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Poco Lee is known for a lot of things – he is a dancer, hypeman, MC, etc., but he is most famous for his mastery of the Zanku dance (legwork). …

The Minneapolis police officer who had his knee on George Floyd’s neck has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Derek Chauvin was caught on video kneeling on …

Forbes has stripped beauty mogul Kylie Jenner of her billionaire status, citing the 22-year-old lied to inflate her net worth. Forbes accused Jenner of lying about her cosmetic company’s actual …

There are reports making the round on the internet that Nigerian singer Simi has welcomed her first child in the United States. A Nigerian blogger called SDK hinted that Simi …

In one of the most unusual scenarios in journalism, an African American CNN reporter has been arrested in Minneapolis during a live broadcast. Omar Jimenez was taken into police custody …

A news report from Nigerian’s The Guardian that the 5000 candidates employed under the Federal Government’s N-Power scheme will be disengaged soon is false. “About 500,000 persons engaged in Nigeria’s …

Nigerian popular transgender and socialite Bobrisky has allegedly been arrested by men of the Nigerian police. The information we gathered is that the policemen were from the Ajah Police Division …

Davido’s 2017 smash hit song ‘Fall’ has been certified Gold in the US, just a few days after the same song went Gold in Canada. Fall was also certified Platinum …

“Jay Jay” is currently today’s biggest trending topic on Nigerian Twitter. Jay Jay Okocha is a Nigerian footballer who was active in professional football in the 90s and early 2000s. …

Chaos has erupted in Minneapolis over the inhumane murder of Black man George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin while his …

The unarmed Black man who died Monday in Minnesota police custody after cops tried to arrest him has been identified. George Floyd is the name of the handcuffed man who …

Amy Cooper is a white woman who called the police alleging that a black man was threatening her in Central Park after he asked her to put her dog on …

Jude Okoye who owns Northside Music Group® has released the exact contract Cynthia Morgan signed with the label six years ago and it looks like Cynthia Morgan had lied. Remember …

The internet has exploded after a video of a white woman calling the police on a black man and lying that he was threatening her surfaced. Here is exactly what …

The 1994 children’s comedy – Baby’s Day Out – may have failed at the box office and was severely criticized in the US but in Asia and Africa, the story …

Nigerian singer Burna Boy has allegedly been arrested by officers of the Nigerian police. A local source says police officers stormed Burna Boy’s house in Lekki in the afternoon hours …

Nigerian singer and rapper Cynthia Morgan has been on hiatus for a while now. Like how it happens when a famous person disappears from the scene, Nigerians completely forgot about …

Nigerian music superstar Davido is so famous even his gateman became a celebrity. Father DMW is Davido’s former gateman whose grass to grace story has inspired many. Father DMW relationship …

The photos below are the alleged mess done by a disgruntled Nigerian lady when she found out her boyfriend was cheating. This would be one of several stories of a …

In 2015, a Nebraska woman named Sylvia Driskell filed an actual lawsuit against every gay person in the world. Driskell who was 66 at the time said she never thought …

Davido and Burna Boy are currently trending on Twitter over a minor drama. It all started with Davido posting an earnest photo of himself and Wizkid – often considered his …

May 21, 2020: Google Doodle celebrates Zimbabwe’s traditional super musical instrument ‘Mbira’ Mbira is Zimbabwe’s chief traditional music instrument majorly popular among the Shona people. A major feature of Zimbabwe’s …

After their sweet relationship in Big Brother house won the hearts of many, Mercy and Ike have debuted a reality TV series focused on their life post-BBNaija house. The Mercy …

Multichoice Nigeria®, the chief organizer of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, has announced that the fifth season of the show will premiere in July 2020. The announcement was …

Forbes8 is launching Nigeria’s first Digital Startup Accelerator Program to support business resilience during COVID19 pandemic  Forbes8 has announced the coming of Nigeria’s first Resilience Digital Startup Accelerator program. The …

Tems is new but she is definitely making her mark in the Nigerian music sphere. She is vocally talented and socially aware, bringing a fresh beat to the alté genre. …

Nigeria’s COVID-19 team resolved in the first week of May to keep all airports closed for an additional four weeks. The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 made the announcement …

The hashtag – EndCovidScamNow – has been trending on Twitter for hours now. Apparently, thousands of Nigeria had reasons to believe there is something fishy about the Nigerian coronavirus situation …

By now you should have known there is no longer a limit to what can be eaten – especially when you are talking about Asia. Bird nest’s soup is a …

Miz Tee wrote this content for DNB Stories Who are Sansa and Tife and what is their story? Sansa and Tife are two Twitter personalities who dated once and then …

Acclaimed Nigerian novelist recently joined The Africa Report to talk about politics, ethnicity and her position as one of Nigeria’s most famous women. Adichie whose work has been translated into …

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, scientists all over the world have been struggling to develop an effective treatment to curtail the virus. A number of hopeful treatments …

Agulu is a big town in the Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. Closest towns to Agulu are Nise, Mbaukwu, Adazi Nnukwu and Nanka. Agulu stands out for a …

Brooke Daniells is a Los Angeles-based photographer and event manager. She has been dating 51-year-old American actress Catherine Bell since 2012. Bell is best known for her role as Denise …

Coronavirus patients at an isolation centre in Gombe, a state in the north-eastern part of Nigeria, broke out of the facility on Tuesday to protest poor treatment at the centre. …

Two weeks ago, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar endorsed a locally produced herbal remedy for COVID-19 disease. The magic ‘cure’ marketed as Covid-Organics (CVO) is currently being handed out free …

Lagos, the Nigerian city with the highest number of coronavirus cases, last month converted a 5,000-capacity stadium to an isolation centre for COVID-19 patients. The Onikan Stadium was renamed Mobolaji …

A Nigerian philanthropist intending to donate money for fans of plus-size actress Eniola Badmus has expressed shock when the actress charged him for the offer. Screenshots of the conversation between …

President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation on April 27, 2020. The president’s speech which started at 8 PM (Central African Time) was centred on Nigeria’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a …

So by now, we all know that Davido and the Okojie’s are not friends. In an Instagram post congratulating Mercy Johnson of the successful delivery of her fourth child (which …

Retired Manhattan family court judge, Judy Sheindlin, presides over the self-titled American reality court show, “Judge Judy”. Judy Sheindlin who is currently 77 and worth around $500 million is still very much alive. …

Forbes has finally confirmed Kanye West’s billionaire status and the news is making waves for good reason. In case you did not know, Kanye West has never been cool with …

As more COVID-19 victims present with breathing complications, the need for ventilators has come to an all-time high. Countries that do not have enough are scrambling to build more, but …

Men are more likely to get severely ill and die from coronavirus disease, global statistics have shown. Data from 21 hospitals in Wuhan, China, revealed 75% of all those that …

Domestic crime in public living settings in Lagos ( Nigeria’s largest city) is not new. And with the new lockdown laws, people are becoming even more violent and irrational. A …

News of the fire outbreak at Treasury House Abuja (a building that houses the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation) sent chills down the spines of many Nigerians who …

UPDATE: Actress has been arrested A popular Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has come under fire for defying Lagos State government’s rules on social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. A video …

The United States has recorded 1169 deaths from coronavirus in 24 hours, making it now the country with the highest daily death toll from the virus. Over 6000 people have …

There are two men you don’t want to be on Nigerian Twitter right now: President Muhammadu Buhari and Prophet T.B Joshua. Nigerians are mad about the president’s silence about the …

The social media influencer who filmed himself licking a toilet seat in a public restroom has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Larz was one of the few people to participate in …

The sitting governor of Bauchi State of Nigeria, Bala Mohammed, has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The news was confirmed in a media statement released by the Senior Special …

by Staff writer It was a night of glamour at the Eko Hotels and Suites on Saturday as film and television people from Nigeria and other parts of Africa gathered …

by Staff writer An unemployed South-African woman has taken “weirdo” to a new height by falsely claiming she contracted coronavirus. The woman, from Eastern Cape, claimed she contracted the deadly …

by Staff writer Nigerian singer Burna Boy puts the “C” in controversy. In a newly emerged video on Twitter, the singer was seen walking out of an interview for a …

by Staff writer Results of clinical trials have confirmed that chloroquine is an effective treatment for coronavirus disease. Chloroquine Phosphate is one of the earliest antimalarial drugs made, reportedly being …

by Staff writer Back in 2018, veteran Nigerian singer and actress sued digital music and movie distribution company, iROKING for violating a copyright agreement. According to Onwenu’s case file, iROKING …

by Staff writer It’s usually the other way — there have been previous studies to support that good-looking men make more money, are more likely to win over investors in …

by Staff writer Nollywood star actress Mercy Johnson now has a film production house called MJO TV Productions. “The Legend of Inikpi” will be Mercy Johnson’s first produced movie under …

by Staff writerIf you missed him as Brian in Gina & Friends, you probably would know him as the sly Tunji in the hit Africa Magic series, Unbroken. Recently awarded …

by Staff writer Data subscriptions can be quite expensive in Nigeria. Some Nigerians spend over 10K a month on data subscriptions alone. This amount can be “too much” if you …