
  
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• BBNaija: ‘Don’t make us most boring set’ — Sheba fumes at housemates

  04-08-2026 14:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabBBNaija Season 11 Head of House (HoH), Sheba, has issued a stern warning to her fellow housemates, expressing frustration over what she described as their lack of commitment during preparations for this week’s wager presentation.An irritated Sheba, while speaking during a rehearsal on Tuesday morning, fumed at housemates to take the task seriously, insisting that everyone had a responsibility to contribute to the team’s success.“If you want to play a game,
  
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• King Ochacho promises Peller even bigger gifts after ₦400m mansion

  04-08-2026 12:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Real estate entrepreneur Mohamed Adah, popularly known as King Ochacho, has revealed that the ₦400 million Abuja mansion he gifted TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, and his wife, Elizabeth Amadou (Jarvis), is only the beginning, promising the couple even more valuable gifts in the future.
  Speaking during a TikTok livestream on Monday, two days after the couple’s lavish wedding in Lagos, the Ochacho Real Homes founder described the luxury property as “small mone
  
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• ₦400m mansion gift to Peller is ‘small money’ – King Ochacho

  04-08-2026 11:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real estate entrepreneur Mohamed Adah, popularly known as King Ochacho, has described the ₦400 million mansion he gifted TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) and his wife Elizabeth Amadou (Jarvis), as “small money,” saying the gift is only the beginning.On a TikTok livestream Monday, two days after the couple’s lavish wedding in Lagos, the founder of Ochacho Real Homes said the Abuja property was insignificant to him and his family.“₦400 million is no money. &#
  
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• Studying abroad has always been our family tradition — Davido

  04-08-2026 10:42 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that studying abroad has been a long-standing tradition in his family, saying the culture predates his generation.
  Speaking during an interview circulating on social media, the singer said his family’s educational journey abroad began with his grandfather, who ensured all his children studied outside Nigeria.
  “My grandfather was a senator. So, like most of his kids, he would send them to America. My dad went t
  
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• ‘Michael’ Star Jaafar Jackson Joins Will Smith in Action Thriller ‘Supermax’

  04-08-2026 10:32 via thenet.ng
  
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  Jaafar Jackson is wasting no time building on the momentum of his breakout performance in Michael. Fresh off portraying his late uncle, Michael Jackson, in the record-breaking biopic, the rising star has secured his next major Hollywood role.Jackson has joined the cast of Supermax, an action thriller from Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax, starring opposite Academy Awa
  
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• Falz explains why he doesn’t support marriage before 30

  04-08-2026 08:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has advised young people against rushing into marriage before the age of 30, saying most individuals are not emotionally, mentally, or financially prepared for such a commitment in their 20s.
  Speaking on an episode of The BTS Reality podcast, the 35-year-old artiste said societal expectations and peer pressure should not determine when people decide to get married.
  According to him, the 20s should be a period of self-discovery, personal gr
  
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