FULL LIST: AMVCA 2024 winners
The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held on Saturday, 11th May at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State in Nigeria.The AMVCA,...
Hunters join search for kidnapped Nigerian students
Gunmen have kidnapped nine university students in Kogi State, central Nigeria.Local reports say the gunmen attacked the Confluence University of Science and Technology late...
I always wanted to be an actor – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is known as the "Queen of Afrobeats" but now she's momentarily hanging up her microphone to make her acting debut...
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria for official visit [Photos]
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Nigeria on Friday, launching a three-day private visit to the West African nation, where they will meet with wounded soldiers...
Man kills client to escape paying debt
Man arrested for luring and killing his client to avoid repaying some monies he deceitfully collected from him.The Kano State Police Command said it...
Prince Harry and Meghan due in Nigeria today for private visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are due in Nigeria on Friday for a three-day private visit.The couple is...
IMF maintains Nigeria growth forecast at 3.3% for 2024
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday maintained its growth forecast of 3.3% for Nigeria's economy for 2024, up from 2.9% last year, citing a...
Justin Bieber and Hailey expecting their first child
Hailey and Justin Bieber have announced they are expecting their first child.The couple shared a video and images of Hailey, 27, debuting her bump...
Sarkodie claims seniority over Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in latest track [Listen]
In his latest track from the upcoming mixtape "The Championship," Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie makes waves as he asserts his seniority over some of...
Sarkodie announces ‘The Championship’ mixtape
Ghanaian rap icon, Sarkodie, is gearing up to release a new mixtape titled 'The Championship' on May 24, 2024.This highly anticipated project will mark...
Nigeria’s powerful ex-minister charged with corruption
A former minister of aviation in Nigeria, Hadi Sirika, has appeared in court on corruption charges, along with his daughter and son-in-law.Mr Sirika was...
Real Warri Pikin reveals she had to refund contractual fees due to ill-health
Nigerian comedian, Real Warri Pikin has revealed that her weight before her gastric sleeve surgery was causing her a myriad of health issues.In an...
I almost regretted sharing videos – Real Warri Pikin on backlash after weight loss surgery
Nigerian comedian and actress, Real Warri Pikin says she has come to terms with celebrities who choose to keep their weight loss surgeries private,...
Tiwa Savage triumphs in the film ‘Water and Garri’
Tiwa Savage has long held a unique position in African music as the leading female artist in the Afrobeats genre.After headlining global tours, collaborating with Beyoncé...
Nigerian man buried alive for 24 hours to set new challenge
A Nigerian man simply identified as Young C caused a stir online on Wednesday, May 8, when he embarked on a challenge to be...
Africa Development Center in Nigeria set to close, Microsoft announces
Microsoft is closing down its Africa Development Centre in the continent's most populous nation, Nigeria, which will lead to job losses, a spokesperson said...
Outcry in Nigeria as government introduces money transfer levy
Many Nigerians have condemned the introduction of a new levy on electronic banking transactions, with some saying it will push them back to using...
Yul Edochie and estrange wife May’s divorce case stalled
The divorce proceedings between actor, Yul Edochie and his estranged wife May have been further delayed.It was earlier reported that the ongoing case at the FCT...
Kanayo O. Kanayo’s first son joins movie industry
Son of popularly Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has joined the movie industry.The esteemed actor introduced his son, Clinton Onyeze to the crew as...
Tenant elopes with landlord’s daughter; abandons wife and kids
A tenant, Manlafy Danso, who is married with two children, has been accused of eloping with his landlord’s 20-year-old daughter in Gambia.It was gathered...
Official: Nigeria has no plans to host American, French military bases
The Nigerian government said on Monday that it has no plan to host foreign military bases within its borders.Information Minister Mohammed Idris described as “false alarms”...
I regret bleaching my skin – Actress opens up
Nigerian radio personality Toke Makinwa made a candid confession earlier this week when responding to a fan's question on X.When asked what she would...
Top Nigerian actress passes on
Exactly four and a half years after her rumoured death on November 5, 2019, Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia in the 80s...
Jnr Pope’s family announces new funeral arrangements
The family of the late Nollywood actor, Johnpaul Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Jnr Pope has released an updated poster detailing the burial arrangement.This...
Police Inspector detained for cutting off pregnant wife’s hand
A Nigerian police inspector has been detained for allegedly cutting off his pregnant wife’s hand over N3000, equivalent of GHS 30.The police man committed...
Nigerians excited over Harry and Meghan’s planned visit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tour Nigeria next month following an invitation by the country's chief of defence staff, a military official has...
Nigeria’s fuel crisis brings businesses to a halt
Fuel shortages that hit parts of Nigeria last week have escalated, bringing several businesses to a halt, including in commercial hub Lagos.Public transport users...
Wizkid uses Davido’s crying meme to answer a fan; sparks reactions on social media
Nigerian singer, Wizkid is currently up in the trends after he posted a Davido crying video to answer one of his fans on social...
Nigerians excited over Harry and Meghan’s planned visit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tour Nigeria next month following an invitation by the country's chief of defense staff, a military official has...
Late actor Junior Pope’s burial date revealed
The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, known as Junior Pope, has shared the schedule for his final rites following his tragic...
I’ll have 11 children and my dead son will return – Yul Edochie
Controversial Nollywood actor cum pastor, Yul Edochie, has stated that his late son, Kambilichukwu will soon “return”.Kambilichukwu tragically passed away last year at the...
118 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rainfall
118 inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre after a downpour on Wednesday night, April 24, caused extensive damage to the facility.This...
Prestigious school closed over bullying reports
Nigerian authorities have closed a high-end school in the capital, Abuja, over alleged bullying incidents involving some of its students, local media reported.Videos appearing...
GWR: Man begins 150-hour ironing marathon to break record
A Nigerian man named Celestine Onele has embarked on a remarkable journey to break the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon ironing session,...
GWR: Nigerian breaks record for longest interview marathon
Nigerian social media entrepreneur, Clara Chizoba Kronborg has broken the world record for the longest interviewing marathon with a time of 55 hours 24 seconds.The previous...
Ghanaians take for granted what Nigerians pray for – Nigerian comedian shares experience [Video]
Nigerian comedian Parrot Mouth recently shared his perspective on the differences between the attitudes of Ghanaians and Nigerians.According to him, Ghanaians often take for...
Another veteran Nollywood actor passes on
The Nigerian film industry has been plunged into mourning following reports of the passing of veteran actor, Pa Zulu Adigwe.The revered actor reportedly...
Aircraft with 83 passengers onboard skids off Lagos airport runway
One of the aircraft in the fleet of Dana Air is reported to have skidded off the runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport.The...
Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians
A Chinese-owned supermarket in Nigeria's capital has been shut by the authorities over allegations that it denies entry to African shoppers.The supermarket in Abuja...
Bobrisky appeals against six-month sentence
The controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on Monday, filed a notice of appeal challenging the six months maximum sentence given to...