Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has reacted after veteran actor Jide Kosoko revealed that he sometimes feels nervous whenever she invites him to feature in her movies.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kosoko made the revelation during an interview with African A-List, where he praised Akindele’s work ethic, dedication and attention to detail on movie sets.

The veteran actor explained that working with the filmmaker could be demanding because of her determination to get every scene right. According to him, Akindele sometimes insists on shooting a scene as many as 15 times to achieve the desired outcome.

He further disclosed that she could decide to reshoot scenes the following day after noticing details that needed correction, even when the cast and crew had already moved on from them.

Kosoko described Akindele as exceptionally hardworking, noting that her energy and commitment could be difficult to match.

Reacting to his comments, Akindele shared the interview clip on her X page and responded with several laughing and see-no-evil monkey emojis.

Meanwhile, veteran Nollywood actor Afeez Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has defended Akindele against claims that she is too strict on movie sets.

Speaking in an interview with FeelrightTV, Oyetoro explained that firmness was sometimes necessary to manage large-scale film productions involving substantial budgets and numerous cast and crew members.

He also said Akindele treated him well when they worked together, describing her as a caring and humble person.

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has rejected the public apology issued by her colleague, Eniola Badmus, describing it as fake.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Bakare expressed her displeasure in an Instagram post on Tuesday, where she dismissed Badmus’ apology in a brief statement.

“Fake apology,” she wrote.

Her reaction came hours after Badmus apologised over her conduct during a recent interview in which Bakare’s name was mentioned.

The controversy began after a video from an interview hosted by Isbae U circulated on social media. In the clip, Badmus appeared to shrug and change her facial expression when the interviewer mentioned Bakare among his favourite actresses.

Her reaction reportedly angered Bakare, who took to social media to express her displeasure. She accused Badmus of repeatedly making statements or displaying behaviour that could damage her public image.

Bakare also described her colleague as a nuisance and questioned why she continued to engage in actions she believed were aimed at tarnishing her reputation.

Following the backlash, Badmus acknowledged that her reaction during the interview might have appeared dismissive and offered an apology to Bakare.

She maintained that despite any differences between them, she preferred peace and wished her colleague well.

Badmus further noted that people continued to learn and grow through life, adding that maturity sometimes required letting go of disagreements and moving forward.

The United Kingdom’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has begun examining alleged accounting irregularities involving Manchester City following findings that the club breached Premier League financial regulations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The regulator confirmed that it took over the matter from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales on September 30.

According to the BBC, the FRC disclosed the development in a letter sent to the House of Commons Business, Culture, Energy and Sport Committee on Tuesday.

Although the council has not formally opened an investigation, it is reviewing the case to determine whether further regulatory action is warranted.

The development follows a ruling by an independent commission that found Manchester City guilty of charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009/2010 and 2017/2018 seasons.

The commission concluded that the club had artificially inflated its financial position by more than £900 million.

Manchester City, however, is appealing the ruling, arguing that it contains “material errors of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.”

The FRC has broader powers and greater resources than the previous regulatory body, enabling it to examine whether BDO, the club’s auditors, conducted its work in accordance with professional standards.

The council can also impose disciplinary sanctions on directors, employees and other individuals subject to the rules of professional accountancy bodies.

The independent commission had previously concluded that Manchester City gave a “misleading impression” about an arrangement allegedly used to conceal the origin of shareholder funds.

It further found that the arrangement had left the club’s auditors unaware of the alleged scheme.

BDO, the United Kingdom’s fifth-largest accounting firm, is a prominent provider of auditing services in football and has advised more Premier League and Championship clubs than any other accounting firm.

Meanwhile, Liam Byrne, chairman of the House of Commons Business Select Committee, has questioned whether the FRC has sufficient powers to hold companies and their directors accountable.

In a post on X, Byrne said the regulator’s letter highlighted gaps in its authority, particularly its ability to compel Manchester City to provide evidence and pursue directors who fall outside its disciplinary jurisdiction.

“The regulator’s letter exposes gaps in its ability to compel evidence from the club and pursue directors who fall outside its disciplinary rules,” Byrne wrote.

He added that the situation raised serious questions about the powers available to hold companies and their directors accountable.

Byrne also called on the government to explain why proposed reforms intended to address the gaps had been abandoned and what measures would now be taken to strengthen accountability.