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Nigerian singer Bad Boy Timz has officially become a graduate. The 24-year-old singer graduated from Bells University, Ota, this month with a degree in Computer Engineering. The ‘MJ’ singer shared news of his graduation on Twitter, writing: “ENGR. BADBOYTIMZ (Computer
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Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip died on April 9, 2021, at Windsor Castle, United Kingdom. The exact cause of his death was not immediately disclosed. A statement from the palace said he died peacefully. Before his death, Prince Philip
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Veteran Nollywood actor Bruno Iwuoha has died. Bruno Iwuoha was born in Abia State. He was aged 68. Mr Iwuoha had been down with diabetes for a long time and later also suffered blindness. He died in the early hours
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Ghanaian ‘thin waist’ actress Princess Shyngle has announced that her marriage of barely two months has ended. Princess Shyngle married Gibril Bala Gaye who she described as her ‘childhood best friend’ in January 2021. Princess Shyngle’s husband, Gibril, first went
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Who is Rory John Gates Rory John Gates is the only son and second child of American business mogul, Bill Gates. Rory John Gates’ mother is Melinda Gates, and she is equally a successful businesswoman and philanthropist. Rory John Gates
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BBNaija Season 5 winner Olamilekan Agbeleshe, known simply as Laycon, is one of the lucky housemates of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show who found fame and success after their participation in the show. BBNaija Laycon did not just
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Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie has asked young Nigerian feminists to stop using feminism to justify their wickedness. The author said that many of the young Nigerian feminists she has spoken to sounded really “mean and nasty” and she always
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Grammy-nominated American rapper Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, has died. The rapper’s death has been confirmed in a family statement which read in part: “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of
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How did Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade meet? Nigerian-American actress, presenter and model, Osas Ighodaro, and her ex-husband, Gbenro Ajibade, met on the set of the TV series ‘Tinsel’. The duo started out as friends and work-out partners before they
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Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality, Bobrisky, has sent a condolence message to celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani despite the fact that they are not on good terms and constantly fighting. Bobrisky said she felt “emotional” and decided to put their
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Nigerian music star Yemi Alade has revealed her intentions to clear her wardrobe and give out all her clothes on social media. Yemi Alade made the disclosure in a Twitter statement she posted on Thursday, April 8, 2021. The ‘Single
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Junior Samson Paul was a popular Nollywood child actor in the early 2000s. He was one of the well known talented young actors admired for their excellent interpretation of any movie role given to them. Junior Samson Paul was in
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Police in Oyo State in South-West Nigeria has apprehended five men for selling a human heart for N10,000 (less than $30) in the state. The incident was confirmed by the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko, who explained
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Nigerian music star, Davido, has shared a video of himself playing with his son, Ifeanyi, and the video has been taken to be the singer’s reaction to the widespread rumours that Ifeanyi’s mother, Chioma Avril has denied him access to
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Davido’s lawyer Bobo Ajudua (known as @prince_ii on Instagram) has revealed that he is yet to figure out while his boss’s ex-fiancee Chioma Avril Rowland blocked him on Instagram. Bobo Ajudua who represents Davido legally revealed while answering a fan
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Controversial Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has threatened to commit suicide over the constant harassment and intimidation he has faced since his coming out as gay. Uche Maduagwu disclosed on Thursday, April 8, that he was arrested and beaten up for
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Who is Mompha? Mompha is a popular Nigerian socialite, businessman and social media personality. Mompha’s real name is Ismaila Mustapha and he was born on June 16, 1979, in Lagos State. Mompha is currently 41 years old. Mompha’s education Very
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Uche Jombo is a popular Nigerian actress, screenwriter and movie producer. She is an A-list Nollywood actress who has featured in over 300 movies. Uche Jombo’s marriage and husband Uche Jombo got married to her American-based Puerto Rican husband, Kenney
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Not many people know this but Nollywood actor Ken Erics was a serious musician back in the days before he found more fame in acting. Ken Erics actually started out as a musician. In his early years in the entertainment
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A fleeing prisoner who escaped from jail during the recent jailbreak in Imo State has been set ablaze by angry residents. According to reports from local media, the escaped prisoner who was imprisoned for his involvement in kidnapping had returned
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Who is Chioma Chukwuka? Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is an award-winning Nollywood actress who has acted in over 300 movies. She is one of Nollywood’s most popular actresses. Asides from acting, Chioma Chukwuka is also a public speaker, film director, and
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Sex workers in Brazil have gone on a one-week strike, demanding they are qualified to get priority for COVID-19 vaccines just like front line workers. The striking prostitutes also seized the opportunity to shed light on how seriously the COVID-19
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Gay Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has revealed his intentions to leave Nigeria over the constant harassment he receives since he came out as gay. Uche Maduagwu who came out of the closet in January this year said he was recently
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The Nigerian woman who covered her back with a tattoo of popular Nigerian politician and ex-governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has broken down in tears as she narrated how her husband sent her out of their home because
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One thing about Nigerians is that we are good at finding our way out of any difficult situation. Whether it is a place we have never been or an appliance strikingly unfamiliar, trust Nigerians to always find their way around
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A recent photo Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus posted on Instagram has brought her some criticism from some of her fans who spotted that the photo was excessively edited. The plus-size actress posted a beautiful photo of herself in a black
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A fraudulent musician named Wisekid has been caught after making around N30 million monthly for over 5 months by copying Wizkid’s songs and impersonating him on online streaming platforms. Wisekid renamed Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” album to “Lasgidi Made” and
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Twitter has suspended the accounts of several Nigerian influencers for violating the app rules. According to reports, over twelve accounts got suspended by Twitter and it is not known if the suspension is permanent or only temporary. The platform also
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Popular Nigerian cross-dresser and drag queen James Brown Obialor has just signed an endorsement deal with a top Lagos-based skincare brand called Rockas Empire. The controversial cross-dresser shared the exciting news on his Instagram page, writing: “Hey DURLINGS, I’m excited
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Nigerian comedian and drag queen James Brown Obialor (known as @wf_jamesbrown on social media) has released a video declaring himself the Princess of Africa. James Brown is seen in the video wearing a long blue gown plus a tiara as
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