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The government of Canada has made clarifications about the country’s refugee and general immigration process following speculations that DJ Switch has been granted asylum in Canada. There were widespread reports …

Governor Godwin Obaseki’s ADC (aide-de-camp) collapsed at his swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, November 12 and the moment was captured on video. The personal assistant collapsed shortly after Governor Obaseki took …

Popular Nigerian dancehall musician Patoranking shared adorable photos of his daughter Wilmer on Instagram yesterday and fans of the singer couldn’t hold back their admiration. The 30-year-old singer from Onicha …

Former president of Ghana Jerry Rawlings has died from coronavirus complications. The ex-president died at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra on Thursday morning, November 11. He was aged 73. Rawlings …

A Nigerian soldier has been caught on video harassing and threatening a driver. The soldier (yet to be identified) was heard in the video telling the driver that he would …

It seems there is no end in sight to the rivalry with BBNaija reality TV stars Laycon and Erica Nlewedim following their thorny relationship in the house. After Laycon was …

Davido’s highly anticipated third studio album “A Better Time” is almost here and fans of the superstar couldn’t be more excited. Like any Davido album, “A Better Time” promises to …

A man named Kenechukwu Okeke had on Monday, November 9, 2020, filed a criminal complaint at the Magistrate Court, Abuja against Aisha Yesufu, Davido, Falz and 47 others for their …

Photos of a starving male lion and dozens of other malnourished animals at Gamji Gate Zoo in Kaduna, Nigeria, has sparked global outrage. The images, surreptitiously taken by a visitor …

President Buhari’s personal assistant on new media Bashir Ahmad has debunked reports that Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau has been sentenced to death for blasphemy. There have been rumours widely circulating …

Ex-DMW artiste Lil Frosh has denied ever beating up his girlfriend, Okeoghene Gift (@thacutegeminme) in a new live interview. Speaking to radio hosts, Lil Frosh said he never laid hands …

In a rather surprising twist, a Botswanan rape victim has refused to testify against the Zimbabwean man who was arrested for raping her and others. The said lady who was …

A Zimbabwean local press has revealed that late Zimbabwean socialite and businessman, Genius Ginimbi Kadungure, who died in a fatal car accident on Sunday, November 8, bought his own casket …

A Federal Court of Appeal in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has upheld the jail sentence on six Nigerian citizens found guilty of funding the Boko Haram terrorist …

Nigerian fast-rising singer and songwriter Joeboy is currently one of the hottest music sensations making waves in Nigeria right now. Joeboy’s journey in music has been just as impressive as …

#EndSARS campaigner, Eromosele Adene who was arrested by the police on Saturday, November 7 has allegedly been moved from Lagos to Abuja. News of Eromosele’s move to Abuja was reported …

BBNaija reality TV star Laycon threw a bash to celebrate his 27th birthday and some of Nigeria’s top celebrities and personalities turned up for the event. Among Nigerian big names …

The Kano State Hisbah Police (a religious police force in Kano state responsible for the enforcement of Sharia) on Sunday destroyed nearly 2 million bottles of beer worth over N200m. …

BBNaija BFFs Laycons and Nengi entertained many viewers of the show on and off the Saturday party dancefloor. Many of the show’s viewers have also expressed happiness with the way …

BBNaija reality TV star Laycon celebrated his 27th birthday today, November 8, 2020, and fans of the rapper surprised him with a brand new Mercedes Benz E350 ride. Check out …

The chairman of Maiha Local Government Area in Adamawa State Mr Idi Aminu was recently caught on camera slapping and harassing his mechanic. Mr Idi Aminu was seen in the …

A 2016 tweet of US president-elect Joe Biden officiating a same-sex wedding between two male White House staffers – Brian and Joe – has resurfaced on social media following his …

American actor and comedian Terrence K Williams has come under heat on the Twitter platform after he tweeted that US vice president-elect Kamala Harris got to where she is today …

The Nigerian police have arrested Eromosele Peter Adene, one of the #EndSARS campaigners in Lagos. According to local media, Eromosele Adene was arrested on Saturday, November 7, at his Ikeja …

An old video has emerged where Nigerian clergyman and overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman predicted that Democratic candidate Joe Biden would defeat Donald Trump to become …

There are reports currently making the rounds on social media that Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau has been arrested by the police following some photos she posted on social media which …

Fast-rising Nigerian musician Oxlade is at the center of Twitter attention today after award-winning Canadian rapper Drake posted that he is listening to his 2020 album Oxygene. Many Nigerian Twitter …

Nigerian superstar singer David Adeleke, better known by his stage Davido, has finally been able to change his Instagram handle from “Davidoofficial” to simply “Davido”. The 28-year-old singer disclosed he …

The governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri has appointed BBNaija reality TV star Nengi Rebecca Hampson his senior special assistant on the girl child. Nengi’s appointment as SSA to the …

Some members of the Lagos judicial panel of inquiry and restitution for victims of SARS-related abuses were caught dozing after hours of viewing the CCTV footage from the Lekki Tollgate. …

Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro has taken to social media to share her grief over her mother’s death. Osas Ighodaro’s mother died on Wednesday, November 4, after a brief illness. Mummy …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that he has never purchased an official car for himself or personal staff from the government’s purse since he assumed office in May …

A never-before-heard NGO called the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has given global human rights group, Amnesty International, 7 days to leave Nigeria. The group said Amnesty …

Ex-BBNaija housemate Ike Onyema was at the centre of a recent backlash after hinting about releasing a book based on his relationship with Mercy. There are rumours that Mercy Eke, …

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has claimed and congratulated Nigerian lady Esther Agbaje who recently won the Minnesota House of Representatives vote on Tuesday, November 3. Governor Fayemi described …

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has advised police officers to use their firearms to defend themselves whenever they are in danger. Adamu said it would not make sense for …

The winner of the 2020 BBNaija Season 5 show, Laycon was caught on video continuously looking at Erica the moment she stepped into Dorathy’s birthday party. Laycon was seen in …

Tiwa Savage’s ex-husband and talent manager Tunji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Tee Billz, has joined some other Nigerians to criticize actress Rita Edochie for praying for Donald Trump to …

Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has alleged she is being threatened by the government for joining the #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria. The mother of two narrated on Wednesday, …

Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has taken to social media to pray for President Donald Trump of America to win his reelection bid. The actress wrote on social media that …

Popular Nigerian comedian Victor Ebiye has narrated how a concerned fan donated a cash gift of N500K to him after he was recently called out by a car dealer he …

Nigeria’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama has disclosed that the landlord of the building where the Nigerian embassy in Hungary is located is threatening to evict them. The minister …

Nigerian woman, Esther Agbaje has been elected into the Minnesota House of Representatives during the November 3rd US general elections. Following her win, Esther Agbaje has become the first Nigerian …

Pelumi Onifade – the journalist who recorded a video of a Nigerian politician Abiodun Bolarinwa shooting at unarmed protesters in Abulegba has died. According to the reports, Pelumi Onifade was …

President Donald Trump of America has reacted to a recent video of a crowd of Nigerian Christians taking to the streets in Onitsha to show support for him. Donald Trump …

BBNaija Season 5 love birds Kiddwaya and Erica have unfollowed each other on Instagram, leading fans of the reality TV stars to believe there might be trouble in the Kiddrica …

BBNaija Season 4 winner Mercy Eke has confirmed she is happily married. Mercy made the revelation on Instagram when a fan asked to know if the rumours of her being …

Ex-BBNaija housemate Diane Russet said she would love to see lesbianism legalized in Nigeria. The former BBNaija housemate made the statement while replying a lesbian fan’s comment on her Instagram …

Veteran Nigerian musician and media personality Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has joined the cast of King of Boys 2 – the much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 crime …

There seems to be some trouble in the Mercy and Ike paradise. Nothing is confirmed yet but Big Brother Naija love birds Mercy Eke and Ike Onyema appear to be …

Training for the newly created tactical unit of the Nigerian police SWAT has kicked off. The new SWAT unit was created last month as a replacement for the disbanded SARS …

Pastor Funke Adejumo of Agape Christian Ministries made a shocking revelation while preaching to women during a recent church program. The English graduate, teacher and marriage counsellor said any woman …

A Hausa woman named Safia Ali has melted hearts with the way she speaks fluent Igbo after living in Enugu State for 25 years. The woman who revealed she is …

Nigerian doctor Val Egbadon (@ehival on Twitter) who reportedly helped treat injured #EndSARS protesters during the Lekki Tollgate shooting incident has allegedly died from a coronavirus complication. Dr Val is …

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly picked up a former chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler. According to reports, Dr Babatunde Fowler’s arrest …

Kaduna-born actress Rahama Sadau has drawn intense controversy with new stunning photos she posted on social media. The Hausa beauty shared photos of herself looking gorgeous in a shimmery low-back …

Nollywood actress Ada Ameh’s daughter and only child, Aladi Ameh, who died on Tuesday, October 20 was laid to rest yesterday, October 31, 2020. Aladi Gift Ameh was buried at …

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army whose men were involved in the October 20 Lekki Tollgate shooting incident has stated that the number and names of the officers deployed …

Fans of Nollywood actress and filmmaker Dayo Amusa have flooded her Instagram timeline with comments about her bleaching. The 37-year-old actress recently posted a picture of herself looking very white …

Nigeria’s Minister of Health Dr Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire has warned that a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is imminent in Nigeria considering the carefree way Nigerians are going about …