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Famous Nigerian singer confesses to sleeping inside coffin in his room

Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, a Nigerian experienced performer and media figure, has disclosed yet another stunning truth about his history.The unconventional singer stated that...

Nigerian pastor arrested over allegedly swindling followers of $1m

A Nigerian pastor has been arrested over allegations he fraudulently got people to part with their money.Theo O Ebonyi, well-known in Benue state, is...

Grammy Awards used Davido and dumped him – Adesope

Nigerian media personality, Adesope Olajide has vented his spleen at the organizers of the Grammy Awards for "stabbing Davido in the back" at the...

NDLEA intercepts over 14kg of cannabis from Ghana

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has intercepted of a large consignment of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis sativa,...

Traditional ruler shot dead, wife kidnapped

Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say.The attackers stormed the...

She described my husband as a Maradona in bed – Wife catches husband sleeping with her mother

A Nasarawa housewife whose name was simply given as Doris has alleged that her husband cheated on her with her mother.The Nation reported that,...

Nigerian actress sentenced for stepping on new Naira notes

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, convicted actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin alias Simi Gold, for spraying and stepping on new Naira notes at...

5 persons in court for stealing fish

A Chief Magistrate Court in Nigerian on Wednesday, ordered the remand of three fishermen and two businesswomen at the correctional centre for allegedly conspiring...

TB Joshua exposé: YouTube deletes Emmanuel TV channel

YouTube has terminated the official channel of disgraced Nigerian televangelist TB Joshua's megachurch for violating its hate speech policies.It comes weeks after an investigation...

Cook-a-thon: Nigerian chef completes attempt in 18 days and 16 hours

Nigerian chef, Beauty Obasuyi has successfully completed a record-breaking cooking marathon that spanned an impressive 18 days and 16 hours.What initially began as...

Nigerian Ex-Beauty queen wanted for alleged drug trafficking

Nigerian authorities have declared an ex-beauty queen wanted over her alleged involvement in drug trafficking.The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said that Aderinoye...

Davido sells out 02 Arena for the third time

Nigerian superstar, Davido has reasserted his dominance in the music industry as he sells out the 20,000 capacity 02 Arena.The spectacular concert, held on...

Nigerian pastor sentenced to life imprisonment for raping church member

An Ikeja sexual offences and domestic violence court has sentenced Feyi Daniels, founder of I Reign Christian Ministry, to life imprisonment for raping a...

Mr Ibu’s son, daughter arrested again for hacking his bank app to divert funds

Police operatives in Ikoyi, Lagos State have arrested the children of actor, John Okafor aka Mr. Ibu's for allegedly defrauding him of the sum...

Naira Marley tells his story, maintains innocence in Mohbad’s death

Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has maintained innocence and shared his side of the story regarding the death of his...

Bola Tinubu denies plans to move Nigeria’s capital to Lagos

Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no plans to move the country's capital from Abuja to Lagos, his office says.The presidency blamed political opponents...

Two friends drown while making a TikTok video in a river

Two yet-to-be-identified female friends have drowned in a river while making a TikTok video where they acted as being possessed by marine spirits.It was...

Yul Edochie to start his ministry

Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie has revealed he will be starting his own ministry, answering God’s call to do His work.Taking to his social media...

Man arrested for stealing company car to fund his travel to Ghana

The Lagos State Command has arrested a Nigerian man who attempted to sell his company’s car in order to raise money to relocate his...

Aliko Dangote keeps billionaire crown

Nigeria's Aliko Dangote has been listed by Forbes magazine as Africa's richest man for the 13th year in a row despite the country's economic...

Couple welcome triplets after six years of waiting

A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Offei and his wife, have welcomed triplets after six years of marriage.Media personality, Omotunde Adebowale David, better known as Lolo,...

Mohbad’s management sues his father for defamation

In the wake of allegations made by the late singer, Mohbad's father regarding the existence of a will, the artiste's management has reportedly taken...

Ibadan explosion: Deadly blast kills 2, injures 77 in Nigeria

A massive explosion in the Nigerian city of Ibadan killed two people and injured 77 others overnight.Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing in seven...

Why I don’t see my divorces as a failure – Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele, a Nigerian director and actress, has opened up about her divorce from her former husband, JJC Skillz. Funke Akindele has been in the news...

Fury as one of six abducted Nigerian sisters is killed

One of the six sisters abducted in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, over a week ago has reportedly died in captivity, sparking outrage in the country....

Popular relationship coach remarries first husband after two other marriages end in divorce

Relationship coach, Amara Nwosu remarries her first husband after two other failed marriages.Amara Nwosu had married U.S based Nigerian businessman, Francis Van Lare a.k.a...

If I get the chance to see Mohbad again, I will warn him to be careful about the woman he marries – Father

The father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, has revealed what he would tell his son...

Let him rest in peace – Ajagurajah reacts to BBC’s documentary on TB Joshua

Leader of the Ajagurajah Movement, Bishop Kwame Asiamah has defended late Prophet TB Joshua following a recent documentary released by the British Broadcasting Corporation...

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...