Celebrity Gist

Tragedy has struck the Nollywood industry as actor and content creator Odira Nwobu, passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 24, 2025. Reports suggest that Nwobu may have died from high blood pressure or cardiac arrest after a night out in South Africa, though the details have not been confirmed. The news first circulated […]

Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra Krishan Deol has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89, marking the end of a monumental chapter in Indian cinema. His death has prompted an outpouring of grief across the nation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking to X (Twitter) to call it the end of an era. Dharmendra’s […]

Fashion designer Veekee James has stirred public conversation following remarks she made at a recent conference, where she emphasized the importance of financial responsibility and hard work among women. Speaking to a gathering of women, Veekee James said a good wife should not wait around for her husband’s money, but should instead contribute actively to […]

Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has addressed his relationship with his fanbase, insisting that he does not pressure anyone to support him. Speaking during a recent Instagram Live session, he questioned critics with a rhetorical, ‘I force anybody to be my fan?’ emphasizing that fandom, in his view, should be entirely voluntary. His comments come […]

Nigerian reality TV star Kiddwaya stirred controversy on X (Twitter) after making a bold political claim amid ongoing national tension. The former Big Brother Naija housemate had earlier taken to the platform to express excitement about the forthcoming detty December, but his post was met with backlash from users who felt it was insensitive given […]

Nigerian actor Taye Arimoro has issued a legal demand to Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire, seeking a public apology and N100 million in damages over an alleged assault that reportedly occurred on a movie set. The actor made the allegations public through a lawyer’s letter he shared on his official Instagram account. According to Arimoro, the […]

Senator Ned Nwoko has denied claims that he is communicating with his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, or seeking her return to his household. In a statement issued by his communication team and posted on X (Twitter), the lawmaker said his only concern is that she receives therapy and rehabilitation. According to the statement, Regina has […]

Big Brother Naija reality TV star Tochi has encouraged Nigerians and social media users to take ownership of their voices rather than wait for celebrities to speak on important issues. In a post shared on his Instagram story, Tochi noted that many people delay speaking out because they expect public figures to lead conversations. According […]

Nigerian singer Temmie Ovwasa has responded after a former classmate described it as ‘sad’ that she turned out this way despite being one of the brightest students in school. In a lengthy post on X (Twitter), Ovwasa rejected the characterization and laid out the breadth of her achievements, noting that her life and career reflect […]

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has released a series of intense posts on her Instagram Story, accusing her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, of trying to destroy her reputation. In an emotional outburst, Regina claimed that she has been fighting for her freedom since being trapped in the relationship from age 17. She alleged that Ned is […]