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A Nigerian man known as Izu (@Legend_Izu on Twitter) has reportedly committed suicide over false allegations of rape made against him. It was said that Izu killed himself after one …

A 23-year-old South African girl has been arrested for conning five different South African hospitals into thinking she was a medical intern. The con artist identified as Nokwanda Ndlovu posed …

The sad death of Olympics figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya has made headlines around the world. The 20-year-old is believed to have jumped to her death from a Russian apartment this …

The Nigerian Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has addressed the viral video of some of its officers clashing with a tricycle rider in Benin City. In the video of the …

Nigerian lawyer and businesswoman Diekolola Osa Avielele has died of complications following the birth of her son. Diekolola Osa Avielele is the owner of the D’Venue Event Centre in Victoria …

Nigerian businesswoman Nneka Ede Dorothy made headlines a few days ago after buying the Portuguese football club Lusitano Ginásio Clube. Following the successful transaction, Mrs Nneka Ede is currently being …

Written by Victor Uma, for DNB Stories. It’s too sad that the whole world got to know about Fahim Saleh when he was already murdered – in such an extremely …

The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has announced the death of a Catholic priest Reverend Father Joachim Cabanyes who died due to coronavirus-related complications on Thursday, July 16. Father Joachim Cabanyes …

A Black lesbian couple’s celebration of their engagement has caused a stir on Twitter with the couple receiving tons of homophobic reactions mostly from fellow Black people. Erica Nicole and …

Nigerian singer and songwriter Akinmayokun Awodumila, more commonly known by his stage name May D, has officially joined Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) – the record label owned and managed by …

Chicago attorney Gal Pissetzky has debunked rumours that he has dropped out of Hushpuppi’s case following its transfer to California. Gal Pissetzky told a Nigerian newspaper that he would still …

Tyrese Devon Haspil, a former personal assistant to Fahim Saleh was arrested yesterday and formally charged with his murder. Investigators believe Tyrese’s motive for the killing his former boss is …

Nigerian billionaire politician Prince Ned Nwoko has sued a writer and online blogger named Azuka Jebose Molokwu for writing defamatory online articles about him. Mr Nwoko who gained more popularity …

August Alsina has finally spoken out after Jada Pinkett Smith confirmed their relationship on a Red Table Talk episode with Will Smith. The 27-year-old singer said he totally agrees with …

A 52-year-old African-American woman named Rolanda Rochelle broke the internet a few days ago with her insanely youthful photos. Rolanda Rochelle who is over 50 released flattering images of herself …

Police have confirmed the arrest of one suspect in connection to Fahim Saleh’s death. A former personal assistant to Fahim Saleh named Tyrese Devon Haspil has been arrested in connection …

American singer and TV personality Tamar Braxton was rushed to a California hospital yesterday night after she was found unresponsive in a hotel by her Nigerian boyfriend David Adefeso. David …

The brutal murder of Gokada CEO and Pathao co-founder Fahim Saleh will go down in history as one of the most shocking events of this month in 2020. Since the …

A 19-year-old female cultist identified as Blessing David confessed on Thursday that she slept with 10 men during her initiation into a female cult group called Marine Girls. Blessing David …

Nigerian famous internet personality Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju aka Bobrisky has responded to the female writer and blogger who called him out for flaunting a fake pregnancy online. Mavis Ishanqueen accused …

Nigerian musician Wizkid Ayo turned 30 today and fans all over Africa and beyond have taken to different social media platforms to celebrate him. Wizkid who just hit his tricenarian …

An Anambra State man identified as Samson Iwuchukwu Anajemba allegedly beat up and burned his wife for persistently gossiping with his name. Samson Iwuchukwu Anajemba was said to be a …

The gruesome murder Gokada CEO Fahim Saleh drew international attention yesterday with many people around the world expressing their shock and sadness over the young entrepreneur’s death. Fahim Saleh, 33, …

The official Twitter accounts of several notable personalities were hacked yesterday July 15 by Bitcoin scammers The hack which affected some of Twitter’s most-followed personalities including Joe Biden, Kim Kardashian, …

An Asheville woman named Rachel Dawn Ruit who became popular after a video of her hurling racist slurs to a couple went viral has died. We earlier reported that Rachel …

An incident when a meat hawker refused to have a taste of the peppered meat she was selling to the public has spread anxiety among residents of the Okokomaiko area …

Ex-BBNaija housemate Venita Akpofure, more commonly known as simply Venita, shared a few details about her marriage and divorce on the ongoing BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion series. Venita during a …

A new study has revealed that skin rashes could be a major sign that someone has contracted coronavirus. Researchers at King’s College London looked at data taken from 20,000 Brits …

A 6-year-old boy named Bridger has made global headlines after he saved his little sister from an aggressive dog. Bridger’s aunt Nicole Walker narrated the incident on Instagram, describing how …

The death of South African musician and entertainer DJ Papers 707 has been confirmed. DJ Papers 707 whose real name is Vusi Mabuza reportedly died of coronavirus-related complications, according to …

The sad death of millionaire tech entrepreneur Fahim Saleh has caused widespread pain around the world. The 33-year-old was gruesomely murdered in his New York home by people suspected to be …

Nigerian air officer and female combat pilot Tolulope Arotile is dead. Tolulope Arotile is the first Nigerian woman ever to fly a combat helicopter. She was aged just 23. Tolulope …

Founder and CEO of the Nigerian motorcycle ride-sharing company Gokada Fahim Saleh has been murdered in New York. The decapitated and dismembered body of Fahim Saleh was found at his …

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday, July 13 released new guidelines for the planned resumption of schools in Nigeria. In a 52-page document, Nigeria’s Federal Government outlined in detail …

A 20-year-old girl identified as Sherifat Suleiman has allegedly killed herself by drinking poison following constant fights with her stepbrother. It was gathered that the incident took place on the …

Asheville woman Rachel Dawn Ruit who got famous after being caught on video making racist rants has been hit by a truck. News reports confirm 41-year-old Rachel Ruit who was earlier …

Some Nigerians have taken to social media to express concern over the heavy potbelly situation of Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. Music producer and artiste Samklef …

Screenshots of a recent Instagram video of American actor Will Smith “looking like he’s been crying” is currently circulating on Twitter. The screenshot images of the Instagram video which the …

Bryshere Gray, famously known for playing Hakeem on the TV show “Empire” was arrested Sunday night in connection with allegations of domestic violence. Bryshere Gray reportedly assaulted his wife in …

Lea Michele is probably the most-hated Glee actress on social media, and for what reason? Probably because many of her Glee co-stars have accused her of being ‘unpleasant’ to work …

Police found the body of drowned actress Naya Rivera in a Southern California lake on Monday, days after she went missing during a boat ride with her four-year-old son. US …

Hallie Gnatovich may be popular in the media as Josh Gates’ wife but she is in every way a star in her own right. Who is Hallie Gnatovich? Hallie Gnatovich …

Famous Nigerian internet personality and cross-dresser posted a video of his pregnant self dancing on social media few minutes ago. In the video, a heavily pregnant Bobrisky was seen dancing …

Former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh, revealed many things about Godswill Akpabio during her recent interview with Arise TV, including why she slapped …

An Abuja Federal High Court has ruled that the Nigerian Army cannot declare citizens wanted because it lacks the power to do so. According to the news report, Justice Ijeoma …

The Oyo Police Command has confirmed the killing of a suspected gang leader in Ibadan. We gathered that Abiola Ebila who goes by the popular title “Ebila of Ibadan” was …

The youngest daughter of Nelson Mandela, Zindzi Mandela is dead. Zindzi Mandela is one of the two daughters Nelson Mandela had with his second wife Winnie Mandela. Nelson Mandela had …

Popular YouTuber and Instagram influencer, Nicole Thea has died. It was reported yesterday that Nicole Thea who was a British dancer, social media influencer and YouTube star has died along …

The Kaduna State Police Command has said the deaconess who was earlier arrested for allegedly torturing a 14-year-old girl with a hot knife and pepper will be prosecuted. Police records …

It seems Denola Grey owns Twitter tonight. Shortly after the fashion-aware actor and social media personality began trending for the amazing way he dresses, someone compared Nigeria’s perception of him …

Nigerian Twitter users have on numerous occasions crowned actor and model Denola Grey a “fashion icon” on the micro-blogging platform. Denola Grey whose real name is Denola Adepetu trends on …

The African pear or ube is a commonly eaten fruit in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. In fact, the arrival of ube and maize is a major highlight of …

Nigerian controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo has alleged that arrested criminal suspect Hushpuppi and his right-hand man Woodberry are gay partners. Kemi Olunloyo said Hushpuppi whose real name is Ramon Olorunwa …

Billionaire lawyer and politician Ned Nwoko has shared some interesting details about his marriage to young actress Regina Daniels. Ned Nwoko’s marriage to Regina Daniels who is way younger than …

Written by Dozie Fineboi Ejimofor, for DNB Stories. The 2018 Nigerian film ‘SMASH’ is, in my opinion, largely underrated for a class act romantic comedy it is. It so far …

A young man has died after deliberating trying to get infected with coronavirus to prove the virus is not real. The unnamed man who was in his early 30s attended …