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by Staff writer If you are Nigerian or know about the country, then you should know that the Nigerian brand of English can be quite different from standard English. In …
10 English phrases that mean an entirely different thing in Pidgin Read More
by Staff writer Nigerian music diva this month released her much-anticipated single “49-99”. The single is Tiwa’s official single this year, after her waves-making collaboration with DJ Spinall and Wizkid …
The story behind Tiwa Savage’s new song title “49-99” Read More
by Staff writer Are you planning to visit what’s probably the most interesting city in Africa? Great! Sit back and enjoy this article as we bring to you everything you …
8 things you need to know before planning to visit Lagos Read More
by Staff writer You live in Lagos — great! I understand there are some people (like me) who cannot function outside a big city like Lagos — that is, only …
8 common problems of living in Lagos Read More
by Staff writer Following the renewed xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa, over 600 Nigerians have signed up for free evacuation back to Nigeria from South Africa. Massive demonstrations …
Is South Africa’s xenophobic attacks comparable to ‘Ghana Must Go’ Read More
by Staff writer It is no longer news that having beards can increase a man’s attractiveness. A real study actually exists to prove this. The Australian study examined how facial …
8 beard facts that will completely SHOCK you Read More
by Staff writer Lagos can be all things but definitely not dry. You can’t be in Lagos and not be having fun. Don’t think that is remotely possible. After all …
7 fun things to do on a weekend in Lagos Read More
by Daniel Nkado Amaka does not joke with her business. This would be her 6th year in the industry and not a single dissatisfied customer yet. She had known a …
Short Story: How Amaka Disappointed Me Read More
by Staff writer Growing up in Africa can be both fun and confusing. There were a lot of weird superstitions flying around (I’m sure some are still are) and most …
6 ridiculous things we believed as children in Africa Read More
by Uzonna Adi So I just finally quit smoking but realized I faced another major challenge — getting rid of my smoker’s lips. Smoker’s lips are lips that have turned …
The BEST pink lips balm and cream in Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer Zimbabwe’s longtime president Robert Mugabe has died at the age of 95 after a brief illness. Mugabe’s death was announced by the office of Zimbabwe’s president on …
Everything to know about Zimbabwe’s late president, Robert Mugabe Read More
by Staff writer China is a top travel destination for Nigerians. Getting the China tourist visa is pretty straightforward. Visa applications are rarely rejected by the Chinese Embassy of Nigeria …
How Nigerians can travel to China as a tourist Read More
by Staff writer Locally-made peanut butter has been a well-known Nigerian staple for decades. The Igbos call it “ose oji” or “okwo ose“, loosely translating to “pepper for kola” because …
How to prepare the local Nigerian peanut butter at home Read More
by Staff writer On the surface, studying abroad looks really fun and straightforward – you pick what you want to study and choose a cool school and start preparing for …
3 tips for Nigerian students going abroad to study Read More
by Staff writer The Government of Australia offers numerous opportunities for scholarships, grants, and bursaries which can help support you financially with your studies in Australia.Asides the government, Australian educational …
Australian scholarship opportunities and offers for African students Read More
by Staff writer Compared to other Asian countries, Japan is relatively progressive when it comes to LGBT+ rights. However, transgender people living in the country face numerous challenges. Just earlier …
All transgender people MUST be sterilized – Court rules Read More
by Daniel Nkado Some people still respond with a hiss when the name of Nigeria’s (probably Africa’s too) most famous crossdresser, Bobrisky, is mentioned. But the truth remains that Bobrisky …
Bobrisky – one of Nigeria’s most powerful social activists Read More
by Staff writer The new Nigerian ECOWAS e-Passport is slightly different from the old international passport. With the ECOWAS e-Passport, everything from your bio details to contact information is electronically …
The FULL steps of getting the new Nigerian ECOWAS e-Passport Read More
by Miz Tee So I just recently got my braces from a private clinic in Nigeria. Even though it is way more expensive to use a private clinic instead of …
Why you should not get your braces from a public hospital in Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature announced the long-list of 11 drawn from 173 books, for the 2019 edition of the prize over a …
The long-list for 2019 Nigeria Prize for Literature is HERE! Read More
by Staff writer At the G7 summit in Biarritz on Saturday, wife of US president, Melania Trump was captured raising her face to give Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, a …
Melania Loves Trudeau — All the reactions! Read More
by Staff writer Let’s face it — the Nigerian passport is super WEAK. As at the time of writing this post, the current mobility score of the Nigerian passport stands …
5 good countries Nigerians can visit without a visa Read More
by Staff writer Perhaps the story of donkeys talking in the Bible is true after all. In a video posted by a South Carolina man on Facebook, the man and …
This is the donkey that sings “The Circle of Life” Read More
by Staff writer Saudi Arabia is well known for its strict stand against same-sex relations. Just as in Sudan and Yemen, homosexuality is punishable by death under sharia law in …
“It is easier to be GAY in Saudi Arabia than be STRAIGHT” Read More
by Staff writer Before medicine went completely orthodox, our ancestors depended on herbs and roots to treat major illnesses. Even now still, some of the drugs and therapies we take …
3 most medicinal Nigerian leafy vegetables! Read More
by Staff writer While everyone was criticizing the final season of HBO’s hit series, Game of Thrones, we all perhaps have missed this very important detail in the season. That …
Jon Snow was actually crowned king in Game of Thrones Season 8 Read More
by Staff writer Not-so-great news for iPhone users! All reports point to the view that Apple is losing its grip on the smartphone market. Apple has slipped to 4th place …
Sorry iPhone users, Apple is no longer the KING of smartphones! Read More
by Staff writer Africa’s biggest city, Lagos Nigeria, boasts of some of the classiest and most stylish hotels in Africa. The question of which Lagos hotel is the most expensive …
See the most expensive hotel in Lagos, Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer Okay, this is some hilarious situation! We all know who the Queen of Music is. #NoDispute But apparently, being Queen is not enough to make Nigerians refuse …
Who is Beyoncé? Nigerians deny Beyoncé on Twitter! Read More
by Allen Lobo I don’t hate feminism. Because to hate something, I must have at least an ounce of esteem for it. No, I am disgusted by it and have …
Real reasons I hate feminism – Two men share their thoughts Read More
by Staff writer New Jersey-based Indian couple Amit Shah and Aditya Madiraju decided to celebrate their marriage in a traditional Hindu way in the US last week (July 20). The …
This gay couple’s Indian wedding has left the internet SHOOK! Read More
by Staff writer A new movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats is coming to the silver screen on 20 December 2019! In addition to starring some of the …
Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson and Idris Elba are all CATS in upcoming movie Read More
by Staff writer A China video blogger has died after making a video of himself eating centipedes and geckos. According to the Daily Mail, the man known as “Sun” live-streamed …
Video blogger dies after eating live centipedes for traffic Read More
by Daniel Nkado Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” with WizKid and Blue Ivy is easily one of the most-liked tracks in The Gift album. The song which is supposedly made to …
Is Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” colorist? Read More
by Staff writer A 24-year-old YouTuber just married her 61-year-old girlfriend, who people earlier thought was her grandmother. Julia Zelg and Eileen De Freest met each other on Tinder, and …
We all thought she is her grandmother, but they are actually lovers! Read More
by Staff writer “Brown Skin Girl” is easily the most-liked track in Beyoncé’s new Lion King-inspired album: The Gift. The track, brought to life by Nigerian WizKid, SAINt JHN and …
Lupita Nyong’o dancing to ‘Brown Skin Girl’ is EVERYTHING we need Read More
by Staff writer Almost everyone has used fun viral application FaceApp, including celebrities like Drake, Cardi B and the Jonas Brothers. FaceApp has been giving people the power to change …
Viral FaceApp might be dangerous – Experts warn Read More
by Staff writer American superstar Beyoncé has released the track list for her Lion King-inspired album, The Lion King: The Gift, and Africans have gone into frenzy. The album, while …
All the African artists in Beyoncé’s new ‘Lion King’ album Read More
by Staff writer American star Lady Gaga is facing backlash after launching her beauty line exclusively on Amazon this week. Lady Gaga’s beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, is sold only on …
Lady Gaga faces backlash after launch of beauty brand Read More
by Staff writer Buckingham Palace confirmed this week that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be joining Beyoncé and other stars in Leicester Square in support of the new photo-realistic …
Meghan Markle taking a photo with Beyoncé will cause drama, royal commentator says Read More
by Daniel Nkado Since the announcement of Beyoncé as the new voice of Nala in Disney’s photo-realistic remake of The Lion King, both moviegoers and fans of the star have …
The Beyoncé scene in Lion King everyone is talking about! Read More
by Staff writer A pious Australian woman is making headlines after deciding to attend her son’s wedding to his male partner. Vanessa Hall, known for her deep commitment to Christianity, …
SHOCK as religious woman attends son’s gay wedding wearing rainbow Read More
by Staff writer American RnB singer R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago on Thursday night while walking his dog. The singer is facing federal sex crime charges, including child pornography …
Everything you need to know about R Kelly’s recent arrest Read More
by Staff writer Despite the buzz it is creating, especially with Beyoncé voicing Nala, it appears not everyone is impressed with Disney’s recent remake of the 1994 classic, The Lion …
‘Lion King is a disaster’ – Bad reviews hit Disney’s Lion King remake Read More
by Daniel Nkado One of the most common pieces of advise people receive regarding achieving wealth is to SAVE MORE. Look round the internet today, a lot of websites are …
Actually, you can’t become rich by SAVING money Read More
by Staff writer During a heated performance at Finsbury Park in London on Friday, American rapper Cardi B pulled off her wig and hurled it into the crowd. In a …
Cardi B begs fans to return her wig Read More
by Staff writer Traveling is certainly one of the most exciting things humans can do. With all the benefits it holds, more and more people are advised to travel more. …
5 countries with weird travel and visa laws Read MoreThe application opens for US Embassy Awards Scholarships 2019. There are two classes of Award: US Embassy Awards Scholarships, to appreciate higher degree considers in Joined States at Masters level. …
United States of America Embassy Scholarship Award for Developing Countries USA Read More
Australian Government Scholarship Award For Developing Countries The Australian Government is committed to providing educational and professional opportunities for International students and permanent residents of Australia to undertake study, research …
Apply for Australian Government scholarship offers for African countries Read More
by Staff writer The US birthrate has hit an all-time low, confirming survey results that millenials are having less children. According to a new CDC report, the current birthrate in …
Americans are having less babies – Here’s why… Read More
by Staff writer A video showing a Nigerian senator, Elisha Abbo, beating up a lady in a sex toy shop has surfaced online. Senator Elisha Abbo was elected this year …
‘It happened in March’ – Senator Elisha reacts to adult toy shop incident Read More
by Staff writer Talk about desperate times requiring desperate measures — an young Asian man has created a highly innovative solution to his girlfriend’s frequent complaining of his not devoting …
Busy programmer designs chatbot to talk to his girlfriend while he’s at work Read More
by Staff writer Following the many instances of ordained priests molesting young children, the Montreal Catholic archdiocese has released a statement forbidding priests from being alone with children. In an …
Catholic Church bans priests from being alone with children Read More
by Staff writer When artist Davian Chester decided to call out internet giant, Google, online, he didn’t know he was on the path to landing his dream job. Chester, 26, …
Google offers man who created viral Juneteenth doodle a job! Read More
by Daniel Nkado It is sad that at this time still, with all the awareness and information flying around, people still tend to trivialize rape. Following a rape story, people …
Inside The Mind Of A Rapist – What most rapists think Read More
by Staff writer There is an account on Twitter that goes by the name “God” known for posting satirical pieces about religion. “God” is back on Twitter after being suspended …
Twitter apologizes to ‘God’ after suspending his account over LGBT tweet Read More
by B. W So I just got back home from work and saw my dog lying on its back on the patio. He was covered in dirt and in its …
How my neighbor’s white rabbit died… Read More
by Staff writer PLEASE DISREGARD THIS POST: TOSIN ODUNFA APPARENTLY IS A FRAUD!!! So Nigerian oil mogul, Tonye Cole, was on-board an airplane with Professor Wole Soyinka, one of Africa’s …
Young man from Wole Soyinka’s flight incident replies Tonye Cole Read More
by Staff writer Prophet TB Joshua, easily one of the biggest miracle pastors in Nigeria, was scheduled to have a 2-day power crusade in Mount Precipice, Nazareth, on June 23 …
Churches want TB Joshua banned in Israel Read More
by Daniel Nkado Young man Kalief Browder is probably the face of the failed justice system of America and many other nations really — a position nobody wants to occupy. …
Remembering Kalief Browder, who committed suicide after unjust detention in prison Read More