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• Celebrities, not billionaires, sprayed fake notes at Peller’s wedding – Daddy Freeze

  05-08-2026 17:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabMedia personality Daddy Freeze has weighed in on the controversy surrounding TikToker Peller’s claim that he was sprayed with fake dollar notes at his wedding, suggesting that celebrities and Nollywood actors are more likely to be responsible than wealthy guests.Peller recently revealed that a large portion of the dollar bills sprayed on him during his lavish wedding to Jarvis turned out to be counterfeit. According to the content creator, he only discovered the issue
  
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• BBNaija: ‘You are the Gambit’ — Big Brother reveals secret to Aikou

  05-08-2026 15:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabBig Brother has unveiled Aikou’s role as one of the Gambits of season 11, instructing the housemate to keep his true identity a closely guarded secret.During his diary session on Wednesday, Big Brother revealed to Aikou that he is one of two of the season’s gambits, reminding him that his assignment comes with strict conditions and also warning him against revealing his role to the other housemates.“Aikou, you are the Gambit. From this moment on, your ident
  
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• 9 Times Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Dropped Words of Wisdom Instead of Just Hosting BBNaija 

  05-08-2026 15:09 via thenet.ng
  
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  For nearly a decade, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has been the face of Big Brother Naija. He’s the man with the tough questions, the unforgettable reunion moments and the weekly eviction speeches that keep both housemates and viewers on edge.But longtime BBNaija fans know there’s another side to him. Somewhere between announcing who’s safe and who’s lea
  
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• BBNaija S11: Kamsy breaks silence on Chisom, Gerard love triangle

  05-08-2026 14:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Kamsy has opened up about her relationship with fellow contestants Chisom and Gerard, shedding light on the dynamics between the trio.
  Speaking during a conversation with her friend Nomy on Tuesday, Kamsy said she has become uncomfortable with Chisom because he often steers their conversations in a sexual direction, a situation she described as exhausting.
  She explained that her growing closeness with Gerard was partly influenced by her desire to distance he
  
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• Nollywood actress Tope Osoba dies after battle with breast cancer

  05-08-2026 13:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabNollywood actress Tope Osoba has died after battling breast cancer. She was 40.Vanguard reports that the actress passed away on Wednesday, with fellow actress Foluke Daramola announcing the sad news via her Instagram page.Osoba publicly disclosed her health struggle in 2024, when she appealed for financial assistance after undergoing her first breast cancer surgery.At the time, Daramola revealed that the actress needed a second operation to remove the remaining cancerous par
  
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• Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba dies after cancer battle

  05-08-2026 13:01 via thesun.ng
  
  Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has died after battling cancer.
  Her death comes nearly two years after she underwent surgery for breast cancer, a health challenge she had publicly spoken about during her treatment.
  The actress’ passing was announced on Wednesday by her colleague and close associate, Alesh Ola Sanni, who disclosed that she died on Tuesday evening.
  He wrote on Instagram; “Couldn’t sleep since last night it’s well rest in peace my dearest sister Temitope Os
  
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• Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, dies at 40

  05-08-2026 12:53 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has passed away, throwing the Nigerian film industry into mourning.The sad news was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni, who shared an emotional tribute on his Instagram page, expressing shock and grief over the actress’ passing.Unable to hide his emotions, Sanni revealed that he had been awake all night since re
  
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• Why I quit legal practice for music – Falz

  05-08-2026 12:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian singer, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has opened up on his decision to stop actively representing clients in court, saying the demands of his growing music career made it difficult to balance both professions.The 35-year-old entertainer studied law at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom before completing his legal training at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012.Falz began gaining recognition in the Nigerian music scene in 2
  
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• ‘Nobody can beat me in a free, fair election’ — Davido

  05-08-2026 11:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabAfrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has declared that he would be unbeatable in a free and fair election if he ever decided to seek political office in Nigeria.The singer, however, maintained that he has no immediate plans to venture into politics, citing what he described as the lack of transparency in the country’s electoral process.Davido made the remarks during a recent livestream with content creator Carter Efe after he was asked whether
  
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• What Is Driving Nigeria’s Growing Interest in Single Malt Whisky?

  05-08-2026 10:47 via thenet.ng
  
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  For many years, whisky in Nigeria was largely associated with celebration. A bottle was as much a statement as it was a drink, appearing at weddings, milestone birthdays, festive gatherings, and corporate events. Brand recognition often shaped purchasing decisions, with familiar labels carrying as much weight as what was actually in the glass.Today, that relationshi
  
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• Okocha denies biting Portable, says singer should accept defeat

  05-08-2026 09:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has denied biting singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, during their recent celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos.Okocha dismissed the allegation during an appearance on TVC Entertainment on Tuesday, insisting that he wore a mouth guard throughout the contest and had no reason to bite his opponent.The two celebrities faced off at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos on Friday, with Okocha declared the winner after Portable was disqualified for breaki
  
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• Davido: No one can defeat me in a free, fair election

  05-08-2026 09:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that he would be difficult to defeat in a free and fair election if he ever decided to seek political office in Nigeria.
  The singer, however, stressed that he has no intention of venturing into politics, citing what he described as a lack of transparency in the country’s electoral process.
  Speaking during a recent livestream with content creator Carter Efe, Davido said he would rather continue pursuing his music career th
  
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• I’d rather chew grass than bite Portable — Charles Okocha

  05-08-2026 08:00 via thesun.ng
  
  Actor and entertainer Charles Okocha has dismissed claims by controversial singer Portable that he bit him during their celebrity boxing match, insisting the allegation is false and impossible.
  Speaking during a television interview circulating on social media, Okocha accused Portable of spreading false narratives about the bout, maintaining that he was wearing a mouthguard throughout the fight.
  According to Okocha, Portable had been telling people he bit him on the back during the contest, a cl
  
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• BBNaija 11: Bluethopia opens up on feelings for Keivo

  05-08-2026 07:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Bluethopia has opened up about her feelings for fellow housemate Keivo, expressing disappointment over their apparent romantic mismatch.
  Speaking during a light-hearted conversation on Tuesday, Bluethopia admitted that she has feelings for Keivo.
  However, she suggested that her affection may be unreciprocated, noting that Keivo appears to have developed an interest in another female housemate, Temi Nkem.
  “I like you, but you like someone else [Temi Nke
  
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