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BBNaija 10: Reality show waste of time, I want to leave – Faith

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Faith, has shared that he is thinking about leaving the show voluntarily. On Friday night, while speaking with fellow housemate Joanna in the garden, Faith, who is also a medical doctor, said the show feels like a “waste of time.” Faith explained that he needs to see a therapist […]

South Africa: Nwabali returns to training after injury scare

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has returned to training after suffering an injury during Tuesday’s league game against Richards Bay. The Nigerian star was carried off in the 35th minute of the match, causing concern about his availability for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. On Friday night, the […]

You lied, Obi never offered you anything – Journalist counters Adeyanju’s claims

A respected journalist, writer, and columnist, Ike Abonyi, has dismissed social activist Deji Adeyanju’s claim that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, tried to bribe him for political support. Abonyi revealed that he personally attended the meeting between Obi and Adeyanju before the election, stressing that Adeyanju’s version of the story was completely false. […]

Chioma Chukwuka doesn’t accept kissing, romantic roles – Patience Umeh

Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Umeh has revealed that her colleague, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, usually refuses to take on kissing or romantic roles in movies. She made this statement while speaking on a recent episode of the Where Is The Lie podcast. According to Umeh, Chioma’s decision comes from her strong Catholic background. “Chioma Chukwuka was […]

Dangote Group Replies Phyna Over Her Sister’s Medical Treatment

The Dangote Group has reached out to reality TV star Phyna concerning her sister’s health challenges. The company assured her that they are ready to sponsor her sister’s medical trip abroad so she can get the treatment she needs. They explained that the process will only begin once doctors confirm that Phyna’s sister is fit […]

Tiwa Savage denies trolling Wizkid

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has come forward to dismiss claims that she once mocked her Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid. Rumors had been circulating for years that Savage took shots at Wizkid after their supposed fallout. The matter resurfaced when a Wizkid fan pledged support for Savage. However, another fan quickly shut it down, accusing her of […]

2026 WCQ: Chelle’s reputation under trial as Super Eagles take on Rwanda, South Africa

Nigeria’s national team still carries the weight of their disappointing outing at the 2024 African Nations Championship, where the home-based Super Eagles lost 1-0 to Senegal in their opening game before suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Sudan. That poor start ended any hopes of progressing beyond the group stage. Before their final match against […]

Report of more children failing DNA test ignites fresh arguments

The recent revelation that one in every four children tested in Nigeria fail DNA paternity checks has stirred heated conversations across the country. Many now describe the trend as a “paternity scam,” with arguments centered on issues of trust in marriages and claims of rising infidelity among women, which some believe is putting men under […]

Comedian Lasisi Elenu and wife expecting second child; share maternity photos

Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Lasisi Elenu, and his wife Nonso are excited as they prepare to welcome their second child. The entertainer, whose real name is Nosa Afolabi, announced the good news on Instagram, sharing lovely maternity photos of his wife. Fans and colleagues flooded the comments with congratulatory messages. The couple already […]

Crisis in Ibeju-Lekki as residents protest killing of unarmed individual by Police 

Crisis broke out in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, on Friday, August 29, after residents protested the killing of an unarmed man, allegedly shot by police officers. The incident has sparked fresh outrage over police misconduct in the community. The shooting happened on Thursday night in Onosa, where one man was killed and two others were badly injured. […]