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January 23, 2026

Oscars 2026: Sinners lead with 16 nominations

The ceremony is set to be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, with Conan O’Brien hosting.

Oscars
January 23, 2026

TikTok becomes U.S. company, launches joint venture with Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX

TikTok has established a new U.S.-based company, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, to comply with the country’s regulatory requirements and address concerns about data security.

TikTok
January 22, 2026

I was poisoned at Adeleke University; no proper DNA test conducted with Davido: Ayo Labinjoh

“If anything happens to me or my daughter or mom, hold Sikiru Adeleke and Dr Deji Adeleke responsible,” said Ms Labinjoh.

Deji Adeleke, Davido and Ayo Labinjoh
January 21, 2026

‘DNA result showed zero per cent,’ Davido’s father says as he speaks on paternity dispute

Mr Adeleke said the family would be taking legal action over the publication.

Deji Adeleke, Anu and Davido
January 20, 2026

‘I’m bigger than your father, Fela,’ Wizkid tells Seun Kuti

Wizkid has in the past publicly described Fela as his greatest musical influence and has a tattoo of the Afrobeat legend.

Wizkid, Seun Kuti
January 20, 2026
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
January 19, 2026

Destiny Boy: Ogun police arrest suspect over death of 22-year-old singer

The news of the singer’s death comes months after he welcomed his first child in November 2024.

Adesina Afeez
January 19, 2026

Filmmaker urges Nollywood to prioritise nation-building through positive storytelling

An award-winning Nigerian-Canadian actor, Lucky Ejim, has urged Nollywood filmmakers to use their craft to promote positive national values, with a focus on nation-building.

January edition of the monthly Reading and Writers Dialogue
January 18, 2026

Omije Ojumi: Family cancels burial arrangements for gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu

The announcement came hours after Mr Alewilese announced burial arrangements for Ms Akinnaanu.

The late Bunmi Akinnaanu.
January 16, 2026

Tinubu hails Rema, Burna Boy, Shallipopi as Nigerian artistes shine at AFRIMA

“I warmly congratulate our outstanding Nigerian artistes for their remarkable achievements at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards,” said Mr Tinubu.

Tems, Burna Boy, Davido, Yemi Alade