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A voice note of a Nigerian man struggling to pronounce ‘unknown gunmen’ has gone viral on social media. In the voice note, the man identified as @Chidexobani is heard attempting …
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Davido’s birthday message to Chioma where he referred to her as “Mama Ify” instead of “Wifey” like he used to has sent the Nigerian social media space buzzing. Davido and …
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Popular Nollywood actress Chacha Eke-Faani has given birth to her fourth child, a girl. She was born on April 24, 2021. Chacha Eke-Faani and her husband, Austin Faani, announced the …
Nollywood actress Chacha Eke-Faani has given birth to 4th child Read More
The three students of Greenfield University, Kaduna who were found dead after they were abducted by suspected bandits have been identified. The killed students include a male named Sadiq Yusuf …
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Nigerian singer Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square duo has shared an interesting story of how he met his wife, Lola Omotayo. Peter Okoye who now performs under the stage …
Peter Okoye shares love story of how he met Lola Omotayo Read More
Jowi Zaza is the nickname of Nigerian oil mogul Joseph Ezeokafor (Jnr). Jowi Zaza is the current CEO of Jezco Oil Nigeria Ltd – a multi-million dollar oil and gas …
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Nigerian prophet, Chukwuemeka Odumeje has said he has forgiven Facebook comedian Ada Jesus for all the things she said about him. Ada Jesus had last year before she became seriously …
Prophet Odumeje finally forgives Ada Jesus, gives her N1 million for treatment Read More
Below are top 5 Nigerian male actors known for featuring in Iroko TV movies: 5. Uzor Arukwe Uzor Arukwe is a prominent Nollywood actor, model, and movie producer. He was …
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YouTube on Monday, April 12, suspended TB Joshua’s Emmanuel TV channel which had over 1.8 million subscribers for violating one its Community Guidelines. A message from YouTube about the suspended …
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American actor and filmmaker Wesley Snipes has revealed that he is from Anambra State in Nigeria. The award-winning actor made the disclosure while having a chat with Nigerian politician and …
‘I’m from Anambra State in Nigeria’ – American actor Wesley Snipes says Read More
Google is celebrating legendary Nigerian highlife musician and guitarist, Oliver De Coque with a special doodle today, April 14, 2021. Oliver De Coque was born on April 14, 1947, and …
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates legendary Nigerian musician Oliver De Coque Read More
Sometime around October 2017, a tiny Chihuahua dog named Rumpelstiltskin went viral on social media not for its tiny appearance or unusually long and curved legs – but for carrying …
In 2017, a tiny Chihuahua named Rumpelstiltskin ate its dead owner to stay alive for up to 2 weeks Read More
Nigerian actress Rita Edochie has said she has forgiven Ada Jesus. The actress made the disclosure in a new video she posted on social media yesterday. The actress said she …
Nollywood actress Rita Edochie says she has forgiven Ada Jesus, fans continue attacking her Read More
Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje and Nollywood actress Rita Edochie have vowed never to forgive Facebook comedian Ada Jesus over the allegations she made against them last year. Ada Jesus who is …
Prophet Odumeje and Rita Edochie vow never to forgive Ada Jesus who is now seriously sick Read More
The picture below shows 5 iconic Nigerian actresses posing for a picture at an event. The event was an Easter gala hosted by actress Rachael Okonkwo, also known as Nkoli …
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Ghana-based Gambian actress Princess Shyngle has announced that her marriage of barely two months has ended. The “thin-waist” actress married Gibril Bala Gaye who she described as her ‘childhood best …
Thin-waist actress Princess Shyngle announces her marriage ended after one week Read More
Who is Rory John Gates Rory John Gates is the only son and second child of American business mogul, Bill Gates. Rory John Gates’ mother is Melinda Gates, and she …
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BBNaija Season 5 winner Olamilekan Agbeleshe, known simply as Laycon, is one of the lucky housemates of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show who found fame and success after …
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How did Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade meet? Nigerian-American actress, presenter and model, Osas Ighodaro, and her ex-husband, Gbenro Ajibade, met on the set of the TV series ‘Tinsel’. The …
What actually happened to Osas Ighodaro’s marriage to Gbenro Ajibade? Read More
Not many people know this but Nollywood actor Ken Erics was a serious musician back in the days before he found more fame in acting. Ken Erics actually started out …
Check out Ken Erics’ old music album cover before he became famous Read More
Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy stirred a storm on social media after he recently opened up about his marriage. The 38-year-old Mavin boss revealed that he got married at the …
More details of Don Jazzy’s ex-wife, Michelle, whom he married at the age of 20 Read More
Odunlade Adekola is a veteran Yoruba actor, singer, movie producer and director. Odunlade has featured in over 300 Yoruba movies. He is also a movie producer who owns his own …
True facts about actor Odunlade Adekola’s marriage, wives and kids Read More
A Nigerian man has taken to a public forum to share his excitement over the grasscutter his local dog caught and killed around his home. Grasscutters, also called ‘anu nchi’ …
Nigerian man celebrates grasscutter ‘nchi’ caught by his local dog Read More
A “baby mama” is a woman who has a child or children for a man, especially one she is not married to. The corresponding term for a man is “baby …
Full list of Davido’s 5 baby mamas – Check out their pictures Read More
A Nigerian businesswoman identified as Pat Ugwu (alias Ukwu Gang) has taken to her Instagram page to call out Jaruma Empire and other Nigerian Kayanmata vendors over the inefficiency of …
Nigerian lady calls out Jaruma Empire over fake Kayanmata she bought Read More
Nollywood actress Chacha Eke Faani has revealed that her body is “restored” months after she posted a video disclosing that a doctor had diagnosed her with bipolar disorder. Chacha Eke …
‘My body is restored’ – Actress Chacha Eke says after months of battling bipolar disorder Read More
Ex-BBNaija housemate and businesswoman Dorathy Bachor has said she is not the bride in the wedding photos trending on social media. Wedding photos of a bride who looks so much …
‘Not me’ – BBNaija Dorathy says bride in wedding photos is not her Read More
Ex-BBNaija housemate Ozoemena Chukwu has shared lovely photos of his mom as she turns 55 years old. The reality TV star who has always made it known how much his …
BBNaija Ozo shares adorable photos of his 55-year-old mom Read More
A 28-year-old man identified as Jane Otubo suspected to be a homosexual has been arrested in the Oshodi area of Lagos after he allegedly beat up a man who refused …
Suspected homosexual arrested in Lagos for beating up a man who denied him sex Read More
Our fact-checking investigations have revealed that the blue marlin fish caught by a Nigerian fisherman in Rivers State is not worth $2.6 million as was massively reported in the media. …
Blue marlin fish caught in Nigeria is NOT worth $2.6 million – Fact Check Read More
Nigerian bank customers will now pay a flat charge of ₦6.98 every time they use the mobile banking service, otherwise called USSD services on their phones, according to a new …
Nigerians to pay ₦6.98 for every USSD transaction from now – CBN Read More
Who is Adebayo Oke-Lawal? Adebayo Oke-Lawal is a Lagos-based fashion designer, also known as Orange Nerd. He is the founder and creative director of the Nigerian clothing brand, Orange Culture. …
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Nigerian blogger Ada Doris Kamuche, also known as AdaIgbo, has been laid to rest on Saturday, March 6, in her hometown, Ukwulu in Dunukofia Local Government Area, Anambra State. Kamuche …
Nigerian blogger Kamuche Doris aka AdaIgbo who died in February has been buried Read More
Following the explosive interview Prince Harry and his wife Meghan had with Oprah Winfrey on March 7, Twitter user @Chinnyb_ tweeted that she admires the way Prince Harry is standing …
Twitter users compare Peter Okoye to Prince Harry for supporting his wife against all odds Read More
Veteran Nollywood actor Sadiq Daba has been laid to rest. The ‘October 1’ actor who died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, was buried the following day (Thursday, March 4), according …
Photos from veteran actor Sadiq Daba’s funeral ceremony Read More
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A 25-year-old woman who was allegedly raped at gunpoint by a taxi driver and his conductor has revealed she has HIV. The incident happened in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on Monday, …
Taxi driver and conductor rape woman not knowing she is HIV-positive Read More
Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has lost her mother, Mrs Grace Ifeoma Adichie. Adichie’s mother is reported to have died on Monday, March 1, in Awka, Anambra State after …
Chimamanda Adichie’s mother dies just months after the writer lost father Read More
Nollywood actress Lala Akindoju and her celebrity chef husband Gbubemi Fregene, better known as Chef Fregz, have welcomed a baby boy. The 33-year-old ‘Lara and the Beat’ actress shared the …
Nollywood actress Lala Akindoju welcomes baby boy, reveals his name Read More
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has reacted to the news of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) denying her appointment as the commission’s ambassador. The actress had on Friday, February 26, …
‘I did not lie’ – Tonto Dikeh reacts to NCPC’s denial of her ambassadorship Read More
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned Ric Hassani’s newly released song, “Thunder Fire You”, the singer revealed on Friday. Hassani disclosed on social media on Friday, February 26, that …
NBC bans Ric Hassani’s song ‘Thunder Fire You’ Read More
The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has released a statement denying the reports that the commission has made Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh their ambassador. The commission in their statement described …
Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission disowns Tonto Dikeh as their ambassador Read More
Who is Mawuli Gavor? Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian-born actor, TV presenter and movie producer. Mawuli Gavor is based in Nigeria and features more in Nigerian films. The tall, deep-voiced …
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Who is Frederick Leonard? Frederick Leonard is a popular Nollywood actor who has featured in over 100 Nigerian films. Leonard is also a movie director and producer. The tall, Anambra-born …
Full biography of Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard and other facts about him Read More
Who is Chike? Chike is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his soulful songs and smooth lyrics. He is also an actor who appeared as a regular cast on …
Full biography of Nigerian singer Chike and other facts about him Read More
Popular Nigerian musician Flavour N’abania has revealed that he was a virgin for up to 24 years of his life. The “Looking Nyash” crooner made the disclosure during an interview …
I was a virgin till 24 – Nigerian singer Flavour reveals Read More
Who is Nonso Amadi? Nonso Amadi is a Nigerian Afro-RnB and soul singer and songwriter based in Canada. Nonso is also a self-taught music producer and writer who has disclosed …
Full biography of Nigerian singer Nonso Amadi and other facts about him Read More
Nigerian singer Peruzzi has disclosed on social media that he has a spine problem. The singer wrote on Twitter that an MRI scan found his spine is “f*cked” and his …
Nigerian singer Peruzzi reveals he has a spine problem, asks for prayers Read More
Veteran Nigerian rapper Ruggedman has taken to Twitter to share his observation about success and wealth distribution in the Nollywood industry. The Abia State-born musician seeks to understand why it …
Only female actors are buying cars and houses in Nollywood – Ruggedman Read More
Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has revealed that the State pays compensation of N100,000 to herdsmen whose cows were killed during the recent misunderstanding between the Operatives of the …
Why we pay Fulani herdsmen N100,000 – Governor Ikpeazu Read More
Nigerian comedian and actor Onyebuchi Ojieh, better known by his stage name Buchi, has addressed the reports surrounding a viral video which shows his wife being arrested by security operatives. …
Comedian Buchi reacts to viral video of his wife getting arrested Read More
Maisie Gregory was the adorable little girl who had her precious moment with Queen Elizabeth II ruined after she got smacked by an inattentive soldier trying to salute the Queen. …
Maisie Gregory: The little girl hit by soldier in front of the queen – Video Read More
What is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Nigeria. Several sources have cited gonorrhea as the most prevalent STD in Nigeria with millions of cases recorded …
Best and easy way to treat Gonorrhea and Syphilis in Nigeria Read More
Who is Major-General Attahiru Ibrahim? Ibrahim Attahiru is a Nigerian Army Major-General and the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria. He was appointed on January 26, 2021, by …
8 real facts to know about Nigeria’s new COAS, Major-General Attahiru Ibrahim Read More
Who is Teresa Terry? Teresa Terry is the first wife of the popular American business executive and reality TV star Michael Todd Chrisley. Teresa Terry gained fame as the first …
Meet Teresa Terry, the first wife of Todd Chrisley Read More
Nigerian politician and techpreneur Adamu Garba recently weighed in on the current Fulani hersdsmen issue in Nigeria. Garba in a recent social media post condemned open grazing in Nigeria, stating …
Adamu Garba’s comment about Fulani herdsmen and grazing surprises Nigerians Read More
A Nigerian lady on Twitter has pleaded with her fellow ladies who might one day find her in their boyfriend’s house to not beat her when that happens. The lady …
‘If you catch me in your boyfriend’s house, please don’t beat me’ – Nigerian lady begs Read More
Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has posted a photo on Instagram that appears to confirm the rumours that she has started dating. Toke Makinwa’s alleged new boyfriend is a man …
Toke Makinwa shows off alleged new boyfriend on Instagram Read More
Bolu Okupe, one of the sons of former presidential aide Doyin Okupe has come out as gay on social media. Bolu shared a photo of himself wearing rainbow-coloured shorts and …
Doyin Okupe’s son Bolu comes out as gay on Instagram, his father reacts Read More
Interestingly, Donald Trump’s 27-year-old daughter Tiffany chose to share news of her engagement to 23-year-old business executive Michael Boulos a day to the end of her father’s administration. However, it …
Here’s the ‘Nigerian history’ of Tiffany Trump’s fiance, Michael Boulos you missed Read More