By Nwosa Hamilton The United States has honoured eight distinguished Nigerian film and television professionals for their contributions to Nollywood and efforts to strengthen creative collaboration between Nigeria and the United States. The honourees were recognised by Deputy Chief of Mission Jimmy Mauldin and Consul General Brandon Hudspeth at an event celebrating the achievements of…
By Obinna Uballa Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has publicly apologised to her colleague, Mercy Johnson, as well as her children and family, over past misunderstandings and social media exchanges. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Okorie thanked her fans for their support before turning her attention to Mercy Johnson and her…
By Obinna Uballa South African singer Tyla Laura Seetha claimed the spotlight at the 2026 Grammy Awards, winning the Best African Music Performance award for Push 2 Start and edging out leading Nigerian nominees in the category. She beat Burna Boy’s Love, Davido and Omah Lay’s With You, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s Gimme Dat,…
Stand-out housemate Imisi this Sunday night, October 5, 2025 emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality TV show. She beat the eight other finalists during the grande finale to take home the N150 million grand prize. With the disqualification of Faith for violence against Sultana on Thursday, Imisi, known for her resilience,…
By Abiola Olawale Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has officially launched her move to cook the world's largest pot of jollof rice. The New Diplomat reports that the event began today, Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. It was gathered that Hilda Baci will be…
By Abiola Olawale The fashion world has been thrown into a state of mourning as Giorgio Armani, an iconic Italian designer died at his Milan home on Thursday at the age of 91. Born on July 11, 1934, in Piacenza, Italy, Armani was praised by many for transforming the fashion landscape with his revolutionary approach…
By Obinna Uballa The organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 have announced 22 finalists who will compete for the prestigious crown at this year’s edition of the pageant. The contestants, representing various states across the Nigeria were unveiled through the pageant’s official website and social media platforms. The winner will succeed the outgoing queen, Chidinma…
By Obinna Uballa Two of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, over the weekend, tied the knot in lavish overseas ceremonies - a trend analysts say has deprived the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors of huge potential revenue in the region of about…
By Hamilton Nwosu Afrobeat legend Innocent Ujah Idibia, widely known as 2Baba or 2Face, has officially married Natasha Osawaru, an Edo State House of Assembly member, in a private traditional wedding held in Abuja on July 25, 2025. The ceremony, attended by close family members and friends, including 2Baba’s mother, has sparked widespread buzz across…