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The nomination list for the 2020 BET awards is out and Nigeria is duly represented. Nigerian acts Wizkid, Burnaboy and Rema all bagged nominations. Wizkid was nominated under the BET …

Executive Jet Services, the Nigerian charter company that flew Nigerian singer Naira Marley to Abuja for a concert has been suspended indefinitely by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Naira Marley …

A three-month-old baby has died after falling from the first floor of an Abuja hospital. The incident occurred at Garki General Hospital, Abuja, early on Sunday, June 14, according to …

We just received reports that Senator Adebayo Osinowo is dead. Osinowo is a Nigerian senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District. Adebayo Osinowo, popularly known as “Pepperito”, died on Monday after …

Wondering why a lot of Nigerian Twitter users are talking about 580k? The talk started when a Nigerian woman shared how much her husband spent on the marriage list given …

A 19-year-old Black Lives Matter protester Oluwatoyin Salau has allegedly been found dead days after tweeting about being molested by a Black man. Oluwatoyin Salau, a Nigerian-American, was missing since June …

The death of Ibidun Ighodalo, an ex-Nigerian beauty queen married to Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of The Trinity Church, came as a great shock to many Nigerians. Millions of Nigerians expressed …

The Abuja COVID-19 Task Team has on Sunday shut down the famous Jabi Lake Mall for violating the presidential ban on social gatherings. The heavily criticized Naira Marley’s concert that …

Nigerian comedian Mc Tagwaye who is popular for his near-accurate impersonation of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has tied the knot with his beautiful fiancee, Hauwa Uwais. Hauwa Uwais is the …

Who else is beginning to notice that Sundays are surprisingly Twitter busy in Nigeria? Remember that one time #Yansh trended on a Sunday on Nigerian Twitter? It’s another Sunday today …

There are rumours going round the social media that all is not well in the Davido vs Chioma assurance camp. A Nigerian blogger known as SDK has alleged that Chioma …

Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile had earlier gone on an attack spree on Instagram, writing some damning things about some of his colleagues in the music industry. On Kizz Daniel, Zlatan …

Interpol has confirmed the arrest of suspected Nigerian international fraudster Hushpuppi in the UAE. The agency working hand-in-hand with the FBI has also launched a manhunt for all Hushpuppi’s accomplices …

Netflix has concluded plans for the screen adaptions of two Nigerian books: Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman and Lola Shoneyin’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. Award-winning …

A recent post Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile made on Instagram has stirred up speculations that the 25-year-old singer is not in good terms with Nigerian actress Funke Akindele. Zlatan whose …

Nigerian club owner and nightlife chief Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has penned some words of wisdom to his fans on Instagram. The Imo-State-born millionaire businessman while …

Today’s episode of BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion show focused on early leavers of the show: Isiloma, Avala, Jeff, Nelson and Thelma. The show’s host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu asked Thelma what she …

I’d like to begin by saying that the opinions expressed in this post are entirely subjective. There is no definite guarantee that studying one course over another would lead to …

Professor James Nwoye Adichie, the father of acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie is dead. Professor Adichie is a retired professor of Statistics and Mathematics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka …

An unconfirmed story relating to Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, the 100-level UNIBEN student that was raped and murdered in RCCG church in Benin is currently spreading on Twitter. The unverified report first …

Today’s episode of BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion was very heated. The season’s winner Mercy Eke aka Lambo got into a full-blown war of words with co-housemate Omashola. It was so …

Reports currently making the rounds on social media is that Nigerian socialite Hushpuppi has been arrested in Dubai. What we have been able to gather so far of Hushpuppi’s alleged …

The image below allegedly shows a young man standing in the midst of all the items he stole, including the security dog that was supposed to be guarding the compound. …

Earlier this evening, rumours of Olu Jacobs’ death started spreading round social media. Nigerian actress Kemi Lala Akindoju has confirmed the rumours are not true and that Olu Jacobs is still alive. “Uncle …

Tina Ezekwe is a secondary school student unjustly shot by men of the Nigerian Police in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos. 17-year-old Tina Ezekwe was shot and killed after two …

The Nigerian Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has said Nigerian schools may reopen after the ban on interstate travel has been lifted. Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba who dismissed social …

Nigerian activist and foundation owner Uche Nelo (known on Twitter as Khaleesi) has called out music promoter and talent manager Mayowa Balogun (@sweeegu on Twitter) for recording a video of …

Controversies of scam have trailed former BBNaija housemate Ella since the last episode of the BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion Show. During the reunion show, other housemates accused Ella of switching …

Stars do fall and other than a few laughs or light chuckle, there is nothing more to it. Even several international stars like Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga (she has …

The city of Enugu has been thrown into mourning with the recent report of the passing of Samuel Okwaraji’s aged mother Janet. Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji was an ex-international Nigerian footballer. …

Davido’s fiancée Chioma (Chef Chi) just shared a new video of herself on Instagram looking pretty and unbothered amid Davido’s recent baby mama rumours. Davido is currently mired in a …

There are currently rumours that another baby boy has been borne for Nigerian singer Davido by a London-based makeup artist. The newest addition to Davido’s list of baby mamas is …

Curvy Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede has admitted she had surgery to restore her shape after childbirth. The dimpled beauty is currently included in our list of most beautiful Nigerian actresses …

Nigerian veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has an adorable son called Einstein. Einstein Kanayo is one of Kanayo O. Kanayo’s three children. Kanayo’s daughter and eldest child, Valerie, graduated from …

We earlier reported the arrest of Mr Adeyeye Oluwatosin Babatunde, the Nigerian man caught on video sharing a kiss many feel is inappropriate with a little girl. Adeyeye Oluwatosin who …

The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Adeyeye Oluwatosin Babatunde – the man seen kissing a little girl in a video that went viral on Twitter. The Police …

₦30,000 is roughly $75 dollars in today’s current exchange rate. The average monthly salary in Nigeria is within the range of ₦150K to ₦250K. ₦30K represents the lowest average monthly …

A Ugandan girl Sharon Godwin who goes by the handle @AlumBaeOfficial on Twitter has narrated her encounter with Nigerian Twitter influencer and actor Ralph (@OmoIyaDammy). According to the story Sharon …

A buxom Nigerian lady shared pictures of her rounded hips on Twitter and suddenly Dr Anu started trending. Why so? So here is the full gist. Apparently Dr Anu is …

A Nigerian pastor named Ayo Ajani has apologized on social media after being accused of sexual abuse and harassment by an alleged church member. Pastor Ayo Ajani is a senior …

Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola, professionally known as Naira Marley, has taken to his official Instagram page celebrate a Billboard chart success. The 26-year-old singer shared a screenshot of the Billboard …

Nigerian actor and TV presenter Uti Nwachukwu who was recently accused of rape by one Kambili Korie has released a statement refuting the rape allegation. In the statement Uti posted, …

Nigerian comedian Victor Ebiye, simply known as Ebiye, has joined the list of Nigerian celebrities to be accused rape, sexual molestation or assault. Ebiye’s ex-girlfriend Hannah alleged that she lived with …

Nigerian singer Tobechukwu Victor Okoh popularly known as Peruzzi in another attempt to clear his name from allegations of rape has apologized over the offensive tweets he made in 2012 …

Nollywood director Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun has joined the list of filmmakers currently being accused of sexual assault and misconduct. Nollywood actress Sylvia Oluchi shared her encounter with the veteran movie director …

A Nigerian man named Mike Solomon who goes by the Twitter handle @justsolomon_ has been accused of sexual assault by two men. Narrating what happened between him and Solomon, one …

It seems Nigerian singer Davido has unfollowed some friends on Instagram. As at the time of writing this post, Davido has unfollowed fellow musician Wizkid and close friend Peruzzi on …

Nigerians are currently protesting the death of Bello Barakat, an 18-year-old Muslim girl from Ibadan who was raped and murdered in her home. According to local reports, Barakat was raped …

A Nigerian student who goes by the name Tolani on Twitter has drawn heavy criticism among Nigerians after falsely accusing someone of rape. A Twitter user Somto shared his story …

The BBNaija Reunion Show (#BBNPepperDemReunion) is currently ongoing and just like the main show, Nigerians cannot get over the drama and entertainment. The housemates of BBNaija Season 4 (Pepper Dem) …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Nigerian airports will resume operation for domestic flights on June 21. The resumption of domestic flights in Nigeria comes with a condition …

A video of a man inappropriately touching a female passenger beside him has surfaced online and many are calling for the man to be arrested. The incident reportedly happened in …

The Edo Police Command has confirmed it has arrested a suspect connected linked to the rape and murder of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa. 22-year-old Vera Uwaila Omozuwa was a 100-level …

Nigerian musician Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ popularly known as Brymo is currently being dragged on Twitter for a recent comment he made concerning the recent rape reports in Nigeria. Reacting to the …

The hashtag #BBNaijaReunion is currently trending on Twitter as Nigerians show their excitement for soon-to-air the reunion show. The BBNaija Season 4 housemates (aka the Pepper Dem gang) will once …

Ex-BBNaija housemate and aspiring actor Tobi Bakre has shared royal feast-inspired photos to mark his 26th birthday. Tobi Bakre finished as a finalist on the third season of the Big …

It is a sad week in Nigeria with news of the brutal murder of two females: one, a 16-year-old girl shot by policemen and the other, a 22-year-old student of …

Two officers of the Nigerian police have been arrested for shooting and killing 16-year-old girl Tina Ezekwe at the Iyana-Oworo area of Lagos. The two arrested police officers have been …