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YNaija June 10, 2023

Kemi Olunloyo Sparks Outrage with Shocking Claims about Davido’s Son’s Death

Controversial figure and self-proclaimed investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has once again ignited a firestorm online with her recent comments about the tragic death of Davido's first child, Ifeanyi Adeleke. Taking…

YNaija January 18, 2023

Tinubu Hits Atiku Again, Alleges Plan To Sell Nigeria; Police presence at Emefiele’s Abuja home stirs controversy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu Hits Atiku Again, Alleges Plan To Sell Nigeria2023: Desist from jaded aproko pettiness – Atiku fires back at Oby EzekwesiliEkiti: Abducted Rev Father, Micheal Olofinlade regains freedomPolice presence at…

Ezinne November 28, 2017

The Thread: UNILAG Olodo fights back after @udala_ accuses him of rape on Twitter

Controversy erupted on Twitter after @uduala_ pointed accusing fingers at a Twitter influencer, @UnilagOlodo for raping her when she visited him sometime in June. From the responses to the thread…

Azeez July 16, 2017

I didn’t promise anyone a Grammy award, I promised myself – 9ice (WATCH)

Singer Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice has said he still plans to venture into politics. The singer said this on Sunday while speaking on Rubbin Minds. 9ice stated that…

Editor May 30, 2017

5 times Dino Melaye has landed himself in trouble

by Samuel Okike Senator Dino Melaye is obviously one of the most controversial politicians Nigeria has ever had. Since he became a member of the Nigerian Senate in June 2015,…

Azeez May 28, 2017

Trump delays return to U.S, delivers quick victory speech

US President Donald Trump opted to walk a few hundred yards to the Air Force One rather than jump into the presidential limousine after his speech at the US Naval Air Station…

Azeez May 19, 2017

Omoni Oboli appears in court over ‘Okafor’s Law’ controversy

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli was recently involved in a controversy over her new movie 'Okafor's Law'. A scriptwriter, Jude Idada had claimed he wrote the movie and…

Azeez May 11, 2017

Controversy over Osinbajo’s status a mere distraction – Lai Mohammed

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday said the controversy generated from theletter written by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly, to inform the…

Azeez April 22, 2017

#BBNaija: There was no case of molestation | Kemen speaks on incident with TBoss

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Ekemini Ekerete popularly known as Kemen has said his disqualification from the show was unfair. Kemen was disqualified after sexually assaulting fellow…

Op-ed Editor April 10, 2017

The Thread: All the controversial moments from the #BBNaija show (WATCH)

Hasn't the Big Brother show been quite a ride? It's given us thrills and laughs for days, and we are without regret- especially #TeamEfe, #TeamBisola and #BossNation, now it has…

Op-ed Editor April 1, 2017

The Thread: Trump’s VP, Mike Pence, does not want to end up like Bill Clinton and liberals are angry

President Trump's administration has been taking fire since its inauguration, and in recent days, Vice President Pence has been picked apart for being extra careful not to fall prey to…

Adebayo Emuleomo July 8, 2016

Fayose just loves the attention as he rides an ‘okada’ to the Govt House (PHOTOS)

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state is no stranger to showmanship same as he isn't to controversy. The governor, probably to show how close he is to the people of…

Oreoluwa Peters June 30, 2016

‘I’d be happy if no one wrote about me’ – Burna Boy

The king of controversy, Burna Boy is back with yet another controversial statement. The dance-hall artiste who is currently in the UK, says he would be happy if his name stays out…

Mazi Emeka June 17, 2016

Hijab crisis: No resolution despite meeting between security agencies, Christian leaders

Following the controversy generated by a recent court ruling on the wearing of hijab by female Muslim students, security agencies in the state, on Thursday, held an emergency meeting to…

Oreoluwa Peters June 2, 2016

Female, 19, ‘impersonates Wizkid’, duped two people of $53,000

Wizkid has had quite a number of impersonators in his career. The latest one is a 19-year-old female who has been impersonating the pop artiste and defrauding people of huge…

Mazi Emeka May 15, 2016

PDP wahala: 13 ex-governor, 14 ex-ministers, others set for show down with Sheriff

Prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set to wrestle power from the hands of the embattled national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, if he insists…

Adebayo Emuleomo May 3, 2016

Edo speaker, deputy speaker impeached

Lawmakers of the Edo State House of Assembly have impeached the Speaker, Victor Edoror and Deputy Speaker, Bright Osayande after accusing them of misconduct. The Speaker and his deputy were…

Adebayo Emuleomo March 1, 2016

Ali Modu Sheriff bows to pressure, promises to step down at stipulated time

Former governor of Borno state and now national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff has allayed fears about his appointment as party leader and promised to step…

Adebayo Emuleomo February 24, 2016

‘A threat to Fani-Kayode is a threat to us all’ | Former PDP ministers warn, reject Sheriff

The Peoples’ Democratic Party ministers from 1999-2015 have collectively rejected the appointment of former governor of Borno state, Ali Modu Sheriff, as the National Chairman of the party. Following the…

Oreoluwa Peters February 20, 2016

I wish The Headies awards controversy would ‘come up very often’ – Reekado Banks

Mavin starlet, Reekado Banks, says he wishes the infamous Headies Awards controversy over the 'Next Rated' category- happens on a regular basis. Rapper, Olamide and producer, Don Jazzy got involved…

Janeth J April 3, 2015

Chartered jets: House Committee says Diezani Alison-Madueke has a case to answer

by Ranti Joseph The Public accounts committee has asked Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke to give reports on the controversial Challenger 850, the jet the minister reportedly chartered for her…

Kolapo Olapoju September 18, 2014

What beef? Davido shows Wizkid ‘lots of love’ on Twitter

by Kolapo Olapoju After recently telling Olisa Adibua that he thinks 'Wizkid does not like him, Davido seems to have moved on from the whole beef drama, as he tweeted…

January 8, 2014

Okey Ikechukwu: Those who call 1914 a mistake are mixing things up badly

by Okey Ikechukwu No one cried foul over Awo’s politics in the South West before he engineered Zik’s ouster using ethnic solidarity. Before then he was aware of himself as…

December 22, 2013

You’re fired! American PR staff sacked after racist tweet controversy

by Oge Okonkwo Justine Sacco, a public relations executive for the prominent New York-based Internet media company IAC was fired on Saturday as a result of the racist tweet which she…

December 21, 2013

I lost my virginity to a rapist—Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola-Salako

by Tutu Akinlabi Actress Foluke Daramola-Salako has never been one to shy away from controversy. In fact it would be more than apt to say that her personality is just…

October 28, 2013

Stay away: Stella Oduah to be excluded from BASA deal signing in Israel on President Jonathan’s orders

by 'Jola Sotubo According to reports, the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, has been barred by President Goodluck Jonathan from participating in the proposed signing of the Bilateral Air Services…

October 6, 2013

What was she thinking?! Miley Cyrus wears entirely see-through dress for SNL afterparty (PHOTOS)

It was anticipated to be one of the most controversial Saturday Night Live hostings of the past few years. But Miley Cyrus mostly played it safe as she helmed the…

October 2, 2013

Living dangerously: Meet the Brazilian family that lives with 7 tigers… because 6 isn’t enough (PHOTOS)

After Aryas Borges rescued two abused tigers from a circus in 2005, he got very close to his new pets. He started an improvised exotic animal sanctuary at his home…

July 3, 2013

Nigeria is indeed due for revolution – Tambuwal

by Lucas TOGAN At the 2013 Distinguished Management Lecture of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), the outspoken Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives - Aminu Tambuwal- dropped…

June 28, 2013

OAU student who gave birth in toilet names baby, boy’s father identified

by Rachel Ogbu Oyinlola Rotimi, Obafemi Awolowo University student who became popular after giving birth in the student’s toilet has named her baby, Nifemi, Okikiola. The 22-year-old mother has described…

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