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Showbiz

September 14, 2026

Carnival Calabar launches initiative to revive reading, writing culture

The Cross River State Carnival Commission has unveiled the 2026 Carnival Calabar Essay and Creative Writing Competition to promote reading and writing.

Calabar Carnival
September 14, 2026

Abi, Araga evicted from BBNaija Season II

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates, Abisola Ayoola, aka Abi, and Oluwaseyifunmi Sosanya, aka Araga, have been evicted from the reality TV show.

Abi, Araga
September 12, 2026

Rapper Lil Durk found not guilty in murder-for-hire case linked to rival Quando Rondo

Lil Durk’s co-defendants Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey were convicted of charges of conspiracy to commit stalking.

September 11, 2026

Yemi Alade releases new album ‘It’s Yemi Alade’

Nigerian Afropop singer Yemi Alade has dropped a new studio album, ‘It’s Yemi Alade’.

Yemi Alade performing
September 11, 2026

Edo Carnival targets 100,000 people, ₦1 billion economic impact

Edo’s finance commissioner, Emmanuel Okoebor, says the Edo Carnival 2026 is targeting close to 100,000 participants and more than ₦1 billion in economic activity.

September 11, 2026

Orimogunje’s ‘Dear Ajayi’ selected for Venice Film Festival competition

Nigerian filmmaker Damilola Orimogunje’s second feature film, ‘Dear Ajayi’, has been selected for the Giornate degli Autori competition at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.

Dear Ajayi
September 10, 2026

Cancer: Nollywood actress thanks Funke Akindele over financial support 

Ogundimu described the surprising financial intervention as timely.

Omotunde Ogundimu and Funke Akindele
September 9, 2026

Davido speaks on Dangote’s longstanding relationship with his family  

“Aliko Dangote drove my mom home from the hospital when she gave birth to me,” he said.

Davido
September 8, 2026

First Bank backs Calabar entertainment conference, festival

First Bank has renewed its partnership with the Calabar Entertainment Conference and Festival as the event’s official banking partner for the second consecutive year.

Calabar Festival