Entertainment

How I Infected My Son, Daughter With COVID-19 -Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

LAGOS AUGUST 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up on her ordeal after contracting COVID-19 and how she ended up infecting her children with the virus. In a conversation she has on Whatsapp with colleagues in the movie industry called ‘Filmic’, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde revealed that she was treated by doctors of […]

Aug 23 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

Nigeria Reggae Legend, Majek Fashek Laid To rest In New York, USA

LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-It is noted that the remains of one of Nigeria’s greatest reggae music star, Majekodunmi Fasheke popularly known as #MajekFashek was on Friday buried in New York, USA. Apparently, only members of the artiste’s immediate family attended the event. Majek who died months back from cancer related illness had been sick for […]

Aug 22 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

Nigerian Music Legend, Wizkid, Makes Obama’s 2020 Summer Playlist

LAGOS AUGUST 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has ‘smiled’ his way into the ears of Barack Obama, making the former U.S. president’s 2020 summer playlist. Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, is at No. 15 with his new single “Smile”, featuring American Grammy winner, H.E.R. Obama shared the selection with his followers on Twitter […]

Aug 19 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

Wrestler Turned Actor, Dwayne Johnson Crowned Forbes 2020 Highest-Paid Actor

LAGOS AUGUST 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Dwayne Johnson, the wrestler turned actor formerly known as the Rock, has again topped Forbes’s list of the highest-paid actors having made an estimated $87.5m (£67m) in the fiscal year ending June 2020. Next on the list were Ryan Reynolds and Mark Wahlberg, with $71.5m and $58m respectively. Save for Johnson, the […]

Aug 13 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

Nigeria Movie Industry Now Full Of Yahoo Boys, Prostitutes, Actor Yemi Solade Cries Out

LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A well known Nigerian actor, Yemi Solade has shared his thoughts about the Nigerian movie industry which according to him is now filled with Yahoo boys and prostitutes. The popular actor who made the damning revelation in an interview with The Tribune, accused the gatekeepers of Nollywood of allowing unprofessionals to fill […]

Aug 10 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

Davido’s Father Worth $700m, But Not among Forbes List Of Richest Men In Africa

LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The father of Nigerian superstar Davido, Chief Elder Dr. Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as “Chairman” is a well-known business mogul, philanthropist, and the CEO of Pacific Holdings, a business empire that is into electricity, oil and gas, steel production, real estate,banking and finance and logistics. Aside from his empire, he also owns […]

Aug 10 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

Afrobeat Star, Naira Marley, Manager Fined N100,000 Each After Lockdown Concert

LAGOS AUGUST 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name Naira Marley, has admitted he broke coronavirus lockdown rules when he travelled to the capital, Abuja, for a concert. That event was in June when all non-essential travel was banned to prevent the spread of the virus. The musician was arrested on […]

Aug 7 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

Nigerian Boy Captivates The World With His Ballet, Wins Scholarship To Train In US

LAGOS OCTOBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gracefully spinning among a group of dancers clad in pink, 11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu stands out in black leggings, a white turtleneck and poise beyond his years. His parents in Lagos, Nigeria’s teeming lagoon city, wanted him to become a priest. Instead, he has captivated millions with his ballet. “When I am […]

Aug 7 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

Nigerians React As FG Dismisses Report Of Shutting Down Big Brother Naija

LAGOS JULY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The federal government of Nigeria has dismissed claims that it has banned the ongoing reality show in the country, saying the reports are mere speculations. It will be recalled that reports came from social media that the Minister of Information and Cultural Orientation, Alhaji Laim Mohamed, has ordered that the programme be […]

Jul 25 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

COVID-19: FG Orders NBC To Shut Down BBNaija TV Reality Show

LAGOS JULY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Minister of Information and Culture, has asked the National Broadcasting Corporation Commission to halt the transmission of TV reality show, Big Brother Naija. The minister said the need to stop the reality show, which entered its fifth season on July 20, became imperative due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, Acting […]

Jul 25 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,Health,National | Read More »