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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a policy for Nigerians to start submitting the IMEI numbers of their mobile phones to the NCC in three months, from July. A portion of …
Nigerians to start submitting mobile phone IMEI in 3 months – NCC Read More
A Nigerian man identified as Okolie Christian Daniel Nonso found in Ghana was recently captured on video, acting weird and speaking incoherently. According to reports, the young man was found …
Nigerian man goes crazy in Ghana, calls his mum ‘ashawo’ – Full Video Read More
Mrs. Nneka Leonard, the woman who was kidnapped in Owerri while on her way to Port Harcourt has shared an extremely disturbing story of the three nights she spent in …
Nneka Leonard – Owerri kidnap victim recounts horrific story of her abduction Read More
Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the dreaded Boko Haram group that has wreaked terror in northern Nigeria for years, has been reported dead again. A report attributed to top commanders …
Boko Haram leader Shekau ‘dies again’ during clash with ISWAP Read More
Davido’s former personal assistant, Aloma DMW has alleged he was offered N100 million while in police custody to incriminate his former boss, Davido in the death of their friend, Tagbo …
Aloma DMW claims he was offered N100m to implicate Davido in Tagbo’s death Read More
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede and actor Olakunle Fawole, popularly known as Abounce, got married in February 2018. It was a simple occasion hosted in Lagos but was attended by some …
Full story of actress Yvonne Jegede’s marriage to Olakunle Fawole aka ‘Abounce’ Read More
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Alex Unusual has vowed that one day she will come down from her car and flog roadside kids that clean cars in traffic by force and then scratch …
‘I’ll flog kids that forcefully clean cars in traffic one day’ – BBNaija Alex Unusual Read More
A Russian woman named Tatyana O who weighs 224 pounds (about 102 kg) has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband after she sat on him. According to reports from …
224-pound Russian woman kills her husband after she sat on him during an argument Read More
A 47-year-old Iranian film director Babak Khorramdin has reportedly been murdered by his parents for refusing to get married. According to local media reports, Khorramdin’s father confessed to drugging and …
Iranian family murders their 47-year-old son for refusing to get married Read More
POSE actor Billy Porter has revealed he has been living with HIV for 14 years (since 2007). The 51-year-old actor who has won an EMMY, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Tony, …
POSE actor Billy Porter reveals he’s been living with HIV for 14 years Read More
On the evening of Friday, May 14, 2021, FBI agents nabbed a 42-year-old man they described as a “Nigerian citizen with the nickname Sandy Tang” at the JFK Airport in …
Full story of Abidemi Rufai’s arrest by the FBI over $350K fraud Read More
Ex-BBNaija housemate Erica Nlewedim has reacted to a video of people celebrating when she was disqualified and evicted from the show last year. The reality TV star who appeared to …
BBNaija Erica reacts to video of people rejoicing when she was evicted Read More
Nigerian-American singer Jidenna aka ‘Classic Man’ shared new photos of himself all beefed and tattooed up and social media users couldn’t stop mentioning how much he looked like Aquaman in …
Singer Jidenna looks like Aquaman in new photos, sets Twitter on fire Read More
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has taken to her Instagram page to disclose five fun facts about her people don’t know. The actress’s disclosures include being medically color-blind, camera-shy and introverted. …
‘I’m color-blind’ – Tonto Dikeh reveals 5 facts about herself people don’t know Read More
Nigerian-born singer Burna Boy has revealed to his fans that he is not a Nigerian artiste and does not make money from Nigeria. Burna Boy made the statement during an …
‘I’m not a Nigerian artiste. I don’t make money from Nigeria’ – Burna Boy tweets Read More
American supermodel Naomi Campbell has taken to her Instagram page to announce the birth of her first child. The 50-year-old model and part-time actress wrote: “A beautiful little blessing has …
Naomi Campbell welcomes first child at 50 Read More
American celebrity news platform The Shade Room shared doctored photos of American billionaire Bill Gates looking all hippie and very single and ready to mingle! Check out the hippie photos …
Check out these hippie photos of Bill Gates after his divorce announcement Read More
Comedian Princess – the foster mother of the 14-year-old girl Baba Ijesha is accused of defiling has reacted to the recent news of his bail approval. Baba Ijesha was granted …
‘I will win’ – Comedian Princess reacts to news of Baba Ijesha’s bail Read More
An online newspaper The Will Nigeria published a report on May 16, 2021, alleging that Goodluck Jonathan’s ex-media aide, Reno Omokri has abandoned his wife and welcomed a new baby …
What we know about Reno Omokri’s recent marriage scandal Read More
Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha has been granted bail. Baba Ijesha who has been in police custody in PANTI since his arrest in April for …
Baba Ijesha has been granted bail, to be released once conditions are met Read More
Dr Auwal Mustapha Imam – a Nigerian Muslim man who is also a Ph.D. holder has been criticized for covering his wife’s face in family photos he shared on Facebook. …
Nigerian Muslim man criticized for covering his wife’s face in family photos Read More
A woman who has kids with a man she is not married to is called a baby mama. There was a time the word ‘baby mama’ invoked shame and disapproval …
Full list of Wizkid’s three baby mamas and children plus their photos Read More
Adesina Ogunlana – the lawyer representing embattled Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha has said his client has become traumatized and emaciated in police detention and can no longer walk well. Baba …
‘Baba Ijesha traumatized and emaciated in custody’ – Lawyer Read More
Pounding yam is one of the favorite swallows in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Despite being a favourite for most people, many homes avoid making pounded yam mostly because …
Best way to make pounded yam without pounding Read More
In a new piece for The Guardian, British-American journalist Hadley Freeman writes that marriage no longer works at this present age. “Marriage was invented back when humans were lucky to …
‘Marriage doesn’t work anymore – here are alternatives’ – Writer Hadley Freeman Read More
US-based Nigerian gay rights activist, Edafe Okporo, and his American lover, Nick Giglio, are engaged. Edafe took to his Instagram page to share the good news with his fans. He …
Nigerian gay rights activist, Edafe Okporo and his US lover get engaged Read More
The moment Nigerian professional footballers, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi held up the Nigerian flag in celebration of Leicester City’s 2021 FA Cup win has melted hearts on social media. …
Iheanacho and Ndidi raise Nigerian flag to celebrate Leicester City’s FA Cup win Read More
A married Nigerian man identified simply as Jeff screamed out in regret after he was caught on video stalking a 15-year-old girl. A video that captured the moment the girl’s …
Nigerian man caught on video stalking teenager in London screams ‘Jesus’ Read More
Kannywood actress Ummi Ibrahim, popularly known as Ummi Zee Zee, has confirmed rumours that she and Nigeria’s former military President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) dated. Ummi Zee Zee (in her 30s) …
‘IBB was my boyfriend’ – Hausa actress Ummi Zee Zee reveals Read More
Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has claimed that Nigerians are asking him to run for President in 2023 and he has started considering the plea. Yahaya Bello, 42, made the …
‘Nigerians are begging me to run for President in 2023. I won’t disappoint them’ – Yahaya Bello Read More
Uduak Frank Akpan – the suspected murderer of Uyo jobseeker Iniubong ‘Hinny’ Umoren caused further outrage on social media after he wore a T-shirt inscribed with “The Murder Squad” while …
Outrage as murder suspect Uduak Frank Akpan rocks ‘Mudder Squad’ T-shirt during parade Read More
Frank Uduak-Akpan – the suspected murderer of Uyo jobseeker Iniubong ‘Hinny’ Umoren has claimed he murdered her in self-defense. Uduak Akpan who was paraded by the Akwa Ibom state police …
‘She attacked me first’ – Hinny Umoren’s suspected killer claims he killed her in self-defense Read More
Gimba Yau Kumo, a son-in-law of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged $65 million fraud. …
ICPC declares Buhari’s son-in-law, Gimba Yau Kumo, wanted over $65m fraud Read More
Nigerian social media users are currently having a field day on Twitter and other social media platforms with the #shedibalabala challenge which sees users posting clips of themselves dancing to …
#shedibalabala challenge videos take over Nigerian Twitter Read More
Kufre Effiong – a civil servant fingered in David Hundeyin’s bombshell investigative report of Hinny Umoren’s murder has spoken about his alleged involvement in the jobseeker’s murder. Kufre Effiong’s statement …
Kufre Effiong – Civil servant linked to Hinny Umoren’s murder speaks up Read More
Following the delayed sighting of the moon and the subsequent moving of Eid al-Fitr celebration to Thursday, the Nigerian online space has been buzzing with questions about whether Friday has …
Is Friday (May 14th) a public holiday in Nigeria? Read More
Ex-BBNaija housemate Nengi Rebecca Hampson has taken to her Twitter page to list out all her achievements so far at just the young age of 23. Nengi who has said …
BBNaija Nengi lists out all her achievements at the age of 23 Read More
You are in luck – this post contains no major spoilers! Update: POSE Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix. Enjoy. Pose is a must-watch TV show that has brought …
Here’s why POSE season 3 is not on Netflix yet Read More
Veteran Nigerian singer Olanrewaju Fasasi, better known by his stage name Sound Sultan, has reportedly been diagnosed with throat cancer. Sound Sultan, 44, is reported to have commenced chemotherapy in …
Sound Sultan reportedly diagnosed with throat cancer – MORE details Read More
A video claiming to capture angry Indians throwing away their idols and gods on the street for not protecting them against COVID-19 disease has gone viral on social media. A …
Truth about video of Indians throwing their idols on the street over COVID-19 revealed Read More
A 21-year-old Zimbabwean man named Dumisani Matonsi has hanged himself after his “young and beautiful wife” refused to have sex with him. According to local media reports, Dumisani Matonsi took …
African man commits suicide after ‘beautiful wife’ refused to have sex with him Read More
A community in Western India is covering their bodies with cow dung and urine with the belief that it cures COVID-19 disease. According to the reports, Hindu worshippers in the …
SHOCKING – Indian community bathes with cow dung and urine to cure COVID-19 Read More
The Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) through its leader, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced that the Ramadan fast would continue on Wednesday as no moon was sighted …
Moon not sighted, Sallah moved to Thursday in Nigeria Read More
Nigerian artiste Victor AD has denied rumours that he is the original writer of Davido’s hit song “Jowo” and that Davido had stolen the song from him. In a tweet …
Davido didn’t steal JOWO from me – Victor AD Read More
Diverse reactions have trailed Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s Sunday advice to his church members to create a “Plan B” to leave the country if things get worse. Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the …
More reactions over Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s ‘Plan B’ advice video Read More
Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin has released a detailed investigative report on the murder of Uyo jobseeker, Hinny Umoren. The report detailed how the murder suspect, Uduak Frank Akpan orchestrated the …
Journalist David Hundeyin’s investigation indicts police in Hinny Umoren’s murder Read More
A 20-year-old student of the Imo State University (IMSU) named Onyeme Victor Chimaobi who was arrested by the police for cultism has caught the attention of social media users for …
Nigerians react to 20-year-old ‘fine boy’ arrested for cultism in Imo State Read More
Nollywood actress and BBNaija reality TV star Bisola Aiyeola has slammed Jonathan former media aide, Reno Omokri, over a statement he made about single mothers. Reno Omokri had on Monday, …
BBNaija Bisola Aiyeola defends single mothers, slams Reno Omokri Read More
Residents of England will be able to hug one another again from May 17 as the country announces another round of COVID-19 lockdown easing. Hugs and other forms of human …
England residents to start hugging again following easing of COVID-19 lockdown Read More
Nigeria’s Presidency has confirmed that suspected robbers attempted to break into the official residence of President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari, around the Presidential Villa. The Chief of Staff, …
Presidency confirms robbery attack in Aso Rock villa Read More
The Nigerian social media space is currently buzzing with reports alleging that Nigerian superstar Davido stole his hit track “JOWO” from new artiste, Victor AD. As of the time of …
Did Davido steal ‘JOWO’ from Victor AD? Allegations fly on social media Read More
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a 4th phase of the COVID-19 partial lockdown as part of the continued efforts to minimize the spread of the novel virus. The …
FG announces Phase 4 of COVID-19 lockdown, reinstates 12 AM curfew Read More
The story of Jennifer Chinemerem, a student of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, who was allegedly beaten to death by her boyfriend is currently trending on social media. The story of was …
Jennifer Chinemerem – Nekede Poly student allegedly beaten to death by boyfriend Read More
Eid al-Fitr is only a few days away as Muslims from different countries in the world celebrate the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. After a month …
When is Eid al-Fitr 2021 in Nigeria? Read More
A video that captured the moment a White man of unknown nationality stepped down from his car to pee on the road in Nigeria has gained traction on social media. …
Video of a foreign diplomat peeing on the road in Nigeria trends online Read More
BBNaija Season 5 winner, Olamilekan Agbeleshe (Laycon) has indicated interest in locating the boy who was caught and beaten up for voting for him in another housemate’s voting center. The …
BBNaija Laycon searches for boy beaten up for voting for him last year Read More
Who is Fancy Acholonu? Fancy Acholonu is a US-born, Nigerian actress, model, and jeweler. Fancy was born in Los Angeles, to Nigerian Igbo parents from Imo State in Southeastern Nigeria. …
Full biography of Nigerian-American model Fancy Acholonu and other facts about her Read More
Nigeria’s latest celebrity lovebirds, Alex Ekubo and his fiancée Fancy Acholonu have announced their wedding dates. According to a wedding card the actor shared on Instagram, their traditional wedding will …
Alex Ekubo and fiancée Fancy Acholonu announce their wedding date Read More
Activist and Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said he will not sympathize with Pastor Enoch Adeboye of RCCG church over the recent death of …
‘God kill their children’ – Sunday Igboho attacks Pastor Adeboye over son’s death Read More
Nollywood actor, Samuel Ajibola who plays the character Spiff in the popular Africa Magic comedy show, The Johnsons has announced he will be exiting the show. Ajibola who got married …
Samuel Ajibola aka ‘Spiff’ announces his exit from The Johnsons’ show Read More