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Top 5 Stories of the Day | FG Admits Inflation and Insecurity Are Still Hurting Nigerians
June 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories of the Day | FG Admits Inflation and Insecurity Are Still Hurting Nigerians

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG admits inflation and insecurity are still hurting Nigerians The federal government has admitted that inflation and insecurity remain serious challenges for many Nigerians, despite ongoing efforts to address them. Speaking in Abuja during a... Read More
Story of the day
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April 18, 2023

Julius Agwu reveals that there is more to the feud between AY and Basketmouth

Julius Agwu, a well-known comedian, has waded into the ongoing rift between his colleagues AY and Basketmouth. The feud between AY and Basketmouth has been making headlines for some time, with AY claiming that it started over unpaid fees for a show he anchored for Basketmouth. Basketmouth has, however, denied the allegations, describing AY’s account... Read More
Blogs
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September 19, 2019

Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo, Ruby Akubeze, AY, Ayo Mogaji, Ifan Micheals dazzle on the Red Carpet of ‘Kasanova’ Premiere

The Kasanova is on the loose! And no one can stop him. Wednesday, the 11th of August saw the premiere of the fresh rom-com Kasanova, at the Filmhouse Cinema, Surulere. The star-studded event with appearances from  AY,Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo,Ifan Micheals, Ms Pepo. Ms Ezeani, began with the guests all glammed up for the red... Read More
Partners
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September 18, 2019

Second time’s the charm at love for Ireti Doyle and Wale Ojo in new blockbuster ‘Kasanova’

Love conquers all in Fojo Media’s new romantic-comedy ‘Kasanova’ staring Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo, Toyin Abrahams, AY, Odunlade Adekola and Ayo Mogaji.  The love comedy; one of the first features between FilmOne and Fojo studios, presents a tale directed to capture the possibilities of old love whilst shedding light on the ups and downs of ... Read More
Partners
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Merry Men
October 10, 2018

Film Review: AY, Ramsey Nouah, Falz, Jim Iyke are all a bunch of Merry Men

According to English folklore, the original Merry Men helped define the legend of Robin Hood, accompanying the prince of thieves on his numerous exploits, each one usually followed up with acts of social benevolence as they sought to redistribute the common wealth. There may be something off-putting and unaware of self about AY Makun- a... Read More
More, The Cutting Floor, The Film Blog
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December 14, 2017

[The Film Blog] The Accidental Spy may be the worst thing AY has ever done

Not to be confused with the 2001 Jackie Chan led Hong Kong film, The Accidental Spy, produced by the duo of Darlington Abuda and Nicola Gregory, and directed by Roland Russel, AY’s iteration of the The Accidental Spy is the latest attempt by persons in the diaspora to profit from the rejuvenated film industry back home.... Read More
The Cutting Floor, The Film Blog
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Kiss daniel
December 13, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: “G-worldwide paid Kiss Daniel 30k per month for about 2 years” – Lawyers reveal in fresh statement | More stories

These are top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Wednesday. Kiss Daniel’s lawyers release press statement detailing his contract with former label The contract saga between award-winning singer, Kiss Daniel and his former record label, G-worldwide is not nearly over. Following claims made by... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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April 20, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Tunde Ednut needs to STFU about TBoss – and anything else – for a very, very long time

Here’s where we are. A woman was sexually harassed while she slept. On international television. We saw it. The videos remain. The woman in question says she didn’t know what was happening. Some people say she’s lying but she maintains her stance. The people in charge of the show on which she experienced this clearly suspected foul... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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April 17, 2017

The Thread: Adesua Etomi advocates forgiveness for Kemen, then does a 360 as new facts emerge

Kemen has shot back into the limelight, no thanks to AY using the platform of his show, AY Live, to request that Nigerians forgive the dude. No surprise that others, including iAdesua Etomi took up the chant. Until she realised something she did not know before. Do see below: https://twitter.com/AdesuaEtomi/status/853941536370946052 While We Fight For The... Read More
Opinion
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March 4, 2017

#AMVCA2017: Because Nigerians keeping to time is a myth, here’s a look at tonight’s latecomers

If Nigerians got paid to arrive at events on time, they’d still be late… just because punctuality is that one characteristic most of us do not (and may never) possess. For factors including “traffic was mad”, “my make-up artist didn’t arrive on time”, “I tried on 8 dresses before I settled for this”, “na my guy... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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January 31, 2017

The Film Blog: This dissection of The Wedding Party is the best thing you will read all day

We haven’t really talked about The Wedding Party, have we? Sure, we’ve acknowledged and celebrated it’s record-breaking box office figures and what they mean for the industry as a whole. But we’ve never really said much about how we feel about it. Maybe it’s because, well, what is there to say? The movie clearly tried... Read More
The Film Blog
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January 20, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: AY begins pre-production for new movie, Ycee unveils dates for UK tour | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today.   Laura Ikeji, Ogbonna Nwankwo get married Fashion entrepreneur, Laura Ikeji got married to her beau, Ogbonna Nwankwo on Thursday after a surprise proposal in December last year. The lovebirds got married... Read More
Thinking Through
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November 21, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. AY’s ‘A Trip to Jaimaca’ breaks Guinness World Record set by ’30 Days in Atlanta’ A Trip to Jamaica, a movie by Nigerian Comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY has broken the Guinness World Record for movies showing in cinemas in the country. 2.... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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November 21, 2016

AY’s ‘A Trip to Jaimaca’ breaks Guinness World Record set by ’30 Days in Atlanta’

A Trip to Jamaica, a movie by Nigerian Comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY has broken the Guinness World Record for movies showing in cinemas in the country. The movies beat the likes of Hollywood blockbusters, Batman VS. Superman, Captain America, Suicide Squad, Central Intelligence, and a host of others. This feat makes it... Read More
Cover Stories, The News Blog
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October 24, 2016

Opinion: My personal thoughts on AY’s A Trip to Jamaica

by Simon Utsu I just watched AY’s “A trip to Jamaica”. It’s one of the best Nigerian movies I’ve watched in terms of cinematography; the picture quality was superb. The script isn’t the best I’ve seen from Nigeria but it is commendable. Save for some over exaggerated acting from AY (which is understandable), the screen... Read More
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October 17, 2016

The Film Blog: That’s how IK Ogbonna was just going on his way o, and trailer came to jam him

  By now you know we kinda like our good friends at TrueNollywoodStories, at least based on how many times we look at the stuff that Segun Odejimi and Andrew Oke put up. Even if, every now and again, we will come for them. But these are guys who are pay attention to film. Even... Read More
More, The Film Blog
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AY and Funke Akindele in A Trip to Jamaica
October 17, 2016

The Film Blog: We can’t find one good review for ‘A Trip to Jamaica’. No, not one.

  We went across the length and breadth of the Nigerian internet to see the reviews – and what we found for AY’s blockbuster comedy, A Trip to Jamaica is, uhm, quite interested. Let’s dig into it. Number 1 In AY’s 30 Days Atlanta it was tiring. In this movie, it is a chore: as tiresome... Read More
More, The Film Blog
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October 10, 2016

The Film Blog: It’s just a fantastic time to be a Nigerian actor, we tell you

Think about it really. Look at all the New Nollywood projects that have come out this year: Arbitration, Okafor’s Law, It’s Her Day, Green White Green, Isoken, Surulere, for some. Look at all the big budget films we have had this year: The Wedding Party and 93 Days, for two – more budgets within them... Read More
The Film Blog
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AY and Funke Akindele in A Trip to Jamaica
October 6, 2016

Review: AY’s ‘A Trip to Jamaica’ tries too hard to be funny, doesn’t succeed

by Okon Ekpo In 2014, comedian AY Makun hit box office pay dirt with 30 Days in Atlanta, a laugh a minute, jumbling clash of skits that despite its artistic limitations, connected with audiences in ways unheard of for a Nollywood film opening at the cineplexes and ended up crossing the previously unheard of 100... Read More
Featured
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September 8, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: AY lands Guinness World Record recognition | Usher honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star| More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Basketmouth and Friends ‘celebrate’ hours after armed robbery attack They say when there is life there is hope. In this spirit, friends of comedian Basketmouth were at his house to celebrate his... Read More
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August 8, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Banky W reveals wedding plans | Toyin Aimakhu’s Instagram account hacked? | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’banj meets international gospel musician Don Moen  D’banj met award-winning gospel singer, Don Moen on Sunday. The duo posed for a photo-op session – which the Nigerian star posted via his Instagram... Read More
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May 28, 2016

Wike, Okocha, Kanu, others turn up for Yobo’s testimonial (PHOTOS)

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, on Friday, held his testimonial football match at Adokiye Amiesiamakap stadium in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The testimonial match was attend by the state Governor, Nyesom Wike; Chairman, Capital Oil and Gas Plc and President, FC Ifeanyi Ubah; former Super Eagles players, and other celebrities. See photos:
The News Blog
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May 19, 2016

These #throwback pictures of 19 of our favourite celebrities will make your day

It’s another Thursday and the internet has given us the pleasure to relive the past. In honour of #ThrowbackThursday, let’s take you down memory lane with some shocking old pictures of 19 of your favourite celebrities Yemi Alade 2. D’banj 3. Banky W 4. 2 Baba 5. Basketmouth 6. AY 7. Ice Prince 8. Korede Bello... Read More
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May 12, 2016

Founder of RED, Adebola Williams unveiled as Globacom brand ambassador

Media personality and co-founder of RED (owner of Red Media Africa, YNaija.com, The Future Awards Africa, StateCraft Inc amongst others), Adebola Williams has joined the list of brand ambassadors of the national telecommunications operator, Globacom. He is the first non-entertainment brand ambassador for a telecoms brand in the country. A statement released in Lagos by Globacom on... Read More
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