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• Peller, Jarvis set date for wedding

  11-07-2026 21:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Popular Nigerian TikTok creators Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, also known as Jarvis, have announced that their white wedding will take place on August 1, 2026.
  The duo disclosed the date in a video shared on their verified social media pages on Saturday.
  The announcement has since attracted congratulatory messages from fans, fellow content creators and other celebrities on social media.
  The white wedding announcement came a few weeks after they c
  
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• US rapper Pitbull sets bald cap world record at London show

  11-07-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US rapper Pitbull has set the first Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London’s Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time (BST) festival.Many also sported other elements of the singer’s signature style — a suit, black aviator sunglasses and stick-on dark goatees.“Record breaking, record making, history in the making,” the 45-year-old hip hop artist said befor
  
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• Jim Iyke: Many Nigerian celebrities don’t know when to reinvent themselves

  11-07-2026 17:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has said he intentionally changed his public image from the “bad boy” persona he was known for to that of a more responsible gentleman.
  In a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan, Iyke explained that he was influenced by external factors to embrace the “bad boy” identity during a period of his career.
  According to him, he decided to rebrand himself after realising that the image was no longer beneficial or relevant to his perso
  
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• Taylor Swift paid $160,000 for New York wedding permit – Mayor

  11-07-2026 09:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Taylor Swift paid $160,000 for a New York City permit to hold her blockbuster wedding with NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden this month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday.Mamdani told reporters that the billionaire pop singer covered the bill for this month’s star-studded extravaganza, when asked if Swift would pay back the city for police overtime related to the ceremony.“Taylor Swift has paid already the cost of the permit that was lodged, which was over $160,000 for t
  
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• Sam Larry discharged from hospital after surviving car accident

  11-07-2026 08:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Sam Larry, a Lagos-based celebrity show promoter, has been discharged from the hospital following a fatal car accident.
  Daily Sun reports that Sam Larry was hospitalised after being engaged in a horrific accident that killed his bouncer.
  Following the accident, a news of him being in a coma went viral on social media, with many Nigerians tying the accident to his claimed participation in singer Mohbad’s death, while others raised worry about his chances of survival.
  Sam Larry was, however,
  
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• A man’s kindness attracts me, not physical appearance —Bolaji Ogunmola

  11-07-2026 03:06 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Bolaji Ogunmola, has stated that while physical attraction may spark initial interest, kindness remains the most vital quality she seeks in a life partner.
    
  Speaking in an interview with Saturday Sun, the versatile actress, who continues to earn acclaim for her performances on screen, said, “One quality I find attractive in a man is kindness. It influences the way a person treats others, handles challenges, an
  
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• OAU students bring George ‘Afrika’ Iwilade’s legacy to life in powerful stage play

  11-07-2026 03:03 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  A group of final-year students from the Department of Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has brought to the stage one of the institution’s most defining yet little-understood moments in history with the production of Afrika: A Shattered Dream, held on July 10 at the university’s Pit Theatre.
  The production shed light on the events surrounding the cult attack of July 10, 1999, which claimed the lives of five people, including the then Stud
  
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• How Ajebo Unleashed ‘Love and Laughs’ shutdown Eko Hotels

  11-07-2026 03:01 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  Against the backdrop of a heavy downpour, thousands of comedy lovers gathered at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday, June 28, for the 13th edition of ‘Ajebo Unleashed’, proving that neither traffic nor rain could dampen the excitement surrounding one of Nigeria’s biggest comedy events.
  From the moment guests streamed into the fully booked venue, it was evident that ‘Love and Laughs’ was more than just a comedy show—i
  
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• Real Warri Pikin’s Canada tour signals global rise of African comedy

  11-07-2026 02:56 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  Nigerian comedian and actress, Real Warri Pikin, has bolstered the growing international appeal of African comedy after completing a sold-out six-city tour across Canada, highlighting the increasing global demand for local entertainers. 
  The comedian’s “In My Element” tour attracted full audiences in Winnipeg, Toronto, London, Saskatoon, Regina, and Vancouver, where crowds gathered for nights of comedy, storytelling, music, and heartfelt conversations.
  
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• From Nigeria to Japan: Idara Michael breaks new grounds

  11-07-2026 02:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet EbirimYouth development advocate and public speaker, Idara Michael is representing Nigeria at the 39th JCI Academy, an international leadership programme currently taking place in Tokachi Obihiro, Japan.
  The academy, which runs from July 2 to July 11, 2026, brings together more than 170 participants from countries around the world, with Idara serving as Nigeria’s sole delegate for this year’s edition.
  Recognised as one of Junior Chamber International’s flagship leade
  
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• Transform that outlook with fascinator

  11-07-2026 02:14 via thesun.ng
  
  By Vivian Onyebukwa
   
  A fascinator is one of the most iconic vintage accessories one can wear to a party. A well-styled fascinator can completely transform one’s outfit, adding elegance, femininity, and authentic modern day charm. A fascinator is naturally theatrical, and that is part of its charm.
   
   
  More so, it is versatile. Whether won with English or traditional attire, it adds glamour and personality.
  The most flattering way to wear a fascinator is to tilt it slightly
  
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• Deaconess Lola Olabode hits 60 in style

  11-07-2026 01:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet Ebirim
  Businesswoman and philanthropist, Deaconess Grace Lola Olabode, is recognised for her commitment to purposeful living, excellence and service. Beyond her professional pursuits, she has built a reputation for integrity, diligence and compassion, earning the respect of those within her community.
  As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shopifytots Global, a leading retail store with outlets across Abeokuta, Ogun State, she has grown the business into a recognizable brand while
  
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• Obi Cubana taught me business wholeheartedly – Cubana Chief Priest

  11-07-2026 01:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther OnyegbulaNigerian nightlife entrepreneur and entertainment personality, Cubana Chief Priest, has credited businessman and hospitality mogul Obi Cubana for his success in the hospitality industry, describing him as “a ruthless builder” whose mentorship and leadership transformed his career.Reflecting on his 10-year journey in the hospitality and nightlife business, Cubana Chief Priest said his rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of Nigeria’s most influential f
  
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• 79 years of grace and impact: Family, friends, political, business leaders celebrate Chief Eunice Uzor Kalu at 79

  11-07-2026 01:25 via thesun.ng
  
  By Kenneth Udeh and Aidoghie Paulinus
  It was a day of elegance, gratitude, family affection and national recognition as political leaders, captains of industry, diplomats, legal luminaries, clergy, business executives and admirers from across Nigeria gathered to celebrate the 79th birthday of Elder Chief (Mrs.) Eunice Uzor Kalu, fondly known as “Odi Uko Na Mba”.
   
  Son of the celebrant, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, daughter, Nicole Uzor Kalu, and wife, Mrs Ifunanya Kalu with the celeb
  
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• Sandra Nwadi expands frontiers with debut poetry collection

  11-07-2026 01:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet EbirimSandra Nwadi is steadily securing a place in Nigeria’s contemporary literary landscape as her debut poetry collection, Do Not Keep Me Closed, continues to attract attention for its exploration of social issues and the human experience.
  The anthology features 60 original poems exploring themes such as justice, governance, identity, feminism, grief, love, art and the realities of contemporary society. Since its official launch in December 2024 at Rovingheights, Landmark Even
  
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• Police arraign ‘DJ Chicken’ over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu

  10-07-2026 21:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A social media personality, Abiodun Ademola, popularly known as DJ Chicken, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu.The 37-year-old, of Tafodi Estate, Royal Park, Lekki, Lagos, faces a three-count charge of threat to life, offensive online publication and conduct likely to breach peace. The prosecution, led by SP Okunuga, Officer-in-Charge, Legal, Command Headquarters, Ikeja, alleged the offences occurred on July 5 at about 9:00
  
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• Cubana Chief Priest opens up on Obi Cubana’s role in his success

  10-07-2026 21:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest has credited businessman Obi Cubana for playing a major role in his rise in the hospitality and entertainment industry.
  In a social media post reflecting on his journey in the industry, Cubana Chief Priest said his success was built through apprenticeship, service and learning under Obi Cubana.
  “Did Not Bring Opium Cubana To Owerri In 2016. I For No Be Chief Priest. I Did Not Just Lap Him Rather I Contributed & Became The Motion Of Th
  
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• Building a niche, not chasing trends keeps content creators relevant — ThaEdoBoy

  10-07-2026 17:06 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
  Content creator and comedian Okojie Bobby Oseyi, popularly known as ThaEdoBoy, has said creators who build a niche stand a better chance of achieving long-term success than those who rely on chasing trends.
  The University of Benin graduate said having a clear identity is what separates creators who remain relevant from those who quickly fade away.
  “The only thing that separates them is some follow trends while others build a niche. If you follow trends, then you might probabl
  
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• Anthony Hopkins: 88-year-old Hollywood legend signs recording contract

  10-07-2026 14:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Legendary Hollywood actor Anthony Hopkins is in the news for making a major career move. The octogenarian has reportedly signed a recording contract with Decca Classics.
  According to JustJared, Hopkins will release a selection of orchestral works that he has written across the past six decades.
  The star’s first single to be released is ‘Bracken Road’, which is from his selections of Hopkins’ 1947: Suite for Solo Piano and Orchestra.
  Speaking in a statement, Hopkins said,
  
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• KFF, Africa Creative Market to build Nigeria-Zambia film distribution network

  10-07-2026 03:00 via thesun.ng
  
  The Kingdom Film Festival (KFF) Pre-Summit made its debut outside the shores of Nigeria at a landmark 2-day event held at Africa Creative Market, Lusaka, Zambia from June 29 to July 2, 2026.This marks KFF’s three years of partnership with Africa Creative Market and the first time hosting the Pre-Summit outside Nigeria, host of the 3rd edition.
  According to the Kingdom Film Festival’s convener, Ewomaoghene Luther-Abegunde, the move to Zambia was not just to host an event, but also to
  
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• Emeka Nwodike leads MUSON graduands in concert finale

  10-07-2026 03:00 via thesun.ng
  
  Acting Director, MUSON School of Music, Emeka Nwodike, brought the 2026 graduation concert to a memorable close as he conducted the finale performance.The event held at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos on July 7 celebrated students who successfully completed the MUSON Diploma programme through the MTN Foundation scholarship scheme.
  The graduating students delivered a rich choral repertoire that reflected the breadth of their musical training, performing Italian Salad by Richard Genee, My
  
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• Stakeholders, creatives, others storm UNILAG for Ambassador Segun Olusola Annual Lecture

  10-07-2026 02:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Media executives, regulators, academics, communication scholars, policymakers and other distinguished stakeholders from across the country will on Tuesday, July 21 storm the University of Lagos for the Ambassador Segun Olusola Annual Lecture, a high-profile gathering designed to shape the future of Nigerian broadcasting industry.
  Organised by the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) in collaboration with Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Lagos, with the support of Co
  
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• GNT: Empowering next generation of thespians

  10-07-2026 02:15 via thesun.ng
  
  TheatreMania Africa has successfully concluded a two-day intensive youth empowerment programme at Corona Secondary School (CSS), Agbara, Ogun State.
  Tagged: ‘Generation Next Theatre (GNT)’, the programme was a collaboration aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and creative industry experience.
  Designed to mentor, inspire and unearth the next generation of thespian talents, the event brought together a formidable team of industry veterans, academic scholars and student
  
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• Peller recounts hunger, hardship after four days in police cell

  09-07-2026 16:05 via thesun.ng
  
  Popular Nigerian TikToker and livestreamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has opened up about his four-day detention in police custody, describing the experience as one of the toughest periods of his life.
  The 21-year-old content creator said he neither bathed nor ate for most of the time he spent in detention following his arrest last Friday in the Lekki area of Lagos over an altercation with police officers involving a tinted vehicle without a number plate.
  Speaking after regaining his
  
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• The 20 Greatest Nigerian Female Musicians of All Time

  09-07-2026 13:52 via thenet.ng
  
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  Who is the greatest Nigerian female musician of all time? That question, like every question that attempts to determine the greatest individual in any industry where consumers’ subjections vary, is bound to start a debate.
  The beauty of every list is that yours will most certainly look different. While many people may not agree with this list of the greatest N
  
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• Maduka Okoye, Cardi B steal spotlight at Paris Fashion Week

  09-07-2026 11:42 via thesun.ng
  
  American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye captured global attention after appearing together at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Show during Paris Fashion Week.
  The pair arrived at the event in Paris on Wednesday, with Okoye escorting Cardi B to her seat before the two sat side by side to watch the runway presentation. They were also seen together at the Messika showcase, drawing significant attention from photographers and fashion enthusiasts.
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• Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman lead new Nollywood movie targeting Guinness World Record

  09-07-2026 11:31 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
  Rixel Studios this week officially announced its latest Nigerian feature film, “Black Market”, which marks the studio’s sophomore project following its 2025 debut, “Red Circle”.
  Written by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed and Fatimah Binta Gimsay, Black Market will be released in Lagos, Nigeria, on September 26, 2026, at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
  “We are excited to go on this journey as a team, and we have taken a lot of learnings from our previous film. As
  
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• If someone says Ronaldo is better than Messi, don’t do business with them – Bovi

  09-07-2026 10:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiNigerian comedian and actor Bovi has reignited the long-running debate over who is the greater footballer between Messi and Ronaldo after advising fans to avoid doing business with anyone who insists the Portuguese star is a better player than the Argentine legend.In a video on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the ace comedian said a person’s opinion on the Ronaldo-Messi rivalry could reveal how they perceive reality, joking that it should serve as a test before entering int
  
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• Nigeria Shines at the Emmys as Ayo Edebiri, Joy Sunday Score 2026 Nominations

  09-07-2026 10:32 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian representation at the Emmys just got another glow-up. Ayo Edebiri and Joy Sunday, both actresses of Nigerian descent, have landed nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards — putting Nigeria firmly in the conversation as Hollywood’s TV elite gears up for its biggest night.Ayo Edebiri posing with her Emmy Award for best supporting actress in a
  
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• Taylor Swift fans pay $25 for garbage from outside wedding

  09-07-2026 09:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Taylor Swift fans have paid $25 for pieces of trash — including cigarette butts and an ovulation test kit — collected near the US pop queen’s wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce.A New York artist picked up the garbage last Friday from city streets around Madison Square Garden, where the couple staged a glamorous event for hundreds of celebrity guests amid a global frenzy.All of items, sold individually, were snatched up by Wednesday within 24 hours of sales starting: water bottle
  
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