African and Black Queer Experience and Public Education
A barber from Benue State named Elijah Ode has been arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Corps for giving his clients a blasphemous haircut. The incident took place in the …
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The Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi, has responded to the allegations Sunday Igboho made against him through his spokesman, Moses Olafare, in an exclusive telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES. The …
Ooni of Ife replies Sunday Igboho Read More
Renowned Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has advised ladies to change relationship standards by asking for a man’s hand first. She made the statement in response to a picture of an …
Ask men out first – Aisha Yesufu advises single women Read More
Music sensation Joeboy has set the internet buzzing with news of his debut album titled “Something Between Beauty and Magic” (SBBM). The album is composed of 14 tracks plus a …
Joeboy releases debut album, Something Between Beauty and Magic (SBBM) Read More
An Edo Prince, Eloniyo Dennis Abuda, based in Georgia, United States of America, has been killed by his kidnappers despite payment of the N10million naira ransom they demanded. According to …
Edo prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda killed by kidnappers after N10m ransom was paid Read More
It has become a sad day for the indigenes of Ondo State as they mourn the death of Oba Joseph Olu-Ojo, the Iralepo of Isikan in Akure South Local Government. …
Ondo monarch Oba Joseph Olu-Ojo dies after 43 years on the throne Read More
The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has asked Yoruba youth leader and activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to change his approach of tackling the insecurity in …
Your ways may lead to tribal war – NANS warns Sunday Igboho Read More
Ex-BBNaija housemate Ozo has bagged another juicy endorsement deal with top mobile phones and gadgets retailing brand in Nigeria, POINTEK. This new deal is coming just a few weeks after …
BBNaija Ozo bags new endorsement deal with phone retail company, POINTEK Read More
Nigerian actress, Uche Jombo Rodriguez has expressed her disappointment with the lack of development in the eastern part of Nigeria, especially when it has to do with investing in properties. …
‘Investing in real estate in Eastern Nigeria is worrisome’ – Uche Jombo Read More
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, has opened up on some of the challenges she encountered before she made the big decision to marry her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello …
Why I decided to marry JJC Skillz – Funke Akindele Read More
Autumn Spikes, the ex-girlfriend of Nigerian business mogul, Aliko Dangote has been evicted from her North Miami apartment in Florida over unpaid rent, Premium Times reports. Autumn Spikes and Dangote …
Aliko Dangote’s ex-girlfriend Autumn Spikes evicted from her apartment Read More
Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has revealed that the State pays compensation of N100,000 to herdsmen whose cows were killed during the recent misunderstanding between the Operatives of the …
Why we pay Fulani herdsmen N100,000 – Governor Ikpeazu Read More
Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has taken to Twitter to accuse the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) of bribery, cowardice, and betrayal. …
Sunday Igboho accuses Ooni of Ife of bribery Read More
Nigerian child comedienne and social media influencer, Emmanuella, has ruffled the internet once again. This time around the millionaire teen comedian and YouTuber is rumoured to have gotten herself a …
Child comedian Emmanuella flaunts brand new Lexus LX570 SUV Read More
Nigerian singer Terri has revealed he will be dropping a new EP by March. Terri, also called Starboy Terri, made the announcement while answering random questions from one of his …
Nigerian singer Terri set to release new Afroseries EP Read More
Nigerian singer and dancer Yinka Davies has announced the death of her 27- year-old son. The young man whose name was Jeremiah Bankole died last Friday, January 29th, after a long …
First son of Nigerian singer Yinka Davies dies at 27 Read More
Nigerian comedian and actor Onyebuchi Ojieh, better known by his stage name Buchi, has addressed the reports surrounding a viral video which shows his wife being arrested by security operatives. …
Comedian Buchi reacts to viral video of his wife getting arrested Read More
Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro’s marriage has been officially dissolved. The ex-couple’s divorce case which has been going on for over 5 years has been finalized. An Abuja High Court …
Abuja court dissolves Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro’s marriage Read More
Abuja-based disk jockey and music artist DJ Tunice is dead. DJ Tunice was reported to have died on Monday night, February 1, 2021, from a domestic accident. According to close …
DJ Tunice dies after hitting his head on the floor Read More
Davido’s personal assistant, Afeare Israel, popularly known as Israel DMW, has responded to the threat of a lawsuit by Nigerian disc jockey and music artist, DJ Cuppy. DJ Cuppy had …
Israel DMW fires back at DJ Cuppy after lawsuit threat Read More
Over 40 years ago, a young aspiring actor named LeVar Burton was cast to play the role of young Kunta Kinte in the ABC miniseries, Roots, released in 1977. The …
LeVar Burton: What actor who played Kunta Kinte in ‘Roots’ looks like now Read More
Maisie Gregory was the adorable little girl who had her precious moment with Queen Elizabeth II ruined after she got smacked by an inattentive soldier trying to salute the Queen. …
Maisie Gregory: The little girl hit by soldier in front of the queen – Video Read More
Who is Israel DMW? Israel DMW is popular in the media as Davido’s personal assistant. His real name is Afeare Israel. Israel is actually Davido’s personal logistics manager. He is …
Meet Davido’s personal assistant, Israel DMW Read More
Nigerian journalist and former minister of information Tony Momoh is dead. Tony Momoh’s death was confirmed this evening, February 1, 2021. The ex-minister died around 5pm on Monday after a …
Nigeria’s ex-information minister Tony Momoh dies at 81 Read More
Nigerian disc jockey and music artist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has denied the allegation that she did not pay Zlatan Ibile for their collaboration in her …
DJ Cuppy denies owing Zlatan, threatens lawsuit Read More
It is important to put it out there that there is no rule to the game of love. One can end up falling for anyone, regardless of the “rightness” of …
7 reasons why you should never date a married man Read More
Ex-BBNaija housemate and aspiring actress Erica Nlewedim has asked her fans to stop involving her in any business that doesn’t concern her. BBNaija Erica’s warning to her fans and supporters …
‘Don’t ever involve me in any business that doesn’t concern me’ – BBNaija Erica warns her fans Read More
Nigerian musician Davido has declared his love for gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her songs on Twitter. The “Fem” singer wrote on Twitter yesterday, January 31: “Mercy Chinwo all morning …
‘She’s amazing’ – Davido hails gospel singer Mercy Chinwo on Twitter Read More
What is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Nigeria. Several sources have cited gonorrhea as the most prevalent STD in Nigeria with millions of cases recorded …
Best and easy way to treat Gonorrhea and Syphilis in Nigeria Read More
A Reddington Hospital surgeon has testified before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry that the hospital indeed treated many #EndSARS protesters with bullet wounds on the night of October …
Reddington Hospital confirms they treated many Lekki Shooting victims on October 20 night Read More
Nollywood actor Somadina Adinma made a stirring social media comment last week on his Snapchat page. The 21-year-old actor wrote that it is waste of time for a man to …
‘Dating a woman who can’t help you financially is a waste of time’ – Actor Somadina Adinma Read More
Legendary Nigerian actress, singer and journalist Onyeka Onwenu turned 69 years old on this day, January 31. Though originally from Arọndịzuọgụ in Imo State, Onyeka Onwenu was born on 31st …
Legendary Nigerian actress and singer Onyeka Onwenu turns 69 today Read More
Nollywood actress and social media influencer Etinosa Idemudia has in a recent Instagram video criticized what she called “the way Africans describe a strong a woman”. The actress said she …
Actress Etinosa Idemudia criticizes the definition of a strong woman in Africa Read More
Nigerian actor Uche Maduagwu has further confirmed his sexual orientation as a gay man in a new video. The actor had on Thursday, January 28, wrote on Instagram that he …
‘I’m proudly gay’ – Nigerian actor Uche Maduagwu comes out – Video Read More
Popular Nigerian disc jockey and music producer DJ Babus is dead. DJ Babus whose real name is Babatunde Bello died of complications due to a COVID-19 infection. DJ Babus died …
Nigerian music artist DJ Babus dies of COVID-19 Read More
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raided a supposed training school for Yahoo boys (a code word for internet fraudsters) in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The anti-crime agency …
EFCC busts training school for Yahoo boys in Abuja, arrests students Read More
Davido’s personal assistant Israel DMW has disclosed on social media what appears to be the root cause of the strained relationship between Nigerian musicians DJ Cuppy and Zlatan Ibile. In …
‘She didn’t pay him’ – Davido’s PA reveals why Zlatan blocked DJ Cuppy Read More A U.S civil court has given Dangote’s ex-mistress Autumn Spikes twenty days to respond to the lawsuit filed against her by the billionaire. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, had filed …
U.S court gives Dangote’s ex-mistress Autumn Spikes 20 days to respond to lawsuit Read More
A new social media trend is having Nigerians say what they will do in five minutes after getting kidnapped. From making funny demands to asking ridiculous questions, these ‘five minutes …
These hilarious ‘5 minutes into my kidnap’ memes will totally crack you up Read More
Distinguished American actress Cicely Tyson has died. She died in the afternoon of Thursday, January 28, 2020. She was aged 96. In a career spanning over four decades, Cicely Tyson …
Legendary Hollywood actress Cicely Tyson dies at 96 Read More
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Zlatan Ibile has denied knowing who DJ Cuppy is in a recent interview on the Switch show. Zlatan’s response comes weeks after DJ Cuppy disclosed on Twitter …
‘I don’t know her’ – Zlatan denies knowing who DJ Cuppy is Read More
Controversial Anambra prophet Onyeze Jesus has reportedly been arrested by the police following a viral video of him spraying N50 naira notes at naked worshippers bathing openly in a lake. …
Controversial Anambra prophet Onyeze Jesus arrested by the police Read More
A Nigerian man named Taiwo Longe (@longe_taiwo) has filled the hearts of many Twitter users with love and admiration after he shared a cute letter his six-year-old daughter left for …
Twitter user melts hearts with letter his 6-year-old daughter left for him Read More
The hashtag #SilhoutteChallenge is currently the number one trending topic on the Nigerian Twitter space today, as at the time of publishing this post. You would imagine a conservative country …
#SilhoutteChallenge videos take over Nigerian Twitter Read More
Who is Major-General Attahiru Ibrahim? Ibrahim Attahiru is a Nigerian Army Major-General and the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria. He was appointed on January 26, 2021, by …
8 real facts to know about Nigeria’s new COAS, Major-General Attahiru Ibrahim Read More
Two US lawyers representing Nigerian fraud suspect Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi, have applied to withdraw from the case. Gal Pissetzky and Vicki Podberesky have both filed an application …
Hushpuppi’s lawyers apply to withdraw from case Read More
Who is Teresa Terry? Teresa Terry is the first wife of the popular American business executive and reality TV star Michael Todd Chrisley. Teresa Terry gained fame as the first …
Meet Teresa Terry, the first wife of Todd Chrisley Read More
Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has exempted corps members posted to Borno State from participating in orientation camping exercise. The body made the announcement on Wednesday, January 27, through …
NYSC cancels orientation camp exercise for Borno State corps members Read More
Nigerian music sensation Bella Shmurda chose a unique way to celebrate his 24th birthday today, January 27, by dropping a brand new single titled Rush. Bella Shmurda’s new song “Rush” …
Bella Shmurda drops new single – Rush – Listen and Download Read More
France-based Nigerian gay activist Bolu Okupe has in a recent online video discussed the negative effects of the Nigerian homophobic culture. Okupe said it is important that Nigeria creates an …
Many Nigerian women are married to gay men – Bolu Okupe Read More
BBNaija ex-housemate Venita Akpofure has in a series of tweets posted on Tuesday narrated how she lost a house deal after turning down sexual advances from the company’s media head. …
Venita Akpofure narrates how she lost a deal after turning down sexual advances from a man Read More
Popular Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu has died. Ernest Asuzu’s death was confirmed by his wife, Jennifer Asuzu, who told reporters he slumped on Tuesday evening and never woke up. Known …
Popular Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu is dead Read More Popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho has reacted to a claim by on Buhari’s aide on political matters, Babafemi Ojudu, that he met with Tinubu in Akure, Ondo state capital over …
Tinubu gave me N2m to fuel my car in 2009 – Sunday Igboho reveals Read More
A 35-year-old African man named Charles Majawa has died during a sex romp with a sex worker in the Phalombe district of Malawi. A post-mortem report listed the cause of Mr …
35-year-old African man dies of ‘extreme orgasm’ Read More
Who is Jamo Pyper? Jamo Pyper is a fast-rising Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter currently signed to the Zlatan Ibile’s record label – Zanku Records. Jamo Pyper’s real name is …
Full Biography of Nigerian Singer, Jamo Pyper and other facts about him Read More
Funke Akindele’s 2020 film Omo Ghetto: The Saga has surpassed ‘The Wedding Party’ to become the highest-grossing Nigerian movie of all time. The hit comedy film has grossed N468million naira …
Funke Akindele’s ‘Omo Ghetto’ becomes highest-grossing Nollywood movie Read More
Yoruba youth leader and activist Sunday Igboho has confirmed a section of his house in the Soka area of Ibadan was set on fire by hoodlums early Tuesday morning. Mr …
Sunday Igboho’s house in Ibadan burnt, he reacts Read More
Nigerian fashion designer Maryam Jidayi has called out comedian and skit maker Mr Macaroni on Twitter for making sexist comedy skits. She also described Mr Macaroni as a celebrity with …
Fashion designer calls out Mr Macaroni for ‘objectifying women’ in his comedy skits Read More
The mother of three siblings killed in Akungba accident has reportedly died from shock on learning of the news of her children’s death. A fatal accident occurred outside the campus …
Mother of 3 siblings killed in AAUA truck accident dies of shock Read More
Netflix has dominated the movie-streaming world for many years, but now a lot of competitions are springing up including Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, etc. The coronavirus …
What to know about using HBO Max in Nigeria Read More