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Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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BBC

BBC — news organization that interviewed Nollywood actor Jim Iyke about sabotage in the Nigerian film industry.

Today

  1. Nollywood actor Jim Iyke describes relationship status as complicated

    Nollywood actor Jim Iyke told the BBC he is "between married and single," without elaborating further. He was previously married to Dana Kinduryte and has a son born in 2015; they separated amicably after his mother's death, which he attributed to deep grief.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Nollywood actor Jim Iyke calls for removing industry saboteurs

    Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has identified internal sabotage as the major challenge confronting the Nigerian movie industry, telling the BBC that if he could change one thing about Nollywood, it would be to purge saboteurs from it.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Melania Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel joke ahead of shooting

    Melania Trump called late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's pre-dinner joke describing her as an "expectant widow" hateful and violent, urging ABC to take action against his remarks. The joke aired days before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which President Trump characterized as a "call to violence" warranting Kimmel's immediate dismissal.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Washington hotel shooting prompts review of Trump protection measures

    A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, with the suspect exchanging fire with security officials on a floor above where Trump was present. The incident has renewed scrutiny over Secret Service security protocols and screening procedures at high-profile events.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Performer describes sheltering near Trump during White House shooting

    A mentalist performing at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC locked eyes with US President Donald Trump as they took cover during gunshots on Saturday night. The performer, Oz Pearlman, was performing mind tricks for Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt when the shots were fired.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Nollywood actor Jim Iyke cites sabotage as key industry challenge

    Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke told the BBC that internal sabotage is a major challenge facing the Nigerian film industry, with people working against each other, and said he would prioritize removing saboteurs if given the chance to change one thing about the industry.

    21 hours ago · Daily Guide

  5. Gunman arrested at White House Correspondents' Dinner identified

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested after exchanging fire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. According to CBS sources, Allen told officials he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and US media report a history of anti-Trump social media posts and a document describing plans to target administration members.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

  6. Trump assures King Charles will be very safe during US state visit

    Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US beginning Monday, after further security talks between the White House and Buckingham Palace following a gunman incident at a Trump event in Washington DC on Saturday. The King and Queen's programme will go ahead largely as planned, with the UK government hoping to ease diplomatic tensions.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. King Charles US state visit likely to proceed after DC shooting

    A final decision on King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US was expected on Sunday after a shooting incident at a Washington DC White House Correspondents' Dinner raised security concerns. The UK government indicated the trip would begin as planned on Monday, possibly with minor adjustments to public-facing events.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Young people neglect networking despite its role in creative success

    Oheneba Yaw Boamah, founder of Abrantie TheGentleman menswear, has urged young people to take networking seriously, saying it is a key driver of success in the creative industry. He noted that many of his own opportunities, both locally and internationally, have come through relationships built over time.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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