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Orisabunmi, Siblings Didn’t Die Of COVID-19 – Nephew

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Tunde Onishola, nephew to the late Nollywood actress , Folakemi Aremu popularly known as Orisabunmi, has dispelled the rumour going around that she died of COVID -19 complications.

Tunde, son to the late Kwara Falcons Basketball Club Technical Director , Steve Onishola, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Ilorin that the multiple deaths were “just a coincidence.”

He said neither his father Steve; Orisabunmi and his younger sister, Janet Ademola died of COVID – 19 related circumstance.

NAN recalls that Onishola died in Ilorin on Thursday, January 7 , barely 24 hours after his younger sister, Folake Aremu.

Aremu’s younger sister , Mrs Janet Ademola, also died on January 9.

“It is not true that my father, the late Nollywood actress , Orisabunmi, and their younger sister, Janet Onishola died of COVID -19 complications.

“My dad has been on admission since last year and he was diagnosed for another thing entirely.

“It has nothing to do with COVID -19 at all.

“Basketballers are aware. They came visiting. I was with him for a month at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital taking care of him.

“Leave them to be saying their rubbish.. How many people will I explain this to? Do you know where those things have gotten to?’’ Onishola told NAN.

He revealed that the younger sister (Janet) , who died a few days ago, had been managing blood pressure for a long time and that there is a limit to what a woman can take.

“ I think the shock was too strong for her. she had been managing BP for long.”

Onishola said he had taken solace in the fact that his father lived a worthy life because he was able to touch many lives within the basketball circle and outside it.

NAN reports that the deceased was the Manager of Falcons on different occasions before he was appointed as the club’s technical director.

He was part of the Falcons ’ team that secured promotion for the club to the elite division in 2013.

He was also a member of the Silver-winning team at the 2018 edition of the Basketball Premier League.

Onishola was also among the first set of handlers to coach the club, which was founded in the 1970s.
He was a member of the Board of Kwara Basketball Association before his death.

Credit: NAN

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Rotimi Salami In Tears As ‘Kilanko’ Struggles At Box Office

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Nollywood actor and producer Rotimi Salami recently expressed deep concern over the poor performance and low audience turnout for his latest film, “Kilanko,” in Nigerian cinemas.

The movie, which hit theaters on March 6, 2026, was a labor of love that took three years to produce and was directed by the late Allwell Ademola.

In an Instagram post, Salami, in a video with veteran actress Yetunde Wunmi, revealed that the movie’s weekend sales were disappointing, putting it at risk of removal from theaters.

Appealing to fans for support, Salami thanked those who attended promotional events and screenings, but acknowledged that the turnout was lower than expected.

He warned that if sales do not improve by the weekend, the film may be pulled from cinemas prematurely.

He wrote, “I am making this post with a heavy heart. Kilanko sales at the cinemas last weekend weren’t good. That’s why I couldn’t post throughout yesterday.

“Still, I say a very big thank you to everyone who came out at different times for the meet-and-greet, and likewise to everyone who came out to watch, but the numbers are pretty small.

“If Kilanko doesn’t make the expected figure by this weekend. It might be kicked out of the cinemas even before Ramadan is over. Please, we need all the support we can get to reach a retainable figure.

“Kilanko is surely a beautiful movie that everyone must see. Thank you, mama @yetunde_wunmi_ for the prayers”.

 

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Gospel Artiste Taiwo Adegbodu Of Adegbodu Twins Passes On

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Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the popular Nigerian gospel duo Adegbodu Twins, has passed away.

The tragic news was officially confirmed by his twin brother and musical partner, Kehinde Adegbodu, through a heartfelt post on the duo’s official Facebook handle.

In a heartfelt post, Kehinde conveyed his profound grief over the loss of both his brother and ministry partner.

He wrote: “TAIWO, why will you leave me and your kids without notification?
My heart is bleeding, Lord how do you want me to cope without him?
God why? This is too much for me to bear!!!”

Taiwo and Kehinde Adegbodu were renowned in gospel circles for their spirited worship sessions, twin-stage performances, and dynamic ministrations, which resonated with churches and Christian gatherings across Nigeria.

Their music and live performances earned them a devoted following, particularly in the South-West region.

As of the time of this report, the cause of Taiwo Adegbodu’s death and details of his funeral arrangements have not been disclosed.

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TikTok Star Peller Escapes Unhurt After Fire Guts Generator At Lagos Mansion

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Nigerian TikTok star and livestreamer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller has narrowly escaped a fire incident at his new Lagos home in the early hours of Saturday.

The incident centered on his generator, which caught fire and was completely engulfed in flames.

Peller shared footage of the blaze on his Instagram page, appearing visibly shaken and calling for help as the fire raged.

The blaze, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, was eventually extinguished with buckets of water. While the generator was completely destroyed, the house and its occupants were unharmed.

In the footage, Peller appears visibly shaken as he calls for assistance to put out the flames.

He captioned the post, “This happen early this morning, my new generator almost burn down my new house, but God saved us, it take us over 30 minutes to off the fire, All I can say is God saved us”.

Fans and followers expressed relief in the comment section, attributing quick intervention for the fortunate outcome.

The incident followed a previous scare involving Peller on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, where he crashed his vehicle during a livestream.

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