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Fame taught me to be humble — Lola Alao
Veteran actress Lola Alao opens up about her career, explaining how fame taught her humility. She also discusses Nollywood's growth and her bond with Iyabo
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Convicted Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha denies being a paedophile, claiming in a new interview that he was lured with food and money into a setup.
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Punch Newspaper
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Mar 23, 2026
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Convicted Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha denies being a paedophile, claiming in a new interview that he was lured with food and money into a setup.
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Punch Newspaper
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Mar 23, 2026
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General Update
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The Punch is a Nigerian daily newspaper founded on August 8, 1970. The newspaper's aim is said to be to "inform, educate and entertain Nigerians and the world at large."
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