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• Davido vs Everybody: Why Does Every Beef Get Bigger? Is He the Problem or Just Defending Himself?

  17-09-2026 15:27 via thenet.ng
  
  From Wande Coal to Erigga and DJ Tunez, Davido has been involved in a series of heated exchanges in recent weeks. But while he may not always start the drama, does his response sometimes make things worse?Davido is one of the biggest music stars in Africa, but over the years, one thing has also become familiar about him: he doesn’t like to ignore people when he feels disrespected.And recently, that side of Davido has been on full display.In just a few weeks, the singer has been involv
  
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• Tim Westwood Faces Two More Sexual Offence Charges, Bringing Total to 17

  24-09-2026 11:09 via thenet.ng
  
  Former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra DJ Tim Westwood is facing two additional sexual offence charges, bringing the total number of charges against him to 17 involving nine women.The Metropolitan Police said the latest charges relate to alleged non-recent offences involving two women in London.Westwood, 68, is accused of indecently assaulting a girl aged 16 or 17 in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991. He is also accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in 2004.The new allegati
  
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• Six Stars, One Crown: Ayra Starr, Tems, Tiwa Savage, Qing Madi, Sewa, Teni Battle for 2026 Headies ‘Best Female Artiste’ Award

  23-09-2026 23:04 via thenet.ng
  
  The 2026 Headies Best Female Artiste category brings together six women whose music has helped shape different sides of Nigeria’s fast-evolving soundscape.Ayra Starr, Qing Madi, Ṣẹwà, Tems, Teni and Tiwa Savage have all earned nominations for the award, setting up a category that cuts across Afropop, R&B, alternative music and mainstream Nigerian pop.From established stars with years of influence to younger artistes making their mark with debut projects and breakout
  
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• Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Fola, Mavo, Adekunle Gold and Rema Battle for 2026 Headies ‘Best Male Artiste’ Award

  23-09-2026 22:20 via thenet.ng
  
  The race for the 2026 Headies Best Male Artiste award is shaping up as a clash between established Afrobeats superstars and a new generation of Nigerian stars making their presence felt.Adekunle Gold, Asake, Fola, Mavo, Rema, Wizkid and Burna Boy were initially announced as nominees in the category before Davido was added to the list following an update by the organisers. The eight artistes will compete for an award that recognises outstanding cultural impact during the year under review.The cat
  
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• Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for 2006 Sexual Assault

  23-09-2026 21:26 via thenet.ng
  
  Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a production assistant in 2006.The 74-year-old disgraced movie mogul was sentenced following his conviction in a retrial that brought one of the most closely watched cases of the #MeToo era back into the spotlight.Weinstein was originally convicted in New York in 2020 of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley and raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison.H
  
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• Davido, Rema, Omah Lay Lead Star-Studded 2027 Afro Nation Lineup

  23-09-2026 21:14 via thenet.ng
  
  Nigerian music heavyweights Davido, Rema and Omah Lay have been announced among the headline acts for the 2027 edition of the Afro Nation festival in Portugal.The highly anticipated festival is scheduled to take place from June 9 to 11, 2027, at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, bringing together leading voices from Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall and amapiano.Organisers unveiled the lineup on Wednesday in a post on X, confirming a diverse mix of African and international stars for the thre
  
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• A Decade of Entertainment Impact: MultiChoice Nigeria backs Calabar Entertainment Conference & Festival for 10th Year

  22-09-2026 21:51 via thenet.ng
  
  Hit 95.9 FM, the leading radio station in Cross River State and organisers of the Calabar Entertainment Conference & Festival (CECF), is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with MultiChoice Nigeria for the 10th consecutive year, marking a decade of sustained support for one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for the creative and entertainment industries.The Calabar Entertainment Conference & Festival has evolved into a major gathering for stakeholders across Nigeria&rsqu
  
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• Enugu Governor Appoints Rachael Okonkwo, Eucharia Anunobi as Special Advisers

  22-09-2026 21:42 via thenet.ng
  
  Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has appointed Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi as special advisers as part of a wider reshuffle involving 101 political aides.The appointments were announced on Monday by Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the Enugu State Government, who said the governor approved the appointment of senior special assistants and special assistants to support his administration across various sectors.Okonkwo was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Cre
  
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• Peter Okoye Admits Receiving Over $800,000 in Psquare Royalties, Says Jude Got Nothing

  22-09-2026 14:30 via thenet.ng
  
  Peter Okoye, one half of the estranged music duo Psquare, has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he received more than $800,000 in royalties from French music rights organisation SACEM for the group’s songs but did not pay any of the money to his elder brother, Jude Okoye.Peter made the disclosure on Monday while testifying virtually before Justice Alexander Owoeye. He was being cross-examined by Clement Onwuewunor (SAN), counsel to Jude.SACEM is a French collective management organis
  
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• Amanda Lear Accuses Miley Cyrus of Copying her 1978 hit, “The Sphinx.”

  22-09-2026 14:14 via thenet.ng
  
  French disco icon Amanda Lear has publicly accused American pop star Miley Cyrus of plagiarising one of her songs from the 1970s, claiming Cyrus’s latest track bears striking similarities to her 1978 hit, “The Sphinx.”Lear, the model-turned-singer who famously became a muse of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and was linked romantically to Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones, made the accusation on social media Sunday.Cyrus, 33, released her tenth album, Bass Persuades,
  
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• No Seyi, No Vibez: Seyi Vibez Brings His Swag and Confidence to ‘SWAGUU’ Album

  21-09-2026 15:33 via thenet.ng
  
  Seyi Vibez is back, and this time, he is coming with plenty of confidence. The Nigerian singer has released his new album, SWAGUU, a 14-track project. The album comes after his last album, FUJI MOTO, which was released in 2025. SWAGUU is Seyi Vibez’s sixth studio album.From the title to the album cover and the songs themselves, everything about SWAGUU is about confidence. The word “Swaguu” is Seyi Vibez’s own Nigerian way of saying “swag.” For him, it represen
  
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• Yusuf, Bells and Chisom Chuka Evicted from BBNaija 2026

  21-09-2026 12:06 via thenet.ng
  
  Yusuf, Bells and Chisom Chuka have become the latest housemates to exit the 2026 edition of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija).Their eviction was announced during Sunday’s live eviction show as the “Show Ya Sef” season moves into another crucial stage, leaving the remaining housemates one step closer to the grand prize.The trio’s departure comes a week after Araga and Abi were evicted from the reality show.Earlier in the competition, Martins and Mercedes became the first housema
  
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• BBNaija Season 11 Week 8 Review: The Musketeers Split, Bluethopia’s Complicated Web, and High Eviction Stakes

  21-09-2026 11:11 via thenet.ng
  
  The smaller the BBNaija Show Ya Sef house gets, the harder it becomes for anyone to hide where they stand. Friendships are becoming alliances, old friendships are falling apart, and romance is getting increasingly complicated. In Week 8, Biggie added a double eviction to the mix.Last Sunday’s eviction, Abi and Araga were both sent packing and Barry won the Head of House title on Monday, with the heavily coveted Ultimate Veto Power. But between those events the house delivered plenty o
  
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• NECLive Announces 11th Edition Conference in November With a “Home-First” Theme for Nigerian Entertainment

  18-09-2026 11:41 via thenet.ng
  
  ID Africa, organisers of NECLive, West Africa’s largest annual gathering of creative industry professionals, will hold the conference’s 11th edition on November 12, 2026, at Alliance Française, Lagos. Themed “Home Advantage: Transforming Local Demand into Global Power,” this edition is built around the argument that Nigeria’s strongest bargaining chip in global entertainment may no longer be international validation, but the scale and value of its own domesti
  
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• Burna Boy to Headline Halftime Show at Historic NFL Paris Game

  18-09-2026 11:31 via thenet.ng
  
  Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been announced as the headline performer for the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Paris Game, adding an African music star to a historic night for American football in France.The NFL made the announcement on Thursday, confirming that Burna Boy will perform during the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints on October 25 at the Stade de France in Paris.The game will mark the NFL’s first-ever match in France, with Burna Boy&rsq
  
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• MultiChoice Nigeria, a Canal+ Company, Set to Refresh DStv and GOtv Packages

  18-09-2026 11:12 via thenet.ng
  
  DStv and GOtv customers in Nigeria can look forward to a refreshed package offering designed to give them more choice, more value and more control than ever before.The upcoming changes will give customers more ways to tailor their viewing experience, with refreshed packages across both platforms designed around the way people watch, what they love, and how they want to enjoy their favourite entertainment.It’s the next evolution for Africa’s most loved storyteller, bringing a brand-ne
  
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• 2026 Headies: Amma, Danpapa GTA, FirstKlaz, Kidd Carder, NO11, Priesst & OG Abbah Compete for ‘Rookie of the Year’

  17-09-2026 13:33 via thenet.ng
  
  The race for the 2026 Headies Rookie of the Year award brings together seven of Nigeria’s most promising new artistes: Amma, Danpapa GTA, FirstKlaz, Kidd Carder, NO11, Priesst and OG Abbah. They are all hoping to win one of the biggest awards available to artistes at the early stage of their careers.The seven artistes were announced as nominees for the Rookie of the Year category at the 18th Headies. The category covers music released between August 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026. It is design
  
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• BBNaija Season 11: The Show Inside the House Isn’t the Only Show

  17-09-2026 12:20 via thenet.ng
  
  There are really two games happening in BBNaija Season 11, and only one of them is being played on camera. Inside Biggie’s house, housemates are working a game they can actually influence, building alliances, winning HoH, managing conflict, and trying to stay visible in a space where every interaction is being watched and dissected. Outside the house, however, viewers are playing a completely different game, one where they get to decide, week after week, who they still want to keep watchin
  
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• Nollywood Icon Olu Jacobs: The Life, Career, and Films of a Nigerian Acting Legend

  17-09-2026 11:08 via thenet.ng
  
  Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actors, whose career spanned more than five decades across theatre, television and film. Known for his deep voice, commanding presence and ability to bring authority to every role, Jacobs became a familiar face to generations of Nigerian and African audiences. From his early days on the stage in Britain to his success in Nollywood, he built a reputation as one of the most respected figures in the African entertainment industry.Born on July 11
  
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• My Secret Truth, Mannat, and Other Telenovela Shows to Watch

  17-09-2026 09:36 via thenet.ng
  
  We used to live for good telenovela shows. When You’re Mine, The Gardener’s Daughter, Second Chance, we were served banger after banger on weekdays, and the drama train hasn’t stopped.Hidden identities, stolen birthrights, buried secrets clawing their way to the surface, it was one exciting storyline after another. And the new wave of soaps has all of this and more.Here are the telenovela shows and ongoing soap operas you should be following right now.
  My Secret Truth (Mi Verda
  
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• Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84

  16-09-2026 11:46 via thenet.ng
  
  Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. The legendary actor was one of the most respected figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, with a career spanning more than five decades.His death was announced in an Instagram post shared by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. In the emotional statement, the family described Olu Jacobs as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle.&
  
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• Former Donda Academy Security Guard Seeks $23 Million in Discrimination Case Against Ye

  16-09-2026 10:22 via thenet.ng
  
  Benjamin Provo, a former security guard at Donda Academy, is seeking approximately $23 million in damages in his discrimination lawsuit against Ye. Provo claims he was treated unfairly and eventually lost his job after refusing to cut his dreadlocks, which he says he wore for religious reasons. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, also accuses Ye and members of his management team of treating Black employees differently from white employees.According to recent court documents, Provo says employees were i
  
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• Headies 2026 Next Rated: Fola, Mavo, Shoday, Llona and Fido Battle for the Crown

  15-09-2026 15:59 via thenet.ng
  
  The race for the 2026 Headies Next Rated award is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing battles of the year, with Fola, Mavo, Shoday, Llona and Fido all hoping to claim one of the most prestigious honours available to Nigeria’s emerging music stars.The five artistes were announced as nominees for the Next Rated category at the 18th Headies, setting the stage for a closely watched contest when the awards ceremony takes place in Toronto, Canada, on October 23, 2026.More than just anoth
  
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• Matthew Rhys Makes Emmy History with Two Lead Acting Wins as ‘Widow’s Bay’ Claims 14 Awards

  15-09-2026 13:26 via thenet.ng
  
  Welsh actor Matthew Rhys made Emmy history at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, taking home two major acting honours as Widow’s Bay emerged as the night’s biggest winner.The American comedy series Widow’s Bay led the awards with an impressive 14 wins, while DTF St. Louis followed with seven.Hosted by actress Mariska Hargitay, the ceremony was held Monday night at the Peacock Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California.Rhys’ double victory came
  
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• Rema Shows His Loverboy Side Is Still There on “Oh No”

  14-09-2026 16:28 via thenet.ng
  
  Rema is back with another impressive record, and once again, he proves that he is not slowing down anytime soon. The Nigerian superstar has released “Oh No,” his second single of the year following “TEA,” and the new song is another reminder of just how versatile he can be.While “TEA” showed fans another side of Rema, “Oh No” brings back a familiar version of the singer that many listeners have come to love. Rema shows that his loverboy side is sti
  
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• Abi and Araga evicted from the 2026 edition of Big Brother Naija

  14-09-2026 13:48 via thenet.ng
  
  Abi and Araga have been evicted from the 2026 edition of Big Brother Naija, tagged “Show Ya Sef.”The duo became the ninth and tenth housemates to leave the reality show after receiving the lowest number of votes for the week.Their eviction was announced on Sunday night during the live eviction show, bringing an end to their time in the Big Brother Naija house.The nominations took place on Monday evening, shortly after Tram was crowned Head of House (HoH) for Week Seven and secured im
  
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• Poco Lee Denies UK Rape Allegations, Insists He Is Innocent

  14-09-2026 12:48 via thenet.ng
  
  Nigerian dancer Poco Lee has broken his silence on the sexual offence allegations against him in the United Kingdom, insisting that he is innocent as the case remains active in court.The dancer, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, is facing charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court, including attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.The court previously confirmed that the case was scheduled for plea and trial preparation on September 15.Amid growing speculation on
  
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• Ryna Isah emerges Little Miss Amazing Nigeria 2026

  14-09-2026 07:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiWARRI, Delta — Ryna Isah, who represented Delta State as “Warrior Delta,” has emerged winner of the 2026 Little Miss Amazing Nigeria beauty pageant.Isah was crowned Little Miss Amazing Nigeria 2026 at the grand finale held on September 6, 2026, in Warri, Delta State.The event brought together young girls from different parts of the country who competed in activities designed to test and showcase their confidence, intelligence, creativity, talent, discipline and l
  
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• Video: ‘I didn’t do what I was accused of’ – Poco Lee

  13-09-2026 23:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee has spoken about his recent situation in the United Kingdom, saying his mind remained clear because he knew he had not committed the offence he was accused of.Poco Lee made the disclosure during a video call with popular social commentator VeryDarkMan, shared on Sunday.Speaking about the ordeal, the dancer said his major concern while he was away was the wellbeing of his associates and business interests.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Martin
  
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• Abi, Araga evicted from BBNaija season 11

  13-09-2026 20:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates Abi and Araga has been evicted from the reality TV show, becoming the latest housemates to leave the ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition.Abi and Araga’s eviction was announced during the live eviction show on Sunday as the competition enters another stage.Their exit comes after the previous eviction round saw Gerard sent out of the competition.Before Gerard, the show had witnessed the evictions of Martins, Mercedes, Kamsy, Cassi, Sultex and Goddessa, w
  
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