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Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, this afternoon shared how he and his family tested positive for coronavirus. In a video he posted online, Peter Okoye said he was the first one …

Nigerian gay reverend and activist Jide Macaulay has a message for gay people in celebration of the annual LGBT Pride Month in June. Jide Macaulay who founded the first gay …

Nigerians accuse the US security service of bias. The FBI has released the names and photos 79 wanted suspects for cyber crimes, out of which 6 are Nigerians. The 79 …

Abiola Oke who was formerly the CEO of OkayAfrica has resigned from the establishment after being accused of unethical conduct by multiple female employees. Okayplayer and OkayAfrica has released a …

A Nigerian man has narrated how he came upon a huge blessing when he discovered that a colony of giant rats lived in a corner of his compound. According to …

Embattled Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan has attacked her former record label boss, Jude Okoye, again on Instagram. Morgan posted yesterday night on her Instagram story stating that Jude Okoye will …

Popular broadcaster and radio show host Daddy Freeze has been heavily criticized by Nigerians after a video of him hailing arrested fraudster Hushpuppi resurfaced. Daddy Freeze whose real name is …

In case you’re wondering who the man Burna Boy mentioned in his newly released song “Wonderful” is, we have all the details for you. A line from the lyrics of …

Nigerian singer Dbanj was yesterday invited to Abuja by the police to answer questions concerning the rape allegation against him. Dbanj whose real name is Dapo Oyebanjo was interrogated by …

A Nigerian pastor has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl in Akwa Ibom. The Akwa Ibom Police Command confirmed they arrested a 35-year-old pastor identified as Nnamso Friday …

Who Is Jorge Garcia? Jorge Garcia was born on the 28th of April, 1973 in the city of Omaha, Nebraska. His parents were Dora Mesa (an academic) and Humberto Garcia …

Liverpool FC have been crowned Premier League champions after a 30-year wait. The feat was sealed following Manchester City’s 2-1 loss at Chelsea on Thursday. This new achievement means Liverpool …

A former governor of Oyo State and Nigerian senator Abiola Ajimobi is dead. Ajimobi who was 70 years old has been on life support for days after a surgery at …

Dubai Police has released a video of Hushpuppi’s arrest, revealing that some 1.9 million people were defrauded by the socialite and Instagram celebrity. The Dubai police video shows details of …

Former nude model Maheeda has intimated her social media fans about her new life. Maheeda who was renowned for her love for nudity has revealed she’s now born-again. Adding to …

Ex-BBNaija star Cynthia Nwadiora, more commonly known as CeeC, has addressed the news of her recent car accident in Enugu. CeeC has confirmed she was involved in a car accident …

A  4.0-magnitude earthquake hit Ghana yesterday June 24, 2020, in the Gbawe area, very close to the capital city of Accra. From all reports, things are calm and residents only …

A Kogi State lawmaker in the House of Assembly has died. John Abah who was representing Ibaji constituency died on Wednesday morning, June 24. Abbah died in a private hospital …

A car driven by ex-BBNaija housemate CeeC suffered brake failure in the early hours of today Wednesday around New Haven in Enugu. The brakes of the SUV reportedly failed to …

Just like in Nigeria, names carry a heavy significance in Ghana. A name could tell many stories. From circumstances surrounding a birth and the status of a newborn – a …

Nigerian musician Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, is known for engaging with his fans on social media through contests and challenges – which is also a way of …

Social media personality Mike Solomon, popularly known as Just Solomon, who was earlier accused of rape by two men has been off social media for some time. He recently posted …

A security dog has allegedly died after being shot three times by some unidentified men of the Nigerian police. A Twitter user YemieFash narrated that some unidentified policemen invaded No. …

Miss Seyitan Babatayo, the lady who accused Nigerian music star Dbanj of raping her in 2018, has released a press statement, detailing the current situation of things. In the statement, …

Veteran Nollywood actress Bose Adewoyin, popularly known as “Madam Tinubu” is dead. Bose Adewoyin got famous for her role as Madam Tinubu in the 1989 Yoruba movie “Efunroye Tinubu“. Efunroye …

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has condemned those in the habit of always making ritual references with his name. Kanayo O. Kanayo who has featured in over 300 Nigerian …

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has appointed Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, professionally known as 2Face or 2Baba, as its regional Goodwill Ambassador. The office of the United Nations …

Dr Dípò Awójídé, popularly known as Ogbeni Dipo on Twitter, has garnered some fame on the platform with his interest in human resource management. He is the founder of BTDTHub, …

A Nigerian man has been arraigned in court for allegedly having sex with a pig in Ibadan. The man identified as Ayokunbi Olaniyi appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court …

Police IG Mohammed Adamu has ordered the shutdown of the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC). It was gathered that the IGP’s closure order was sent through the …

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has barred Governor Godwin Obaseki from participating in the PDP governorship primaries election slated for Thursday, June 25, 2020. The …

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be resuming flights from Lagos to London Heathrow by August 24, 2020. A statement released by the airline stated the Lagos to London flight …

Nigeria’s former minister of education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lost her mother, Cecilia Ujubuonu. Mrs Cecilia Ujubuonu was aged 78. She died in the arms and home of her daughter, Mrs …

Earlier today, the disturbing news of a man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend in Lekki and committed suicide afterwards over the paternity of his second child spread anger and shock …

This article was written by Miz Tee, exclusively for DNB Stories! “Babe, can you come over?” – the reply to this question can make or mar a man’s day. Sure …

A British man arrested while trying to smuggle cocaine into Belgium faces up to three years in jail. The man was arrested in February after officials discovered he had put …

Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji is easily one of Nigeria’s most beautiful actresses. The 41-year-old, Mbaise-born superstar is also brimming with talent. No doubt Genevieve remains one of Nollywood’s biggest exports …

An Anambra State woman whose name cannot be ascertained has shocked her neighborhood when she presented a coffin to her husband as his Father’s Day gift. We gathered the incident …

Police in Anambra State has arrested one Mr Ifeanyi Apusiobi from Ogbunike Town in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State for allegedly killing his two children with a wooden …

Niyi Akinmolayan’s Elevator Baby is now on Netflix and many Nigerians who missed seeing the movie at the cinemas finally got another chance to watch it. The 2019 thriller/drama film …

Beloved Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has had a fair share of controversies since her coming to fame as an actress. One of the Port Harcourt-born actress’s most notable controversies is …

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson recently a wrote a post on Twitter in response to the rape scandal trailing musician and fellow celebrity Dbanj. AMVCA-winner Timini Egbuson who has spoken out …

Reports came in Friday this week that some portions of the staff quarters of the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana haven been demolished. It was gathered that a businessman who …

Late ex-beauty queen and wife of Pastor Ituah of Ighodalo of the Trinity House church was buried today, June 20, 2020. Funeral rites for Mrs Ibidunni Ighodalo who died on …

There are reports that Lagos surgeon Dr Anu Fella has allegedly arrested Twitter influencer Omohtee (@omohtee12 on Twitter) over allegations of conspiracy and defamation. The story goes that Dr Anu …

A member of the Enugu State House of Assembly Mr Chijioke Ugwueze is dead. He was 49 years old. Mr Chijioke Ugwueze before his death was representing Isi-uzo Constituency in …

Nigerian superstar Davido recently unfollowed everybody on his Instagram account. As at the time of writing this post, Davido’s following list still stood at 0, meaning the 27-year-old singer is …

A Nigerian man named Niyi Oyelami has been set free by a Lagos court after being accused of molesting his neighbour’s 9-year-old daughter. Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of a Lagos High …

There are reports currently making round the social media that Heritage Bank has suspended its endorsement deal with music icon Dbanj over the alleged rape case against him. The news, …

The Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Yinka Omorogbe, has on Friday, debunked earlier social media reports about murdered UNIBEN student Uwa Omozuwa. Uwa Omozuwa was a 100-level …

BBNaija ex-Pepper Dem housemates Mercy Eke, Kim Oprah, Diane Russet and Venita Akpofure are still serving pepper even after the show. The four ladies are currently causing a stir on …

Following the earlier disagreement with his former political party APC, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has formally joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In confirmation of his formal defection to …

Nigerian Igbo rapper Zoro collaborates with Lagos hit-maker Mayorkun aka Mayor of Lagos to create this new jam titled “Two.” Zoro whose real name is Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner is a …

Ghanaian actor and politician John Dumelo recently shared images of his beautiful wife and son on Instagram to the delight of his fans. John Dumelo who is currently 36 years …

The government of Chad Republic has officially pleaded with Nigeria to connect them to the national grid. Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa, bordered by Nigeria to the …

The Nigerian Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu has ordered the probe of Nigerian musician Dbanj over allegations of rape made against him by one Miss Seyitan Babatayo. The IG’s order …

The remix of the South African hit song by Master KG ‘Jerusalema’ is out and Burna Boy is featured in it. South African Afro-pop musicians Master KG whose real name …

From celebrated entrepreneur to an arrested fraudster, Nigerian man Obinwanne Okeke aka Invictus Obi has pleaded guilty to fraud in the United States. Once a Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 …

Dubai Police has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian socialite and Instagram celebrity Hushpuppi and also given details about why he was arrested. Hushpuppi was arrested on June 10, 2020, and …

Nigerian club owner and show promoter Cubana Chief Priest has been arrested. He was arrested in connection to questions concerning the source of his wealth as well as his alleged …