By Abigail David

Journalist Kemi Olunloyo has claimed that music promoter Sam Larry is in critical condition following a reported road accident in Lagos.

The update comes after reports emerged that Sam Larry was involved in a serious crash, which allegedly claimed the life of one of his bodyguards.

In a video shared on her social media platforms, Olunloyo said she received information from what she described as a trusted source, alleging that Sam Larry sustained severe injuries, including serious head and neck trauma. She also claimed doctors were considering amputating both of his legs in an effort to save his life.

Providing a further update on Sunday morning, Olunloyo alleged that Sam Larry remained on life support and had not regained consciousness.

“As of this morning 6am your time, he has severe head injuries and still hasn’t recovered. If he makes it, it will be a miracle. On life support,” she wrote.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from Sam Larry’s family, management or medical team confirming his condition, and the claims made by Olunloyo have not been independently verified.

By Abigail David

Nollywood actor Ray Emodi has explained that burnout and exhaustion, rather than a loss of passion, prompted his temporary decision to step away from acting.

In a video shared on YouTube, the actor apologised to fans for announcing his exit from the film industry, saying the decision was emotionally driven and made after years of nonstop work.

Emodi disclosed that he appeared in more than 300 productions, including feature films, short films and television series, between 2017 and the end of 2025 without taking extended breaks.

“I acted since 2017 till last year. That’s about 300 productions. Eight years, no vacations, no rest. I was tired. If you do something too much, you get tired. I needed a break to find the love for acting again,” he said.

The actor stressed that acting remains his passion, noting that he studied the profession and earned a master’s degree in acting for film.

He admitted that his earlier decision to focus entirely on music was made in the heat of the moment and expressed regret over the way it affected his supporters.

“I have high respect for acting. Waking up one day to say I’m not acting again felt like I swindled you guys. I’m sorry for playing with your emotions,” he said.

Emodi added that his goal has always been to inspire people through his creative work and announced plans to return to acting in a more balanced way to avoid another episode of burnout.

Earlier this year, the actor announced his departure from Nollywood, citing traumatic experiences on movie sets and revealing his intention to concentrate on his music career.

By Abigail David

Babcock University has disowned a certificate circulated online by comedian and content creator Carter Efe, describing the document as fake and warning that it is pursuing legal action over the alleged forgery.

In a statement issued on Monday, the university said the certificate did not originate from the institution and contained several inconsistencies with its official academic records and procedures.

The clarification followed Carter Efe’s claim during an interview with Egungun of Lagos that he graduated from the university with a First Class degree in Biochemistry.

Babcock University said it does not issue honorary certificates to recognise undergraduate academic performance and has never used the classification “First Class Upper” in its grading system.

The institution explained that academic achievements are recognised only through official degree certificates and transcripts issued by its Office of the Registrar.

The university also disclosed that it is taking steps to institute legal proceedings over the circulation of the alleged forged certificate, reiterating that the document shared online is not authentic.