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The death of the traditional ruler of Biu in Borno State, Alhaji Mai Umar Mustapha Aliyu, has been confirmed. Umar Aliyu was 79 at the time of his death. He …

The family of 27-year-old Barbara Tommey who was murdered in cold blood by her estranged husband and pastor Sylvester Ofori has announced she will be buried on September 26, 2020. …

The BBNaija Season 5 nomination process took a different turn this week. The remaining seven BBNaija Lockdown housemates apart from head of house Nengi were divided into two teams of …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Nengi has won this week’s head of house challenge. As the winner of this week’s head of house challenge, BBNaija Nengi has gained immunity from this week’s …

The Nigerian Twitter space is currently buzzing with Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson’s cheating controversy after multiple women claim they have slept with the actor. The drama began when Timini’s supposed …

The death of Nigerian on-air-personality Tunbosun Shadare has been confirmed. Friends of the broadcaster say Tunbosun Shadare died after a brief illness some days ago. Tunbosun Shadare was a radio …

Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has spoken up about the controversy stirred by his appearance in the movie “Fatal Arrogance” where he portrayed a Muslim man. The yet-to-be-released movie which …

Ex-BBNaija housemate Natacha Akide aka Tacha is known for her interesting feistiness but the much of 2019, at the peak of her BBNaija fame, Tacha kept the identity of her …

A female Twitter user’s narration of how she received N50K in cash as a “thank you” gift from a man happy that she finally responded to his chats has stirred …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Kiddwaya has been evicted from the 2020 BBNaija Season 5 show. Kiddwaya is the 12th housemate to be evicted from the show. Kiddwaya was evicted from the …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Prince has been evicted from the 2020 BBNaija Season 5 show. Prince is the 11th housemate to be evicted from the show. BBNaija Prince whose full name …

Summary of BBNaija 2020 evictions so far: Week 1 – No eviction Week 2 – No eviction Week 3 – Lilo and Ka3na evicted Week 4 – Eric and Tochi Evicted Week 5 – Kaisha evicted Week …

Regina Daniels’ mother, Rita, has denied making a video where she allegedly called out actress Chika Ike to leave her daughter’s husband alone. Rita Daniels posted what she described as …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Kiddwaya is not known for quickness to anger but he lost his patience with co-housemate Nengi this morning after she threw a bottle of water on him …

Nigerian actress Damilola Adegbite has just acquired a brand new Range Rover. The luxury millions-worth vehicle was delivered to the Tinsel actress and mother of one yesterday, September 12, 2020. …

Popular Nigerian broadcaster and media personality Ifedayo Olarinde who is more commonly known by his alias Daddy Freeze has apologised for insulting the founder of Living Faith Church aka Winners …

It’s another no-dulling night at the BBNaija Saturday night party today September 12 with legendary Nigerian jog wheels master DJ Xclusive at the helm of affairs. With 11 housemates gone, …

A birthday party celebration in Ogun State suddenly went from joy to tears when an uninvited party guest took a kitchen knife and stabbed the celebrant to death. The attacker, …

Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre has joined fellow cleric David Ibiyeomie in attacking OAP and media personality, Daddy Freeze. Daddy Freeze who is known for criticizing pastors …

Popular Nigerian Instagram comedian Maraji recently posted an online video where she tearfully narrated the painful experience of being dumped by her boyfriend of two years. Maraji said she decided …

Veteran Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi is not having it at all for women who sleep with married men. The 55-year-old actress yesterday, September 11, condemned the actions of side chicks …

Ex-BBNaija housemate Omashola has complained on Twitter, saying that the BBNaija Season 5 Lockdown show has become boring since Erica and Lucy left. Omashola who appeared on the 4th Season …

The winner of yesterday’s BBNaija Showmax Talent Show has been announced and Laycon’s team, ‘Game of Thrones’ clinched the spot. Team Game of Thrones which comprised BBNaija Lockdown housemates Laycon, …

BBNaija housemate Ozo whose full name is Ozoemena Chukwu has been issued another strike by Big Brother for writing love notes to Nengi. According to Big Brother, Ozo broke a …

A Black woman named Jordene Phillips who lives in London has set up a GoFundMe account for racists who keep telling her to go back to her country to donate …

A video where US-based Ghanaian Pastor Sylvester Ofori threatened to kill his wife had emerged online days after he shot her dead in the US. The Shooting On Tuesday, September …

Controversial cross-dresser and social media celebrity Bobrisky has revealed how he met his billionaire boyfriend. Bobrisky said he met his boyfriend on Linda Ikeji’s blog, and he began sending him …

Evicted BBNaija housemate Brighto has just landed his first role in a Nollywood movie. Recall the night BBNaija housemate Brighto was evicted and Ebuka asked him if he had plans …

Who is Taaooma? Taaooma is the stage name of Instagram comedian Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam. Taaooma gained public attention in late 2018 after her comedy skits started getting thousands of views …

Nigerian writer and journalist Oluwatosin Adeshokan has been called out on social media for sexually harassing young women. Tosin Adeshokan was accused of carrying out inappropriate sexual behaviour against young …

The management of the Imo State University (IMSU) in Owerri has suspended two of the university’s lecturers Emmanuel Agumuo and Victor Njoku who were caught in an alleged sex-for-grades scandal. …

Both the audio and music video of Davido’s latest song “Fem” is out and Twitter is currently buzzing with reactions to the new track. A part of Davido’s Fem lyrics …

After a long break from social media, Nigerian singer and songwriter Davido (O.B.O) is back with a new single titled “Fem.” Announcing the new song on Instagram, the 27-year-old singer …

Veteran English actress, Diana Rigg, who was best known for playing the sharp-witted Lady Olenna in the critically acclaimed HBO series, Games of Thrones, is dead. Diana Rigg died at …

Who is Twyse Ereme? Twyse Ereme is a popular Instagram comedian known for playing multiple faces in his hilarious comedy skits. Some of the characters Twyse Ereme plays in his …

Recently evicted BBNaija Lockdown housemate Lucy has disclosed in a recent interview that Erica’s outburst on Saturday night which subsequently led to her disqualification the next day wasn’t about Laycon …

Popular Nigerian actor and comedian John Okafor who is better known by his alias Mr Ibu said during a recent interview with the Punch Newspaper that cooking is for women. …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Ozo seems to have fallen irredeemably in love with co-housemate Nengi. Though Nengi has made it clear to him on several occasions that they are not in …

Building machines that could imitate human intelligence sounds like the ultimate break-through science, but we yet do not know how the era of artificial intelligence is going to impact the …

A new reality TV show called Big Brethren Ghana has begun airing in the West African country. Big Brethren Ghana which aims to be Ghana’s version of the highly successful …

The New York Times just ran a feature on Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage titled Tiwa Savage, Queen of Afrobeats, Makes a New Start. The full-length feature expounded the singer’s journey …

Billionaire’s daughter Temi Otedola has made her acting debut in Kunle Afolayan’s upcoming movie, Citation. Citation is a period drama whose story centres on sexual harassment. Temi Otedola plays the …

The death of popular veteran Nollywood actor Baba Legba has been confirmed. Baba Legba whose real name is Alhaji Yekini Omobolanle was a notable Yoruba comic actor from the 70s …

Disqualified BBNaija Lockdown housemate Erica has admitted her BBNaija love interest Kiddwaya played a role in her getting strikes in the house which eventually led to her disqualification. Erica Nlewedim …

The BBNaija in-house nominations for this week is over and the four housemates up for eviction this week are: Dorathy Kiddwaya Ozo Prince At least one of the nominated housemates …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Trikytee has won the BBNaija head of the house challenge this week and chosen co-housemate Laycon as his deputy. As head of house and deputy, Trikytee and …

Ex-BBNaija Lockdown housemate Lilo Aderogba has joined More Buzz Africa as a brand ambassador. MORE is a social community app where users post and share a wide array of trending …

There are unconfirmed reports currently making the rounds on social media that disqualified BBNaija housemate Erica Nlewedim has been hospitalized after suffering a mental breakdown due to the events surrounding …

Fans of disqualified BBNaija Lockdown housemate Erica Nlewedim has set up a GoFundMe account in her interest following her scandalous disqualification from BBNaija Season 5 reality TV show on Sunday, …