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South Africa-owned retail giant, Shoprite, has confirmed the company will be leaving Nigeria in the coming months. The retail chain store which has been operating in Nigeria for around 15 …

Who is BBNaija Neo? Neo was one of the housemates who participated at the 2020 BBNaija Season 5 show, tagged “Lockdown”. Neo was born in Delta State, Nigeria and currently …

BBNaija Ka3na and Lilo have been evicted from the BBNaija Season 5 “Lockdown” show, making them the first two housemates to be evicted from the show. The 20 BBNaija Lockdown …

The first BBNaija Season 5 eviction show is currently going on. The four housemates with the lowest public votes are Praise, Ka3na, Eric and Lilo and at least one of …

The aged mother of Nollywood actress Chinyere Wilfred is dead. The actress who couldn’t contain her pain shared a short video of herself on social media crying sorrowfully over the …

Big Brother was having diary conversations with all the housemates of the BBNaija Lockdown Season ahead of the coming eviction show where he re-informed them that the show will likely …

Who is BBNaija Kiddwaya? Kiddwaya was one of the housemates who competed at the 2020 5th season of the Big Brother Naija show, tagged “Lockdown”. Kiddwaya’s full name is Terseer …

Who is BBNaija Tolanibaj? Tolanibaj was one of the housemates who participated at the 2020 BBNaija Season 5 show, tagged “Lockdown”. Tolanibaj was born in the US but later moved …

BBNaija Ozo sat together with Ka3na in a late-night chat to talk about his relationship with other housemates, especially Nengi who he had hoped to start a relationship with but …

A 72-year-old passenger has died onboard an Air Peace flight travelling to Abuja from Calabar. The said man whose name is not yet known was reported to be travelling to …

A Nigerian healthcare assistant named Emmanuel Adeniji has been jailed for 11 years for raping a 73-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease. Emmanuel Adeniji was said to have raped the woman on …

The fandom of BBNaija Lockdown housemate Laycon is growing like wildfire. And to think that he was initially written off by many of the show’s viewers at the early beginning …

Who is BBNaija Prince? BBNaija Prince is a 24-year-old model and fashion designer from Nigeria. The full name of BBNaija Prince is Nelson Enwerem Prince. He won the 2018 Mr …

One of the most intriguing aspects of the BBNaija show is the secrecy attached to its production. And this is not just in the Nigerian version of Big Brother – …

Former Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama, has taken to her Instagram page to advise Nigerian women about minding the way they dress to avoid getting raped. Inyama said women should protect …

British-Nigerian singer and record producer Maleek Berry has released a 7-track EP titled ‘Isolation Room’ which featured Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage. The 7-track EP released on Friday, July 31, …

The body parts of Ukrainian rap artist Andy Cartwright have been found after his wife told police officers she chopped him up and stored his body in a refrigerator. Andy …

It’s funny how some people still think BBN Brighto is an evangelist. Dude is nothing close to that – a better name for Brighto in the BBNaija house should be …

Olumide Akpata has emerged winner of the 2020 NBA national elections effectively making him the new President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Mr Akpata is a former Chairman of …

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has officially married her lover Michael Chukwudi in a romantic beach wedding. The actress took to her Instagram page a few hours ago to share lovely …

The mother of the young boy in the viral “Mummy, calm down” video has reacted to insinuations that she was abusing the boy. A few days ago, a video of …

Popular Nigerian social media personality and crossdresser Bobrisky is known for always referring to his “bae” in his online videos who according to him, dotes on him and showers him …

Nigerian former senator and leader of the Afenifere political group Pa Ayo Fasanmi is dead. Pa Fasanmi died on Wednesday night in Osogbo, Osun State, after a brief illness. He …

There was some drama in BBNaija house this morning between housemates Tochi and Lucy during the house cleaning. Tochi came in with his mop to join the others in cleaning …

It was all fun and laughter yesterday at the BBNaija Lockdown house as the male BBNaija housemates after their rehearsals for the upcoming task rallied for wigs and hair extensions …

English singer and songwriter Sam Smith has announced a collaboration with Nigerian singer Burna Boy for his new single “My Oasis”. The pop star announced on his Instagram that “My …

Arrested criminal suspect Olalekan Jacob Ponle, more commonly known as Woodberry, has pleaded not guilty before a United States District Court in Illinois. Even though Woodberry’s case with the US …

The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has demanded to meet with the young boy in the viral “Mummy, calm down” video. A video depicting a young boy of …

Nigerian actor Deyemi Okanlawon has landed himself in the bad books of veteran actress Genevieve Nnaji after he posted a photo of himself taking part in the WSW challenge. Deyemi …

A Nigerian pastor Humble Okoro has held a funeral service for late Minneapolis man George Floyd in his church in Mbaise, Imo State. Pastor Humble Okoro bought a coffin and …

Houston doctor Stella Immanuel who made global headlines this week after sharing unverified claims of a COVID-19 cure is also a religious leader. Dr Stella Immanuel has been dubbed “Trump’s …

A gas explosion at the Ajao Estate area of Lagos this evening has left many dead and others injured. The explosion occurred this evening at around 9:40 PM at Asa …

I’m surprised I seem to be the only one that has noticed this. Right from the first time I saw Vee at the BBNaija Lockdown opening show, I said to …

BBNaija housemates Erica and Laycon are arguably the most famous and most loved housemates in the BBNaija Lockdown house at the moment. The two housemates have received mostly positive support …

It seems play time is over for BBNaija Lockdown housemates since Big Brother announced they were all up for eviction with the exception of head of house and her deputy. …

This set of BBNaija Lockdown housemates are fun to watch, most of the show’s fans have confessed. This season’s show may as well go down as the most entertaining BBNaija …

A Nigerian politician named Kabiru Amadu Mai Palace has made headlines for distributing laundry items to members of his community during an empowerment program. Kabiru Amadu who is more popularly …

BBNaija Lucy has succeeded Nengi to become this week’s new head of house at the ongoing BBNaija Lockdown reality show. Nengi won the head of house challenge last week and …

The family of Izu Madubueze, the young man who killed himself after being falsely accused of rape has released a formal statement about the death of their son. Izu’s family …

Media personality Toke Makinwa has denied reports that her Banana Island mansion has been seized by AMCON. In a newly released letter addressed to P.M News, Toke Makinwa’s lawyer said …

Many Nigerian artists and painters have gained recognition for their talent by sharing their creations on social media. But this was not the case of Nigerian artist Adeyinka (@adeyinka_art on …

Of all mythical creatures to have appeared in popular culture, there is arguably none that boasts the grandeur and fierceness of the dragon. What’s not to like about dragons? Majestic …

Most Nigerian films of the 90s and 2000s are what set the current paradigm of Nollywood, especially in the horror genre. I’m talking about movies like Karishika, Living in Bondage, …

The hashtag #FreeShola is currently trending on Twitter as Nigerians call for the release of Babatunde Olusola, a student of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, who was arrested …

Adeola Phoenix Osinuga, a popular Nigerian radio presenter also known for being the wife of late singer Nomoreloss is dead. Phoenix Osinuga died following a long battle with fibromyalgia, a …

BBNaija rich kid Kiddwaya may have touched Erica in a way she felt was inappropriate during the BBNaija Saturday night party. BBNaija Lockdown housemates had their first night party on …

One thing we can all agree on concerning this season of Big Brother Naija is that they selected hot people. Both the guys and girls, everyone stands out. BBNaija Nengi …

It’s already an established fact that BBNaija Neo can talk, a habit that has garnered him some popularity and fandom among Nigerians. Many BBNaija fans have compared Neo to ex-housemate …

Nigerian human rights activist Segun Awosanya (popularly known as Segalink on Twitter) has accused popular Twitter feminist Kiki Mordi of threatening him. According to Segalink, Kiki Mordi, following Seyitan’s withdrawal of her …

One word all BBNaija super fans are familiar with is “ships”. Though a shortened form of referring to “relationships”, you can also imagine “ships” as the real water vessel used …

The Gokada team held a candlelight memorial service for their late CEO Fahim Saleh who was gruesomely murdered in his apartment on the 13th of July, 2020. A few years …

Popular broadcaster and radio presenter Emmanuella Pobeni Adepoju is dead. Emmanuella Adepoju who is popularly known as Iya Jogbo worked with Max FM before her death. Family sources confirm Iya …

There are reports going round that Nigeria’s information minister Lai Mohammed has requested the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to shut down the ongoing BBNaija Season 5 reality show. In some …

Nollywood actress and movie producer Toyin Abraham took to her official YouTube page two days ago to talk about forgiveness, a topic many of the actress’s fans believe is a …

The ongoing rape case involving Nigerian musician Dbanj has been discontinued by the Nigerian police following the accuser’s withdrawal of her petition. The police said their investigations found “no substantial …

Barely two days after the BBNaija Lockdown season kicked off, reports began circulating all over social media that one of the BBN housemates Brighto is an evangelist. The unverified reports …

There is a good chance you are familiar with stories of how older siblings deal with last-borns, especially when their parents are away. Well, Mehitabelle Jones Emmanuella is not just …

A United States’ court has dismissed the case against Olalekan Jacob Ponle (Woodberry) who was arrested alongside his friend and close associate Ramon Olorunwa Abbas (Hushpuppi) over serious allegations of …