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Ruggedman shares feeling towards acting and music Ruggedman Ruggedman shares feeling towards acting and music Veteran Nigerian rapper Ruggedman has shared his excitement about his move into acting, combining his music career with his passion for film. While being with Potpourri in an interview, the rapper revealed that acting has always been a part of his creative journey, long before he became a household name in music. “I feel great combining acting and music. Even before I became Ruggedman the artist, I had acted as extras (waka pass) in two movies by the late Francis Agu in the late 1990s.…

List of countries offering Nigerians five-year multiple entry visa • long-duration visas significantly ease the burden of frequent travel. Nigerian passport holders seeking long-term access to foreign countries for business, tourism, or family visits can now benefit from more liberal visa policies offered by several nations. Some countries grant Nigerians a five-year multiple entry visa, allowing holders to enter and exit the destination several times without applying for a new visa for each trip. These long-duration visas significantly ease the burden of frequent travel, reduce costs, and enhance convenience, especially for business professionals and diaspora families. Frequent travelers, business professionals,…

Lookman scores as Atalanta crush Monza 4-0 Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman Lookman scores as Atalanta crush Monza 4-0. Atalanta took a step towards Champions League qualification with Sunday’s 4-0 win at Monza, whose long-expected relegation from Serie A was confirmed with the convincing defeat. Charles De Ketelaere netted his first league goals since before Christmas in the first half as third-placed Atalanta moved six points ahead of Juventus, who sit fifth ahead of their key clash at Bologna later on Sunday. Ademola Lookman and Marco Brescianini completed the rout with well-taken strikes after the break. With three matches remaining, Atalanta…

DJ Cuppy recounts deception story Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola (DJ Cuppy) DJ Cuppy recounts deception story Popular Nigerian disc jockey and media personality, DJ Cuppy, has opened up about a painful personal experience involving betrayal by someone she believed had genuine intentions. In a candid post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) page, Cuppy recounted how she once trusted someone who appeared supportive and kind—only to later discover that the individual had ulterior motives. “I learnt the hard way that there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” she wrote. “A few years ago, I really thought someone was being kind.…

Jideonwo Comes up with ‘Is It Your Money?’ Documentary based on Diezani Jideonwo Comes up with ‘Is It Your Money?’ Documentary based on Diezani * Series tells the story of how Diezani Alison-Madueke rises to fame and the aftermath. * Filmed in more than one country. “Is It Your Money?” West Africa’s Biggest Documentary, produced by celebrated media personality Chude Jideonwo, has finally been released after a Year-Long anticipation. After a viral teaser that sparked widespread conversation across West Africa and trended on Twitter last year, the highly anticipated docu-series “Is It Your Money?” has finally been released. Announced through…

Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila, Unveils Gbaja Ride – Free Transportation Scheme for Students, Elderly in Surulere Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila, Unveils Gbaja Ride – Free Transportation Scheme for Students, Elderly in Surulere The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has launched an innovative transportation initiative dubbed “Gbaja Ride” in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State, in a significant move to bolster educational access and reduce transportation burdens on families. The program, unveiled on Saturday during a well-attended ceremony, will provide free transportation for primary and secondary school students to and from…

Warri Lawyer Says INEC Lacks Power To Delineate, Demands Investigation of Chair, Officials. Warri Lawyer Says INEC Lacks Power To Delineate, Demands Investigation of Chair, Officials. Warri Lawyer Says INEC Lacks Power To Delineate, Demands Investigation of Chair, Officials. A Warri based legal Practitioner and the Egogo of Warri Kingdom, Chief Robinson Ariyo has insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) lacks the constitutional power to delineate and re-delineate Electoral wards describing the exercise as total ‘fraud’. Ariyo also called for a proper investigation into the accounts of INEC Chairman and other officials over allegation of alleged inducement over…

Supposed misunderstanding between Alaafin, Ooni skeptical Ooni and Alaafin Supposed misunderstanding between Alaafin, Ooni skeptical Watching a video that went viral on social media, the Alaafin remained seated and greeted the Ooni casually, while other traditional rulers stood up to shake hands with Oba Adeyeye. Facts have emerged on the genesis of the brewing rift between the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The supposed rift came to public attention on Tuesday, April 29, when Oba Owoade refused to stand up to greet the Ooni, who had approached to exchange…

Wema Bank’s 80th anniversary: Moruf Oseni, Seyi Makinde, Dapo Abiodun, Davido, Wande Coal, others grace occasion Wema Bank’s 80th anniversary: Moruf Oseni, Seyi Makinde, Dapo Abiodun, Davido, Wande Coal, others grace occasion Wema Bank commemorated its 80th anniversary with a grand celebration at Agbonmagbe, Lagos, on Friday. The event, themed “Timeless Elegance,” was attended by a host of dignitaries, entertainers and stakeholders, reflecting the bank’s enduring legacy in Nigeria’s financial sector. The event featured performances from artistes, including Davido, Wande Coal, 9ice, Adewale Ayuba and spoken word poet Ibquake. These performances added vibrancy to the evening, celebrating the bank’s journey…

Filmmaker James Abinibi wants colleagues to refrain from taking movies to cinemas James Abinibi Filmmaker James Abinibi wants colleagues to refrain from taking movies to cinemas James Abinibi, a Nollywood filmmaker and helmsman at Rockbottom Flix has advised his colleagues in Nollywood, advising them to steer clear of cinema releases, which he claims are no longer financially viable. In a tell-it-all, lengthy post on Instagram on Friday, Abinibi claimed that no Nollywood producer has recouped their investment from cinema outings this year, stating that the theatrical business model is bleeding and unsustainable. “DON’T TAKE YOUR MOVIE TO THE CINEMAS,” he…