Nollywood Actor Jide Kosoko In Auto Crash

Veteran Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, has confirmed that he was involved in a car accident near the Ikeja Shopping Mall in Lagos, southwest Nigeria on Wednesday.

Speaking with P.M.NEWS this morning on the accident, Prince Kosoko described it as a minor one, adding that he was immediately taken to the clinic at Alausa secretariat where he was attended to by a doctor.

Investigations revealed that moments after the crash, 7-UP emergency officials and LASTMA men who were around, gave him emergency treatment before rushing him to the Alausa secretariat clinic.
Sources close to the popular actor revealed that the accident occurred as a result of brake failure, adding that the car was badly damaged.

Rita Dominic’s The Meeting Breaks Record

Nearly two weeks after it was released on DVD, the multiple awards winning romantic comedy, The Meeting, produced by Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic and Mildred Okwo has recorded a big break in the market.

The movie, which was released on January 1, 2014, reportedly has sold over 50,000 copies within two weeks of its release. Making the actress’ company, The Audrey Silva order for fresh copies. While in the cinema, the film grossed over N25 million to beat the record set by Stephanie Okereke’s Through The Glass film’ when it grossed N10 million during its first three weeks in the box office five years ago.

Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Defends Lagos On Deportation Of The Destitute

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, said there was nothing wrong with the alleged deportation of the destitute to their home state by the Lagos State Government.

Kosoko, a Lagos prince, stated that the government deported people who constituted a nuisance in the state to their hometowns because the metropolis was becoming over populated.

He said, “I disagree with the people criticising the deportation. There are reasons for everything. Since there have been negotiations between Lagos and the state concerned and the government believes their home state would take better care of them, I think the action was appropriate.”

Kosoko said even though Nigerians were free to live anywhere in the country, people should not abuse the privilege by becoming a nuisance.