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Twitter confirms it has registered in Nigeria

Twitter says it has “established a legal entity in Nigeria”, months after the social media firm agreed to conditions set out by the government...

Nigeria warns of possible Eid al-Fitr bomb attacks

Nigeria’s secret police have warned of possible bomb attacks during celebrations for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of...

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie welcomes son with 2nd wife

Popular actor turned politician, Yul Edochie has welcome a son with his second wife, Judy Austin Moghalu.The movie star shared the big news via...

Nigeria arrests suspected billionaire drug lord

The Nigerian authorities say they have arrested a suspected drug trafficker, described as a billionaire drug baron, while on board a plane at Lagos'...

Brave Nigerian man riding motorcycle from London to Lagos enters Africa

A London-based Nigerian Kunle Adeyanju, who commenced a cross-country charity ride from London to Lagos on a motorbike, has arrived in Africa.Adeyanju, who began...

Over 100 Nigerians killed in explosion

Over 100 Nigerians have been killed in an explosion that occurred at an illegal bunkering site on April 23, 2022.The Saturday night explosion occurred...

Outrageous traditional marriage ‘short’ list causes commotion

The issue of bride prices has always been a problem in Nigeria and other parts of Africa when the time for marriage draws near....

Popular singer welcomes baby [Photos]

British-Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay, has announced the birth of her first child who happens to be a baby girl.The singer who doubles as a...

Boy curses devil for making him steal meat [Video]

A boy serving punishment for stealing meat cursed the devil for making him do it.In a hilarious video shared online, the boy is seen...

Nigeria: Goodluck Jonathan speaks on running for presidency

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has said he can’t tell if he will run for presidency in the 2023 general election.He stated this...

Professor hot for using student’s hand to rob his manhood

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria has assured the public that it would not condone sexual rascality, no matter how highly...

Why I didn’t attend Rita Dominic’s marriage ceremony – Mercy Johnson

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has disclosed why she was absent at her colleague, Rita Dominic’s wedding, which was held in Imo State in Nigeria.While reacting to a...

Two carpenters electrocuted after ladder falls on high tension

Two carpenters, identified as Zakariya Babangida and Hisham Mohammad Sange, have been electrocuted to death in Jos, Nigeria.The incident reportedly occurred at about 5:00...

Nigeria king visits Otumfuo [Photos]

The Olu of Warri Kingdom, Nigeria, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.The visit to the...

Five killed in Nigerian bar bomb attack

At least five people have been killed and 19 others seriously injured in a blast in Taraba state in northeast Nigeria.The explosion on Tuesday...

Nigerian military helicopter crashes in troubled state

A Nigerian military helicopter has crashed in the northern city of Kaduna.Military sources say two pilots were on board the training aircraft when it...

Nigerians sharing ‘school sex tape’ face 14 years jail term

Nigerians have been warned that sharing images of child pornography is an offence that carries a 14-year jail term after a video alleged to...

‘I survived Adolf Hitler, survived Joseph Stalin and I’ll survive Vladimir Putin too’

A 96-year-old Holocaust survivor from Ukraine who was in Auschwitz with Anne Frank has said after surviving Stalin and Hitler, she will survive Putin...

Man, 25, dies while acting as ‘Peter in Passion of Christ’ drama on campus

Members of the Claratian University of Nigeria community in Nekede, Imo State, were thrown into mourning when a seminarian, Suel Ambrose, slumped and died...

Man who kidnapped 2 children during Good Friday service arrested

A middle-aged man, Sakiru Famuyiwa, has been arrested for two children during a church service on Good Friday.The suspect was arrested following a distress...

Lady calls off wedding 3 days to ceremony

A to-be Facebook bride, Ada Uburu, has called off her wedding three days to the ceremony over what she says is domestic abuse.Miss Uburu...

Nigerians demand justice over death of gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu

More than 9,000 people have signed an online petition demanding justice for popular Gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu and other alleged victims of domestic violence in Nigeria.They...

Man beats pregnant wife over Ramadan meal

The police have launched an investigation into a case of an alleged assault of a pregnant woman by her husband who has been identified...

Man allegedly kills girlfriend, sleeps with corpse for six days

A man, Ifeanyi Njoku, has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Precious Okeke, 24, in an estate at Badore, in the Ajah area...

Why Deeper Life Church has embraced the use of laptop, television and social media

The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has explained why his church has embraced the use of television, radio, social...

Buhari trolled after Osinbajo announces run for presidency

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is once again on Twitter’s trend list – this time around, he is not directly to blame.On Sunday, April 10,...

Popular musician of ‘Ekwueme’ fame’s husband arrested over her death

The Police have disclosed that they arrested Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of popular Nigerian gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu in a case of a suspected...

Nigeria Veep Osinbajo announces run for presidency

Nigerian Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has formally declared his intention to contest in next year’s presidential election.He hopes to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari whose tenure...

Nigeria bars media coverage of terrorism trials

Nigerian authorities have issued new guidelines for trials of persons charged with terrorism in the federal high court.The measures include a ban on media...

Two dead in accident involving ex-Nigerian President Jonathan Goodluck

A motorcade of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was involved in a road crash in the capital, Abuja.The Wednesday evening accident claimed the lives...

His manhood is not working – Woman, 54, tells court as she seeks for divorce

Blessing Mormah, a 54-year-old woman, approached a Customary Court, asking for the dissolution of her marriage due to her husband’s alleged sexual incompetence.Mormah, a...

Confusion as deacon slumps, dies while preaching in church

There was commotion at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) when a deacon slumped and died while preaching on Sunday.A viral video shows Francis...

Nigeria atheist jailed 24-years for blasphemy against Islam

A Nigerian atheist has been sentenced to 24 years in prison by a high court in the northern state of Kano after being convicted...

Deacon dies while preaching in church [Video]

A deacon at Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Nigeria has been confirmed dead after slumping while preaching during service. The incident occurred on Sunday April...

This Nigerian quit his job at Rolls Royce to become care home recruiter

Benjamin Kuti trained as an engineer in the United Kingdom and went on to work at Rolls Royce, Derby, as a computational engineer. But...

Police Inspector dies during sex romp with lover

A 47-year-old police Inspector, Michael Ogunlade, has died during marathon sex with his secret lover at a hotel in Ibadan, Oyo state.A hotel source...

Angelique Kidjo beats Wizkid, Rocky Dawuni, others for her Fifth Grammy Award

Musician Angelique Kidjo has added to her catalogue another Grammy Award.On Sunday, April 3, the Benin singer-songwriter won her fifth Grammy Awards at the...

Black Sherif’s ‘Kwaku The Traveller’ is number one on Apple Music chart in Nigeria, Ghana

Black Sherif and his music are making waves beyond the borders of Ghana.The rapper’s new hit single, ‘Kwaku The Traveller’ is the first Ghanaian...

M.anifest reacts as Black Sherif tops Apple Music charts in Nigeria

Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has congratulated rapper Black Sherif for breaking the record of being the first Ghanaian solo act to top Apple Music in...

Davido features on 2022 FIFA World Cup soundtrack

Nigerian American singer, songwriter, and record producer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been featured on the soundtrack for the 2022 FIFA...