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“‘So Na Only Me Bayi?!’: Heartbroken Chioma Akpotha Breaks Down In Tears Following Tragic Loss Of Her Father”.
The Announcement: Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha has announced the passing of her beloved father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka. She shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram on Friday, October 2, 2026, accompanied by photos of her late father.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Deep Personal Loss: The actress expressed that losing her father leaves her completely without parents, as her mother passed away 13 years prior. She admitted to struggling to find the words to convey the depth of her grief.
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Fond Memories & Gratitude: Akpotha described her father as her comfort and a vital part of her life. While she wished he could have lived to see his great-grandchildren, she expressed immense gratitude that he lived a long life and witnessed his children and grandchildren grow.
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Family Appeal and Funeral Details: Asking for privacy and strength during this difficult time, she requested that fans and well-wishers keep her, her siblings, and the Chukwuka family in their prayers. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.
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“‘An Icon Never D!es!’: Grief And Glory As Nollywood Bids A Final Goodbye To Olu Jacobs In Lagos”.
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The Funeral Service: Veteran actor Olu Jacobs was laid to rest in Lagos on Friday following a funeral service held at This Present House Church in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Date of Passing: Jacobs passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving behind his wife, Joke Silva, and two sons.
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Dignitaries in Attendance: High-profile figures who attended the service included Lagos State Deputy Governor Oba Femi Hamzat, Lagos First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun.
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Tributes and Industry Turnout: The burial followed a star-studded Night of Tributes and Service of Songs at Glover Memorial Hall on Lagos Island, which saw massive attendance from Nollywood stars, industry colleagues, and Arts and Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa.
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Even The Blind Knows Who The Winner Is – Nkechi Blessing Reacts After Losing Boxing Match To Phyna
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has broken her silence following her defeat to reality TV star Phyna at the Chaos in the Ring celebrity boxing event held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Knockout Finish: After a competitive four-round bout where both fighters exchanged punches, Phyna landed a decisive blow in the final round, leaving Nkechi unable to beat the referee’s count.
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Rewards and Strategy: Following her victory, Phyna—who noted she intentionally paced herself before turning up the pressure in the last round—was awarded a new car and a ceremonial ₦50 million cheque.
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Nkechi’s Response: Taking to Instagram, Nkechi maintained that she remains a champion regardless of the outcome, adding cryptic remarks implying that viewers who watched the match would know her perspective on the true winner.
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Limited Preparation: Highlighting her brief preparation window, Nkechi revealed she only underwent two days of training and thanked her coach for the support.
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Return to Acting: Concluding her statement, the actress made it clear she is ready to return to her primary career, stating that she has no intentions of pursuing boxing full-time.
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SHOCKING! Actor Yemi Solade Slams GTBank Over Mysterious ₦18,912 Deduction on Independence Day!.
Prominent Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has publicly called out Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) for deducting over ₦18,000 from his account under the pretext of a service charge.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Taking to his Instagram page, the 66-year-old actor described the unexpected charge as an “independence robbery,” questioning the bank’s rationale after being a loyal customer since 1995. He urged fellow customers experiencing similar deductions to speak out against what he termed theft and oppression, while GTBank has yet to respond to the allegations.
In a separate disclosure during a recent interview with Feel Right News TV, Solade reflected on his early pre-fame days, admitting that he was once paid to play a person with a physical disability in a staged healing miracle while he was still a student. He noted that he accepted the gig and spent the earnings on alcohol.
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