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I’m alive and healthy – Ngozi Ezeonu dismisses death rumours

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu has refuted reports claiming she had passed. This comes days after the actress posted a photo of a lit candle...

His miracles aren’t fake – Singer Victor AD defends TB Joshua

Nigerian singer, Victor AD has mounted a strong defence in honour of the late prophet TB Joshua, following allegations of rape and abuse of...

Nigerian chef to break Faila’s record as she begins cook-a-thon attempt

A Nigerian chef, Beauty Obasuyi has started an 8-day cook-a-thon in an attempt to break the world record. Many have asked her to give up...

Nigerian singer shot dead in the US

American-based Nigerian singer Osazuwa Agbonayinma popularly known as Zuwa has been shot and killed in the United States of America. Although details about the circumstances...

TB Joshua’s daughter: Tortured after standing up to ‘Daddy’

The BBC reveals how the late megachurch leader TB Joshua, who is accused of committing sexual crimes on a mass scale, locked up his...

TB Joshua’s synagogue breaks silence on BBC documentary

The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) on Tuesday, countered the BBC documentary on the late Temitope Babatunde Joshua, known as TB Joshua, Founder of SCOAN. SCOAN described...

Meet the lady who became a lucky housewife in 24 hours

About two days ago, a simple tweet was all it took for a Lagos-based lady, Deborah Olaki, also known as Mummy Zee, to gain...

Nigerian poverty minister suspended over money in personal bank account

Nigeria's President has suspended a minister over the alleged diversion of more than 585 million naira ($640,000; £500,000) of public money into a personal...

Mixed reactions trail BBC report on TB Joshua

Mixed reactions have trailed a report detailing how the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly...

Megachurch leader TB Joshua raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world's biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC. Dozens...

UCC clears air on alleged operations in Nigeria

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has refuted claims of having a campus or affiliated outlet in Nigeria. The university's management issued a statement...

23-year-old lady shoots police lover to death on Boxing Day

A 23-year-old girl reportedly walked into a police station in Imo state and shot an officer, Cosmos Ugwu dead. Ugwu was said to have been...

At least 113 killed in attacks in central Nigeria, local officials say

The death toll in weekend attacks in the central Nigerian state of Plateau has risen to 113, a local official said on Monday, in a region...

Nigerian terror threat student to be deported from UK after 40-month jail sentence

A Nigerian masters student who made terrorist threats against Dundee University has been jailed for 40 months. Somtochukwu Okwuoha claimed he had enlisted Isis to...

Veteran Nollywood actor passes on

Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun has announced the passing of veteran actor, Dejumo Lewis. Mr Lewis died at the age of 80-years-old. Mr Balogun confirmed his...

Suspected thieves steal from man who died while behind steering wheel

A yet-to-be identified man was discovered inside his Toyota SUV car in G.R.A, Benin City, Edo State. The deceased, who was seated behind the...

‘God help me’ –Tiwa Savage expresses concerns about health ahead of upcoming shows

Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has expressed distress about her health as she prepares for upcoming shows. In a heartfelt statement, Tiwa Savage conveyed her...

Police dismiss 2 officers attempting to extort Dutch tourists in viral video

The Nigeria police have dismissed two special constabularies, Jimoh Lukmon and Kareem Fatai, who were caught in a viral video trying to extort money...

Actress slams Emeka Ike over accusation against his ex-wife

Veteran actress, Shan George, has taken a swipe at her colleague, Emeka Ike, over the recent interview he granted regarding what he faced while...

Tinubu approves 50% cut in fare; train transport free

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved a 50 percent cut in land transportation fares from December 21 to January 4, 2024, across the country,...

Musician and his band kidnapped while returning from event

Omoba De Jumbo Beats, a popular Juju artiste has been abducted alongside his band members. They were attacked and abducted while returning from an event...

Mr Ibu’s family reacts to amputation of his two legs

The family of the comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has addressed misconceptions surrounding Mr. Ibu’s health, stating that contrary to circulating reports...

Mr Ibu undergoes another leg surgery

Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg surgery. The National President of the Actors Guild of...

Jesus will likely return to earth on October 1 – Top Nigerian pastor says

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, recently made a thought-provoking statement, suggesting that Jesus Christ might return...

Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid and others nominated for the 2024 MOBO awards

Superstars, Davido, Burna Boy and Wizkid are among the seven Nigerians nominated for the 26th edition of the annual British Music Awards, MOBO. The other...

18 pupils hospitalized in Nigeria after eating free meal

Osun State government has ordered a full investigation into the reported cases of food poisoning at Saint James Primary School. It was gathered that about...

I almost quit acting because of constant sexual harassment from producers – Mercy Aigbe

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has disclosed that persistent sexual harassment from certain producers nearly led her to abandon her acting career in the Nigerian...

Nigerian student arrested for impregnating four female police officers

A Nigerian student named Jamil Ezebuike, from Anambra State, has found himself entangled in a legal web in the United States of America (USA) for...

Being Nigerian is tough – Tems

Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems says being a Nigerian is “tough”. The singer, however, noted that despite how tough it is, if...

At least 85 dead in accidental bombing incident in Nigeria

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into a military drone strike that killed 85 civilians gathered for a religious celebration over the...

Nigeria sells presidential jet

The Nigerian Air Force has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, calling on interested persons to submit their bids for the purchase...

Nigeria airstrike ‘mistakenly’ kills worshippers

At least 85 civilians were killed in Kaduna state, north-west Nigeria, in an air strike during a Muslim religious celebration on Sunday, the local...

Nigeria: Ethiopian Airlines bans “Ghana-Must-Go” bags on flights

Ethiopian Airlines has banned passengers from using 'Ghana-Must-Go' on any of its flights from Nigeria. The restriction was disclosed in a letter signed by Henok...

GWR: Woman lands in hospital while attempting 50-hour hand washing marathon

Subair Enitan, a student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), captured attention after embarking on an extraordinary endeavor aimed at setting a Guinness World Record...

Veteran actor down with stroke, kidney disease; family cries for help

Renowned veteran actor, Amaechi Monagor, fondly known as Aguiyi is currently facing a challenging health crisis; battling kidney disease, diabetes, and stroke. This is according...

Teacher slumps and dies, colleagues blame stress

A teacher with the Olokinne High School in Ogun State, Nigeria, Mrs Oluwatosin Aina, reportedly slumped on the school and died. The incident, reported by...

Court grants bail to ex-Nigerian Central Bank chief facing fraud charges

A Nigerian court has freed former central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, who has been charged with six counts of fraud and corruption, on bail. Emefiele,...

Father drags son to court for selling his properties while he was abroad

A Nigerian man, Ade Olowopopo, has initiated legal action against his two sons, Kunle and Mayowa, alleging that they assaulted their sister, Bisi Olowopopo, and...

Choir master cries out after pastor snatched his wife

The founder of Christ High Commission Church, Pastor Noah Abraham, has been accused of snatching and impregnating the wife of his choir master. The church...

Overloaded truck kills 25 in Nigeria

Twenty-five people have died in Nigeria's Niger state after the truck they were travelling in lost control and crashed on a busy expressway. The truck,...