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The winner of the BBNaija Season 4 reality TV show Mercy Eke today surprised her elder sister Promise Eke with a brand new Toyota Venza for her birthday. Mercy Eke …

Nigerian multi-platinum Afro-Soul and R and B singer, Darey Art Alade, has delighted his fans with a recent revelation that he is back to making music! The 38-year-old singer recently …

There was anxiety in Lagos this afternoon after an unidentified helicopter crashed into a private residence at Salvation Road, Opebi area of Ikeja, at around 12:15 pm. Two people have …

The disturbing moment a middle-aged man was swept away by a heavy flood in Abuja was captured in a video now circulating online. The incident which reportedly took place in …

Terry Waya, the father of BBNaija Lockdown housemate Kiddwaya has said he supports his son’s relationship his fellow housemate Erica Nlewedim. Terry Waya, a billionaire business mogul based in the …

Popular Nigerian Twitter influencer Sansa is married. Adorable pictures of her wedding introduction have widely circulated on social media. Nigerian Twitter users have expressed their surprise about Sansa’s wedding while …

Embattled Nigerian singer, Cynthia Morgan, in a shocking new twist went live on her Instagram page as she invaded an unknown person’s room and screaming that her former record label …

BBNaija Wathoni during their wager task of the week themed “Not All Superheros Wear Capes” talked about her son. Wathoni who chose her son (Kentugen Anyansi) as her superhero said …

BBNaija Neo revealed during their wager task of the week that his father is the notable Nigerian legal practitioner, Chief Efecha Leo Akpofure, SAN. Neo also said during the task …

Ex-BBNaija housemate Mike Edwards and his lovely wife Perri Shakes Drayton has welcomed their first child together. The baby, a son, was born in the morning hours of Wednesday, August …

The Attah of Igala who chairs the Kogi State traditional council, Dr Micheal Ameh Oboni is dead. According to media reports, the traditional paramount ruler died in Abuja on Wednesday …

Many BBNaija viewers already know BBNaija Lockdown housemate Prince is super competitive – probably one of the top three most competitive Lockdown housemates after Ozo and, possibly, Praise, who has …

The Edo State Police Command has arrested and paraded six suspects alleged to be involved in the rape and murder of 22-year-old Vera Uwaila Omozuwa – a 100-level UNIBEN Microbiology …

Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar stated during a recent interview that over forty per cent of all married men in Nigeria are bisexual. The 35-year-old actress on Tuesday, August 25, shared …

Team Tekno consisting of BBNaija Lockdown housemates Ozo and Trikytee has been announced the winner of the 2020 BBNaija Pepsi Challenge. As the 2020 BBNaija Pepsi Challenge winner, Ozo and …

Anyone familiar with the BBNaija reality TV show will know the Pepsi task challenge is usually one of the biggest and the most entertaining tasks of the show each year. …

Recently evicted BBNaija housemate Praise has denied the claims that his fiancee is over 60 years old. The reports of BBNaija Praise’s fiancee being over 60 started spreading after his …

A video of BBNaija Kiddwaya’s mother, Susan Waya, crying as she begged fans to vote for her son has surfaced online. Susan Waya, a UK-based philanthropist, entrepreneur, housing practitioner, politician, business …

BBNaija Ozo was caught on video complaining to Nengi who he holds a special fondness for about her increasing closeness to another male housemate – Kiddwaya. During the conversation, Ozo …

A video showing BBNaija Lockdown housemates Dorathy and Laycon sleeping on the same bed has prompted the show’s viewers to believe the two housemates will likely start a romantic relationship. …

Zimbabwe’s human rights and political activist Dr Patson Dzamara has died. Dr Patson Dzamara died after a long battle with colon cancer. Dr Dzamara is the younger brother of political activist …

During a press conference in Calabar, Cross River State, on Thursday, August 20, Nigeria’s ex-minister Femi Fani-Kayode went off on one of the journalists who asked him who was funding his …

The “beef” between US-based psychologist and relationship expert Joro Olumofin and Instagram blogger Tunde Ednut has taken a different turn after Joro Olumofin proceeds to take legal action against Tunde …

If you are familiar with the current affairs of Lagos State, then you would have realized that the Sanwo-Olu-led administration has placed a central focus on transportation and road rehabilitation. …

The Nigerian social media space has gone into a frenzy as users on both Instagram and Twitter share photos of the supposed face behind the popular gossip platform, Instablog 9ja. …

Evicted BBNaija Lockdown housemate, Praise, during a Monday chat with the show’s host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu denied the reports that he had sex with fellow housemate, Ka3na. A video of Praise …

The religious head of the Believers’ Loveworld Ministries also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has chided Africans for believing they are Black. Oyakhilome in a recent television broadcast to …

Being the personal assistant of a popular actress sounds like the dream job but that is not the case with the former personal assistant of Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede. Yvonne …

Nigerian Afro-Pop singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage made magic with UK Grammy-winner, Sam Smith in her new song titled “Temptation”. “Temptation” is the latest single from Tiwa Savage’s fourth studio …

The LAUTECH student who was filmed acting in a strange manner in Ekiti State on Saturday, August 22, has said she is fine and did not run mad as people …

The Lagos State commissioner for health, Professor Akin Abayomi has tested positive to coronavirus. The commissioner disclosed the news on his official Twitter handle today August 24, 2020. He also …

A video showing BBNaija Lockdown housemate Erica Nlewedim and singer Minjin passionately kissing each other has stirred fresh speculations that the two might be dating. Erica who has formed an …

Amirah Dyme, the lady alleged to be Hushpuppi’s girlfriend has caused some controversy online after posting photos of herself with her new man on Instagram. It was reported that Amirah …

It seems BBNaija Brighto has added another title to his growing lists of labels – cruiser – the title given to a person who has mastered the art of using …

BBNaija housemate Praise has been evicted from the 2020 BBNaija Lockdown season. Praise is the latest housemate to join the list of evicted BBNaija Lockdown housemates. Housemate Kaisha was evicted from the …

Some BBNaija Lockdown housemates have been issued a strike or strikes for disobedience of house rules during the period Big Brother was away. The housemates heard Biggie’s voice today, August …

An Abuja-based real estate company has signed the boy in the viral “Mummy calm down” video named Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola as its new brand ambassador. Four-year-old Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola drew public attention …

Nigeria’s self-proclaimed “King of Feminism” Solomon Buchi has abandoned the movement, citing a number of reasons. In a series of tweets, Solomon Buchi announced that he no longer identifies with …

A video of a moment in the BBNaija Lockdown house showing male housemates Praise and Kiddwaya coupled up together have sparked some controversy online. In the video, Kiddwaya and Praise …

A video has emerged online showing BBNaija Lockdown housemate Ozo (full name Ozoemena Chukwu) with one of his arms extended to Nengi’s bed. It remains unclear what Ozo was doing …

After a long break from singing, Nigerian dancehall star Cynthia Morgan has released a new single titled “Hustle”. “Hustle” was produced by Chopstix and the song embodies the classic Cynthia …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Erica came open with how she found her father on social media during this week’s diary session. With Wathoni playing her Big Brother, Erica disclosed how a …

Nigerian rapper and hip-hop artist Erhiga Agarivbie, more commonly known by his stage name Erigga, is set to wed his long-time girlfriend and baby mama, Morenike this October. Erigga and …

Very few people have mastered the art of monetizing controversy as Bobrisky does. A major part of Bobrisky’s business is stirring up internet controversies (most times using herself) and then …

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie can now comfortably add “singer” to her career list. The 31-year-old Cotonou-born actress just dropped a brand new album titled “Burst Everywhere” to the excitement of …

Fireboy DML’s recently released album “Apollo” is fire. The 24-year-old singer has been making rapid strides in his music career since his breakout in 2019, with the hit song “Jealous”. …

BBNaija Nengi has made it clear a couple of times in the show that she is in a committed relationship outside the house. She says this is the reason she …

“Slow poison”, “the puppet master” and “Lord Baelish” – these are some of the names that have been used to describe BBNaija Lockdown housemate Brighto and all for good reason. …

The death of a chief magistrate of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice Mrs Abimbola Aoko-Komolafe has been confirmed. Justice Aoko-Komolafe is believed to have died on Monday morning, August …

The Chief Executive Officer of Rahamaniyya Oil and Gas Limited Abdulrahman Bashir has been jailed in the United Kingdom, the Premium Times confirms. Justice Butcher of England and Wales High Court sentenced …

The Tuesday night’s wager task deliberation in BBNaija house ended in a big argument after Kiddwaya out of anger said during the meeting that he is not going to be …

A final year student of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, identified as Nzete Ogochukwu Patrick has reportedly died after being hit by a stray bullet in Delta State. Ogochukwu …

A secondary school student from Gombe State in Northern Nigeria who was infected with coronavirus disease had to take his WAEC exam from the isolation centre. The unnamed boy wrote …

Kiki Mordi’s eye-opening documentary “BBC Africa Eye: Sex for Grades” has received a nomination at the 2020 International Emmys for “News and Current Affairs”. Mordi’s “sex for grades” documentary was …

A Somali regional minister Abdulkadir Abukar Karani was killed by gunmen yesterday, August 17, 2020. Abdulkadir was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the town of Jowhar, Middle Shabelle region …

Celebrity makeup artist Oluwaseyi Williams Anuoluwapo, popularly known as Kumbalee, is dead. Kumbalee died in a fatal road accident on Monday, August 17 after a speeding vehicle crashed with a …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria has re-arrested popular social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, better known by his nickname Mompha. Mompha is facing charges of money laundering before …

Evicted BBNaija housemate Kaisha had an interview with the show’s host Ebuka today where she shed some light on her journey through the show and what she intends to do …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Nengi Rebecca Hampson claims to be 22 years old on the show but old photos and events she participated in seem to always prove she is older …