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  Veteran Nollywood actor and producer, Solomon Akiyesi, has died. He was reported to have died in his sleep on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed the incident on Monday. He stated that the actor died in Abuja and his remains have been deposited at a mortuary while the guild awaits further details from the family. “Yes, it is true. He died yesterday. He slept and did not wake up. His body is in the morgue in Abuja, where the sad incident happened,” Yakubu said. Akiyesi, a native of Akoko-Edo in Edo State, was a seasoned performer who joined the Nigerian film industry in the late 1990s. With a career spanning over two decades, he featured in more than 100 productions, earning a reputation as a versatile character actor. His notable film credits include Marry Who You Love, Heart of a Saint, Deadly Affair, and Pretty Liars.

The  new Michael biopic has delivered a massive debut at the global box office, raking in $217 million (£160m) in its opening weekend, the biggest ever for a biographical film. Starring Jaafar Jackson as the late pop icon, the film opened midweek and quickly gathered momentum across international markets, surpassing previous records in the category. It was gathered that it  has now outperformed Bohemian Rhapsody, which debuted with $124 million (£91m), and also exceeded Oppenheimer, which recorded $180 million (£133m) during its opening weekend. This places “Michael” as the strongest global debut for any biopic in cinema history. Industry insiders attribute the film’s success to its wide appeal across diverse audiences. The chairman of the U.S. distributor Lionsgate, Adam Fogelson, said the turnout reflects strong interest from diverse viewers. “Audiences are clearly having a blast,” he noted. Despite its commercial success, the film has drawn mixed reviews from critics. While...

Former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua will make his ring return following a fatal car crash against unheralded Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia in July. Two of Joshua’s close friends were killed in the crash in Nigeria in December, just over a week after his last fight, a fifth round knock-out of YouTube star, Jake Paul. The 36-year-old Briton has been in talks to face his great domestic rival, Tyson Fury later this year in a bout that many observers feel is at least five years overdue. “It’s no secret I’ve taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready for stepping back into the ring and this is the next step on that journey,” Joshua said in announcing the July 25 bout in Riyadh. Shortly before the announcement, Saudi Arabia’s boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh suggested on social media that Joshua’s fight with Fury had been agreed. “To my friends in Great Britain — it’s happening. It’s signed,” said Alalshikh, with Ring Magazine reporting that the British rivals would co...

  Social media activist and influencer,  Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday, April 27, 2026, appeared to have reconciled with the cryptocurrency enterpreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, when both of them appeared for court proceedings, even as he took a swipe at Human Rights activist and two-time presidential candidate under African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore. Speaking outside the courtroom after the session, VDM was seen shaking hands and smiling with Blord, signalling a possible resolution between both parties. However, he attributed the escalation of the dispute to Sowore. “Ordinarily, like I said, this case would have come to an end but because of Sowore… to show him that I am a man, it’s a thing of pride. It’s not about him or anybody; it’s about Sowore, who thinks I cannot do anything. It’s about showing Sowore that he cannot do anything,” VDM said. The pair exchanged another handshake shortly after. ...

  Ernie Dosio, a prominent Central Valley agricultural leader and avid big-game hunter, was killed after being trampled by elephants during a hunting trip in Africa last week. The 75-year-old millionaire and vineyard tycoon was hunting a species of antelope in the Lope-Okanda rainforest of Gabon when he and his guide were suddenly trampled by a group of five female elephants. The animals were apparently startled and charged at the group, fatally crushing Dosio. His guide was seriously injured and his condition is unknown. Dosio owned Pacific AgriLands, a Modesto-based vineyard of more than 12,000 acres, and was known to contribute extensively to local agricultural programs and youth organizations in the Lodi area.  Dosio was also well known in hunting circles as a seasoned big-game hunter with decades of experience on guided expeditions across Africa and North America. A member of the Sacramento Safari Club, Dosio built an extensive collection of legally obtained hun...

  A  suspect arrested in connection with the shooting at a high-profile Washington media gala attended by United States President, Donald Trump will be arraigned in court on Monday, April 27, 2026, federal prosecutors have said. The incident occurred on Saturday during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, where gunfire near a security checkpoint triggered panic and forced the evacuation of top officials, journalists and guests. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, confirmed that the suspect, who reportedly exchanged gunfire with Secret Service agents but was not shot, will appear before a U.S. district judge. According to Pirro, the suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California. Washington, is expected to face charges including “using a firearm during a crime of violence” and “assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon,” with additional counts likely as investigations con...