- Jimmy Odukoya sparks marriage rumours with mysterious ring photo
- Ghanaian teenager shot dead on way to school in New York
- Nelly recalls Taylor Swift’s $50,000 McDonald’s bag surprise
- Lagos musical drama ‘Which Way’ set for AFRIFF 2026 premiere
- Nigerian cyclist sets Guinness World Record with 2.9-meter bicycle
Jimmy Odukoya sparks marriage rumours with mysterious ring photo
Pastor and Nollywood actor Jimmy Odukoya has stirred speculation about his relationship status after sharing a photograph of two hands wearing rings on Instagram.
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2026, the image showed a woman’s hand resting on his, alongside the caption, “To New Beginnings.” The post attracted congratulatory messages from celebrities and followers, while some female fans expressed surprise and joked about losing their celebrity crush.
However, Odukoya has not yet explained the photograph or confirmed whether it signals his engagement or marriage. He became senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church in 2023 after his father’s death.
Ghanaian teenager shot dead on way to school in New York
A 15-year-old Ghanaian boy, Javits Frimpong, has died after being shot while walking to school with his father in the Bronx, New York. The incident happened near Crotona Park around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Police said Frimpong ran for about a block after being shot in the stomach before collapsing. He was taken to hospital but later died. Investigators are searching for three teenage suspects who reportedly fled wearing black clothes and blue masks.
His father suspects the shooting may be linked to bullying, after two students were reportedly suspended over allegations involving his son, but the police have not yet established a motive.
Scorsese reveals how Seth Rogen’s film and Sony hack killed Cleopatra project
Martin Scorsese has revealed that his planned Cleopatra film, starring Angelina Jolie, was scrapped following the 2014 Sony email hack linked to Seth Rogen’s comedy, The Interview.
Speaking on Tribeca’s Crafty series, the filmmaker said the controversy surrounding the comedy, which featured a fictional plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, caused problems at Sony and affected the project.
The hack also exposed emails in which producer Scott Rudin reportedly called Jolie a “minimally talented spoiled brat”. Scorsese said Jolie was set to play Cleopatra VII in what he described as an unusual film written by Eric Roth.
Nelly recalls Taylor Swift’s $50,000 McDonald’s bag surprise
Rapper Nelly recalled how Taylor Swift invited him to perform during her 2011 Speak Now tour, offering him $50,000 in a McDonald’s bag.
Speaking on The Breakfast Club alongside his wife, Ashanti, Nelly said Swift called him unexpectedly and asked him to join her in Houston after she and her friends created a dance routine to his hit song, Hot in Herre.
Although Swift offered to fly him out on her private jet and arrange accommodation, Nelly jokingly requested the money in a McDonald’s bag. He said her team delivered the cash as requested, adding that he would have performed for free.
Lagos musical drama ‘Which Way’ set for AFRIFF 2026 premiere
Jide Okeke’s Lagos-set musical drama, Which Way, has been selected for the feature programme of the 15th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).
The 113-minute film will premiere at 8pm on Tuesday, November 3, at Filmhouse Cinemas, Landmark, Victoria Island, Lagos. Produced by Jumafor Ajogwu under Bold Pictures, it follows Ladi, a mechanic whose unresolved childhood trauma threatens his family.
The cast includes Stan Nze, Chimezie Imo, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Yemi Blaq and Olayiwola Razaq. Okeke said the casting process focused on actors who could deliver both convincing performances and live musical scenes.
Nigerian cyclist sets Guinness World Record with 2.9-meter bicycle
Bello Muhammad, a cyclist from Kebbi State, has earned a Guinness World Records (GWR) title after riding a 2.9-metre-tall bicycle without assistance.
According to GWR, Muhammad achieved the feat on September 22, 2026, in Kebbi. The cyclist reportedly built the unusual bicycle himself and demonstrated that he could mount, ride, and dismount it without help.
Officials celebrated the achievement at the Kebbi State Government Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, where they presented him with a certificate. Governor Nasir Idris also recognised the cyclist’s effort with a ₦1 million donation and urged greater support for young people and their talents.
