Here is the latest New Telegraph’s top 20 weekly Entertainment news roundup making headlines from Saturday, April 14th to April 21st, 2024.

JUST-IN: NCS Moves Bobrisky To Kirikiri Prison

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) on Wednesday moved popular transgender, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky from the Ikoyi Correctional Center to Kirikiri Prison.

New Telegraph recalls that few days ago, the social media influencer bagged…Read more

DNA Saga: Court Grants Substitutes Service On Mohbad’s Wife

The Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, Lagos State has granted a substituted service on the wife of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Omowunmi.

The Court order permits the legal representatives of Mohbad’s father, Mr Joseph Aloba, to serve…Read more

Naira Abuse: Cubana Chief Priest Breaks Silence After EFCC Arraignment

Billionaire Businessman and celebrity Barman, Okechukwu Pascal, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has broken his silence following his ordeal with the operatives of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

New Telegraph reports that Cubana Chief Priest earlier entered a ‘not guilty’ plea to charges of…Read more

BBNaija: Phyna Rejects N13m Offer, Insists On 1 BTC, Trip To Maldives

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 7 winner, Josephina Otabor, better known as Phyna, has rejected the sum of N13 million offered to her by one of the sponsors of the reality show, Quidax.

New Telegraph recalls that Phyna called out the organisers of the reality TV show and…Read more

Mr Ibu’s Family Announces Burial Arrangement

The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has officially announced the date for his burial.

Mr Ibu who is renowned for his comedic roles in the Nigerian movie industry, will be…Read more

VeryDarkMan Reveals Last Chat From Junior Pope

Controversial social media critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman on Thursday revealed the last chat the late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope sent to him, expressing regret for not replying before he died.

New Telegraph had last week reported that Junior Pope died alongside other crew members…Read more

GWR: Tunde Onakoya Approaches 40- Hour Chess Marathon

The founder of Chess in Slum Initiative Africa, Tunde Onakoya has approached 40 hour mark in his Guinness World Record attempt for the longest chess marathon.

New Telegraph reports that Tunde began his record-breaking attempt on Wednesday, April 17 and…Read more

Khaid Hospitalised Due To ‘Internal Bleeding (Video)

Nigerian singer, Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon, better known as Khaid, has been reportedly hospitalised due to alleged internal bleeding.

With the video making rounds on the internet on Tuesday, it could be…Read more

DaBarbie Accuses Skiibii Of Attempting To Use Her For Ritual

Nigerian Tiktok influencer, Nickie DaBarbie has accused Nigerian artist Skiibii of attempting to use her for money rituals.

In a disturbing video making rounds on social media, Nickie DaBarbie was seen narrating how…Read more

DJ Switch Breaks Silence On Arrest In Lagos

Popular disc jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, better known as DJ Switch, has refuted the purported news reports that she was arrested in Lagos State.

New Telegraph reports that news broke out on Thursday morning, April 18 that DJ Switch was…Read more

Jumoke Aderounmu: Family Opens Up On Cause Of Death

The younger brother to the late Nollywood actress, Jumoke Aderounmu, Adeola has disclosed that her sister died in her sleep and was not sick.

Adeola made this known while speaking in an interview with Punch, saying Jumoke was…Read more

Angela Okorie Drags Zubby Michael Over Junior Pope’s Death

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has dragged her colleague, Zubby Michael on social media calling him unprintable names while laying allegations against unnamed colleagues.

Taking to her Instagram page, Angela disclosed that Zubby Michael was the…Read more

E-Money Vows To Raise Junior Pope’s Children.

Popular Nigerian businessman and socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has promised to take care of the children of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope.

New Telegraph had last week reported that Junior Pope and three others lost their lives after…Read more

Portable Calls Out Queen Dami Over Refusal To Bear Him Child

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable has called out his lover, late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife, Queen Dami over her refusal to give him a child.

The “Zazuu” crooner gave this remark while commenting on a section of…Read more

Why Bobrisky Was Sent To Prison – Omokri

Reno Omokri, a social analyst and former presidential aide on Monday asserted that Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, was sentenced to prison for reasons other than the Naira abuse he was found guilty of.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison without…Read more

Davido Reacts To Cubana Chief Priest’s N10m Bail

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido has reacted to the N10 million bail granted to billionaire business mogul, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest after he pleaded not guilty to alleged naira abuse.

New Telegraph reports that the Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before…Read more

Iyabo Ojo Urges Sanwo-Olu Over Mohbad Mother’s Safety

Popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has called on the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and security agencies over the safety of the mother of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, Mrs Abosede.

New Telegraph reports that Iyabo Ojo who has been at the forefront of Justice for Mohbad’s case, has…Read more

REVEALED: Check Out Junior Pope’s Last Conversation With Colleague

Nollywood actor, Dave Ogbeni has revealed the last conversation he had with his late colleague, John Paul Odonwodo, better known as Junior Pope, before his tragic demise.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that Junior Pope died alongside four other crew members in…Read more

Boat Accident: Remains Of Late Make-Up Artist Buried In A’Ibom

The community of Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State were thrown into mourning on Monday as the remains of the late Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Edith Frederick, were laid to rest in her family home in Ikot Udoma.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that Abigail lost her life in a boat acciden…Read more

Kora Obidi’s Ex-Husband Reveals She Cheated On Him While Pregnant

The estranged husband of popular foreign-based Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi, Justin Dean has claimed that the dancer was having extramarital affairs while pregnant with their child.

New Telegraph recalls that Dean’s…Read more