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Big Brother Naija reality show housemates, Mbadiwe twins, Ocee and Ozee won the second week’s immunity challenge on Monday. As Immunity Challenge winners, Mbadiwe twins are afforded exemption from this week’s eviction making them formidable contenders in the house. Recall that the duo won last week’s Head of House election, and are now safe from…
Controversial social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison following a six-month sentence for naira mutilation. Bobrisky regained his freedom from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Monday around 10 a.m. Footage that has since gone viral shows Bobrisky leaving the prison in a luxury car, accompanied by two friends….
Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine, expressed his astonishment at President Bola Tinubu’s broadcast to the nation on Sunday. In a post on X, Momodu stated that he felt disappointed that Tinubu did not address the demands of the ongoing protesters across the country. Tinubu’s address to Nigerians came three days after the commencement…
Singer Simi has shown her support for the ongoing nationwide protests in Nigeria, which are focused on addressing hunger and poor governance issues. According to sources a significant number of Nigerians have participated in these protests that started on August 1, 2024, and are scheduled to last for 10 days under the hashtag #EndBadGovernance. The…
Toke Makinwa, a Nollywood actress and media personality, has expressed her disapproval of individuals who have resorted to stealing and vandalizing properties during the nationwide protest in Nigeria. The protest, initiated by a cross-section of Nigerians to highlight the high levels of hardship in the country, has been marred by incidents of looting and destruction…
The Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) has recently appointed five new members to join its team in preparation for the 97th edition of the Oscars awards, scheduled for March 2nd, 2025. The announcement was made by the committee’s leader, Stephanie Linus. The new members of the NOSC include Ali Nuhu, the Managing Director of the…
Afrobeat musician Kizz Daniel has dismissed rumors of a breakup with his wife. Speculation about the singer’s marriage ending circulated after he was reportedly seen with another woman in his studio. In response to the rumors, Kizz Daniel made a post on his official page requesting a refund for his expenses. However, in a social…
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins recently made a statement, revealing that the last time she backed wrongdoing was during her friendship with Judy Austin, the second wife of actor Yul Edochie. In a video posted on her Instagram page, Sarah called out a friend who she accused of trying to steal the husband of another friend…
Nigerian veteran songstress and activist Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the musician, known as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Emzor Pharmaceuticals’ CEO, Stella Okoli. Onwenu was immediately rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away. The President of the…
Afrobeats singer, Anthony Victor, popularly known as Victony, has said he isn’t in a rush to be on his colleagues, Rema and Asake’s level of stardom. He stated this while reacting to the claims by some social media users that his debut album ‘Stubborn’ wasn’t “commercially successful” because he didn’t have “haters” to post negative…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Chizzy Francis has berated Season 9 pair Kassia and Kellyrae for lying to their fellow housemates about their marital status. Report recalls that during their introduction on Sunday, DoubleKay said although they’re married, they will keep it secret in the house. , Chizzy particularly berated Kellyrae for taking his wife…
24 housemates face possible eviction after Team Beta becomes the second pair to be saved after winning the show’s nomination challenge. On Monday, team Beta, consisting of Tjay and Ben, played an impressive game in the arena. Each housemate was tasked during the arena game to walk over the bins towards a basket full of…
Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate, Toby is professing love for fellow housemate, Kassia, who unknown to him is married. During a chat with the married housemate on Monday, Toby claimed he has a feeling that they would make a good power couple. “I feel like me and you would make a very strong power…
Lagos, Nigeria Renowned Nollywood actor and producer Kevin Ikeduba has strongly condemned industry misconduct, stating he would never exchange movie roles for sex. In a recent interview on Hip TV’s “Trending,” Ikeduba adamantly declared that he would rather die than cast unqualified actors in return for sexual favors. During the interview, Ikeduba voiced his frustration…
Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has taken to social media to appreciate rapper Olamide for accepting him into the YBNL music label. Olamide launched the record label in 2012 after the release of his second studio album, ‘YBNL’. Adekunle Gold, on the other hand, was signed to YBNL in 2015 and delivered his first album…
Today, July 26, marks the fifth anniversary of Burna Boy’s critically acclaimed album ‘African Giant.’ To commemorate this milestone, YouTube will livestream an exclusive YouTube Music Nights with the artist. The YouTube Music Nights program places global superstar artists on intimate stages, creating an electrifying, money-can’t-buy experience and live video content that celebrates the unique…
In a few days, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 9 will premiere, promising exciting twists and turns cantered around dynamic duos. For 71 days, BBNaija housemates are set to entertain Africa. Here are five key highlights to look forward to: BBNaija Season 9: What to know 1. Duos Theme This season focuses on pairs. Contestants…
Nigerian rapper Falz has disclosed that he has never professed love to anybody before. Falz, in an interview on Menisms Podcast, noted that he has never been in love with anyone. Speaking about his love life, he stated that he has not reached a point in a relationship where such expressions of love are made….
Popular rapper from the Mediterranean city Marseille, whose best-known track “La kiffance” has racked up over 186 million views on YouTube, contests all of the charges “as firmly as possible”, his lawyer Nabil Boudi told AFP on Wednesday. Boudi added that he had appealed the order for a trial in Paris, which prosecutors said was…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has reacted to criticism of his relationship with his second wife, Judy Austin. The actor, in a viral post on Instagram, stated that he and Austin’s happiness is causing discomfort to their critics. Sharing their loved-up photo, Yul wrote in pidgin and English; “Our progress and happiness dey pain so many…
The Muslim Rights Concern has called for the ban of the yet-to-be-released movie where popular actress Nancy Isime and other actresses wore purdah, an Islamic full covering popularly called the Niqab, and brandished dangerous weapons. The group described the movie as ‘satanic’, adding that it depicts Muslim women as criminals and incites the public against…
American rapper, Cardi B has called for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. It was reported that thousands have been killed and many displaced since the Israel-Hamas conflict began on October 7. Cardi B asked her country to intervene, saying she would only endorse a candidate for the upcoming presidential election…
The Nollywood actress and media personality, Toke Makinwa, has claimed that she won’t adjust her lifestyle regardless of the country’s economy. DNI reports that Nigeria is currently facing its worst hardship in recent years with some citizens gearing up to protest over the worsening economic hardship and poor governance. Makinwa made this remark in a…
Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, known by his stage name Asake, has announced plans for a second performance at the prestigious London O2 Arena. The O2 Arena, established in 2007, is the third-largest indoor venue in the UK, following Co-op Live and Manchester Arena. Notably, it was the world’s busiest music arena in 2008. Asake shared…
Meta Platforms said yesterday it had removed about 63,000 accounts in Nigeria that attempted to engage in financial sexual extortion scams mostly aimed at adult men in the United States. The company owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads and the popular application, WhatsApp, among other products and services. Meta said in a statement the 63,000…
Nigerian musician 2Baba, also known as Innocent Ujah Idibia, has praised his colleague Burna Boy, stating that Burna Boy is currently among the top five music artists globally. 2Baba made this statement in response to a video of Burna Boy performing his hit song ‘Last Last’ at a festival in Europe, expressing that his comment…
Rapper Cardi B has surpassed her rival Nicki Minaj in credited units sold in the United States, becoming the highest-certified female rapper in US history. According to information from the Recording Industry of America (RIA), Cardi has sold 107 million units, while Minaj has sold 106 million units. It is noted that Minaj has sold…
Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, professionally known as Brain Jotter, has reacted to the viral report about the potential exploitation of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit song ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’. Reports shows that the song recently received renewed attention following the trending dance challenge originated by Brain Jotter. The video has been…
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his late mom, Veronica Hailey Imade Adeleke, was a “baddie.” The ‘OBO’ crooner disclosed this while remembering his late mother in a recent post on Instagram. Sharing a picture of his late mom in her academic regalia, Davido wrote: “My mom was a baddie.”…
John Mayall, the British blues pioneer whose 1960s music collective the Bluesbreakers helped usher in a fertile period of rock and brought guitarists like Eric Clapton to prominence, has died at 90 on Tuesday. His cause of death was not stated. Mayall, a singer and multi-instrumentalist who was dubbed “the godfather of British blues,” and…
Popular Nigerian actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied reports linking her to a romantic relationship with Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and threatened to sue peddlers of such news. Controversial blogger Gistlover, recently mentioned Dakore among a list of female celebrities that are alleged to be ‘sidechicks’ of the Senate President, including Nancy Isime, Hilda Baci,…
