Banky W, Adesua Etomi welcome baby boy
Nigerian singer Banky W and his wife, actress Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their first child.
Fireboy leads pack of winners at 14th Headies
The 14th edition of the Headies awards held yesterday February 21, 2021 and due to COVID-19 restrictions, the show was virtual, with a huge part of it pre-recorded.
Legendary highlife singer singer Chris Ajilo passes on
“I took him to two hospitals at Ile-Ife as well, but there were no bed spaces there; so, I had to take him back home. A doctor was attending to him at home. Yesterday, I noticed that there was no improvement, so, I had to rush him to another hospital at Ilesha. I was there with him since yesterday, but he died today at 10:30 am. He had been battling malaria; the doctor even carried out a COVID-19 test on him but he tested negative.”
Flavour: I didn’t plan to have kids out of wedlock
Nigerian Singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly called “Flavour N’abania,” says he never planned to have children out of wedlock.
Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West after almost seven years of marriage, her publicist told AFP Friday.
Prince Harry, Meghan markle officially resign from royal duties
“Following conversations with The Duke, The Queen has written confirming that in stepping away from the work of The Royal Family it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service,” the statement read.
Nigerian singer Omah Lay robbed at airport
Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, better known as Omah Lay, has disclosed that he was robbed at the airport.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson wants to be US president
He said: I would consider a presidential run in the future if that’s what the people wanted. Truly I mean that, and I’m not flippant in any way with my answer… ‘So I would wait, and I would listen. I would have my finger on the pulse, my ear to the ground.”
Tonto Dikeh: How I’m single handedly raising my child
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, says she is raising her son without the assistance of any man.
Davido named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine
The Nigerian superstar, Davido, hit another milestone as he was named one of the next 100 most influential people in the world for 2021 by Time Magazine.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde trademarks her name
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has trademarked her name.
Cameroon special forces disrupt Naira Marley show
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has urged bloggers not to paint Cameroonians bad, saying they love Nigerians.
Nollywood actor Victor Decker passes on
Usman wrote: “Can’t believe I’m typing this! But a reminder that this is not our home, we’re all on a journey! This is how I chose to remember you! Goodnight GENERAL! Rest In Peace!”
Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband confirms marriage to former assistant
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh’s, ex-husband, Churchill Olakunle, has introduced his former personal assistant, Rosy Meurer, as his new wife.
Flavour: I was a virgin until 24
”Flavour was a virgin till 24…I’m telling you. Remember I told you about the man that took me in, that I served. There was no television, no woman, no alcohol,” he said.
Nicki Minaj’s father dies in ‘hit-and-run’ accident
Nassau County Police in New York disclosed that Robert was walking between Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue on Friday evening around 6 PM ET when a vehicle going northbound hit him and the driver fled the scene.
Ric Hassani: How l was robbed by men posing as soldiers
“I really didn’t want to have to say anything. I handled yesterday like nothing happened. I like to see these things as beneath me to be honest, Thieves are not meant to move me. I would buy another phone and move but you, you still would keep having to steal to survive. Terrible.”
Valentine: Mike Bamiloye warns against premarital sex
Nigerian evangelist and founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry, Mike Bamiloye, has warned against sexual act outside of marriage which he described as a blood covenant with the devil.
DSTV: No auditioning yet for #BBNaija Season 6
The organisation behind the annual Big Brother Naija reality TV show says auditioning for this year’s episode was still in the cooler.
Court orders paternity test for Nollywood actress’ daughter
A Magistrates Court in Lagos State has ordered that a DNA paternity test be conducted on the daughter of a Yoruba movie star, Ronke Odusanya.
Fela tops voting chart for 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is currently toping the vote for nomination of the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for possible induction.
Pete Edochie blesses son’s presidential ambition
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has received the blessing of his father and veteran artiste, Pete, to join the country’s 2023 presidential race.
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DSS: Why we arrested Kano governor’s ex-aide
“This is to confirm that Salihu Tanko-Yakasai is with the DSS and he is being investigated over issues beyond the expression of opinions in the social media as wrongly alleged by sections of the public,’’ he stated.
Abia governor: Eziukwu cemetery road’ll be recovered under my watch
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has assured that the on-going Eziukwu Cemetery Road which has been abandoned for close to three decades would be fully recovered under his watch.
Fulham dominate Palace in Selhurst Park stalemate
Fulham picked up another point in their quest for survival but could have taken all three after bossing a goalless draw with a Palace side devoid of inspiration.
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The Kano State Government on Sunday announced plans to float 200 buses Mass Transit Service in the metropolitan area of the state.
PDP NWC meets Reps minority leader, others, advocates reinvigorated opposition
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has met with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, and handed over the affairs of the opposition in the lower house to him.
Dangote Group pays N500,000 to each family of students killed in crash
Dangote Group of Companies has paid N500,000 to each family of the eight students killed on Jan. 23 when one of its trucks lost control at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State.
Fulham dominate Palace in Selhurst Park stalemate
Fulham picked up another point in their quest for survival but could have taken all three after bossing a goalless draw with a Palace side devoid of inspiration.
Senate confirms ex-service chiefs as ambassadors
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, had on February 10, mandated the Committee on Foreign Affairs to confirm General Abayomi Olonisakin (retd) (Ekiti); Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd) (Borno); Vice Admiral Ibok- Ette Ibas (retd) (Cross River); Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar(retd) (Bauchi); and Air Vice Marshal Muhammad S. Usman (Rtd) (Kano) as non-career ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.