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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 …

During a speech on police reform, US President Donald Trump told a heavy lie that has drawn him criticism from far and wide. Donald Trump claimed that scientists working on …

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 …

Khafi’s brother, Alexander, has been shot dead in West London. The incidence happened on Monday, close to their residence in Shepherd’s Bush. BBNaija ex-housemate Khafi is reported to be devastated …

Interpol has confirmed the arrest of suspected Nigerian international fraudster Hushpuppi in the UAE. The agency working hand-in-hand with the FBI has also launched a manhunt for all Hushpuppi’s accomplices …

Lagos is no doubt Nigeria’s worst hit state in the coronavirus pandemic. The first case of the disease was recorded in Lagos, on the 27th of February 2020. Since then …

Netflix has concluded plans for the screen adaptions of two Nigerian books: Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman and Lola Shoneyin’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. Award-winning …

A 56,000-year-old crater lake in India has turned pink to the amazement of scientists. The Lonar Crater Sanctuary Lake in Maharashtra State, around 500 km from Mumbai, has changed from its …

A recent post Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile made on Instagram has stirred up speculations that the 25-year-old singer is not in good terms with Nigerian actress Funke Akindele. Zlatan whose …

Nigerian club owner and nightlife chief Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has penned some words of wisdom to his fans on Instagram. The Imo-State-born millionaire businessman while …

Today’s episode of BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion show focused on early leavers of the show: Isiloma, Avala, Jeff, Nelson and Thelma. The show’s host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu asked Thelma what she …

I’d like to begin by saying that the opinions expressed in this post are entirely subjective. There is no definite guarantee that studying one course over another would lead to …

Professor James Nwoye Adichie, the father of acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie is dead. Professor Adichie is a retired professor of Statistics and Mathematics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka …

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the body in charge of regulating and controlling the broadcasting industry in Nigeria, has released a new broadcast code that will prevent PayTV and streaming …

The Deputy Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon Mukhtar Isa Hazo has been impeached. Hon. Mukhtar Isa Hazo was impeached this Thursday afternoon by 24 members of the …

An unconfirmed story relating to Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, the 100-level UNIBEN student that was raped and murdered in RCCG church in Benin is currently spreading on Twitter. The unverified report first …

Nigerian musician Terry G whose real name is Gabriel Oche Amanyi has reacted to the alleged arrest of popular Lagos big boy Ray Hushpuppi. News of Hushpuppi’s arrest shook the …

A Nigerian man identified simply as Ayomide or Ayo Chef has taken to his Instagram page to reveal that he is gay. Ayomide also shared a video of himself cuddling …

Today’s episode of BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion was very heated. The season’s winner Mercy Eke aka Lambo got into a full-blown war of words with co-housemate Omashola. It was so …