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by Staff writer Scientists all over the globe are doing everything they can to curb the coronavirus scourge. According to the BBC, the UK government is releasing an extra £46m …
Volunteers to be paid £3,500 to get infected with coronavirus Read More
by Staff writer Talk about announcing it in style, American singer Katy Perry just released a complete music video to confirm all the pregnancy rumours that’s been swirling around since …
Katy Perry’s pregnancy and wedding plans with Orlando Bloom Read More
by Staff writer Singer and Idol judge Katy Perry felt faint and dropped to the floor during the premiere of the recent season of American Idol. We certainly can assure you …
Why did Katy Perry collapse on set of American Idol? Read More
by Staff writer Avengers: Endgame closed with Iron Man and the rest of the Avengers defeating Thanos. There are now fresh reports that the defeat in Endgame won’t be the …
Thanos may be BACK in Marvels’ new film – ‘The Eternals’ Read More
by Staff writer It sounds like fiction but Nigerians are actually using paracetamol to tenderize meat. Nobody knows who discovered the trick but some sources confirm it actually works. “I’ve …
Why are Nigerians cooking with paracetamol? Read More
by Miz Tee Nigeria is perfectly multilingual. Most of the names we call our foods are derivatives and sometimes cannot be traced to just one Nigerian language. Trying to find …
English names for garri, zobo and other Nigerian foods Read More
by Staff writer Beyoncé and her billionaire husband Jay-Z’s threw the most star-studded Oscars party in history. The party which took place at the prestigious Chateau Marmont Hotel, Los Angeles, …
Adele shows off dramatic weight loss at Beyoncé’s Oscars party Read More
by Staff writer The Lagos State Government has placed a ban on commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) in the state. The okada ban which took effect from February 1 …
5 areas in Lagos massively affected by the Okada ban Read More
by Daniel Nkado If you are looking for a way to get hold of and digest all your favourite titles and still considering driving or taking a bus to Obalende …
5 reasons Bambooks is the best digital library in Africa Read More
by Staff writer Vanessa Nakate is a Ugandan climate activist who has been spearheading a climate preservation movement in her home country in Uganda since 2018. Growing up in Uganda’s …
Media organization accused of racism after cropping out image of African girl Read More
by Staff writer An unnamed woman from Ivory Coast who travelled to China is currently being tested for the coronavirus. Health officials are dealing with a suspected case of coronavirus …
African woman may have contracted the coronavirus, health officials fear Read More
by Staff writer ‘Who’ (/huː/) is an English pronoun used in either of the following instances: 1. used in questions to ask about the name, identity or function of one …
When exactly to use ‘who’ and ‘whom’ explained Read More
by Staff writer The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2020. The show recognized the best works of music …
Angelique Kidjo’s electrifying performance at the 2020 Grammys Read More
by Staff writer Every year, over 3000 people including some of Hollywood’s biggest stars troop to the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles to celebrate movies’ biggest night: The …
Do performers at the Oscars get paid? Read More
by Staff writer On the screen, professional wrestler and actor John Cena is a tough boy as they come. But what if he is really not? Cena, 42, who voiced …
John Cena admits to being a cry baby Read More
by Simi Alabi Different cake shops exist everywhere in Lagos. From mushroom stores to awesome walk-ins, there are a lot of choices to pick from. But the question is which …
My experience ordering a cake from Cakes and Cream Lagos Read More
by Gloria Ezeh and Daniel Nkado This has remained one of the trickiest questions regarding friendships for a long time. The truth is that it has no simple answer. If you …
Can I be friends with my best friend’s enemy? Read More
by Jude G. H In recent years, Nigeria has come to be the center of technology in Africa and to be more specific, Lagos state is the greatest carrier of …
Top 8 Nigerian Tech Blogs To Look Out For In 2020 Read More
by Staff writer The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite has been trending on Twitter since the 2020 Oscars nomination list came out, in response to the almost all-white nominations. In fact, the only …
Lupita Nyong’o and the two other biggest snubs at the 2020 Oscars Read More
by Staff writer Ever imagined what it would be like if Africa was a school and all the countries are students? Nigerian writer, Soogun Omoniyi, has the best answer to …
If Africa was a school…check out who your country will be Read More
by Staff writer The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo notebook is a revolutionary tech product. The magic behind laptop screens has always inspired awe — now take a minute to imagine …
Can you buy this laptop with two screens? Read More
by Daniel Nkado The first thing I’d tell anyone feeling anxious about how long they need to last while having sex is to calm the f***k down. Perhaps you have …
How every man can last longer in bed Read More
by Staff writer Nobody stays relevant forever and no other industry establishes the truth of this saying better than the entertainment industry. There were Nollywood actors that dazzled our screens …
10 great Nollywood actors nobody remembers anymore Read More
by Staff writer Beyoncé’s 8-year-old daughter Blue Ivy has been in the face of several derogatory comments in the media before, most of them being about her close resemblance to …
Writer comes for journalists who insulted Blue Ivy Read More
by Staff writer If you are Nigerian, there is a high possibility you would know about the widespread belief about slimmer men having bigger members. According to this long-held belief, …
Do slim men have bigger penises? Here is what science has to say… Read More
by Staff writer Nigeria is an extremely conservative society and Nollywood movies with a lot of sex scenes and nudity easily create controversy. The irony is that while such movies …
7 Nollywood movies with the most sex and nudity Read More
by Staff writer The postal department of the United States uses ZIP codes to specify locations. But unlike the US, Nigeria does not use this ZIP code system. The closest …
How to get the correct ZIP code for Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer African men have been separated from fashion for a long time. In the past, women bothered more about how they looked than men. Women get all the …
How fashionable are Nigerian men? Read More
by Daniel Nkado Masquerades are a major part of Igbo culture. In the past, masquerades were not just used for entertainment; they served political roles too. They stood as custodians …
7 most revered masquerades in Igbo land Read More
Obi Ray stood at the centre of his room talking to himself again. He’s been doing that a lot lately. He ran one palm across his sweaty forehead and cast …
Depression Series: “I Hate To Be Here” Read More
by Staff writer The Lagos Eat Drink Festival has grown to become one of the biggest food festivals in Nigeria. The event which debuted in 2015 is renewed for its …
All you need to know about the Lagos Eat Drink Festival Read More
by Staff writer It’s always best to have a relationship defined from the onset — it helps you know where you stand. There have been cases of two people being …
5 obvious signs he is not serious about you Read More
by Staff writer One of the biggest and most expensive nightclubs in Nigeria, Club Quilox has been shut down by the state’s environmental agency. The club, which is located in …
State Government shuts down Quilox nightclub in Lagos Read More
by Staff writer Despite a slow start, 2019 turned out to be a really BIG year for news-hungry Nigerians. From celebrity scandals and reality TV drama to massive political controversies, …
8 most talked about Nigerians this year Read More
by Staff writer Uzo Aduba will join actress Lupita Nyong’o in the anticipated TV adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s best-selling novel, Americanah. News of Aduba’s casting comes after Harriet actor Zackary …
Uzo Aduba will play ‘Aunty Uju’ in upcoming Americanah series Read More
by Staff writer Online dating seems to be the real deal now — almost everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Nigerians have been heavy internet users from the beginning …
Top 7 dating apps used by Nigerians Read More
by Staff writer Waist trainers are corset-like contraptions mostly worn by women to cinch their cores and create an attractive curved shape. More like a recycled trend, waist trainers can …
Stop! Waist trainers don’t make you lose weight Read More
by Staff writer “One apple a day keeps the doctor away” is obviously one of the most common health-related proverbs you’ll ever come across. Up until now, no strong scientific …
You need TWO apples a day not one to keep the doctor away Read More
by Staff writer A short Christmas film released by Brazil-based YouTube comedy group, Porta dos Fundos, has been generating a lot of controversy since it appeared on Netflix. The 46-minute …
Netflix’s ‘gay Jesus’ film continues to generate controversy Read More
by Staff writer Nigeria’s representative at the just-concluded 2019 Miss World contest, Nyekachi Douglas, became everyone’s favourite after her endearing personality came to light on the Miss World stage. Reaching …
Why Nyekachi Douglas is everyone’s favorite ‘Miss World’ contestant Read More
by Staff writer A video has emerged online showing a young boy furious at his drug addict mother and smacking her twice in the process. In the video, the boy …
Video of boy smacking his drug addict mother generates controversy Read More
by Staff writer Most of us have never even donated blood once in our lives – so imagine doing this every week for 60 whole years. James Harrison is every …
Meet the man who has donated blood every week for 60 years! Read More
Story narrated Tobi Lawal, penned by Daniel Nkado My first reaction to the news of on-demand bike services (OPay, GOkada, etc) coming to Nigeria was mixed. I mean I liked …
My experience with an OPay bike rider this morning Read More
by Staff writer The REDTV Rave party is perhaps this year’s ultimate Detty December event. The show remained true to its theme, ‘The shutdown’, with over 25K guests attending. On …
Exclusive pictures from the REDTV Rave 4 Shutdown party in Lekki Read More
by Staff writer The 2019 Miss Universe contest ended in a bang with 26-year-old Zozibini Tunzi being crowned the winner on Sunday night. Miss Tunzi was born in Tsolo, Eastern …
Zozibini Tunzi winning ‘Miss Universe’ and other interesting details Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Detty December is all about the shows and concerts and the parties. Detty December is a way to cool off after the stress of the year. No …
What does Detty December mean to you? Read More
by Staff writer Nimbe is a Nollywood movie that came at the right time. At a time most Nigerian filmmakers are playing it safe with soppy soaps and 4-character dramas, …
Chimezie Imo on playing lead on Nimbe the movie Read More
by Staff writer Rapper Cardi B is in Nigeria ahead of her performance at the Livespot X Festival tomorrow and it appears the star is not pleased with the country’s …
“No light…looks like the Dominican Republic” – Cardi B shades Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer It’s no longer news — a remix to Davido’s “Fall” is coming and Cardi B is in it! The award-winning rapper teased a sample of the yet-to-be-released …
Detty December: Cardi B is in Lagos, dances to Davido’s song Read More
by Dr. Chidubem Okeke Gone are the days when personal grooming is attributed to femininity or some evolving terminology—metrosexuals. These days, even hypermasculine men pay rapt attention to their looks. …
Doctor reveals 5 simple skincare tips for Nigerian men Read More
by Staff writer There is no better city to have a Detty December this year than Lagos City. With all the amazing shows and concerts going down in Lagos this …
Ticket prices for Lagos music concerts this December Read More
by Staff writer Sticking to a weight loss diet plan in Nigeria can be very tough. Most Nigerian meals are heavy, yet still hard to resist. A typical effective weight …
6 Nigerian foods to avoid if you want to lose weight Read More
Nollywood may have over the years garnered a non-flattering reputation for not-so-impressive movie projects, but the truth remains that the industry has raised some of the greatest actors and actresses …
Top 7 fast-rising Nigerian actors to look out for NOW Read More
by Staff writer After Donald Trump took an unplanned trip to a government hospital outside Washington last Saturday, there were speculations the president has taken ill. To quell the rumours, …
Trump posted his shirtless picture online and Twitter went WILD Read More
by Staff writer First lady Melania Trump faced booing from middle and high school students as she took the stage at a youth summit on Tuesday. The conference which was …
Students booed Melania Trump on stage and it is not fair Read More
by Staff writer American superstar Akon has confirmed he is building his own megacity in Africa. In a recent interview with Nick Cannon, Akon, 46, confirmed “Akon City” will be …
What is Akon building in Senegal? Read More
by Staff writer As it has always been said: Nigeria’s NYSC scheme remains the oldest and most successful scheme the Nigerian government has ever installed. While with its cons, the …
NYSC Senate List and other NYSC terms for intending corps members Read More
by Staff writer A good friend once said to me: If he cheated, then he does not love you. This may or may not be true. Why do people cheat? …
Why do people CHEAT on those they LOVE Read More
by Daniel Nkado Weddings are a major highlight of the African culture. On many occasions, a tribe has been recognized mainly by the way they marry. The Igbos are an …
All about the traditional Igbo wedding ceremony, Igba Nkwu Read More
Story penned by Daniel Nkado, inspired by Dr. Ekenedilichukwu’s real-life story I realized how poor we were when I was about 8 or so. The slender, short-haired Miss at the …
I was born in a small Nigerian village, today I’m a DOCTOR Read More