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Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping

We had to meet Lisu in secret as she says the local Nigerian authorities are trying to prevent her from talking to journalists. She was...

I’m a man – Bobrisky admits in court

Controversial social media personality and cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, admitted to being a man before he was sentenced to prison.Bobrisky...

Mr. Ibu’s burial date announced

The family of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, has announced his burial date. According to the family, the beloved actor will be laid to rest...

Italian fashion icon Roberto Cavalli passes away at 83

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his animal prints on leather and textiles, has died aged 83. The fashion house that bears his name...

Junior Pope: Three persons still missing, two bodies recovered after boat accident

Nigeria's National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has provided additional details regarding the boat mishap that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and his colleagues. The...

Check out 10 facts about late Nollywood actor Jnr Pope

In the wake of the untimely passing of Nollywood actor Junior Pope, fans and colleagues have reflected on the life and career of the...

Bobrisky jailed for 6 months

Cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in jail with no option of fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro...

Actor who survived Junior Pope’s boat accident finally speaks [Video]

Nollywood actor, TC Okafor, who narrowly escaped a tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of fellow actor Jnr Pope and four others, has...

DKB thrills crowd at AY Live comedy show in Nigeria [Video]

Ghanaian comedian Derick Kobina Bonney, widely known as ‘DKB’, left the audience in stitches with his electrifying performance at the recent AY Live show...

May we not die in pursuit of our daily bread – Jackie Appiah mourns Junior Pope

Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has taken to Instagram to mourn the passing of Nollywood actor Junior Pope. The Nigerian actor drowned whiles shooting a film...

Nigeria recalls ‘toxic’ children’s cough syrup

Nigeria's drug regulator has recalled a batch of Johnson & Johnson children's cough syrup after tests showed it contained "an unacceptable high level" of...

Junior Pope, three other Nollywood actors die in boat accident

Nollywood is mourning the loss of one of its own as actor Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has tragically passed away. The...

Junior Pope is alive – Emeka Rollas

The President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas has confirmed that actor, Junior Pope, who was reportedly to have earlier passed on is...

Comedian AY’s wife confirms end of 20-year marriage

Mabel Makun has confirmed that her marriage to Nigerian comedian and actor ,Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY has ended. This comes a few...

Ja Rule and wife Aisha Atkins kickstart Ghana journey with visit to Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum [Photos]

American rapper Ja Rule, accompanied by his wife Aisha Atkins, made a significant stop at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Accra,...

‘My 20-year marriage slipping through my fingers’ – Popular comedian opens up

Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has taken to Instagram to address recent rumours surrounding his marriage with wife Mabel. In...

Nigerian solo driver completes trip from London to Lagos

A UK-based Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver has finally reached Lagos after a 68-day journey driving from London to Nigeria. Pelumi Nubi, who...

Men still want me at age 59 – Veteran actress brags

Veteran Nigerian actress, Rita Edochie has proudly flaunted her timeless beauty, asserting that even at the age of 59, she still garners attention from...

I can’t sign under Davido, Wizkid or Burna; I’d rather go to hell – Top singer

Renowned Nigerian singer Brymo, known for his fearless expression of opinions, has made headlines once again with his controversial remarks. In a revealing Q&A...

Being father of twins best feeling ever – Davido

Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has expressed his joy at being a father of twins, describing it as the “best feeling...

Bobrisky to face court over money laundering allegations, others

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is taking crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to court after he was charged with several...

Court summons five as Mercy Chinwo, husband take legal action over son’s paternity saga

Like Nathaniel Bassey, gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa, have taken legal action against five social media users for criminal defamation. The couple...

Bobrisky arrested

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested and detained controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, over abuse of naira, spraying of naira notes...

Nathaniel Bassey petitions police for prosecution of persons claiming he fathered Mercy Chinwo’s son

Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has petitioned Nigeria's Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over allegations that he fathered his colleague Mercy Chinwo’s son. The singer, in...

Davido reacts to reports on his arrest in Kenya

Nigerian music sensation, Davido has taken to social media to address claims he was arrested in Kenya over the weekend. In a message to his...

Zack Orji underwent two brain surgeries; he is fine – Actors Guild of Nigeria President

President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has given an update on the health status of veteran actor Zack Orji after a...

Tinubu forms team to find solutions to ailing economy

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has formed a taskforce to come up with emergency solutions to try and fix the country's ailing economy. The prices of...

A Nigerian woman faces years in jail after reviewing some ‘tomato paste’ online

A Nigerian woman who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing imprisonment after its manufacturer accused her of making...

Actors Guild of Nigeria reacts to Zack Orji’s rumoured death

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has debunked rumours about the death of popular veteran actor Zack Orji. The President of AGN, Emeka Rollas has...

Man arrested for stealing fufu, pot of soup

A 20-year-old man, identified as Ojo Monday, has been arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ekiti State, over alleged housebreaking and stealing. The...

Brave lady driving from London to Lagos involved in an accident

The audacious attempt by a Nigerian lady, Pelumi Nubi, to travel by road from London to Lagos has suffered some setbacks after an accident. This...

Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor passes on

Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye,...

Davido settles breach of contract suit out of court

Nigerian musician, Davido and event organisers Brownhill Event have agreed to settle their breach of contract case out of court. The event organisers headed by...

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu bans foreign trips by government officials

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu will introduce a three-month ban on ministers and other government officials from going on publicly funded foreign trips. Mr Tinubu's chief...

Mohbad’s autopsy results to be ready in four weeks, officials say

The Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Richard Somiari, on Wednesday said that the result of an autopsy conducted on deceased singer...

Disturbing video of actor Amaechi Muonagor on sickbed breaks hearts

A recent video circulating online has sparked concern over the health of veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor. Muonagor was rumored to be battling kidney problems...

Terrorists kidnap 87 in Nigeria

Terrorists on Sunday night kidnapped 87 people after launching a fresh attack on the Kajuru-Station community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State,...

Housewife allegedly hired assassins to kill her husband

Police in Nigerian state, Kaduna has arrested a housewife who allegedly hired assassins to kill her husband over N400,000.  According to security analyst and counter-insurgency...

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria passes on

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa has passed on. He is said to have died in Nigeria on Thursday 14 March, 2024. The 83-year-old...

Islamic police in Kano arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan

The Islamic police in Nigeria's northern state of Kano arrested 11 Muslims on Tuesday who were seen eating food during the Ramadan fast. Kano has...