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Gmail to Remove Two Features Used for Managing Other Email Accounts

Nigeria, Jan. 8 -- Google is removing two long-standing Gmail features that many users rely on to manage emails from other providers. The affected features are Gmailify and "Check mail from other acco... Read More


Renowned Author Chimamanda Adichie Loses 21-Month-Old Son

Nigeria, Jan. 8 -- Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, are mourning the death of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, who died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a... Read More


Toyin Abraham's Oversabi Aunty Becomes 4th Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film Ever, Hits 711.5m

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham's december film Oversabi Aunty, emerged as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in West Africa, according to figures ... Read More


Timini Egbuson and Sister Dakore Akande Lose Father

Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- The news was made public on Sunday, January 4, 2026, through a post on Timini's verified Instagram page. In the post, the actor wrote, "Didn't think I'll start the year saying this... Read More


All 40 Victims Identified After Deadly New Year Bar Fire in Swiss Resort

Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- The victims were aged between 14 and 39, with 15 under the age of 18. The youngest were a 14-year-old Swiss girl and a 14-year-old French boy. Police said the victims included natio... Read More


Creative Brands Now Use AI - But Not the Way You Think

Nigeria, Jan. 3 -- Artificial intelligence is increasingly being viewed as a tool that supports creativity rather than replacing it, according to writers, academics and industry professionals who spok... Read More


Funke Akindele's Behind the Scenes Crosses 1bn in 17 Days, Sets New West African Box Office Record

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Nollywood filmmaker and producer Funke Akindele has recorded another major commercial success as her latest film, Behind the Scenes, crossed the 1 billion. The film's distributor,... Read More


Public Apology Ends Dispute Between Actress Doris Ogala and Pastor Chris Okafor

Nigeria, Dec. 29 -- A public dispute between Nollywood actress Doris Ogala and senior pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, has ended following a public a... Read More


Google to Let Gmail Users Change Email Addresses Without Losing Accounts in 2026

Nigeria, Dec. 29 -- Google is preparing a significant update to Gmail that would allow users to change their email address without closing their existing account, according to reports cited by people ... Read More


Toyin Abraham, Ini Edo, Niyi Akinmolayan Accuse Cinemas of Sabotaging Films

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- Several Nollywood filmmakers, including Toyin Abraham, Ini Edo and Niyi Akinmolayan, have accused Nigerian cinema operators of unfair practices they say undermined their films duri... Read More