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Beyoncé breaks silence on Kobe Bryant, daughter’s tragic demise

American pop icon, Beyoncé, has paid touching tribute to late retired Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant, days after...

BBC to axe 450 newsroom jobs in cost-cutting drive

Britain’s BBC said on Wednesday it would axe 450 jobs from its news division in a restructuring designed to cut costs and change the...

I won’t record any new music but I’ll be performing – Becca clarifies post

Singer Becca says Ghanaians read wrongly into her Instagram post about retiring early. According to the singer, many comments following the post seemed to suggest there was...

I promise to lick your face and twerk for you – Simi tells Adekunle Gold on his birthday

Nigerian musician and songwriter, Simi, has sent out a heartfelt message to her husband who is also a musician, Adekunle Gold on his birthday. Adekunle...

Man arrested after his slap led to opponent’s death

Residents of Abakeleke street in Anambra State, Nigeria, are in a state of shock as an unidentified man lost his life when he was...

Angélique Kidjo beats Burna Boy, dedicates Grammy Award to him [Video]

Angélique Kidjo won Best World Music Album for Celia at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards. This marks her fourth win in the category and fourth GRAMMY win overall.  During her...

Many left injured as Nigerians and Pakistanis clash in Hong Kong

An clash between two nationals in Hong Kong, southeastern China on Sunday has left several people injured. The fight, which broke out between Nigerians and...

Grammy Awards boss ‘has evidence’ votes were ‘rigged’

A crisis at the Grammy Awards has deepened after the chief executive of the organising body, who is currently suspended, said she had evidence...

Nigerian mother loses 3 children in accident in Canada, makes solemn promise during burial [Video]

A Nigerian mother who lost her three children, in an accident which occurred on New Year Day in Canada, has made a solemn vow...

Why it is a taboo for men to kneel down to propose – Pete Edochie [Video]

When next an Igbo guy wants to propose to his woman, he will need to think twice, following a recent submission from Veteran actor,...

I date only Reverend Fathers – Lady reveals

A lady, identified as Lara, has revealed that since she has been engaging in relationships, the ones she enjoyed are the ones involving Reverend...

Man arrested for allegedly sleeping with his under-aged daughters

Lagos state police have arrested and arraigned a 40-year-old man, Terry Ikechukwu Iheme, before a court for allegedly sleeping with his two under-aged daughters...

Lady travels 18hrs to see her boyfriend; gets shock of her life

A lady has narrated how she travelled for 18 hours to see her boyfriend only to meet his girlfriend at his one room apartment. ALSO...

Why many A-list celebrities were absent at Mercy Johnson’s movie premiere

Last weekend, actress and business-woman, Mercy Johnson, premiered her movie, 'Legend of Ikpi' at the Silverbird cinema, Lagos and surprisingly many A -list celebrities were...

Photo: Man allegedly disguised in hijab to have sex with a married woman

A Facebook user, Felix Eigbefo based in Benin City, Edo state posted photos of a man who reportedly disguised himself as a...

Professor arrested over alleged spending of $200k research funds on strippers

Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, a former Drexel University professor in Philadelphia, accused of spending federal grant money on strippers and made other ‘improper purchases’ has officially been...

Police nab woman over alleged pimping of 12-year-old daughter

 The Lagos State police command has arrested a woman for allegedly ‘pimping’ her 12-year-old daughter to a 26-year old man in Ikorodu in Lagos State,...

American musician, John Legend visits Nigeria; wife reacts

America's renowned musician and producer, John Legend has paid a surprise visit to Nigeria. The singer’s visit has generated reactions from fans on social media including his...

Mercy Johnson’s husband reacts after many A-list actors shun her movie premiere

Over the weekend, Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson Okojie premiered her movie, ‘The Legend of Inikpi” at the Silverbird Cinema in Lagos. It was reported that...

Couple who married with no reception, bridal train, cake, others

A Nigerian couple identified as Mr Michael and Mrs Evelyn Onwunali recently sparked mixed reactions on social media upon having a successful wedding without...

Trader gets death sentence for robbery and rape

A 45-year-old trader, Morufu Adekoya has been handed a death sentence by an Ikeja High Court after being found guilty of armed robbery...

Throwback: The rapper who predicted his death

Death they say is inevitable and it is the climax of every man’s existence. People say no one knows when they will die and how they...

Father of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, dead

WWE Hall-of-Famer Rocky Johnson —  who paved the way for son Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — has passed away at the age of 75. The Cauliflower Alley...

OAU student records lecturer over alleged threat to fail her over sex

Olabisi Olaleye, a lecturer in the department of International Relations at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has been allegedly nabbed in an audio recording by a...

Soldier ‘kills’ sister of lady who called him to beat neighbour

Tragedy struck a house located at Seaside Estate, Lagos Nigeria when a stray bullet from an army officer killed the sister of a lady who...

Man in court for killing a bat

A 40-year-old man, Femi Afolabi, was on Tuesday forced to appear before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ile-Ife for killing a ...

Tuface Idibia’s first son turns 14

Nigerian singer, Tuface Idibia's first son, Nino Idibia, has turned 14 and his mother, Sunmbo Adeoye took to Instagram to celebrate his milestone. She...

Imam suspended for marrying a man

Mohammed Mutumba, Imam of Kyampisi Masjid Noor mosque in Kayunga District in Uganda has been suspended from his clerical work after unknowingly wedding a...

Davido goes to church under ‘duress’

Davido, alongside his musician cousin, Bred, was in church for a worship service after his sister, Sharon Ademefun, compelled him to. The award-winning singer who...

Bishop Oyedepo dismisses senior church officials for looting

The Presiding Bishop of Winner’s Chapel, David Oyedepo, has dismissed some officials for allegedly stealing from the church’s treasury. Oyedepo, who spoke on Saturday during...

Preacher beaten by mob after condom dropped from bible

An Onitcha-based bus preacher got more than she bargained for, moments after conducting a preaching exercise at a major bus park as a condom...

Linda Ikeji’s sister breaks world record with 200 bridesmaids

Sister of award-winning Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji, has broken Guinness World Record with 200 bridesmaids at her wedding ceremony held on Saturday, January 11. Sandra...

Photo: Prophetess poisoned by junior pastors

A Popular Warri Based Prophetess Success Onwaeze who is the General Overseer of Salvation Solution Centre of All Nations has died after ...

Guru, Burna Boy’s songs featured on BBC’s dance reality show

Ghanaian Hiplife musician Guru and Grammy-nominated Nigeria singer, Burna Boy, have had their songs featured on popular BBC dance reality show, “The Greatest Dancer”.A...

Joy as Nigeria doctors separate conjoined twins

A team of doctors in Nigeria have successfully separated one-year-old conjoined twins. Lead surgeon Emmanuel Ameh told the BBC the operation to separate Goodness and...

Nigeria-Cameroon border grenade blast kills nine

A grenade that a child picked up from a bin on the Nigeria-Cameroon border has exploded, killing him and eight others. Twenty-six people were also...

READ: Pastor Adeboye gives prayer points for 2020

Pastor Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has given prayer points which people should prepare on the first Monday of 2020. Pastor...

How fire killed my 3 children while I was at vigil – Father

Tunde Emmanuel, a 44-year-old father of three, who reportedly died in a fire outbreak in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital Friday, has described his...

Nigerian Diaspora Commission disowns ‘unauthorised’ Door of Return campaign

The Nigerian Diaspora Commission has said a campaign dubbed ‘Door of Return’ that has been trending on social media does not have authorisation. The Commission...

Nigerians can’t continue seeking medical treatment abroad – Buhari

President Buhari has said Nigerians can no longer continue seeking medical treatment abroad.  President Buhari who was represented at the inauguration of some projects at Alex...