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The marriage of music executive turned blogger, Ubi Franklin and his estranged wife, actress Lilian Esoro has been officially dissolved.
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Comedian Buchi: Why police arrested my wife
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Yinka Davies loses 27-year old son
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Sir Shina Peters ordained Bishop at C&S church
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The Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine passes on at 77
Hilton Valentine, a founding member and original guitarist for the British 60s pop group The Animals, has died at the age of 77, the band’s record label said.
Jim Iyke: Why I prefer Davido to Wizkid
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The Future Awards co-founder Emilia Asim-Ita dies after surgery
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Iconic actor Cicely Tyson passes on at 96
The actress and cherished icon, who was first Oscar-nominated for 1972’s “Sounder” and 45 years later was honored with an honorary golden statuette for her body of work, died Thursday at age 96, her manager Larry Thompson confirmed according to a report by USA Today.
#BBNaija star Nengi becomes New Face of Guinness Nigeria
Speaking to the nature of the association, Adenike Adebola, Marketing & Innovation Director, Guinness Nigeria, explained: “We are beyond excited to unveil Nengi as brand ambassador. For us, she is emblematic of our rich history – bold, captivating and uninhibited.”
DGN, AGN express sadness over Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu’s death
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Mexico’s richest man Carlos Slim hospitalized with coronavirus
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Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu passes on
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Hollywood actress: I am done filming sex scenes with male directors
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Weird MC: I will love to walk with Teni
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Trey Songz arrested for assaulting policeman
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#BBNaija: Esther addresses ‘rift’ with Tacha
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Veteran Nollywood actor Dan Nkoloagu passes on at 83
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Veteran talk show host Larry King passes on at 87
"With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at age 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles," the statement said. "For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television and digital media, Larry's many thousands of interviews, awards, and global acclaim stand as a testament to his unique and lasting talent as a broadcaster."
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