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Obi Emelonye to start work on the film about former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida

A look at the timeline of the film about Babangida reveals that the world premiere of the film will hold on Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1, 2017.

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Aisha Buhari and the Aso rock Chapel – By Toni Kan

I wonder where the story about the chapel being turned into a spa came from and what I would do if I was the president and the chapel was sitting that close to my wife’s residence.

Events

Legendary Filmmaker Francis Oladele to be buried on July1

Pioneer Nigerian filmmaker, Francis Adetunji Oladele, who passed on in the early hours of June 22, 2015 at an Ibadan hospital, after a brave battle with prostate cancer, will be buried on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at his residence – Lapiti Estate, ‘The Forest’ (Opposite First Baptist Church), Oke Isokun, Iseyin Byepass, Oyo Township, Oyo State. He would have been 83 on August 30.

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Zeb Ejiro Lambasts Babangida, Atiku, Others Over Boko Haram Bombings

The veteran of the Nigerian movie industry also criticised the lack of adequate action by President Goodluck Jonathan over the current security situation in bomb-ravaged sections of the North...

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Obi Emelonye to start work on the film about former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida

Aisha Buhari and the Aso rock Chapel – By Toni Kan

Legendary Filmmaker Francis Oladele to be buried on July1

Zeb Ejiro Lambasts Babangida, Atiku, Others Over Boko Haram Bombings

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

From Lagos to Cairo to Kinshasa — AMVCA expands continental reach with inclusion of 2 new categories

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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