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Most 90s kids in Nigeria will vividly recall how the sound “Nneeeeeeeekaaaaaa!” sent chills down one’s spine. A story about a water spirit that came to earth with a mission, …

An American lesbian couple who recently announced they are expecting a baby has drawn diverse reactions among Twitter users. A female Twitter user @Bjacks announced on the micro-blogging platform that …

Yoruba actor and musician Yusuf Satia has died. Yusuf Satia’s death was confirmed this morning by fellow actor and colleague, Kunle Afod. Mr Afod, an actor and filmmaker, expressed his …

Omoni Oboli’s beautiful marriage and family have been a reason for constant admiration from fans and colleagues alike. Omoni who is often seen in online skits with her sweetheart Nnamdi …

Laycon is one BBNaija housemate that has taught Nigerians never to judge a person’s content by their appearance. At the BBNaija Season 5 opening show, Laycon was almost written off …

Written by Eniola Baruwa Who is Laura Louie? Laura Louie is a businesswoman that is married to Hollywood star Woody Harrelson. The name Woody Harrelson might be familiar to you …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Third Mainland Bridge will be closed on Friday at midnight to enable the proposed 6-month maintenance project on the bridge. The Minister of …

BBNaija housemate Dorothy Bachor became an instant fan favourite the moment she was introduced at the BBNaija Lockdown opening show. Dorothy was actually the first housemate to garner widespread support …

No doubt this 2020 BBNaija Season 5 Lockdown is going to be super exciting. Barely two days after the show’s kick-off, fans are already feeling entertained and picking their favourites. …

Ismaila Isa Funtua, a close associate of President Muhammadu Buhari who was also his in-law is dead. Buhari’s personal assistant on new media Bashir Ahmad confirmed the news of Isa …

There are reports widely circulating online that one of BBNaija Lockdown housemates Laycon graduated with a first-class degree in Philosophy from the University of Lagos. Some of these reports also …

BBNaija housemate Nengi has emerged the winner of the first Head of House challenge, making her the first housemate to become Head of House in the ongoing BBNaija Season 5 …

Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje popularly known as the Indaboski Bahose was seen recently hanging out with Nigerian musician Flavour and some of his friends. Indaboski Bahose is a Nigerian pastor and …

American rapper Nicki Minaj has confirmed she is pregnant on Instagram. The 37-year-old rapper shared photos of her baby bump on Instagram with a simple caption “#Preggers” and adding a …

The mother of popular Nollywood actress, Rachael Okonkwo, is dead. The actress confirmed the news in a recent update she shared on social media. Rachael Okonkwo posted the image of …

We reported news of Legend Izu yesterday who committed suicide after being falsely accused of rape. Izu Madubueze allegedly killed himself after being included in a sexual offenders’ list prepared …

US presidential aspirant Kanye West held his first presidential rally at the Exquis Event Center in North Charleston on Sunday, July 19. Kanye West’s speech at the event was full …

The “Deluxe Edition” of Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album is out and fans are super excited to see Davido and Burna Boy featured in it. The newly released edition of …

BBNaija ‘Lockdown’ housemate Laycon who was earlier misjudged by some of the show’s viewers because of his looks is gradually turning a fan favourite. In fact, a lot of celebrity …

When BBNaija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu asked the housemates during their entry show what they will most likely be getting involved in while in the house – Eric gave an honest …

It is no longer news that once a new season of BBNaija starts showing, housemates of the previous season become relegated to the background. Before Tacha and Mercy, there were …

The 2020 BBNaija Season 5 ‘Lockdown’ has officially kicked off. With the newly unveiled 20 housemates of the BBNaija Lockdown edition, it is safe to say that this season of …

The 2020 BBNaija Season 5 ‘Lockdown’ housemates have been officially unveiled today, July 19 and the competition kicked off in full. The 20 housemates who come from different states across the …

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 …