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Nigerian superstar Davido recently unfollowed everybody on his Instagram account. As at the time of writing this post, Davido’s following list still stood at 0, meaning the 27-year-old singer is …

A Nigerian man named Niyi Oyelami has been set free by a Lagos court after being accused of molesting his neighbour’s 9-year-old daughter. Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of a Lagos High …

There are reports currently making round the social media that Heritage Bank has suspended its endorsement deal with music icon Dbanj over the alleged rape case against him. The news, …

The Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Yinka Omorogbe, has on Friday, debunked earlier social media reports about murdered UNIBEN student Uwa Omozuwa. Uwa Omozuwa was a 100-level …

BBNaija ex-Pepper Dem housemates Mercy Eke, Kim Oprah, Diane Russet and Venita Akpofure are still serving pepper even after the show. The four ladies are currently causing a stir on …

Following the earlier disagreement with his former political party APC, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has formally joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In confirmation of his formal defection to …

Nigerian Igbo rapper Zoro collaborates with Lagos hit-maker Mayorkun aka Mayor of Lagos to create this new jam titled “Two.” Zoro whose real name is Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner is a …

Ghanaian actor and politician John Dumelo recently shared images of his beautiful wife and son on Instagram to the delight of his fans. John Dumelo who is currently 36 years …

The government of Chad Republic has officially pleaded with Nigeria to connect them to the national grid. Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa, bordered by Nigeria to the …

The Nigerian Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu has ordered the probe of Nigerian musician Dbanj over allegations of rape made against him by one Miss Seyitan Babatayo. The IG’s order …

The remix of the South African hit song by Master KG ‘Jerusalema’ is out and Burna Boy is featured in it. South African Afro-pop musicians Master KG whose real name …

From celebrated entrepreneur to an arrested fraudster, Nigerian man Obinwanne Okeke aka Invictus Obi has pleaded guilty to fraud in the United States. Once a Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 …

Dubai Police has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian socialite and Instagram celebrity Hushpuppi and also given details about why he was arrested. Hushpuppi was arrested on June 10, 2020, and …

Nigerian club owner and show promoter Cubana Chief Priest has been arrested. He was arrested in connection to questions concerning the source of his wealth as well as his alleged …

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has taken to his Instagram page to express his total disapproval of the LGBTQ community. “Today, the present world has overtaken Sodom and Gomorrah in immorality …

Mr Ibidun Ighodalo’s death hit deeply – she was a beautiful woman with a beautiful heart. She is being mourned my many and will be greatly missed. Watch a clip …

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released the details of a Nigerian man named Abiola Ayorinde Kayode currently on the security service’s Most Wanted list. According to the …

Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Eddy Onazi certainly has an eye for good things. The 27-year-old football star just acquired a new tasteful mansion in Lekki, Lagos. Ogenyi Onazi who is …

Nigeria was thrown into deep mourning some days ago with news of the passing of beloved wife of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of the Trinity House church in Lagos. An ex-beauty …

Tonight’s episode of the BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion show was between the two big giants of the show – Mercy Eke and Tacha. Mercy Eke, the season’s winner and Tacha, …

Twitter VN simply means Twitter Voice Note. It is a new audio feature Twitter is rolling out on iOS devices. The Twitter audio VN feature gives iOS users the ability …

Nigerian investigative journalist, Kiki Mordi, has made claims that Seyitan Babatayo who recently accused singer Dbanj of molestation, is currently being held in police custody. Kiki Mordi alleged that Seyitan …

It is highly unlikely to grow up in Nigeria without knowing who Dan Foster was. Or maybe not know him in person but at least you must have heard his …

You must have heard the news of a young woman in Ibadan identified as Omolola Grace that was charged to court for eating biscuits worth four million naira from her …

Congratulations are in order for Nollywood actor Browny Igboegwu and his lovely wife Becky Igboegwu who recently welcomed their first child after ten years of marriage. Browny Igboegwu who is …

It appears it’s a string of apologies for Nigerian jet charter service provider Executive Jet Services Ltd this week. Executive Jet Services Ltd recently landed in trouble after its operations …

A Twitter user identified as Louisajlo has called out Nigerian actor and director Ramsey Nouah for using her work in the movie Living in Bondage without payment. Louisajlo says she …

An elderly white man called Yakubu Durojaiye has amazed social media after he was caught in a video speaking fluent Yoruba. Yakubu Durojaiye claimed Nigerian citizenship and said he’s from …

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested social media content creator and Instagram influencer Adedamola Adewale popularly known as Adeherself with four others for Internet fraud. The EFCC …

Africa’s richest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote has denied allegations that he is a co-owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd. Executive Jets Services Ltd is a jet charter services provider whose …

Officers of the Lagos Police Command yesterday saved a young man from jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The incidence was confirmed on the official Twitter page of …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has rejected the idea of e-learning or online lectures during the coronavirus pandemic. Some people feel the introduction of online learning could help keep …

Nigerian famous cross-dresser Bobrisky recently attended his father’s birthday dressed as a man. Bobrisky who also identifies as a transgender regularly flaunts eye-catching female looks on Instagram. In Bobrisky’s photos …

Kim Oprah is a popular Nigerian on-air personality, model and ex-beauty queen who came to fame after appearing on the 4th season of the BBNaija reality show tagged “Pepper Dem.” …

English professional footballer currently signed to Manchester United has reacted to a video of him at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) – a Nigerian church headed by the controversial …

In a letter of apology written and sent to the Honorable Minister of Aviation by Executive Jets Services, the boss of the jet charter company referred to Nigerian singer Naira …

Up and coming music artiste OCJ (@ocj_official on Twitter) earlier released a song called “Cynthia Morgan” which he said was inspired by his love for Cynthia Morgan the singer. OCJ …

The highlight of today’s episode of the BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion show is Tacha shutting down Kim Oprah as she tried to revive the body odour talk. At the Monday …

The nomination list for the 2020 BET awards is out and Nigeria is duly represented. Nigerian acts Wizkid, Burnaboy and Rema all bagged nominations. Wizkid was nominated under the BET …

Executive Jet Services, the Nigerian charter company that flew Nigerian singer Naira Marley to Abuja for a concert has been suspended indefinitely by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Naira Marley …

A three-month-old baby has died after falling from the first floor of an Abuja hospital. The incident occurred at Garki General Hospital, Abuja, early on Sunday, June 14, according to …

We just received reports that Senator Adebayo Osinowo is dead. Osinowo is a Nigerian senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District. Adebayo Osinowo, popularly known as “Pepperito”, died on Monday after …

Wondering why a lot of Nigerian Twitter users are talking about 580k? The talk started when a Nigerian woman shared how much her husband spent on the marriage list given …

If you are active on Twitter, there’s every chance you must have come across this trending hashtag – #dontleavemechallange. So what does the hashtag #dontleavemechallange mean? The hashtag is one …

Nigerian actor Abbey Adegboyega Abimbola who also goes by the nickname Crackydon has confessed his love for ex-BBNaija housemate Tacha. Tacha whose real name is Natacha Akide is a Rivers State-born Nigerian entrepreneur …

A 19-year-old Black Lives Matter protester Oluwatoyin Salau has allegedly been found dead days after tweeting about being molested by a Black man. Oluwatoyin Salau, a Nigerian-American, was missing since June …

The death of Ibidun Ighodalo, an ex-Nigerian beauty queen married to Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of The Trinity Church, came as a great shock to many Nigerians. Millions of Nigerians expressed …

A musician and a pianist have been arrested in Lagos for robbery. Men of the RRS unit of the Lagos Police Command arrested Chinonso Michael and Chimelu Victory on Wednesday …

The Abuja COVID-19 Task Team has on Sunday shut down the famous Jabi Lake Mall for violating the presidential ban on social gatherings. The heavily criticized Naira Marley’s concert that …

Ibidunni Ighodalo, the wife of the popular Lagos pastor Ituah Ighodalo of the Trinity House Church, has died. Reports of Ibidunni Ighodalo’s death was confirmed this morning by the family. …

Nigerian comedian Mc Tagwaye who is popular for his near-accurate impersonation of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has tied the knot with his beautiful fiancee, Hauwa Uwais. Hauwa Uwais is the …

Nigerian singer Naira Marley reportedly held a packed concert last night in Abuja, defying social distancing laws. It was gathered that the concert was initially supposed to be a ‘drive-in’ …

Who else is beginning to notice that Sundays are surprisingly Twitter busy in Nigeria? Remember that one time #Yansh trended on a Sunday on Nigerian Twitter? It’s another Sunday today …

A Nigerian politician named Daniel Ukpera has been heavily criticized for donating ropes to residents of his community. Mr Ukpera donated strands of yellow ropes to residents of the Guma …

There are rumours going round the social media that all is not well in the Davido vs Chioma assurance camp. A Nigerian blogger known as SDK has alleged that Chioma …

Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile had earlier gone on an attack spree on Instagram, writing some damning things about some of his colleagues in the music industry. On Kizz Daniel, Zlatan …

If you are on Twitter right now, then you must have seen the hashtag #NigeriansMustFall trending. The hashtag started trending in South Africa as a protest against Nigerians living in …