January 18, 2023
Nigeria: Wizkid Announces Joint Tour With Davido
Nigerian fans might be getting their wish of seeing Davido and Wizkid perform together on the same stage any time soon. Read more »
Nigeria: Popular TikTok Skit Maker, Kamal Aboki, Dies in Car Crash
Popular Hausa skit maker, Kamal Iliyasu, better known as Kamal Aboki, has passed away. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Nigeria: Meet the 20 Housemates of Big Brother Titans Reality TV Show
The Big Brother Titans reality TV show kicked off on Sunday evening with the expected razzmatazz and glitz as 20 housemates were unveiled. Read more »
January 15, 2023
Nigeria: U.S.$100,000 Up for Grab As Big Brother Titans Reality TV Show Debuts
The maiden edition of Africa's most anticipated reality TV show, Big Brother Titans begins this Sunday, January 15, 2023. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Was a Trailblazer in Creative Sector - Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the late Nollywood giant and founder of African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: Carnival Calabar - Many Feared Dead As Car Crashes Into Crowd
Several persons have reportedly lost their lives and others injured when a driver rammed his car into a crowd marking Carnival Calabar 2022 which entered fifth day yesterday. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: Comedian Basketmouth Ends Marriage With Wife Elsie
The marriage of established stand-up comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, known as BasketMouth with his wife, Elsie, has hit the rocks. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Benin Bronzes - Germany Returns 20 Looted Artefacts to Nigeria
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has handed 20 artefacts looted in the 19th Century back to the Federal Government of Nigeria at a ceremony in the capital, Abuja. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: German Museum Returns 92 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum in Cologne, Germany, has handed over ownership of 92 Benin bronzes to Nigeria. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Singer, Tems, Reacts to Golden Globes Award Nomination
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has reacted with excitement as she gets nominated for the Golden Globes Award for 'Best Original Song'. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Nigeria: Davido Gears Up for 2022 World Cup Closing Performance
Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is gearing up to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Read more »
December 02, 2022
Nigeria: 10 Countries, 20 States to Attend 2022 Calabar Carnival
Cross Rivers State government has revealed that over 10 countries and 20 states in Nigeria will grace the 2022 Calabar carnival. Read more »
November 30, 2022
Nigeria: Why Davido, Chioma Tied the Nuptial Knot Secretly
Since on Sunday when popular singer Davido and Chioma made their first public appearance in Osun State for the inauguration of the sixth elected governor of the State, Ademola… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Nigeria: Singer Yemi Alade Robbed in Cote d'Ivoire
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, was robbed in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire where she went to perform over the weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Anikulapo-Kuti Family Kicks Over Unauthorised Use of Fela's Song By APC
The family of the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has denied supporting the use of the Afrobeats legend's song for a political campaign or supporting any presidential candidate in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Mr Universe, Slami Ifeanyi, Shot Dead in Anambra
Nigerian singer, songwriter and former Mr Universe, Slami Ifeanyi, has been shot dead. Read more »
November 25, 2022
Nigeria: Gospel Musician, Sammie Okposo, Dies At 51
Popular gospel musician, Sammie Okposo, is dead. He was aged 51. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Nigeria: Benin Monarch Calls for Rituals to Avert Disaster
The Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, yesterday called on traditionalists in Benin Kingdom to immediately perform the traditional ceremony of waving away… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Nigeria: Presidential Aspirants Condole With Davido Over Son's Death
The news of the death of popular singer, Davido's first son, Ifeanyi has been received with shock with popular Nigerians and fans mourning and sending their condolences. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido and Chioma's Son, Ifeanyi Drowns in Swimming Pool
Nigerian music star Davido Adeleke and his fiancee, Chioma Rowland have lost their three year old son, Ifeanyi. Read more »
October 16, 2022
Nigeria: AFRIFF Shifts Global Perspective of African Films With Over 500 Films Submission in 2022
The Africa International Film Festival, (AFRIFF), has stated that it recorded over 500 films submission from the middle east region in 2022 in a move to shift global perspectives,… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Probes Footage of Rico Swavey's Last Moments in Hospital
The Lagos State government has commenced an investigation on the unethical filming of the late Big Brother Naija housemate, Rico Swavey, by persons suspected to be nurses in the… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Hails U.S. Over Benin Bronzes' Repatriation, to Exhibit Returned Artefacts
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the United States for the repatriation to Nigeria of 23 Benin bronzes, part of the thousands of artefacts… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Hails U.S. Over Benin Bronzes Repatriation, to Exhibit Returned Artworks
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the United States for the repatriation to Nigeria 23 Benin bronzes, part of the thousands of artifacts… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Harrysong Over Alleged Threat to Life, Defamation
Musician Harry Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has been arrested by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Read more »