Lagos, Nigeria — The family of Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over his sudden disappearance. In a statement signed by their solicitor, Wilson Anuge, the family disclosed that 2Baba went missing on February 10, 2025, after leaving his residence for a routine walk…
Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on her win at the 67th. Tems took home the Best African Music Performance award, bringing pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time. The President commended Tems’ unique artistry and celebrated the…
Lagos, Nigeria — MultiChoice Nigeria has rolled out its highly anticipated Step-Up offer for 2025, giving DStv and GOtv subscribers the chance to enjoy premium content by upgrading to a higher package at no extra cost. The promotional offer, which runs from Monday, January 13, 2025, to Monday, March 31, 2025, is open to new,…
Abuja, Nigeria — Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed that his life significantly improved following his son’s tragic death. Speaking in an interview with media personality Akin Abolade, also known as Mrlilgaga, Aloba stated, “Yes, my life got better after Mohbad’s death. He was…
The Headquarters 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army organized a vibrant end-of-year funfair for children and families within the Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos, spreading joy during the festive season. The event, themed “Ikeja Cantonment End-of-Year Funfair,” aimed to strengthen community bonds among military personnel and their families. With over 2,500 children in attendance, the celebration offered…
The much-anticipated third season of The Real Housewives of Lagos is set to premiere on January 12, 2025, with fresh episodes showcasing the glitz, glamour, and vibrancy of Lagos life. Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, announced the date in a statement on Monday. Fans can also catch up…
President Bola Tinubu has approved free train services across the country from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, to ease transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing in Abuja. Idris highlighted that the initiative…
Renowned Nigerian singer Deborah Enenche and her husband, Sam Hawthorn, have announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy. The news was shared on Instagram by the Enenche family, accompanied by a heartwarming video documenting Deborah’s journey to motherhood. The family expressed their gratitude to God for the new addition, saying, “We return…
Hip-hop icons Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in a lawsuit filed over an alleged incident dating back to September 2000. The lawsuit claims the assault took place during an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards. According to the updated complaint, Jay-Z, whose real name is…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights lawsuit filed by social media personality, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky had accused the EFCC of infringing on his rights and sought damages of ₦200 million, along with a perpetual injunction preventing the…
Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been presented with a brand-new luxury car as a 32nd birthday gift from U.S.-based auto dealer, Mr. Jay Autos LLC. The auto firm celebrated the Nigerian singer’s milestone by gifting him an Escalade 600 premium luxury vehicle. In an Instagram post on Thursday, the dealership showcased…
Nigerian music icon Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has shattered multiple streaming records with his latest single, Kese (Dance). The track, released ahead of his upcoming album Morayo, amassed 1.57 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first day, surpassing the previous record of 1.016 million streams held by his collaboration with Brent Faiyaz…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Eloka Nwamu, widely recognized by fans as Eloswag, has become the latest Nigerian celebrity entangled in a sex tape controversy after a private video of him surfaced online. The explicit clip, which shows Eloswag in an intimate setting with an unidentified woman, was circulated by popular gossip platform Gistlover on…
Popular Yoruba actress, Ramota Adetu, widely known as Aunty Ramota, has issued a heartfelt appeal to Nigerians, revealing that she is currently homeless and facing severe financial challenges. The actress, known for her petite stature and comedic talent, took to social media to voice her distress and seek support from compassionate Nigerians. In a widely…
Liam Payne, who gained global fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, has died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The 31-year-old English singer’s death has triggered an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians around the world. Fans of the globally successful band gathered outside the…
Controversial social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has disclosed how he came into possession of a contentious phone recording involving cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. VDM explained that the recording, which has sparked widespread debate, was provided by an individual to whom Bobrisky allegedly owed money. He shared…
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother to the late Michael Jackson, has passed away at the age of 70. His death marks the loss of yet another legend in the world-renowned Jackson family, known for their profound influence on music history. The Jackson family, mourning the passing of their…
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, due to his failure to settle a debt accumulated from the purchase of a G-Wagon from a state auto dealer. According to sources, Portable allegedly only paid N13 million of the N27 million car transaction, neglecting the remaining N14 million owed…
Kanye West has offered insight into his decision to showcase his wife, Bianca Censori, on social media platforms. The American rapper shared that he does so because she brings him joy. Addressing criticisms of excessive flaunting, West emphasized that his wife’s presence in his life inspires his music. He asserted his intention to continue…
In the latest news, Russian content creator Alex Burkan is bringing your fantasy gearhead dreams to life. He’s not just upgrading his cosplay game; he’s constructing a real-life Iron Man suit complete with repulsors, an exoskeleton, and firepower that would impress even Pepper Potts. This isn’t Burkan’s first dive into sci-fi tech – he holds…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded a professional slack-liner and balance trainer, Jaan Roose, for walking on a rope from Sterling Towers to Onome Rig, Marina, Lagos State. Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that Lagos is the “epitome of beauty”, after seeing selfie photos taken by Roose while walking on the ropes. He made a tweet…
By Damilola Adeleke Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution Limited (TNTDL), a prominent entertainment company, and the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) have announced a strategic partnership to bolster and advance the Nollywood industry. The collaboration was formalized during a courtesy visit by TNTDL to congratulate the newly inaugurated Executive Committees of DGN at their headquarters in…
The bling watch trend is being fueled by Rihanna and The Weeknd, with Michelle Yeoh endorsing Richard Mille in addition to The Weeknd’s ‘women’ Piaget and RiRi’s iced-out Rolex. Michelle Yeoh donned a Richard Mille that was covered in diamonds to this year’s Met Gala, while RiRi wore a glammed-up Rolex King Midas to announce…
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Terseer Waya, aka Kiddwaya, has said that colleague Angel Smith lacks home training. Kidd, the Head of the House, stated this while chatting with Seyi Awolowo on Friday morning. He insinuated that Angel’s rudeness was due to improper upbringing. Kiddwaya said: “What is happening with Angel is lack of…
Nigeria Famous Nollywood actor, Adeniyi Johnson has pleaded on behalf of arrested Ibadan skit maker, Abdullahi Maruff Adisa, popularly known as Trinity Guy. Earlier, the Ibadan-based content creator was arrested by police last week and charged to court today for allegedly sexualising a minor in his viral skit video he made recently. An Oyo State…
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has once again emerged victorious, this time at the prestigious 2023 BET Awards. Burna Boy was honored with the highly coveted Best International Act award. This recognition places him among the elite artists who have left an indelible mark on the global stage. Competing against a formidable lineup of talented artists…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has said that music makes the bulk of his living. He said he always wants to improve his styles, approaches, sound, video, production and everything to the best taste of his publics. The Essence crooner stated this in an interview session with popular UK-based afrobeats…
Famous award winning Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has reacted and replied to a death wish by a Twitter user. The Twitter user whose page name is @Winco_3 while sharing a six seconds video of music performance on Twitter had tweeted that Davido’s burial can’t be crowded like the clip of the…
Fans from all over the world came in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, on Saturday to celebrate the boy band BTS’s tenth anniversary of their debut.Two of the group’s seven members are now completing their necessary military service, putting BTS on a short hiatus, but that did not stop a number of celebratory events…
Ayodeji Balogun, or Wizkid, and Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, two Grammy Award-winning Nigerian vocalists, have been recognized as the first African donors of the iHeartRadio Titanium Award. Artists whose songs have received 1 billion spins on American iHeartRadio stations are given the Titanium Award. After their smash hit single “Essence” received 1 billion spins across…
First lady of Ekiti State, Mrs Olayemi Oyebanji, has appraised and commended Damilola Adeparusi, who is seeking to beat Hilda Baci’s record. Damilola started her cooking feat on Friday at Oye local government area of the State. She will be cooking for 120 hours to break Hilda’s record. Newsinfo remembers that Hilda Baci made a…
