Study Finds Cancer-Linked Chemicals in Popular Hair Extensions Used by Black Women

A new study by the Silent Spring Institute has raised fresh concerns about the safety of synthetic and human hair extensions widely used by Black women. Researchers tested 43 hair products purchased online and from beauty supply stores and detected 169 chemicals, including flame retardants, pesticides, and plastic-stabilizing compounds. According to the findings, 12 of the identified […]

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My Daughter Was Bullied in School Because of My Fame — Bob-Manuel Udokwu

Veteran Nollywood actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu has opened up about the challenges his children faced while growing up in the shadow of his celebrity status. Speaking during a chat on WithChude, Udokwu revealed that his daughter was bullied at Queens College Lagos simply because she was his child. According to the actor, the incident occurred while she was in Junior Secondary […]

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I’ve Been Gifted a Car by Another Man While Married — My Husband Wasn’t Insecure, Says Omotola

Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has stirred conversation online after revealing that she once received a car as a gift from another man while married — and did not return it. Speaking in an interview on Naija FM 102.7, the award-winning actress addressed perceptions about women’s influence in Nollywood and her personal experiences with admiration and gifts. Omotola pushed […]

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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Tackles Mother-Daughter Dynamics in Directorial Debut ‘Mother’s Love,’ Set for 2026 Release

Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is stepping behind the camera for the first time with Mother’s Love, a film she says was inspired by Nollywood’s limited exploration of authentic mother-daughter relationships. Speaking in a recent interview on Yanga FM, the award-winning actress pointed out what she described as a glaring gap in the industry’s storytelling. “We don’t have too many […]

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Sexual Compatibility Not a Guarantee for Successful Marriage — Eucharia Warns Couples

Veteran Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi has cautioned couples against relying on sexual compatibility or long-term dating as assurance for a successful marriage. In a recent statement, the actress stressed that premarital sex can cloud judgment and prevent partners from seeing each other’s character flaws clearly. “Sex before marriage will always blindfold you not to see the flaws […]

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Edo First Lady Urges Women to Lead Grassroots Mobilisation as APC Dynamic Women Unveil 2027 Structure

The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edo State, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called for stronger female participation in politics and governance, describing women’s inclusion as critical to Nigeria’s long-term stability and sustainable development. Mrs. Anani made the call during the inauguration and award ceremony of the APC Dynamic Women for President Tinubu 2027 […]

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INEC Fixes February 20, 2027 for Presidential Election, Releases Full Timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, announcing Saturday, February 20, 2027, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly polls. The announcement comes amid concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. However, INEC had earlier indicated on February […]

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2027: We’ve Directed Police, EFCC to Arrest Vote Buyers — INEC Chairman

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that vote buying will not be tolerated in the 2027 general elections, revealing that security agencies have been instructed to arrest offenders. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Amupitan said the commission has put proactive measures in place, in collaboration with security […]

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