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There seems to be some trouble in the Mercy and Ike paradise. Nothing is confirmed yet but Big Brother Naija love birds Mercy Eke and Ike Onyema appear to be …

Training for the newly created tactical unit of the Nigerian police SWAT has kicked off. The new SWAT unit was created last month as a replacement for the disbanded SARS …

Pastor Funke Adejumo of Agape Christian Ministries made a shocking revelation while preaching to women during a recent church program. The English graduate, teacher and marriage counsellor said any woman …

A Hausa woman named Safia Ali has melted hearts with the way she speaks fluent Igbo after living in Enugu State for 25 years. The woman who revealed she is …

Nigerian doctor Val Egbadon (@ehival on Twitter) who reportedly helped treat injured #EndSARS protesters during the Lekki Tollgate shooting incident has allegedly died from a coronavirus complication. Dr Val is …

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly picked up a former chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler. According to reports, Dr Babatunde Fowler’s arrest …

Kaduna-born actress Rahama Sadau has drawn intense controversy with new stunning photos she posted on social media. The Hausa beauty shared photos of herself looking gorgeous in a shimmery low-back …

Nollywood actress Ada Ameh’s daughter and only child, Aladi Ameh, who died on Tuesday, October 20 was laid to rest yesterday, October 31, 2020. Aladi Gift Ameh was buried at …

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army whose men were involved in the October 20 Lekki Tollgate shooting incident has stated that the number and names of the officers deployed …

Fans of Nollywood actress and filmmaker Dayo Amusa have flooded her Instagram timeline with comments about her bleaching. The 37-year-old actress recently posted a picture of herself looking very white …

Nigeria’s Minister of Health Dr Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire has warned that a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is imminent in Nigeria considering the carefree way Nigerians are going about …

Nigerian gospel sensation Nathaniel Bassey is back with another worship hit titled Olorun Agbaye, featuring American gospel singer, Chandler Moore and Bamike Adeyemi Oba of One Hallelujah Records label artiste. …

The brother of late Anthony (Okechukwu) Umeh has debunked the rumours that his brother was killed during the October 20 incident when soldiers opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters sitting in …

A Nigerian police officer (name withheld) has made shocking revelations about the poor management and welfare structure of the Nigerian Police Force. The senior officer (a superintendent) who spoke to …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a new web portal for its Survival Fund initiative that kicked off this year. With the new announcement, the former Survival Fund portal …

The Lagos State government has announced the total lifting of the curfew imposed days ago following a breakout of violence that spread round the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu urged Lagosians to …

An 85-year-old primary school in Shanghai has caused an online stir after it was totally lifted off the ground and relocated to a new site using a never-before-seen technology called …

American rapper Lil Nas X took her stanship of Nicki Minaj to a new height during the 2020 Halloween event. The 21-year-old rapper went full drag to look like her …

Nollywood actress Ruth Eze has stated that she would not mind being a second wife as long as the man is rich. The bubbly actress said she has been pressured …

Ex-BBNaija Lockdown housemate Ka3na is set to debut a new reality TV show called ‘Keeping Up With The Jones’. According to what we gathered the new show will cover Ka3na’s …

Nigerian actor and comedian Williams Uchemba has taken to Instagram to show off the lady he plans to marry. The 26-year-old comic actor recently posted a loved-up video of himself …

Nigerian politician Desmond Elliot is under fire again over a ‘tacky’ bridge he built as his constituency project. Many have described the wood bridge the 46-year-old actor and politician built …

Nollywood actress Joke Jigan has blasted a social media follower who called her out over her change of skin colour. The actress had shared a ‘Before’ and ‘After’ photo on …

Video evidence has shown the moment soldiers prevented members of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Enquiry from gaining entry into the Military Hospital to inspect the mortuary for dead #ENDSARS …

Nigerian internet comedienne Taaooma is hooked – officially – and in a super romantic way. Taaooma’s boyfriend Abula proposed to the social media comic actress on the rooftop of an …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has further reviewed the state’s current curfew conditions by aditional two hours. In light of the new announcement, the curfew will now be from 10 pm till …

The visuals for Tiwa Savage’s Ole is out and the queens of the titans, Symply Tacha is in it. Twitter is currently buzzing over the #TachaXTiwa collaboration in ‘Ole’. Bad …

Nigerian former senate president Bukola Saraki recently shared a photo of himself vibing to Wizkid’s recently released album ‘Made In Lagos’. The 57-year-old Nigerian politician described the album as ‘brilliant’ …

British-Nigerian activist Ephraim recently talked to BBC about his experience of the October 20 incident in Lagos when men of the Nigerian military opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters camping at …

This is a step-by-step guide to applying for the government-sponsored Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) program. What is NYIF? NYIF is the acronym for Nigeria Youth Investment Fund. NYIF is …

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to the postponement of her appointment as the new Director-General of the WTO following the US’s decision to oppose her. Okonjo-Iweala was slated to become …

The Lagos State Government has directed all public and private schools in the state to resume on Monday, November 2. The approval for resumption of schools in Lagos was confirmed …

The death of veteran Igbo high-life singer Prince Emeka Morocco Maduka has been confirmed. According to local media reports, the singer passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 29, 2020. He …

The much-anticipated remix of DJ Neptune’s 2020 hit single – Nobody – is here, this time featuring the King of the Icons, Laycon and everyone’s favourite singer, Joeboy. Dubbed the …

Ex-BBNaija housemate Erica Nlewedim has premiered a new short film titled “Mercy Mercy” on her YouTube Channel. The film was shot in Birmingham after Erica’s graduation from MET Film School …

A video of Nigerian actor cum politician Desmond Elliot pushing for action to be taken against the use of social media in Nigeria at the Lagos State House of Assembly …

The co-founder and CEO of iROKOtv Jason Chukwuma Njoku and his wife, Mary, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The billionaire businessman shared the news of their COVID-19 diagnosis …

Nigerian startup founder and Harvard University senior Angel Onuoha has taken to social media to celebrate a major leap in his career after he landed a coveted job as an …

A Nigerian deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Abba Kyari has been accused of extorting over N41 million from Afeez Mojeed, a Lagos-based businessman. According to information Mr Afeez Mojeed provided, …

The chances of Nigerian candidate Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emerging the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has suffered a minor glitch after United States representative at the WTO reportedly opposed …

A Lagos State High Court has struck out the homosexuality suit filed against Instagram dancer James Brown and 56 others back in 2019. James Brown was arrested alongside 56 others …

Controversial Nigerian musician Charly Boy recently flaunted his bold and feminine persona in a new African mother-inspired look. The 69-year-old star in the new photos posted on Instagram is seen …

Arewa youth leader, Kabiru Adamu Matazu, has issued a warning to the governments of the UK, the US and France as well as former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, …

A former vice-chairman of PDP SouthWest, Bode George, has called for the permanent dismantling of the two tollgates at the Lekki area of Lagos. Bode George made the statement during …

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) has denied allegations that soldiers opened fire on unarmed #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza of Lagos on Tuesday night, October …

Popular Nigerian Instagram comedian and influencer has shared a video of himself crying as he expressed gratitude to God for saving his life. The 28-year-old comic actor was involved in …

A lawyer involved in the ongoing lawsuit filed against APC leader, Bola Tinubu and tax consultancy firm, Alpha Beta Consulting, has said the court documents of the suit were destroyed …

A Port Harcourt-based pastor named David Alfred has been subjected to public ridicule after he was beaten by young people in the city on the accusation that he is gay …

Following the 72-hour ultimatum given to the people who carted away items from both private and government-owned facilities in Osun by the state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, the looters have begun …

Nigerian soldier Corporal Omoh F who was recently caught on video assaulting a woman at a UBA bank ATM at Oshodi, Lagos has reportedly been arrested. The soldier was reported …

A CCTV footage has shown the moment an Indian girl named Nikita Tomar was shot dead by her assailant, Taufeeq, outside her college in Ballabgarh, Faridabad – the most populous …

Some Nigerians have accused the woman who said her son Anthony (Okechukwu) Umeh died in the recent Lekki Toll Gate shooting on October 20 of lying. The unidentified woman had …

UK-based Nigerian medical doctor Dr Olufunmilayo today, October 26, called out Desmond Elliot for reportedly pushing a bill to regulate and control free speech on social media during a plenary …

The staff of office of the Oba of Lagos which was stolen during the recent invasion and vandalization of the Oba’s palace has mysteriously reappeared at the palace, local media …

Nigerian state governors of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum have said the reason some states failed to distribute the COVID-19 palliatives to the people was because they were keeping it for …