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Just like in Nigeria, names carry a heavy significance in Ghana. A name could tell many stories. From circumstances surrounding a birth and the status of a newborn – a …

Nigerian musician Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, is known for engaging with his fans on social media through contests and challenges – which is also a way of …

Social media personality Mike Solomon, popularly known as Just Solomon, who was earlier accused of rape by two men has been off social media for some time. He recently posted …

English former professional soccer player, Thomas Beattie, has come out as gay, noting he couldn’t do so while he still played. Thomas Beattie’s professional football career spanned over a decade …

A security dog has allegedly died after being shot three times by some unidentified men of the Nigerian police. A Twitter user YemieFash narrated that some unidentified policemen invaded No. …

Miss Seyitan Babatayo, the lady who accused Nigerian music star Dbanj of raping her in 2018, has released a press statement, detailing the current situation of things. In the statement, …

Veteran Nollywood actress Bose Adewoyin, popularly known as “Madam Tinubu” is dead. Bose Adewoyin got famous for her role as Madam Tinubu in the 1989 Yoruba movie “Efunroye Tinubu“. Efunroye …

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has condemned those in the habit of always making ritual references with his name. Kanayo O. Kanayo who has featured in over 300 Nigerian …

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has appointed Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, professionally known as 2Face or 2Baba, as its regional Goodwill Ambassador. The office of the United Nations …

Dr Dípò Awójídé, popularly known as Ogbeni Dipo on Twitter, has garnered some fame on the platform with his interest in human resource management. He is the founder of BTDTHub, …

A Nigerian man has been arraigned in court for allegedly having sex with a pig in Ibadan. The man identified as Ayokunbi Olaniyi appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court …

Police IG Mohammed Adamu has ordered the shutdown of the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC). It was gathered that the IGP’s closure order was sent through the …

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has barred Governor Godwin Obaseki from participating in the PDP governorship primaries election slated for Thursday, June 25, 2020. The …

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be resuming flights from Lagos to London Heathrow by August 24, 2020. A statement released by the airline stated the Lagos to London flight …

Nigeria’s former minister of education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lost her mother, Cecilia Ujubuonu. Mrs Cecilia Ujubuonu was aged 78. She died in the arms and home of her daughter, Mrs …

Earlier today, the disturbing news of a man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend in Lekki and committed suicide afterwards over the paternity of his second child spread anger and shock …

This article was written by Miz Tee, exclusively for DNB Stories! “Babe, can you come over?” – the reply to this question can make or mar a man’s day. Sure …

A British man arrested while trying to smuggle cocaine into Belgium faces up to three years in jail. The man was arrested in February after officials discovered he had put …

Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji is easily one of Nigeria’s most beautiful actresses. The 41-year-old, Mbaise-born superstar is also brimming with talent. No doubt Genevieve remains one of Nollywood’s biggest exports …

An Anambra State woman whose name cannot be ascertained has shocked her neighborhood when she presented a coffin to her husband as his Father’s Day gift. We gathered the incident …

Police in Anambra State has arrested one Mr Ifeanyi Apusiobi from Ogbunike Town in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State for allegedly killing his two children with a wooden …

Niyi Akinmolayan’s Elevator Baby is now on Netflix and many Nigerians who missed seeing the movie at the cinemas finally got another chance to watch it. The 2019 thriller/drama film …

Beloved Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has had a fair share of controversies since her coming to fame as an actress. One of the Port Harcourt-born actress’s most notable controversies is …

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson recently a wrote a post on Twitter in response to the rape scandal trailing musician and fellow celebrity Dbanj. AMVCA-winner Timini Egbuson who has spoken out …

Reports came in Friday this week that some portions of the staff quarters of the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana haven been demolished. It was gathered that a businessman who …

Late ex-beauty queen and wife of Pastor Ituah of Ighodalo of the Trinity House church was buried today, June 20, 2020. Funeral rites for Mrs Ibidunni Ighodalo who died on …

There are reports that Lagos surgeon Dr Anu Fella has allegedly arrested Twitter influencer Omohtee (@omohtee12 on Twitter) over allegations of conspiracy and defamation. The story goes that Dr Anu …

A member of the Enugu State House of Assembly Mr Chijioke Ugwueze is dead. He was 49 years old. Mr Chijioke Ugwueze before his death was representing Isi-uzo Constituency in …

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 …

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 …