Entertainment
Kalu Ikeagwu was Never Kidnapped
Contrary to words that made rounds about newly wedded Nollywood actor Kalu Ikeagwu’s abduction by gunmen in front of his Ogba residence at noon yesterday, Monday, September 26, he was allegedly arrested by security agents following a robbery and homicide case.
According to Encomium magazine, The actor who returned home around 8:30 pm, explained to his worried neighbours that his personal assistant bought a stolen phone from Computer Village in Ikeja, and the thieves reportedly killed one of the victims of the robbery.
He told neighbours that the crime happened in Abuja, and the phone was traced to Lagos by the security agents who later came for him since his address and name were used during the purchase.
One of the neighbours told Encomium that his arrest was in the afternoon after he dropped his step daughter at home from school. He had parked his car at the gate, dropped the girl with her mother as if he was on his way out again.
He was said to have received a call from one of the operatives who had been waiting for him. And as soon as he stepped out of the gate, he was asked if indeed he was Kalu Ikeagwu, and he confirmed his identity.
He was politely invited, but was about arguing with them when they brought out their guns. Neighbours who had tried to step in, stood back as soon as they saw the guns. He was ferried away in a bus.
By the time they left, his wife was crying.
When he returned, he went round neighbours to thank them and also explain what actually happened.
Entertainment
Family announces burial arrangements for junior pope
The family of Junior Pope Odonwodo, the late Nollywood actor, has announced his funeral activities.
Pope died on April 10 in the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state on his way to a movie location.
He passed away alongside four other crew members in a boat accident.
Pope’s demise led to the suspension of Adanma Luke, the producer of the upcoming movie in which the late actor was supposed to feature.
On April 19, the Enugu state government promised the actor’s family that he would be given a “befitting burial”.
In an e-flier shared on social media, the family said a wake keep will be held in Pope’s honour on May 16, while the funeral will take place the following day.
The funeral service will be held at St. Peter’s Parish Ukehe, Enugu state.
Pope was married to Jennifer Awele. They have three children together.
He began his career in 2006 but gained fame after appearing in the 2007 film ‘Secret Adventures’, directed by Tchidi Chikere.
He also featured in several other movies including ‘Throne of Tears’, ‘Always Mine’, ‘Mad Sex’, ‘Blood Afair’, ‘Gbege and No Way Through’.
He also received several recognitions for his talent.
Entertainment
Doris Simeon reveals why she relocated to America
Doris Simeon, the Nollywood actress, has revealed why she relocated to the United States.
Simeon, who was popular in the Yoruba film industry in the early 2000s, spoke about her relocation in an interview with Kunle Afod, her colleague.
The actress revealed she left Nigeria in 2018 so she could be closer to her child.
“As many people know, my child and his father reside in America, and that’s one of the reasons I decided to relocate here,” she said.
“I left Nigeria in 2018 and I have not returned since then. I miss Nigeria a lot. The things I miss most especially are the roadside food vendors. Things like roasted yam, roasted corn, food that they hawk.
“I miss my family and friends and I also miss being on set, especially when I see actors and actresses sharing behind-the-scenes moments on their social media platforms.”
Doris was a newscaster after which she delved into acting in the early 2000s.
Entertainment
Ghanaian activist, Abubakar Tahiru sets record for hugging 1,123 trees
A Ghanaian activist, Abubakar Tahiru has set a world record for hugging a total of 1,123 trees, the Guinness World Records revealed on Friday.
The feat was made known in an Instagram post that showed Tahiru physically hugging the trees.
According to the post, Abubakar grew up in a farming community in Tepa, Ghana, where he developed a keen interest in nature and its conservation.
He disclosed that the hardest part of the record attempt was having to move quickly between trees while ensuring that each hug met the required standards.
Abubakar Tahiru now joins an ever-growing list of world record holders that includes Nigerians
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