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OPEN LETTER: A message from the publisher, as NET goes out of print

Today, I confirm what many have suspected: the weekly print edition of Nigerian Entertainment Today will no longer be available. Yes, we are stopping the 16-page newspaper we debuted on April 22, 2010 after 216 editions.

Opinion

SOLILOQUY: A tribute to a teacher, Kunle Bakare at 50

Very flawed man, I admit. And it’s obvious he has worked through the years to become even a better man than he was. But there are few men who have contributed more to celebrity journalism in Africa than KB. There are few, who have contributed more to my career than KB and Encomium.

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Fans panic over Ebenezer Obey’s health

He's still hitting stages - as his outing at the launch of Ebony Life TV last month showed. But his performance that night, with rapper M.I, also showed one shocking thing: that the musician is battling health issues...

Opinion

Soliloquy- deep down inside Ayeni TheGreat’s mind: Wole Soyinka’s alcohol breath and Journalism’s loss

No one would write tests or exams if I had my way. There definitely has to be a better system of determining ability

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NET EXTRA: Mother commits suicide after child dedication

A 35-year-old mother of four, Ejobosele Okoruwa committed suicide in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Monday, July 8, 2013 after dedicating her three months old baby the day before...

News

'Why I had a secret wedding’ – 2face Idibia

the 37 year old pop icon has finally come out to tell us why hje kept his wedding to Annie all hush-hush...

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SSS Invades CNN Lagos Office, Arrest Former Staff

State Security Service agents allegedly forcefully made their way into the Lagos office of the Cable News Network (CNN) in an attempt to stop them from further ‘extensively’ reporting news of street protests around the country over the Fuel subsidy removal by the Federal government.

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Tell, The Punch, Classic FM, Shine at Nigerian Media Merit Awards

Check out the full list of winners at Nigerian Media Merit Awards...

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Patrick Doyle Responds to Onyeka Onwenu Over Tony Okoroji Theft Allegations

Friday, October 14 was not a very good day for me. I woke up and my attention was drawn to a very sordid article in a national newspaper as well…

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The Amazing Bad Belle of Onyeka Onwenu – Tony Okoroji

Tony Okoroji's response to Onyeka Onwenu's accusation of stealing funds assigned for late Christy Essien-Igbokwe's Burial

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OPEN LETTER: A message from the publisher, as NET goes out of print

SOLILOQUY: A tribute to a teacher, Kunle Bakare at 50

Fans panic over Ebenezer Obey’s health

Soliloquy- deep down inside Ayeni TheGreat’s mind: Wole Soyinka’s alcohol breath and Journalism’s loss

NET EXTRA: Mother commits suicide after child dedication

'Why I had a secret wedding’ – 2face Idibia

SSS Invades CNN Lagos Office, Arrest Former Staff

Tell, The Punch, Classic FM, Shine at Nigerian Media Merit Awards

Patrick Doyle Responds to Onyeka Onwenu Over Tony Okoroji Theft Allegations

The Amazing Bad Belle of Onyeka Onwenu – Tony Okoroji

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)

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

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

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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