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Biafra Agitation: Nkem Owoh Advocates Equity, Justice

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem  Owoh, popularly known as ‘Osu Ofia’ has lent his voice to the Biafran agitation publicly sharing his views  and feelings on the calls for secession as he opined that Nnamdi Kanu and his group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had  so far been peaceful in their agitations.
The well respected Nollywood role interpreter in a recent interview said the only way Igbos would be happy to stay in Nigeria was if the country could live in justice and equity and their rights given to them.
“If Nigeria wants to reorganise itself, and live in justice and equity, why not give it a try, but if our people have checked everything right from the end of the war, to the 3RS which I did not see any till now, and then, we say staying on our own is best for the long term, we all have to come together and support it.
“Nnamdi Kanu and his group have been peaceful so far, but it pains me so much when I read and watch videos of how police and soldiers attack our young ones, it broke my heart to tell all our people in high political places whether APC or PDP or any party you are in, you see the yearnings and agitations of our people and you shout No No No because you want to better your own lot, your family and grandchildren, be wise. There is nowhere food is cooked and kept ready for you, if you want to use your people and do politics, let me say this to you, what is coming  you will feel that you are immune to it, but you will be the first one to be cut and reduced”.
Nkem Owoh is not the only actor with an opinion about Biafra recently, Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, and Nigerian born Cameroonian singer reprudencia Sonkey aka ‘Dencia’ were engaged in a war of words over Biafra agitation. On her instagram page, Dencia had called those agitating for Biafra to do whatever they wanted. In her words: Igbos want to be Biafrans and have their own president etc, NW and SW Cameroon want to be separate from French, please who do they want permission from? Pushing for your own president would do you dirty soon.
But the controversial and opinionated comic actor seemed to take the statement personally and in response warned Dencia to stop interfering with anything that concerned the Igbos. He wrote:
You  talk like a clown, who are you to advise Igbos and Biafra? The last time I checked, we feed your country, stop interfering with anything that concerns the Igbo race, how dare you say ‘our new president will still do us dirty’ are you God, who are you to make such statement against Igbos? Respect yourself and save your advise for your own nation, they need it more…”

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Uche Ogbodo Shares Reason Bambam’s Marriage Ended

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Uche Ogbodo defended her colleague, Bambam, amid allegations that she left her marriage after going under the knife.
The Tide Entertainment reports that  the mother of three stated that no woman would leave a man because of a body makeover.
The actress also shared what she believes might have gone wrong in the marriage that led to its end, and sent a message to men.
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has shared her thoughts on reality show star Bambam, whose real name is Oluwabamike Olawunmi, amid her alleged marriage crisis.The former Big Brother housemate was recently seen dancing and enjoying herself at a party, sparking rumours about her marriage.

Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.

Reacting to the allegations,  Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.

The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.

She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.

Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.

It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,

The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.

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Kate Henshaw Speaks Against ‘Gate Crashing’ 

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Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis

”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.

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Oscars Set 2027 And 2028 Dates Ahead Of 100th Edition In 2028

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.

The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.

Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.

No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.

In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.

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