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DJ Chicken arrested after threatening Seyi Tinubu
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested controversial TikTok personality and disc jockey Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ...
Hanks Anuku reveals how death of partner, personal loss affects his life, career
Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that the death of his partner and mother of his children had a profound impa...
Defections rock House of Reps as lawmakers reposition ahead of 2027
A fresh wave of defections hit the House of Representatives on Tuesday, signaling early political moves ahead of the 2027 gen...
Nigeria Government declares two-day public holiday for Eid-el-Kabir
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for the Eid-el-Kabir festival.
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Illbliss calls for unity, condemns rise tribalism in Nigeria
Nigerian rapper Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, popularly known as Illbliss, has urged Nigerians to embrace people from different ethnic bac...
Seyi Law reveals how Tinubu rescued Nigeria from economic collapse
Popular comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, better known as Seyi Law, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu, claiming the admin...
Fela Kuti makes history with Rock and Roll hall of fame induction
Legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history as the first African artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall...
Akon reflects on relationship with Michael Jackson, extols Nigerian intelligence
Senegalese-American music icon Akon has opened up about his legendary career, placing a massive spotlight on the incredible talent emer...
Poco Lee out of UK prison after alleged withdrawal of sexual assault case
Nigerian dancer and performer, Poco Lee, has reportedly been released in the United Kingdom after the woman who allegedly too...
Peller drags parents over conduct at his wedding
Nigerian streamer, Peller, has expressed frustration with his parents for attending his wedding ceremony with their respective partners...
Mr P urges fans to stop comparing him with Rudeboy, focuses on solo career
Nigerian singer and former member of the defunct P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has appealed to fans to stop compa...
Patience Ozokwor: my ‘wicked woman’ roles are divine calling
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has described her frequent portrayal of witches, wicke...
Carter Efe accuses VDM of demarketing Igbo phone business in China
Nigerian streamer and content creator, Carter Efe, has accused social commentator VeryDarkMan, VDM, of attempting to disrupt ...
2Baba: Afrobeats is here to stay thanks to new generation of talent
Nigerian music icon Innocent "2Face" Idibia is brushing off claims that Afrobeats might soon lose its spark on the global sta...
“I would have jumped”, Davido recalls first fame scandal
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about one of the most difficult moments of his early career...
Season 11 BBNaija winner to receive record ₦160m prize
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show will premiere on Sunday, July 26...
Big Brother Naija disqualifies housemate Nomy
The 27-year-old Big Brother Naija reality star, Whitney Chukwu widely known as Nomy, has been abruptly ejected from the season 11 house...
Portable and Charles Okocha rematch explodes into chaos ahead of July 31 fight
Zazu crooner Portable and Charles Okocha are officially set for a high-stakes boxing rematch on July 31 following a wild press conferen...
Kano court sentences TikToker Usman Majidadi to 13 months in prison for public nuisance
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Gyadi Gyadi, Kano State, has sentenced popular TikToker, Usman Musa Majidadi, to 13 months in...
Olamide opens up about stage fright and past trauma
Nigerian rap icon Olamide has pulled back the curtain on his superstar persona, revealing a surprising struggle with pre-perf...
Former gang leader, Keffe D’ Davis found guilty in rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder
Former South Side Compton Crips leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been convicted of the 1996 murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur.
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Toke Makinwa says women should avoid marriage in their 20s
Media personality and actress Toke Makinwa has said she believes women should not get married in their 20s, arguing that many are still...
Peter Okoye alleges Jude file fresh suit to stop him from performing Psquare songs
Singer Peter Okoye has alleged that his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, has filed another legal action aimed at preventin...
Zlatan announces wedding plans with partner Davita Lamai
Nigerian singer and rapper, Zlatan Ibile, and his partner, Davita Lamai, have officially announced their upcoming wedding.
The coupl...
“60 years of grace and growth” — Peju Ogunmola reflects on life at 60
Veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola has celebrated her 60th birthday with a touching message, opening up about her journey through ...
Poco Lee to remain in UK prison till September court appearance over alleged assault
Popular Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Odinaka, better known as Poco Lee, is currently being held on remand in ...
Mercy Johnson Appointed As Special Adviser To Edo Governor
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy by Edo State Governor Mo...
Jude Okoye rejects royalty diversion claims amid ongoing legal tussle with Peter,
Veteran music executive Jude Okoye has strongly denied allegations of financial mismanagement and royalty diversion brought a...
Actor Jide Awobona raises concern over possible health challenges connecting to kissing scenes
Nollywood actor Jide Awobona has opened up about his concerns regarding kissing scenes in movies, citing health risks and an unpleasant...
Jarvis vows to expand career after marriage to Peller
Nigerian content creator, Jarvis, has assured her fans that her recent marriage to TikTok star, Peller, will not negatively a...
“Quadri was a walk-past role”, Taaooma reveals inspiration behind her comedy concepts
Prominent Nigerian skit maker and actress Maryam Apaokagi, widely known as Taooma, has credited her mother and the idiosyncratic behavi...
Arsenal to begin title defense against Coventry City as Premier League releases 2026/27 opening day fixtures
The Premier League has released the fixture list for the 2026/27 season, with reigning champions Arsenal set to begin the def...
Nigerian Tiktoker Peller proposes to lover Jarvis amid pregnancy rumours
Popular Nigerian content creator and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has proposed to his girlfriend, Jarvis, amid o...
Joeboy plans to keep marriage life away from public glare
Nigerian singer Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has revealed that he would prefer to get married ...
Police arrest “VeryDarkMan’s brother” over alleged death threats against comedian DeeOne
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a prominent member of the "Ratel" movement, widely known as "Veryblackman o...
Cynthia Morgan brands Jude Okoye ‘toxic and divisive’ amid PSquare legal feud
Reggae-dancehall singer Cynthia Morgan has publicly accused music executive Jude Okoye of manipulating reality, calling her former reco...
Dele Momodu Says Work Is Going On Behind The Scenes To Resolve Davido & Sophia Child Custody Dispute
Dele Momodu has revealed that efforts are ongoing behind the scenes to amicably resolve the child custody dispute between Afrobeats sta...
Okocha, Portable set for celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha have reignited their rivalry ahead of ...
Regina Daniels visited Ned Nwoko only to see her children – mother clarifies
Rita Daniels, mother of Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has finally broken her silence regarding her daughter's alleged reconciliation w...
“She changed my life”: Don Jazzy reacts to Ayra Starr’s career journey
Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy has publicly declared that superstar singer Ayra Starr made a significant and lasting impa...
“They will arrest us”: Portable explains why he is afraid to condemn insecurity
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has stated that he cannot openly condemn the insecurity in Ni...
Adekunle Gold: “I wouldn’t have married Simi if she were SS or AS
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has revealed that genotype was a major factor in his decision to marry, following his disclosure that h...
Davido confirms joint album with Chris Brown for 2027
Davido has confirmed plans to release a joint project with Chris Brown next year.
Speaking on the Swift Conversations podc...
Burna Boy makes history as the African artist with the most Billboard hot 100 entries
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has officially pulled ahead of his colleague Tems to become the African artist wi...
Stan Nze, Blessing Obasi renew wedding vows after five years
Nollywood actor Stan Nze and his wife, actress Blessing Obasi, have renewed their wedding vows as they celebrate five years of together...
Mo Bimpe opens up about being excluded from Children’s events before becoming a mother
Nollywood actress Bimpe Adedimeji has opened up about being intentionally excluded from baby showers, naming ceremonies and children’s...
Ghana to sanction TV stations airing Nigerian films without authorisation
The Ghanaian government has announced plans to sanction television stations that broadcast Nigerian films without proper authorisation ...
AY Makun reacts to driverless Uber experience in US, compares Technology with African “Juju”
Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has compared his experience in a driverless Uber in the United ...
Nicki Minaj opens up about leaving church but keeping her faith
American rapper Nicki Minaj has opened up about her decision to stop attending church services, tracing it back to the exact moment her...
Mr Real debunks Idowest’s claim of ownership of ‘Legbegbe’
Nigerian singer Mr Real has dismissed claims by fellow artiste Idowest that he is the original owner of the hit street anthem “Legbegbe...
Alexx Ekubo: Family announces funeral arrangements of late Nollywood actor
The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has officially released the funeral arrangements following his recent passing from kidne...
Speed Darlington laments being single, childless as he nears 60
Controversial singer and rapper, Speed Darlington, has expressed disappointment over his marital status, saying he is still unmarried a...
Whitemoney laments Lagos dating culture as he seeks a wife
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has revealed that Nigeria's daunting dating culture i...
Kunle Afolayan Partners With Benin Republic In Movie Productions & Development Of Film City
Veteran actor, producer and film director Kunle Afolayan has signed a historic partnership with Benin Republic's government-owned produ...
Singer Simi Sparks Online Debate Over Comments On Rape & False Allegations
Nigerian music star Simi has become the centre of a heated online discussion after sharing her views on sexual violence and punishment ...
Nollywood mourns as actor Solomon Akiyesi passes away in Abuja
The Nigerian film industry has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of veteran actor and entrepren...
Teddy Don-Momoh’s wife, Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh, dies weeks after welcoming first child
Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh, wife of Teddy Don-Momoh, the widower of late gospel singer Kefee, has died barely two weeks after th...
BBNaija star Bella breaks silence on Sheggz breakup
BBNaija star Bella Okagbue has officially broken her silence regarding her publicized breakup with her former boyfriend, Sheggz.
Add...
Talent alone cannot sustain career longevity, says Ramsey Nouah
Veteran Nigerian actor Ramsey Nouah has said that talent alone is not enough to guarantee long-term success, stressing that d...
Avoid Black Henna: Aproko Doctor warns of severe skin damage and permanent scars
Popular health influencer and medical doctor, Chinonso Egemba, widely known as Aproko Doctor, has warned that the use of fake or black ...
TikTok bans Carter Efe’s account for violation
Popular Nigerian skit maker and musician, Carter Efe, has had his TikTok account permanently banned for repeatedly violating the platfo...
“Very Anyhow OG” – TikToker Peller blasts rapper Ycee over podcast call-out
Popular Nigerian TikToker Peller has hit back at veteran rapper Ycee, labeling him a "very anyhow OG" after the musician publ...
Jim Iyke claims entertainment industry is run by demons
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has claimed that the entertainment industry is dominated by "demons" and designed to "extol satanism."...
Atiku mourns passing of Saworoide star actor, Chief Kola Oyewo
Veteran Nollywood and cinema icon, Chief Dr. Kola Oyewo has passed away.
His son, Adetoyese Oyewo, broke the sad news on Friday.
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BBNaija S11: Sheba tells Trams to upgrade his flirting game
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Sheba has humorously advised fellow contestant Trams to sharpen his romantic approach i...
Gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori apologises following backlash over school abductions
Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Yinka Alaseyori, has publicly apologized to Nigerians following intense backlash over her recent rema...
From unanswered DM to sold-out area: AY shares Asake’s inspiring rise to global stardom
Veteran Nigerian comedian and popular actor, Ayodeji Makun, widely known as AY, has revealed a forgotten 2019 direct message from Afrob...
Davido signals shift to pure African sound in new music direction
Nigerian music star, Davido, has revealed plans to embrace a more authentic African sound in his future projects, moving away from West...
“No game aside money”: Toke Makinwa slams Nigerian men over low emotional intelligence
Popular media personality Toke Makinwa has sparked intense conversations across social media platforms after sharing her candid views o...
Tension builds as AMVCA prepares to unveil 2026 nominees
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards will unveil its 2026 nominees on Sunday, March 29, with actor Chimezie Imo hosting th...
Big Brother Naija Season 11: 16 housemates face possible eviction in week three
The third-week eviction list has been released by the organisers following the announcement of the beneficiaries of the week’...
Iyabo Ojo speaks out on renewed rift between Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has opened up about the latest tension between colleagues Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele, expre...
Brain Jotter laments harassment by Lagos agberos
Nigerian content creator, Brain Jotter, has expressed frustration after allegedly being harassed by Lagos touts, popularly known as agb...
Burna Boy makes history as first African artiste to top Billboard global 200 songs chart
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to top the Billboard Glob...
Mr Real hits out at First Lady’s economic advice to sell Akara
Afrobeats singer, Mr Real, has criticised First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu's recent advice encouraging Nigerians to embrace petty trading as ...
AMVCA snub sparks outrage as Lilian Afegbai blasts organisers, says “eat your award”
Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has publicly taken a swipe at the organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMV...
Davido pegs monthly lifestyle expenses to ₦400 million
By Michael Odetunde
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that maintaining his celebri...
Bloody Civilian reveals how music influences her belief on marriage, traditional expectations
Nigerian singer Emoseh Khamofu, popularly known as Bloody Civilian, has revealed that her journey as an a...
Jarvis sets the record straight on viral wedding phrase controversy
Popular content creator Jarvis has publicly cleared up the online confusion surrounding a viral moment from her traditional wedding to ...
Nigeria, Netherlands sign new Trade Facilitation agreement
Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a new trade facilitation agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, ...
Veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu appeals for support over disturbing health crisis
Veteran Nigerian actress Ngozi Nwosu has appealed to the public for financial assistance as she battles an undisclosed illness.
In a...
Davido announces exclusive London premiere for Oriade album
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced an exclusive live premiere of his forthcoming album, Oriade...
“I was paid to fake healing miracle” – Yemi Solade reveals
Veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, has revealed that he once received payment to pretend to have a physical disability as ...
Tears, tributes as family marks third anniversary of Pasuma’s late mother
Family members, friends and loved ones on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, came together in quiet reflection to mark the third anniver...
“Nobody has more hits than me”: Davido stakes $1m in bold hit-battle challenge
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has declared that no Nigerian artiste has more hit songs than h...
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Banky W open up on battling deep addictions
Popular media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened up about his long struggle with smoking addiction and his eventual victory over ...
Jesse Jagz criticises celebrities promoting betting, gambling
Nigerian singer and rapper Jesse Jagz has criticised celebrities who endorse and promote betting and gambling brands, describing the pr...
BNXN reveals discrepancies in benefits between NBA players and Nigerian artists
Afrobeats singer Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has weighed in on the long-running debate about whether musicians or...
Frank Edoho declares end to romance, calling single life his “superpower”
By Afolabi Mustapha
Former 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' host Frank Edoho has announced that he has no intention of ever...
Seun Kuti claims IShowSpeed’s Africa tour was a “spy job” for Elon Musk
Popular Nigerian singer Seun Kuti has sparked a massive conversation online by claiming that IShowSpeed’s recent tour across ...
Burna Boy, Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ becomes highest-charting World Cup song in history
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has achieved another major milestone as his collaborative World Cup anthem with Colombian supe...
BBNaija: See 13 housemates up for possible eviction for week seven
Big Brother Naija has placed 13 housemates up for possible eviction this week following a dramatic nomination process in the house.
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“YouTube cannot match Netflix, Prime”, says Kunle Afolayan
Nollywood filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has criticised producers who are increasingly turning to YouTube as an alternative platf...
Peller rejects DStv offer to broadcast wedding
Popular Nigerian streamer and content creator Peller has claimed he turned down an alleged offer from DStv to broad...
Phyna regrets spending BBNaija prize money on family instead of investments
Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has candidly shared that her biggest regret is using her ...
12-year-old Nigerian actor wins bronze at World Performing Arts Championship
A 12-year-old Nigerian actor, Chibuchi David Francis, has won a bronze medal in the Acting Category (Ages 11–12) at the 2026 World Cham...
Police arrest ex-BBNaija star Tacha in Lagos
Former Big Brother Naija reality show star, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has reportedly been arrested by the police in Lago...
Celebrities storm Lagos for Peller, Jarvis’ white wedding
Lagos played host to a host of celebrities, influencers and content creators as they gathered for the highly anticipated white wedding ...
Bella Shmurda: “I almost lost it all to the fast life”
Afrobeats star Bella Shmurda recently opened up about nearly going bankrupt after blowing his early fortune on a reckless, high-rolling...