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  • Nollywood mourns as actress Allwell Ademola dies at 43

    Nollywood mourns as actress Allwell Ademola dies at 43

    Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers
    2025-12-28 07:00:00

    In an update published by Punch Newspapers, Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola has reportedly died at age 43, with early reports linking her death to a heart attack.

    The report says concerns about her condition circulated before confirmation, and colleagues and fans have since flooded social media with tributes and condolences.

    Also noted by Premium Times (Website): “Nollywood actress and producer, Allwell Ademola, has reportedly died at age 43.” (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/)

    Separately, The Nation (Website) reported: “Ademola died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, due to a heart attack…” (https://thenationonlineng.net/)

    Echotitbits take: Beyond the personal tragedy, this is another reminder of how quickly health scares can turn fatal—and how Nollywood’s informal “breaking news” pipeline (WhatsApp groups + colleagues’ posts) can outpace formal statements. Watch for an official family update and confirmed funeral details to limit misinformation.

    Source: Punch Newspapers — December 28, 2025 — https://punchng.com/icymi-nollywood-actress-allwell-ademola-dies-at-43/

    Punch Newspapers December 28, 2025

  • Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala Released After Two Days in Police Custody

    Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala Released After Two Days in Police Custody

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-22

    In a report carried by Punch actress Doris Ogala has been released after spending two days in police custody, following a public dispute that drew widespread online attention.

    The incident underscores how celebrity disputes now spill quickly from social media into law enforcement and reputational risk management.

    While the detention phase has ended, the underlying dispute may still evolve depending on petitions, investigations, or civil claims.

    Vanguard reported: “Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been released from police custody…”. Punch stated she was released “after spending two days in detention.”

    Echotitbits take: Entertainment controversies now unfold across social media, public opinion and legal systems at once. Watch for whether any formal charges, retractions, or settlement moves emerge next.

    Source: The Punch — December 22, 2025 (https://punchng.com/actress-doris-ogala-regains-freedom-after-two-days-in-police-custody/)
    The Punch 2025-12-22