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Ibinabo Fiberesima’s Score Card As AGN President

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Barely 18 months in of
fice as the  first female President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Ibinabo  Fiberesima, has put smiles on the faces of members of the guild through her open door policies and restructural developments. She has also restored sanity in the body which was once riddled with complaints, corruption, neglect and dejection.
The damsel, who hails from Rivers State was sworn- in as the first female president  and the 7th president of AGN in September  2012 which had herself, Emeka Rollas and Steve Eboh as contestants on assumption of office. She started by bringing unity and sense of participation  among  its members with seminars,  workshops and above all, celebrating some of their own who had made the industry proud.
She also ensured that their departed colleagues were all duely honoured even at death. One of such persons  is veteran actor, Pet Eneh. She led a group of movie stars  to the tribute night which  turned  out to be a carnival night celebrations.
It is also worthy  of note that her tenure brought the eyes and attention of the Nigerian government to Nollywood as  uncountable are the numerous rewards the AGN has been getting from President Goodluck Jonathan  lately ranging from donations to grants.
Recently, she led a group of movie actors to Aso Rock to honour President Goodluck Jonathan with the title of Grand Patron  of AGN. On 18th February, Fiberesima led about 80 members of the guild including past presidents, members of the guilds board of trustees and executives  from 35 states of the federation to pay a solidarity visit to the president.
It was gathered that during the visit, the President donated a plot of land for the building of the guild’s secretariat in Abuja and promised to assist  them in building a befitting secretariat for them.
The actress who was recently appointed into the board of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has also bridged  the gap  between the English and  Yoruba actors to a reasonable extent as she not only attends most events of Yourba actors, she also includes them as part of her delegation whenever the need  arises.
It was also gathered that it is only in Ibinabo’s tenure  that known faces in Nollywood have come to associate with AGN. Today,  actresses like GenevIeve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Stephaine Okereke, Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde and several others participate  in activities of the guild as opposed to what obtained before.
Not resting on her oars, she has declared her intention to aid victims of Borno bomb blast through her foundation, Ibinabo Care Foundation amongst numerous other achievements. Infact, her Midas touch has not only transformed and rebranded the AGN but has given the guild global recognition and focus.
She is the national director for  Nigeria to Miss Earth beauty  pageant, one of the biggest indigenous pageants  in Nigeria. A mother of adorable kids, Ibinabo cuts the picture of a teenage beauty with her flawless skin, alluring looks and charming personnel that  endears her to many.

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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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