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Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name Naira Marley, appeared before a Lagos State Special Offences Mobile Court in Oshodi today August 6. Naira Marley, 26, and …

The two massive explosions that rocked the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Tuesday evening have been reported to be caused by a cargo ship carrying ammonium nitrate. Commonly used as a …

BBNaija Lucy has come a long way. Images showing the 30-year-old BBNaija housemate roasting bole in Abuja have surfaced online. BBNaija Lucy whose full name is Lucy Essien had earlier …

Photos and video clips of a Cameroonian reality TV show imitating Big Brother Naija have surfaced online, leading to Nigerians making teasing comments about the show. The Cameroonian version of …

Social media users all over the world have expressed sadness over the death of an unnamed photographer who allegedly died while trying to cover the massive explosion that shook the …

A Nigerian grandmother Mojisola Odegbami has been shot to fame after appearing in Beyonce’s “Black Is King” musical film. Mrs Mojisola Odegbami was on medical trip to the United States …

LGBT activist and filmmaker Pamela Adie has criticized journalists and media organizations interviewing famous Nigerian cross-dresser Bobrisky. Pamela Adie said media houses are using Bobrisky as a tactic to trend. …

BBNaija housemates Vee and Wathoni had a quarrel last night over bed space. Wathoni had earlier complained to Brighto and Kaisha about how Vee told her to leave the bed …

A massive explosion in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, today August 4 has killed at least 50 people and injured more than 2,700 others, new evidence reveals. The Lebanese interior minister has …

Evicted BBNaija housemate sat down with the show’s host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu yesterday, August 3, to talk about her appearance on the BBNaija Season 5 show and her early eviction from …

It is no longer news that BBNaija Brighto is the eye that sees all. Some fans have alleged that Brighto sees the things happening in BBNaija house more than Big …

Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, better known by her stage name Simi, has apologized to the LGBT community following a “homophobic comment” she made earlier on YouTube. The 32-year-old …

President Buhari’s special assistant on social media, Lauretta Onochie, has expressed concerns over the conduct of the mother of the little boy in the “Mummy calm down” video. Lauretta Onochie …

BBNaija Lilo who was recently evicted from the ongoing BBNaija reality TV show has cried out about her exit from the show on social media. BBN Lilo posted about her …

South Africa-owned retail giant, Shoprite, has confirmed the company will be leaving Nigeria in the coming months. The retail chain store which has been operating in Nigeria for around 15 …

Ryan Breaux, the younger brother of American singer Frank Ocean, has died in a car crash, local media reports. According to media reports, Ryan Breaux died after a speeding vehicle …

Who is BBNaija Neo? Neo was one of the housemates who participated at the 2020 BBNaija Season 5 show, tagged “Lockdown”. Neo was born in Delta State, Nigeria and currently …

BBNaija Ka3na and Lilo have been evicted from the BBNaija Season 5 “Lockdown” show, making them the first two housemates to be evicted from the show. The 20 BBNaija Lockdown …

The first BBNaija Season 5 eviction show is currently going on. The four housemates with the lowest public votes are Praise, Ka3na, Eric and Lilo and at least one of …

The aged mother of Nollywood actress Chinyere Wilfred is dead. The actress who couldn’t contain her pain shared a short video of herself on social media crying sorrowfully over the …

Big Brother was having diary conversations with all the housemates of the BBNaija Lockdown Season ahead of the coming eviction show where he re-informed them that the show will likely …

Who is BBNaija Kiddwaya? Kiddwaya was one of the housemates who competed at the 2020 5th season of the Big Brother Naija show, tagged “Lockdown”. Kiddwaya’s full name is Terseer …

Who is BBNaija Tolanibaj? Tolanibaj was one of the housemates who participated at the 2020 BBNaija Season 5 show, tagged “Lockdown”. Tolanibaj was born in the US but later moved …

BBNaija Ozo sat together with Ka3na in a late-night chat to talk about his relationship with other housemates, especially Nengi who he had hoped to start a relationship with but …

A 72-year-old passenger has died onboard an Air Peace flight travelling to Abuja from Calabar. The said man whose name is not yet known was reported to be travelling to …

A Nigerian healthcare assistant named Emmanuel Adeniji has been jailed for 11 years for raping a 73-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease. Emmanuel Adeniji was said to have raped the woman on …

The fandom of BBNaija Lockdown housemate Laycon is growing like wildfire. And to think that he was initially written off by many of the show’s viewers at the early beginning …

Who is BBNaija Prince? BBNaija Prince is a 24-year-old model and fashion designer from Nigeria. The full name of BBNaija Prince is Nelson Enwerem Prince. He won the 2018 Mr …

One of the most intriguing aspects of the BBNaija show is the secrecy attached to its production. And this is not just in the Nigerian version of Big Brother – …

Former Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama, has taken to her Instagram page to advise Nigerian women about minding the way they dress to avoid getting raped. Inyama said women should protect …

British-Nigerian singer and record producer Maleek Berry has released a 7-track EP titled ‘Isolation Room’ which featured Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage. The 7-track EP released on Friday, July 31, …

The body parts of Ukrainian rap artist Andy Cartwright have been found after his wife told police officers she chopped him up and stored his body in a refrigerator. Andy …

It’s funny how some people still think BBN Brighto is an evangelist. Dude is nothing close to that – a better name for Brighto in the BBNaija house should be …

A US former presidential candidate and business executive Herman Cain has died of coronavirus after initially tweeting that it doesn’t exist. Three months ago, in April, Herman Cain tweeted: “Don’t …

Olumide Akpata has emerged winner of the 2020 NBA national elections effectively making him the new President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Mr Akpata is a former Chairman of …

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has officially married her lover Michael Chukwudi in a romantic beach wedding. The actress took to her Instagram page a few hours ago to share lovely …

The mother of the young boy in the viral “Mummy, calm down” video has reacted to insinuations that she was abusing the boy. A few days ago, a video of …

Popular Nigerian social media personality and crossdresser Bobrisky is known for always referring to his “bae” in his online videos who according to him, dotes on him and showers him …

Nigerian former senator and leader of the Afenifere political group Pa Ayo Fasanmi is dead. Pa Fasanmi died on Wednesday night in Osogbo, Osun State, after a brief illness. He …

There was some drama in BBNaija house this morning between housemates Tochi and Lucy during the house cleaning. Tochi came in with his mop to join the others in cleaning …

It was all fun and laughter yesterday at the BBNaija Lockdown house as the male BBNaija housemates after their rehearsals for the upcoming task rallied for wigs and hair extensions …

English singer and songwriter Sam Smith has announced a collaboration with Nigerian singer Burna Boy for his new single “My Oasis”. The pop star announced on his Instagram that “My …

Arrested criminal suspect Olalekan Jacob Ponle, more commonly known as Woodberry, has pleaded not guilty before a United States District Court in Illinois. Even though Woodberry’s case with the US …

The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has demanded to meet with the young boy in the viral “Mummy, calm down” video. A video depicting a young boy of …

Nigerian actor Deyemi Okanlawon has landed himself in the bad books of veteran actress Genevieve Nnaji after he posted a photo of himself taking part in the WSW challenge. Deyemi …

A Nigerian pastor Humble Okoro has held a funeral service for late Minneapolis man George Floyd in his church in Mbaise, Imo State. Pastor Humble Okoro bought a coffin and …

Houston doctor Stella Immanuel who made global headlines this week after sharing unverified claims of a COVID-19 cure is also a religious leader. Dr Stella Immanuel has been dubbed “Trump’s …