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  Veteran Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has praised her colleague, Daniel Etim-Effiong, for his professionalism during the filming of an intimate bedroom scene for the series, Blood Sisters Season 2. Speaking during a media interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the 53-year-old actress shared details about the behind-the-scenes dynamics of recording the sensitive scene. Henshaw stated that she was semi-clothed during the shoot but felt completely safe and respected due to Etim-Effiong’s disciplined conduct on set. “I had a conversation with Daniel about the scene, ‘How far are you comfortable?’ And he said, ‘Sis, no problem,’” Henshaw explained. “I was bare up with him. At no point did Daniel get aroused; he is a good boy.” According to the actress, filming intimate television scenes requires a high level of trust, mutual respect, and maturity between co-stars. She noted that Etim-Effiong handled the situation with the strict discipline expected of a professional actor....

N orwegian Crown Princess’s son, Marius Borg Høiby has been found guilty of two counts of rape and jailed for four years. ‎ ‎The Norwegian court handed down its verdict and sentence on Monday in the rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, concluding a case that has gripped Norway and is widely expected to result in a prison sentence regardless of the outcome of the most serious charges. ‎ ‎Høiby, 29, faced 40 criminal charges, including four counts of rape and allegations involving violence, threats and abuse. ‎ ‎Prosecutors had asked Oslo District Court to sentence him to seven years and seven months in prison, while defence lawyers have argued that he should be acquitted of the rape allegations and receive no more than 18 months for offences he has admitted to. ‎ ‎The six-week trial concluded in March after testimony from multiple accusers and presentation of evidence, including messages, images and videos from Høiby’s cellphone. The rape charge...

Nigerian-Romanian media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze has defended his decision to wear black to the service of songs held in honour of late Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, insisting that the actor’s death should be viewed as a tragic loss rather than a moment of celebration. The service of songs took place in Lagos on June 10, 2026, ahead of Ekubo’s funeral. Guests had been instructed to wear white, a dress code clearly stated on the event invitation. However, Daddy Freeze and his wife attended the event dressed in black, sparking criticism on social media. Addressing the backlash during an Instagram Live session, Daddy Freeze admitted that he had failed to comply with the dress code but maintained that it was an honest mistake. “Yes I was wrong to have gone with black, but I honestly did not see that part of the invite, my eyes did not go there,” he said. According to him, he overlooked the section of the invitation that specified white attire. “The dres...

  South African authorities have arrested a 28-year-old man after discovering 150 live venomous scorpions concealed inside his luggage at Cape Town International Airport. The suspect was apprehended on Friday following an intelligence-led operation involving members of the Kuilsriver Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and conservation officials from Cape Nature. According to police, officers acted on information that a man travelling through the airport was in possession of protected wildlife. A description of the suspect was circulated, leading to his swift identification and arrest. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said a search of the man’s bags uncovered dozens of live scorpions hidden among his clothing. “The suspect was found with 150 live scorpions concealed between his clothing in his bags. He was immediately arrested for possession of a wild animal under the Nature and Environmental Ordinance Act,” Twigg said. Authorities said the man was taken into custody a...

  Somali referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being barred from entering the United States to officiate at the tournament. Artan, 34, was detained and questioned for 11 hours by the U.S. immigration officials upon arriving at Miami International Airport on Monday before being informed that he would not be allowed into the country. His diplomatic passport and single-entry U.S. visa were ultimately rejected. A U.S. Government official said the decision was linked to an alleged “association with suspected members of terror organisations.” Artan said border officials questioned him about possible links to the Somali militant group Al Shabab, allegations he strongly denied. “I had the right papers and everything. I had the right visa,” said Artan. “I’m just simply a referee who’s trying to live his dream, the biggest dream of my life, to come to the World Cup.” After being refused entry, Artan was placed on a flight to Turkey. FIFA official...

  The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to his family, the state, and the nation. It was gathered that the retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was  one-time Director of Defence Information (DDI) at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria. His death comes just days after he, alongside his kidnapped wife, appeared in a viral video in which he was pleading to the State government to heed to the bandits’ demands in exchange for his freedom. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Muazu, the State government said the retired senior military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension during his captivity. The government expressed deep sorrow over the development, noting that extensive efforts were made by the state government and security agencies to secure the ex...