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Zimbabwe’s human rights and political activist Dr Patson Dzamara has died. Dr Patson Dzamara died after a long battle with colon cancer. Dr Dzamara is the younger brother of political activist …

During a press conference in Calabar, Cross River State, on Thursday, August 20, Nigeria’s ex-minister Femi Fani-Kayode went off on one of the journalists who asked him who was funding his …

The “beef” between US-based psychologist and relationship expert Joro Olumofin and Instagram blogger Tunde Ednut has taken a different turn after Joro Olumofin proceeds to take legal action against Tunde …

If you are familiar with the current affairs of Lagos State, then you would have realized that the Sanwo-Olu-led administration has placed a central focus on transportation and road rehabilitation. …

The Nigerian social media space has gone into a frenzy as users on both Instagram and Twitter share photos of the supposed face behind the popular gossip platform, Instablog 9ja. …

Evicted BBNaija Lockdown housemate, Praise, during a Monday chat with the show’s host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu denied the reports that he had sex with fellow housemate, Ka3na. A video of Praise …

The religious head of the Believers’ Loveworld Ministries also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has chided Africans for believing they are Black. Oyakhilome in a recent television broadcast to …

Being the personal assistant of a popular actress sounds like the dream job but that is not the case with the former personal assistant of Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede. Yvonne …

Nigerian Afro-Pop singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage made magic with UK Grammy-winner, Sam Smith in her new song titled “Temptation”. “Temptation” is the latest single from Tiwa Savage’s fourth studio …

The LAUTECH student who was filmed acting in a strange manner in Ekiti State on Saturday, August 22, has said she is fine and did not run mad as people …

The stunning music video for Beyonce’s “Brown Skin Girl” is now available on YouTube. The 6-minute video which features appearances from Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy, Kelly Rowland, Naomi Campbell, Lupita …

The Lagos State commissioner for health, Professor Akin Abayomi has tested positive to coronavirus. The commissioner disclosed the news on his official Twitter handle today August 24, 2020. He also …

A video showing BBNaija Lockdown housemate Erica Nlewedim and singer Minjin passionately kissing each other has stirred fresh speculations that the two might be dating. Erica who has formed an …

Amirah Dyme, the lady alleged to be Hushpuppi’s girlfriend has caused some controversy online after posting photos of herself with her new man on Instagram. It was reported that Amirah …

It seems BBNaija Brighto has added another title to his growing lists of labels – cruiser – the title given to a person who has mastered the art of using …

BBNaija housemate Praise has been evicted from the 2020 BBNaija Lockdown season. Praise is the latest housemate to join the list of evicted BBNaija Lockdown housemates. Housemate Kaisha was evicted from the …

Some BBNaija Lockdown housemates have been issued a strike or strikes for disobedience of house rules during the period Big Brother was away. The housemates heard Biggie’s voice today, August …

An Abuja-based real estate company has signed the boy in the viral “Mummy calm down” video named Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola as its new brand ambassador. Four-year-old Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola drew public attention …

Nigeria’s self-proclaimed “King of Feminism” Solomon Buchi has abandoned the movement, citing a number of reasons. In a series of tweets, Solomon Buchi announced that he no longer identifies with …

Popular American drag performer Chi Chi DeVayne has died of pneumonia complications. Chi Chi was earlier diagnosed with scleroderma (a rare disease that affects the skin, connective tissue, and internal …

A video of a moment in the BBNaija Lockdown house showing male housemates Praise and Kiddwaya coupled up together have sparked some controversy online. In the video, Kiddwaya and Praise …

A video has emerged online showing BBNaija Lockdown housemate Ozo (full name Ozoemena Chukwu) with one of his arms extended to Nengi’s bed. It remains unclear what Ozo was doing …

After a long break from singing, Nigerian dancehall star Cynthia Morgan has released a new single titled “Hustle”. “Hustle” was produced by Chopstix and the song embodies the classic Cynthia …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Erica came open with how she found her father on social media during this week’s diary session. With Wathoni playing her Big Brother, Erica disclosed how a …

Nigerian rapper and hip-hop artist Erhiga Agarivbie, more commonly known by his stage name Erigga, is set to wed his long-time girlfriend and baby mama, Morenike this October. Erigga and …

Very few people have mastered the art of monetizing controversy as Bobrisky does. A major part of Bobrisky’s business is stirring up internet controversies (most times using herself) and then …

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie can now comfortably add “singer” to her career list. The 31-year-old Cotonou-born actress just dropped a brand new album titled “Burst Everywhere” to the excitement of …

Fireboy DML’s recently released album “Apollo” is fire. The 24-year-old singer has been making rapid strides in his music career since his breakout in 2019, with the hit song “Jealous”. …

BBNaija Nengi has made it clear a couple of times in the show that she is in a committed relationship outside the house. She says this is the reason she …

“Slow poison”, “the puppet master” and “Lord Baelish” – these are some of the names that have been used to describe BBNaija Lockdown housemate Brighto and all for good reason. …

The death of a chief magistrate of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice Mrs Abimbola Aoko-Komolafe has been confirmed. Justice Aoko-Komolafe is believed to have died on Monday morning, August …

The Chief Executive Officer of Rahamaniyya Oil and Gas Limited Abdulrahman Bashir has been jailed in the United Kingdom, the Premium Times confirms. Justice Butcher of England and Wales High Court sentenced …

The Tuesday night’s wager task deliberation in BBNaija house ended in a big argument after Kiddwaya out of anger said during the meeting that he is not going to be …

A final year student of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, identified as Nzete Ogochukwu Patrick has reportedly died after being hit by a stray bullet in Delta State. Ogochukwu …

A secondary school student from Gombe State in Northern Nigeria who was infected with coronavirus disease had to take his WAEC exam from the isolation centre. The unnamed boy wrote …

Kiki Mordi’s eye-opening documentary “BBC Africa Eye: Sex for Grades” has received a nomination at the 2020 International Emmys for “News and Current Affairs”. Mordi’s “sex for grades” documentary was …

A Somali regional minister Abdulkadir Abukar Karani was killed by gunmen yesterday, August 17, 2020. Abdulkadir was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the town of Jowhar, Middle Shabelle region …

Celebrity makeup artist Oluwaseyi Williams Anuoluwapo, popularly known as Kumbalee, is dead. Kumbalee died in a fatal road accident on Monday, August 17 after a speeding vehicle crashed with a …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria has re-arrested popular social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, better known by his nickname Mompha. Mompha is facing charges of money laundering before …

Evicted BBNaija housemate Kaisha had an interview with the show’s host Ebuka today where she shed some light on her journey through the show and what she intends to do …

BBNaija Lockdown housemate Nengi Rebecca Hampson claims to be 22 years old on the show but old photos and events she participated in seem to always prove she is older …

Many Nigerians and viewers of the BBNaija reality show have heavily criticized the show’s organizers over the new method of voting and eliminating housemates. The fifth season of the BBNaija …

BBNaija Kaisha has been evicted from the ongoing BBNaija Lockdown Show. Unlike previous weeks, only one housemate was evicted today. Kaisha Umaru is the latest housemate to join the list …

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

During the housemates’ individual diary sessions ahead of tonight’s eviction show, BBNaija Kaisha was asked by Big Brother to mention the housemate she would like to evict if asked to. …

The Great Heist is a new Netflix mini-series based on the shocking true-life story of 14 thieves who stole £26 million from a branch of Colombia’s national bank. The new …

It seems BBNaija Laycon is sticking to his decision of maintaining a distance from Erica, which he said would make him get over her faster. During last night’s Saturday party, …

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has revealed she contracted COVID-19 and has been in isolation since. The award-winning actress said her COVID-19 diagnosis is the reason for recent inactivity on social …

The chairman and managing director of Tonimas Group of Companies, Chief Anthony Enukeme, who died two months ago at the age of 76 was laid to rest yesterday, August 14, 2020, in …

Speculations that BBNaija Nengi might have had plastic surgery began spreading when an old video of her contesting at the 2017 MBGN surfaced online. In the video, Nengi’s backside was …