Angry mob sets policeman’s vehicle ablaze for crushing schoolboy

An angry mob has set ablaze a policeman’s vehicle on Abeokuta Road, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, for crushing a schoolboy to death. Punch Newspaper reports that the boy, Ope, who wore the uniform of Moslem Comprehensive Junior School, was crushed at about 4pm while returning from school on Wednesday, and he reportedly died on the spot.... Read More

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June 26, 2015

Onlookers console Kate Henshaw as fire guts down her home (PHOTOS)

The residence of Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw in Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos caught fire on Thursday. Cable Ng reports that the fire started around 3pm and neighbours struggled to put out the fire. According to witnesses, the outbreak might have been caused by an electric surge. Reports further say she lost her valuables.... Read More

kate henshaw house

June 26, 2015

Buhari will only intervene in the National Assembly crisis if…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu has revealed that President Buhari will not wade into the crises that hit the National Assembly on Thursday. The crisis started when lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Thursday engaged in a free-for-all fight over the sharing of principal offices... Read More

Buhari, National assembly crisis

June 25, 2015

Top Nollywood actresses accuse each other of homosexuality

There’s an ongoing war between Yoruba movie stars Biodun Okeowo and Wura Gold. They are both accusing each other of being lesbians. Had no idea that was an insult, to be honest. According to BestofNollywood.tv, the fight between Biodun and Wura took a new twist yesterday when the light skinned actress took to her BBM... Read More

Biodun Okeowo, wura gold

June 24, 2015

#AskCuppyAnything DJ Cuppy loves Korede Bello, plus nine other things to know about her

Billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter and one of Nigeria’s hottest DJs of the moment, Cuppy Music is presently having a question and answer session on twitter. So far, here are ten things we have learnt from the on-going AskCuppyAnything trend on twitter.

DJ Cuppy, femi otedola daughter

June 24, 2015

Honest airport cleaner reaps the benefits of good karma

And the money keeps pouring in! The airport cleaner, Josephine Ugwu,who found and returned N12 million at the airport a few months back, has just been given the sum of N680,000. The cheque was presented to her by Barrister Monday Ubani of Monday Ubani foundation. Speaking to Encomium, Barr. Ubani said Yes, it is true.... Read More

honest airport cleaner, Josephine Ugwu

June 24, 2015

A lady spearheaded that bank robbery in Ikorodu this morning

Details have emerged on the robbery which occurred in the early hours of today at Ogolonto area of Ikorodu, Lagos state. Surprisingly, a lady was said to have led the gang to the banks and stayed outside while the operation lasted. Via Naij: The leader of the gang sat down in front of the... Read More

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bank robbery in ikorodu

June 24, 2015

Lady who offered car-for-marriage now in psychiatric hospital in Kano

Last Wednesday, one Zainab Abdulmalik on a live radio programme, promised a House and a Car for marriage to any interested suitor. Sadly, she has now been admitted at the Dawanau Psychiatric Hospital, Kano. Daily Trust reports that she was admitted on Sunday at the hospital. In a telephone interview, the head of the hospital, Malam Abubakar... Read More

Zainab Abdulmalik

June 24, 2015

Meet Emmanuel Chen, your Chinese-Nigerian heartthrob

Hours ago, photos of a half Nigerian and half Chinese young man who prides himself in being called an Igbo man, Chen Wang Emmanuel, hit the internet. “My name is Chen Emmanuel, I’m half Chinese and half Nigerian. Dad is the Chinese, mom is Igbo. I think there are very few of us in the... Read More

Chen Emmanuel, Chen Wang Emmanuel

June 24, 2015

5 things you missed at AY Live Abuja (PHOTOS)

1. Elenu & AY Parodies President Buhari & Bola Tinubu “I belong to everybody. I belong to nobody.” These words have become something of a social media sensation since President Muhammadu Buhari uttered them during his inauguration speech on May 29. The Internet has seen spoofs, parodies and memes surrounding this statement and AY just had to get... Read More

AY Live show

June 24, 2015

See photos from the bank robbery that happened in Ikorodu this morning

Earlier today, two banks – Zenith and First bank – located at Ipakodo Ebute, near Ogolonto in Ikorodu, Lagos were robbed. The armed robbers reportedly carted away some money. They were said to have used speed boats in accessing the community and raiding the banks. The police responded but so many Nigerians online are upset... Read More

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June 24, 2015

Elikem paid $25,000 as Pokello’s bride price

Over the weekend, Big Brother Africa couple Pokello Nare and Elikem Kumordzi tied the knot in a traditional wedding ceremony held in Harare, Zimbabwe. And the best part is, Elikem paid $25,000 US dollars, not Zimbabwean dollars, as her bride price. For real! Elikem revealed this in an interview with Peace FM saying “I initially... Read More

pokello and elikem

June 23, 2015

Bukola Saraki appoints Isa Galadu as Chief of Staff

Senate President Bukola Saraki this evening announced the appointment of Senator Isa Galadu as his Chief of staff on his Facebook page. I have appointed Senator Isa Galadu as my Chief of Staff and also Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu as Special Adviser on Media. Please note the appointments take effect immediately. Posted by Abubakar Bukola Saraki... Read More

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June 23, 2015

Ladies, this photo of Zack Orji and son will make you swoon

We totally love the dapper look of veteran actor, Zack Orji and his son in this newly released photo, taken by Debbin Fotographer. The young man has got a striking resemblance to his dad.

Zack Orji

June 23, 2015

Former President Jonathan reportedly loses only son in London (UPDATED)

UPDATE: Looks like all is well with Ariwera Ariwera, a teenage son of former President Goodluck Jonathan, is hale and hearty, contrary to rumors of his passing, sources close to the former Nigeria leader said. Several aides of the former President told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that his rumored death came as a surprise to them,... Read More

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Ariwera Jonathan, Jonathan son dead

June 23, 2015

Ubi Franklin almost died last night

Wow! Triple MG record label boss, Ubi Franklin, who has been in the news for sometime now following his messy relationship with ex label mate Emma Nyra and surprising engagement to actress Lilian Esoro, narrowly escaped death last night. Read his testimony as posted on instagram moments ago. Thank You Lord For keeping me,... Read More

Ubi Franklin

June 23, 2015

Is Chocolat Royale back? (PHOTO)

Last month, Chocolat Royale, owned by Amin Mousalli, was shut down by NAFDAC authorities for selling expired products to customers. Barely a month later, the business is back and running. Well, not yet. They’re back officially on June 30. We however wonder if the allegations levied against them have been sorted out.

chocolat royal

June 23, 2015

University student commits suicide after getting dumped by fiance of 7 years

A 26-year-old microbiology student of the Delta State University (DELSU) Evelyn Mogekwu, has committed suicide after being jilted by her fiance. She couldn’t handle the fact that the seven year old relationship between them was over so she decided to end it all by killing herself. Leadership Newspaper reports that the girl was in high... Read More

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DELSU

June 23, 2015

Ini Edo and Jim Iyke should just date already (PHOTO)

Two A-list Nollywood actors, Ini Edo and Jim Iyke, recently hooked up in Lagos and took a selfie. I used to flatter myself dat I was as tall as @jim.iyke then de heels came off and oops not so tall lol#setlife##Thegetaway# A photo posted by Ini Edo (@iniedo) on Jun 17, 2015 at 7:28am PDT... Read More

June 22, 2015

Yemi Osinbajo: The nation needs people who can exemplify values not riches

While speaking on Sunday at the occasion of the Father‘s Day celebration at the Aso Villa Chapel in Abuja, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, advised that a good father should leave the value of integrity to his children. According to a statement issued by Mfon Udott, Senior Special Adviser Media and Publicity, the Vice President of Nigeria,... Read More

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Yemi Osinbajo

June 22, 2015

7 things you didn’t know about Mercy Johnson and her hubby’s romance

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson and hubby, Odianosen Okojie in a new interview reflected on how they met and the centre of attraction. We bring you seven things we learnt about the happy marriage from the interview. 1. They met in 2008 on a flight from France. 2. They both flew business class. 3. Mercy ignored... Read More

June 22, 2015

Karen Igho shows off huge baby bump

Former Big Brother Africa winner Karen Igho Rakos is pregnant. Ex reality TV star took to Instagram to show off her well advanced baby bump “You are pregnant and you are powerful. You are bold and you are beautiful. Go forward in your boldness, in your beauty and in your contentedness. Trust your body to... Read More

Karen Igho, Yaroslav Rakos

June 22, 2015

Yoruba movie star recently released from jail for theft, steals again

Nollywood actress, Yetunde Akilapa is in the News again! Just months after she was almost beaten to death by a mob in Magodo for breaking into a man’s flat with the help of a master key, Yetunde has once again reportedly been disgraced at Yaba where she is currently undergoing training in cosmetic makeup in a... Read More

Magodo, Yetunde Akilapa, yoruba actress theft

June 22, 2015

The comment section reacts to… Dangote’s interest in Arsenal

Apparently, it is not just Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti who has got beef with billionaire Dangote for his interest in Arsenal. They spoke their mind on ‘Meet the second most powerful black man in the world after Obama’, recently published on Daily Mail: “He’s a 57-year-old Nigerian who has amassed a fortune by becoming... Read More

Comment Section, Dangote, Dangote and Arsenal

June 22, 2015

See more photos from Elikem and Pokello’s secret wedding in Zimbabwe

Big Brother Africa couple Pokello Nare from Zimbabwe and Elikem Kumordzi from Ghana have been together since they both left the BBA house in July 2013. The couple got engaged after Elikem’s public proposal at the Ghana Music Awards in May 2014, but back in November shortly after their engagement, the couple had a very messy and... Read More

pokello and elikem

June 22, 2015

Mr President, appoint ministers now or step down — Lagos lawyer

Controversial Lagos lawyer and activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has filed a fresh suit against the Buhari government for ‘delaying to form a cabinet and for running the affairs of Nigeria as a lone ranger as well as in a dictatorial manner.’ In a suit he filed today at the Federal High Court, Lagos, the lawyer said... Read More

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June 22, 2015

Turkish flight attendant dies after trip to Nigeria

Selda Durmaz, a Turkish Airlines (THY) flight attendant, reportedly lost her life on Friday night in an Istanbul hospital as a result of a mosquito bite in Nigeria, while she was on duty. Shortly after her trip to Nigeria, she got sick. On her return to Istanbul, she went to the hospital because of a persistent high... Read More

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a Turkish Airlines (THY) flight attendant, Selda Durmaz

June 22, 2015

Seun Kuti criticizes Dangote’s interest in Arsenal F.C.

We just don’t understand the love Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has for England Premiere club, Arsenal – he loves it so much so that he is ready to buy for $1.49bn. Afro-beat maestro Seun Kuti doesn’t neither and has taken to his Facebook page to throw a major shade at the billionaire businessman. He... Read More

June 22, 2015

Another official portrait of First Lady emerges, photographer gets it right this time

Last month, an official portrait of the wife of the president was released but the mega expensive wrist watch which she wore in the photo sparked a controversy. According to the gossip blogs, the Cartier Baignoire Folle 18-Carat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch which Mrs. Buhari wore in the photo is made of rhodiumised white gold set... Read More

aisha buhari portrait

June 22, 2015

Toke Makinwa: Blessing Egbe makes case for Maje Ayida

Producer of the hit movies, Two Brides and a Baby and Lekki Wives, Bless Egbe has penned down her thoughts on the recent cheating scandal that hit media personality Toke Makinwa. In a chat with online portal, ICampus, the entertainer called Maje Ayida a “master planner.” ‘I don’t know her personally and I don’t really... Read More

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Blessing Egbe, toke makinwa

Angry mob sets policeman’s vehicle ablaze for crushing schoolboy

Onlookers console Kate Henshaw as fire guts down her home (PHOTOS)

Buhari will only intervene in the National Assembly crisis if…

Top Nollywood actresses accuse each other of homosexuality

#AskCuppyAnything DJ Cuppy loves Korede Bello, plus nine other things to know about her

Honest airport cleaner reaps the benefits of good karma

A lady spearheaded that bank robbery in Ikorodu this morning

Lady who offered car-for-marriage now in psychiatric hospital in Kano

Meet Emmanuel Chen, your Chinese-Nigerian heartthrob

5 things you missed at AY Live Abuja (PHOTOS)

See photos from the bank robbery that happened in Ikorodu this morning

Elikem paid $25,000 as Pokello’s bride price

Bukola Saraki appoints Isa Galadu as Chief of Staff

Ladies, this photo of Zack Orji and son will make you swoon

Former President Jonathan reportedly loses only son in London (UPDATED)

Ubi Franklin almost died last night

Is Chocolat Royale back? (PHOTO)

University student commits suicide after getting dumped by fiance of 7 years

Ini Edo and Jim Iyke should just date already (PHOTO)

Yemi Osinbajo: The nation needs people who can exemplify values not riches

7 things you didn’t know about Mercy Johnson and her hubby’s romance

Karen Igho shows off huge baby bump

Yoruba movie star recently released from jail for theft, steals again

The comment section reacts to… Dangote’s interest in Arsenal

See more photos from Elikem and Pokello’s secret wedding in Zimbabwe

Mr President, appoint ministers now or step down — Lagos lawyer

Turkish flight attendant dies after trip to Nigeria

Seun Kuti criticizes Dangote’s interest in Arsenal F.C.

Another official portrait of First Lady emerges, photographer gets it right this time

Toke Makinwa: Blessing Egbe makes case for Maje Ayida

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