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Nigerian prophet, Chukwuemeka Odumeje has said he has forgiven Facebook comedian Ada Jesus for all the things she said about him. Ada Jesus had last year before she became seriously …
Prophet Odumeje finally forgives Ada Jesus, gives her N1 million for treatment Read More
Nollywood actress and movie producer Funke Akindele has just added a new car to the fleet in her garage. The award-winning actress who recently purchased a brand new Lexus SUV …
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele adds a Lexus SUV to her fleet of cars Read More
American rapper Cardi B has weighed in on the recent news of Ghanaian actress Akuapem Poloo getting jailed for 90 days for posing nude with son in a social media …
Cardi B says jailing actress Akuapem Poloo over nude photo with son is ‘harsh’ Read More
Who is Ifeanyi Kalu? Ifeanyi Kalu is a Nigerian actor and celebrity fashion designer who has featured in over 200 movies. Kalu is known for playing romantic roles in movies. …
Full biography of Nollywood actor Ifeanyi Kalu and other facts about him Read More
Below are top 5 Nigerian male actors known for featuring in Iroko TV movies: 5. Uzor Arukwe Uzor Arukwe is a prominent Nollywood actor, model, and movie producer. He was …
Top 5 Iroko TV Actors (male) Read More
Bianca Ojukwu – wife of former Biafran President, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu has taken to her page to share throwback pictures of her traditional marriage to late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu …
Bianca Ojukwu shares throwback photos of her traditional marriage to Ojukwu Read More
Ace Nigerian media personality Tolu Oniru, popularly known as Toolz, has weighed in on Davido’s recent cheating drama and offered a word of advice to his ex-fiancee, Chioma Avril Rowland. …
Media personality Toolz advises Chioma on what to do about Davido’s cheating Read More
YouTube on Monday, April 12, suspended TB Joshua’s Emmanuel TV channel which had over 1.8 million subscribers for violating one its Community Guidelines. A message from YouTube about the suspended …
Why YouTube suspended TB Joshua’s channel Read More
Ghanaian actress Rosemond Brown, better known as Akuapem Poloo, has been sentenced to 90 days in prison for posing nude with her son for a social media photo. Akuapem Poloo …
Actress Akuapem Poloo in tears after bagging 90-day jail term for posing nude with son Read More
An Abuja-based cleric, Reverend Emeka Evans Unaegbu has died after being attacked by unknown persons in his church. According to reports from local media, Pastor Emeka Evans Unaegbu was attacked …
Unknown men kill Abuja pastor during night vigil in his church Read More
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has shared a direct message she received from a fan begging her to introduce him to a sugar mummy. The 49-year-old actress shared a screenshot of …
Actress Kate Henshaw shares message from a fan begging her for sugar mummy Read More
Who is Eddie Watson? Eddie Watson is a popular Ghanaian actor who was born in Liberia. Eddie Watson’s full name is Eddie Samuel Obong Watson Jr. and he has starred …
Full biography of Ghanaian actor Eddie Watson and other facts about him Read More
BBNaija reality star, Nina Ivy, has gone up in excitement on Instagram as she celebrates Khloé Kardashian liking and commenting on her post. The reality TV star who couldn’t hide …
BBNaija Nina Ivy jubilates on Instagram as Khloé Kardashian likes her post Read More
Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has taken to her social media page to list a number of side effects she is currently experiencing after taking a shot of the AstraZeneca …
Toke Makinwa down with side effects after taking COVID-19 vaccine Read More
Ex-BBNaija housemate Kiddwaya took to his social media page on Thursday to share a picture of his multiple passports as well as a throwback photo of himself when he was …
BBNaija Kiddwaya flaunts photos of his multiple passports Read More
American actor and filmmaker Wesley Snipes has revealed that he is from Anambra State in Nigeria. The award-winning actor made the disclosure while having a chat with Nigerian politician and …
‘I’m from Anambra State in Nigeria’ – American actor Wesley Snipes says Read More
Nigerian examinations body JAMB has said that hackers attacked its website and made away with over N10 million naira meant to be paid as allowance to its ad hoc staff. …
JAMB says hackers attacked its website and diverted over N10m Read More
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has taken to Instagram to mock her bad singing voice, revealing how her son ran away when he heard her singing. The 35-year-old actress and mother …
‘My son ran away when I started singing’ – Actress Tonto Dikeh Read More
Nollywood actresses Halima Abubakar and Ruth Kadiri have on different occasions taken to their social media pages to slam the just-concluded Eko Star Film and TV Awards and accuse their …
Actresses Ruth Kadiri and Halima Abubakar slam Eko Star Awards after being snubbed Read More
Nigerian actress and TV presenter Rachel Bakam has died. Rachel Bakam died on Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2021. Rachel Bakam’s death was confirmed by her brother, Armstrong Bakam, who revealed …
Nollywood actress Rachel Bakam is dead Read More
The Nigerian Twitter space is currently buzzing with the story of Avril Amaka who was bullied by Nigerian feminists on Twitter for throwing her support to Nigerian men. According to …
The story of Avril Amaka and Akanke Billions trending on Nigerian Twitter Read More
Google is celebrating legendary Nigerian highlife musician and guitarist, Oliver De Coque with a special doodle today, April 14, 2021. Oliver De Coque was born on April 14, 1947, and …
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates legendary Nigerian musician Oliver De Coque Read More
A South African schoolgirl named Lufuno Mavhunga has committed suicide after she was aggressively bullied by a fellow schoolmate over R5 (about N150). A video of the moment Lufuno Mavhunga …
#JusticeForLufuno – South African girl commits suicide after being bullied by schoolmates Read More
Canadian authorities have denied the asylum application of a Nigerian man named Olushola Wazzi Popoola due to his involvement with the notorious anti-robbery unity of the Nigerian police called SARS. …
Nigerians react as Canada denies ex-SARS officer Olushola Popoola asylum Read More
Nigeria’s Daily Independent Newspaper has retracted its earlier publication reporting that Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami was on the Terror Watch List of America due to his …
Daily Independent retracts story about Isa Pantami being on US Terror Watch List Read More
A Ugandan medical doctor named Dr Patrick Mbusa Kabagambe has been dubbed the “Runaway Groom” on social media after he failed to show up at his wedding. Dr Patrick Mbusa …
Runaway Groom: Ugandan man who failed to show up at his wedding says he was stressed Read More
Sometime around October 2017, a tiny Chihuahua dog named Rumpelstiltskin went viral on social media not for its tiny appearance or unusually long and curved legs – but for carrying …
In 2017, a tiny Chihuahua named Rumpelstiltskin ate its dead owner to stay alive for up to 2 weeks Read More
Leading adult entertainment website, Pornhub has joked that it will be opening its African headquarters in Nigeria, precisely at the prestigious University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State. Pornhub made …
Pornhub says it will open its African headquarters at the University of Ibadan Read More
How did Blossom Chukwujekwu and Maureen Esisi meet each other? Nollywood actor Blossom Chukwujekwu met his ex-wife, Maureen Esisi on Instagram. Maureen Esisi is a popular fashion entrepreneur who is …
What happened to Blossom Chukwujekwu’s marriage to Maureen Esisi? Read More
Marame Edet is a popular Nigerian porn star and adult entertainer. Marame Edet is also a social media personality and brand influencer. She is also known by her nickname – …
Who is Marame Edet aka Ugly Galz – popular Nigerian porn star Read More
American social networking platform Twitter has announced the opening of its African headquarters in Ghana. Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey made the disclosure in a tweet he posted on Monday, April …
Twitter reveals why it is opening its African headquarters in Ghana and not Nigeria Read More
Nelli Tembe, the fiancée of popular South African rapper, AKA, has died after falling from the 10th floor of Pepperclub Hotel located in Central Cape Town. The incident which took …
Nelli Tembe – fiancée of South African rapper AKA dies after fall from hotel in suspected suicide Read More
Nollywood actress Ashabi Ayantunde, popularly known as Iya Ife, has died. Iya Ife was reported to have died in Ile Ife, Osun State, on Sunday evening, April 11, 2021. Sources …
Yoruba actress Ashabi Ayantunde aka Iya Ife is dead Read More
Love birds Tchidi Chikere and Nuella Njubigbo have made a video of themselves in bed with each other to dispel the rumours that they are no longer together. The video …
Tchidi Chikere and Nuella Njubigbo share video of themselves in bed to prove they are still together Read More
Sophia Williams – the ex-wife of Nollywood filmmaker Tchidi Chikere has thrown a shade at her ex-husband following rumours that Tchidi Chikere’s marriage to another actress, Nuella Njubigbo, has crashed. …
Tchidi Chikere’s ex-wife, Sophia Williams, shades Nuella Njubigbo over rumours of marriage crash Read More
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko recently had a chat with Vanguard Newspaper where he discussed everything from fame to the reason he married four wives. Answering a question about whether …
‘We sleep with each other in Nollywood’ – Jide Kosoko Read More
Nigerian actress Rita Edochie has said she has forgiven Ada Jesus. The actress made the disclosure in a new video she posted on social media yesterday. The actress said she …
Nollywood actress Rita Edochie says she has forgiven Ada Jesus, fans continue attacking her Read More
Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje and Nollywood actress Rita Edochie have vowed never to forgive Facebook comedian Ada Jesus over the allegations she made against them last year. Ada Jesus who is …
Prophet Odumeje and Rita Edochie vow never to forgive Ada Jesus who is now seriously sick Read More
Despite her abrupt disqualification from the show, BBNaija ex-contestant, Erica Nlewedim, has gone on to become one of the top housemates of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Season. BBNaija Erica’s …
Full list of BBNaija Erica Nlewedim’s endorsement deals so far Read More
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has said marrying four wives was not an intentional decision by him but just God’s plan. The 67-year-old actor said he had no right over …
‘It was God’s design for me to marry 4 wives’ – Jide Kosoko Read More
The picture below shows 5 iconic Nigerian actresses posing for a picture at an event. The event was an Easter gala hosted by actress Rachael Okonkwo, also known as Nkoli …
Can you name these five Nollywood actresses? Read More
Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi caused some commotion on social media after he shared photos of himself wearing lipstick to a friend’s wedding. The young techpreneur shared photos of himself wearing …
Nigerians attack Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi for wearing lipstick to a wedding Read More
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 …
Nigerian singer Bad Boy Timz graduates from Bells University Read More
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 …
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II were married for 73 years – Here are other interesting facts about them Read More
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 …
Veteran Nollywood actor Bruno Iwuoha is dead Read More
Ghana-based Gambian actress Princess Shyngle has announced that her marriage of barely two months has ended. The “thin-waist” actress married Gibril Bala Gaye who she described as her ‘childhood best …
Thin-waist actress Princess Shyngle announces her marriage ended after one week Read More
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 …
Full biography of Rory John Gates – Bill Gates’ only son Read More
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 …
Full list of BBNaija Laycon’s endorsement deals so far Read More
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 …
‘Don’t use feminism to justify your wickedness’ – Chimamanda tells young Nigerian feminists Read More
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 …
American rapper DMX is dead Read More
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 …
What actually happened to Osas Ighodaro’s marriage to Gbenro Ajibade? Read More
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 sympathises with Toyin Lawani over her father’s death despite their fight Read More
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 …
Yemi Alade wants to give away all her clothes to her lucky fans Read More
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 …
See what Junior Samson Paul, the kid actor in the epic Nollywood movie ‘Snake Girl’ looks like now Read More
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 …
5 men arrested in Oyo State, Nigeria for selling human heart for N10,000 (less than $30) Read More
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 …
Davido shares video of himself playing with son Ifeanyi despite rumours that he no longer has access to him Read More
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 …
Davido’s lawyer Bobo Ajudua says he doesn’t know why Chioma blocked him on Instagram Read More
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, …
Gay Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu threatens to commit suicide Read More
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 …
Mompha’s updated 2021 net worth and how he makes money Read More
Who is Uche Jombo? 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 …
Interesting facts about Uche Jombo’s marriage, husband and children Read More