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Nigerian singer and dancer Yinka Davies has announced the death of her 27- year-old son. The young man whose name was Jeremiah Bankole died last Friday, January 29th, after a long …
First son of Nigerian singer Yinka Davies dies at 27 Read More
Nigerian comedian and actor Onyebuchi Ojieh, better known by his stage name Buchi, has addressed the reports surrounding a viral video which shows his wife being arrested by security operatives. …
Comedian Buchi reacts to viral video of his wife getting arrested Read More
Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro’s marriage has been officially dissolved. The ex-couple’s divorce case which has been going on for over 5 years has been finalized. An Abuja High Court …
Abuja court dissolves Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro’s marriage Read More
Abuja-based disk jockey and music artist DJ Tunice is dead. DJ Tunice was reported to have died on Monday night, February 1, 2021, from a domestic accident. According to close …
DJ Tunice dies after hitting his head on the floor Read More
Davido’s personal assistant, Afeare Israel, popularly known as Israel DMW, has responded to the threat of a lawsuit by Nigerian disc jockey and music artist, DJ Cuppy. DJ Cuppy had …
Israel DMW fires back at DJ Cuppy after lawsuit threat Read More
Over 40 years ago, a young aspiring actor named LeVar Burton was cast to play the role of young Kunta Kinte in the ABC miniseries, Roots, released in 1977. The …
LeVar Burton: What actor who played Kunta Kinte in ‘Roots’ looks like now Read More
Maisie Gregory was the adorable little girl who had her precious moment with Queen Elizabeth II ruined after she got smacked by an inattentive soldier trying to salute the Queen. …
Maisie Gregory: The little girl hit by soldier in front of the queen – Video Read More
Nigerian journalist and former minister of information Tony Momoh is dead. Tony Momoh’s death was confirmed this evening, February 1, 2021. The ex-minister died around 5pm on Monday after a …
Nigeria’s ex-information minister Tony Momoh dies at 81 Read More
Nigerian disc jockey and music artist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has denied the allegation that she did not pay Zlatan Ibile for their collaboration in her …
DJ Cuppy denies owing Zlatan, threatens lawsuit Read More
Ex-BBNaija housemate and aspiring actress Erica Nlewedim has asked her fans to stop involving her in any business that doesn’t concern her. BBNaija Erica’s warning to her fans and supporters …
‘Don’t ever involve me in any business that doesn’t concern me’ – BBNaija Erica warns her fans Read More
Nigerian musician Davido has declared his love for gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her songs on Twitter. The “Fem” singer wrote on Twitter yesterday, January 31: “Mercy Chinwo all morning …
‘She’s amazing’ – Davido hails gospel singer Mercy Chinwo on Twitter Read More
A Reddington Hospital surgeon has testified before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry that the hospital indeed treated many #EndSARS protesters with bullet wounds on the night of October …
Reddington Hospital confirms they treated many Lekki Shooting victims on October 20 night Read More
Nollywood actor Somadina Adinma made a stirring social media comment last week on his Snapchat page. The 21-year-old actor wrote that it is waste of time for a man to …
‘Dating a woman who can’t help you financially is a waste of time’ – Actor Somadina Adinma Read More
Legendary Nigerian actress, singer and journalist Onyeka Onwenu turned 69 years old on this day, January 31. Though originally from Arọndịzuọgụ in Imo State, Onyeka Onwenu was born on 31st …
Legendary Nigerian actress and singer Onyeka Onwenu turns 69 today Read More
Nollywood actress and social media influencer Etinosa Idemudia has in a recent Instagram video criticized what she called “the way Africans describe a strong a woman”. The actress said she …
Actress Etinosa Idemudia criticizes the definition of a strong woman in Africa Read More
Nigerian actor Uche Maduagwu has further confirmed his sexual orientation as a gay man in a new video. The actor had on Thursday, January 28, wrote on Instagram that he …
‘I’m proudly gay’ – Nigerian actor Uche Maduagwu comes out – Video Read More
Popular Nigerian disc jockey and music producer DJ Babus is dead. DJ Babus whose real name is Babatunde Bello died of complications due to a COVID-19 infection. DJ Babus died …
Nigerian music artist DJ Babus dies of COVID-19 Read More
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raided a supposed training school for Yahoo boys (a code word for internet fraudsters) in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The anti-crime agency …
EFCC busts training school for Yahoo boys in Abuja, arrests students Read More
Davido’s personal assistant Israel DMW has disclosed on social media what appears to be the root cause of the strained relationship between Nigerian musicians DJ Cuppy and Zlatan Ibile. In …
‘She didn’t pay him’ – Davido’s PA reveals why Zlatan blocked DJ Cuppy Read More
A U.S civil court has given Dangote’s ex-mistress Autumn Spikes twenty days to respond to the lawsuit filed against her by the billionaire. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, had filed …
U.S court gives Dangote’s ex-mistress Autumn Spikes 20 days to respond to lawsuit Read More
A new social media trend is having Nigerians say what they will do in five minutes after getting kidnapped. From making funny demands to asking ridiculous questions, these ‘five minutes …
These hilarious ‘5 minutes into my kidnap’ memes will totally crack you up Read More
Distinguished American actress Cicely Tyson has died. She died in the afternoon of Thursday, January 28, 2020. She was aged 96. In a career spanning over four decades, Cicely Tyson …
Legendary Hollywood actress Cicely Tyson dies at 96 Read More
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Zlatan Ibile has denied knowing who DJ Cuppy is in a recent interview on the Switch show. Zlatan’s response comes weeks after DJ Cuppy disclosed on Twitter …
‘I don’t know her’ – Zlatan denies knowing who DJ Cuppy is Read More
Controversial Anambra prophet Onyeze Jesus has reportedly been arrested by the police following a viral video of him spraying N50 naira notes at naked worshippers bathing openly in a lake. …
Controversial Anambra prophet Onyeze Jesus arrested by the police Read More
A Nigerian man named Taiwo Longe (@longe_taiwo) has filled the hearts of many Twitter users with love and admiration after he shared a cute letter his six-year-old daughter left for …
Twitter user melts hearts with letter his 6-year-old daughter left for him Read More
The hashtag #SilhoutteChallenge is currently the number one trending topic on the Nigerian Twitter space today, as at the time of publishing this post. You would imagine a conservative country …
#SilhoutteChallenge videos take over Nigerian Twitter Read More
Who is Major-General Attahiru Ibrahim? Ibrahim Attahiru is a Nigerian Army Major-General and the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria. He was appointed on January 26, 2021, by …
8 real facts to know about Nigeria’s new COAS, Major-General Attahiru Ibrahim Read More
Two US lawyers representing Nigerian fraud suspect Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi, have applied to withdraw from the case. Gal Pissetzky and Vicki Podberesky have both filed an application …
Hushpuppi’s lawyers apply to withdraw from case Read More
Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has exempted corps members posted to Borno State from participating in orientation camping exercise. The body made the announcement on Wednesday, January 27, through …
NYSC cancels orientation camp exercise for Borno State corps members Read More
Nigerian music sensation Bella Shmurda chose a unique way to celebrate his 24th birthday today, January 27, by dropping a brand new single titled Rush. Bella Shmurda’s new song “Rush” …
Bella Shmurda drops new single – Rush – Listen and Download Read More
France-based Nigerian gay activist Bolu Okupe has in a recent online video discussed the negative effects of the Nigerian homophobic culture. Okupe said it is important that Nigeria creates an …
Many Nigerian women are married to gay men – Bolu Okupe Read More
BBNaija ex-housemate Venita Akpofure has in a series of tweets posted on Tuesday narrated how she lost a house deal after turning down sexual advances from the company’s media head. …
Venita Akpofure narrates how she lost a deal after turning down sexual advances from a man Read More
Popular Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu has died. Ernest Asuzu’s death was confirmed by his wife, Jennifer Asuzu, who told reporters he slumped on Tuesday evening and never woke up. Known …
Popular Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu is dead Read More
Popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho has reacted to a claim by on Buhari’s aide on political matters, Babafemi Ojudu, that he met with Tinubu in Akure, Ondo state capital over …
Tinubu gave me N2m to fuel my car in 2009 – Sunday Igboho reveals Read More
A 35-year-old African man named Charles Majawa has died during a sex romp with a sex worker in the Phalombe district of Malawi. A post-mortem report listed the cause of Mr …
35-year-old African man dies of ‘extreme orgasm’ Read More
Who is Jamo Pyper? Jamo Pyper is a fast-rising Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter currently signed to the Zlatan Ibile’s record label – Zanku Records. Jamo Pyper’s real name is …
Full Biography of Nigerian Singer, Jamo Pyper and other facts about him Read More
Funke Akindele’s 2020 film Omo Ghetto: The Saga has surpassed ‘The Wedding Party’ to become the highest-grossing Nigerian movie of all time. The hit comedy film has grossed N468million naira …
Funke Akindele’s ‘Omo Ghetto’ becomes highest-grossing Nollywood movie Read More
Yoruba youth leader and activist Sunday Igboho has confirmed a section of his house in the Soka area of Ibadan was set on fire by hoodlums early Tuesday morning. Mr …
Sunday Igboho’s house in Ibadan burnt, he reacts Read More
Nigerian fashion designer Maryam Jidayi has called out comedian and skit maker Mr Macaroni on Twitter for making sexist comedy skits. She also described Mr Macaroni as a celebrity with …
Fashion designer calls out Mr Macaroni for ‘objectifying women’ in his comedy skits Read More
The mother of three siblings killed in Akungba accident has reportedly died from shock on learning of the news of her children’s death. A fatal accident occurred outside the campus …
Mother of 3 siblings killed in AAUA truck accident dies of shock Read More
Netflix has dominated the movie-streaming world for many years, but now a lot of competitions are springing up including Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, etc. The coronavirus …
What to know about using HBO Max in Nigeria Read More
A Nigerian pastor named Pastor Mike Davids has accused the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, of sleeping with his wife, Pastor Faith Edeko, who heads …
Pastor Mike Davids accuses Apostle Suleman of sleeping with his wife Read More
Former Nigerian presidential aide Doyin Okupe has taken to the Facebook platform to celebrate one of his six sons Dewunmi Okupe who was listed among 100 most influential Africans in …
My son, Bolu, will still serve God and be celebrated – Doyin Okupe declares Read More
Autumn Spikes, one of the American women linked to Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has fired back at him following a defamation lawsuit filed against her. It was earlier reported that …
‘You offered me $15K to keep shut’ – Dangote’s mistress fires back after lawsuit Read More
Nigerian politician and techpreneur Adamu Garba recently weighed in on the current Fulani hersdsmen issue in Nigeria. Garba in a recent social media post condemned open grazing in Nigeria, stating …
Adamu Garba’s comment about Fulani herdsmen and grazing surprises Nigerians Read More
A veteran Nigerian actor Dan Nkoloagu has died. Dan Nkoloagu’s death was confirmed by his son Dan Nkoloagu Jr, on Facebook. He shared a photo of his lifeless father on …
Veteran Nollywood actor Dan Nkoloagu is dead Read More
Women in Nsukka are struck with instant madness when they cheat on their husbands. There is an ancient culture in Nsukka, a town in Enugu State in Southeastern Nigeria, that …
An age-old culture in Nsukka prevents married women from engaging in infidelity Read More
A Facebook user named Gedu Godwin Toritseju has narrated a sad incident when a woman killed her husband with the heel of her shoe. The alleged incident was said to …
Woman allegedly kills her husband with a shoe heel in Warri Read More
Popular celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani has taken to the Instagram platform to narrate how she caught a domestic staff of hers with her bra. The stylist who owns Tiannah’s Empire …
Toyin Lawani reveals she caught her maid using her underwear on CCTV Read More
Tragedy befell Ondo State, Nigeria on Saturday, January 23, after a Dangote truck rammed into some buildings at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), killing no fewer than 10 students. The …
Akungba Accident: Dangote truck kills over 10 students in Ondo Read More
Nigerians all over the country have reacted with both anger and disbelief to a 2019 report of the Federal Government offering the cattle breeders association of Nigeria N100 billion to …
Fresh anger over news of FG offering herdsmen N100 billion to stop kidnapping and killing in 2019 Read More
Legendary American journalist and talk show host Larry King is dead. His self-titled show “Larry King Live” was one of the most successful live shows on TV in the US. …
Veteran US talk show host Larry King is dead Read More
Who is Bad Boy Timz? Bad Boy Timz is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and music producer whose real name is Olorunyomi Timilehin. Bad Boy Timz is also sometimes referred to …
Full biography of Nigerian singer Bad Boy Timz and other facts about him Read More
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the recent tension in the state after a Yoruba youth leader named Sunday Igboho gave Fulani herders seven days to vacate Igangan …
Governor Makinde reacts to Sunday Igboho’s 7-day ultimatum to Fulani herders Read More
Music executive and CEO of Mavin Records Don Jazzy recently announced the signing of a new female artiste named Ayra Starr to his record label. Don Jazzy in a social …
Meet Ayra Starr, the 18-year-old girl recently signed to Mavin Records Read More
There is a popular saying in a small Nigerian village that “if you know what some rich people do to make money, you will choose to remain poor”. A lot …
Shocking videos of what some ‘Yahoo Boys’ do to make money Read More
Bolu Okupe, the son of former Nigerian presidential aide Doyin Okupe, who recently came out as gay has schooled a homophobic Kenyan man who told him he would have been …
Bolu Okupe schools homophobic Kenyan man who wished him death Read More
A Nigerian lady on Twitter has pleaded with her fellow ladies who might one day find her in their boyfriend’s house to not beat her when that happens. The lady …
‘If you catch me in your boyfriend’s house, please don’t beat me’ – Nigerian lady begs Read More
Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has posted a photo on Instagram that appears to confirm the rumours that she has started dating. Toke Makinwa’s alleged new boyfriend is a man …
Toke Makinwa shows off alleged new boyfriend on Instagram Read More Bolu Okupe, one of the sons of former presidential aide Doyin Okupe has come out as gay on social media. Bolu shared a photo of himself wearing rainbow-coloured shorts and …
Doyin Okupe’s son Bolu comes out as gay on Instagram, his father reacts Read More