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                                                  The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo in December will be scaled back this year because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the head of the Nobel Institute just announced. The prize, which will be announced ...

                                          Congratulations are in order for Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre as the couple recently welcomed their first child together.   While promoting his new film, Concrete Cowboy, at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, the 48-year-old actor confirmed ...

                    Footballer Mikel Obi’s twin daughters yesterday turned 5. As expected, there was a birthday celebration where friends and family came together to merry. Videos from the party below… In one, the footballer was seen assisting with food. He called it DADDY DUTY!  

  A man who is known as  the ugliest ugliest man in Uganda has married another wife.   The man identified as Ssebabi is also a comedian. He recently got married to his second wife in a grand style. Friends and family members were present as the two were joined in holy matrimony. Sharing photos of the marriage, Nigerian comedian ...

Devout Shiite pilgrims were left covered in blood as they struck themselves with swords and chains during the mourning procession to mark the day of Ashura in the holy city of Najaf.  Ashura, on the 10th day of the mourning month of Muharram, commemorates the killing of the Prophet Mohammed’s grandson Hussein at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD ...

The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards aired on Sunday with the likes of Lady Gaga shining with multiple awards through the night.   Despite COVID-19 pandemic, the (outdoor) show still went on with some of the biggest names in music. Lady Gaga took the stage multiple times, winning the first award of the broadcast for best collaboration for her hit ...

A yet-to-be-identified man has been confirmed dead by the police, while another one was fatally injured in an accident that occurred at the celebration of Osun festival at Ido Osun town, Osun State.   The punch learnt that the death happened when some youths bearing dangerous weapons stormed Ido Osun from Osogbo on motorcycles, rode recklessly and involved in an ...

Thousands of Chinese beer lovers left their face masks and virus worries behind to gather in large crowds and raise a much-needed glass as the largest booze festival in Asia opened. China has largely brought the coronavirus outbreak under control through a series of lockdowns and restrictions, and the small number of cases reassured beer-lovers to turn out at the ...

Beautiful Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has now officially married her heartthrob, known as Desmond Chukwudi. She revealed the wedding in several posts on her instagram page. She captioned one of the posts: “Trust me Love is a beautiful thing”. Her engagement was leaked last week by one of her friends. More photos below…      

A day after announcing nominations for the Emmy Awards, the Television Academy on Wednesday informed top nominees that the ceremony in September will be held online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was expected given the restrictions and lockdowns imposed since the virus outbreak which has wreaked havoc in the entertainment industry. The Emmys television’s equivalent of the Oscars ...

Tears and emotions flowed freely today as the remains of Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile were laid to rest at the military cemetery on Airport Road, Abuja. An ambulance belonging to the Nigerian Air Force with registration number AF 442, had brought in the body. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar Sadique; Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and his ...

The housemates of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition have been officially unveiled today, July 19.   The housemates who come from different states across the country, will be contesting for the grand prize of N30 million; a two-bedroom apartment courtesy Revolution Plus; a top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors; a trip to Dublin courtesy Guinness; home ...

A young couple in Burundi’s northern city of Kirundo, Burundi have surprised many by proceeding with their wedding plans despite the groom being involved in a serious accident three days earlier. Charlotte Mukantwari married Gabin Ndayizigiye at the hospital where he was being treated following a motorcycle accident on 30 June. She has been at his bedside since the accident ...

Here are photos from the naming ceremony of the son of actress Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko which was held yesterday. The baby was named Munir Neji Ned Nwoko. See more photos below…          

More than 100 people have tested positive for coronavirus in India after attending the wedding and then funeral of the groom, who reportedly tied the knot while ill with the disease. Officials in Bihar state said Wednesday the 26-year-old groom had symptoms of the deadly virus when he got married on June 15. He died two days later. “So far ...

It didn’t just start today. Dele Momodu strictly rolls with personalities. At his wedding, he made then reigning king of music, Sir Shina Peters his best man and ofcus a man on top of his game in media, his excellency, Kunle Bakare his best man too. Throwing it all back this evening, Momodu wrote; ”Amazing throwback: Bestman SIR SHINA PETERS, ...

A list of winners at the 2020 BET Awards, which aired virtually Sunday because of the coronavirus pandemic. — Video of the year: DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend, “Higher” — Best female R&B/pop artist: Lizzo — Best male R&B/pop artist: Chris Brown — Best female hip-hop artist: Megan Thee Stallion — Best male hip-hop artist: DaBaby — ...

Nigerian afro-fusion artiste, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has won the 2020 BET best international act award. The ‘African Giant’ won it for the second time in two years. In 2019, he floored Teni Makanaki and Mr. Eazi to win the coveted category in the award, but this time it was Innoss’B (DRC), Sho Madjozi (South Africa) Dave ...

In a new video currently making the rounds on social media, a Nigerian man just couldn’t wait for a moment alone with his wife on their wedding day as he’s seen grabbing her butt as a pastor prayed for their newly sealed union.   The groom happens to be popular Nigerian media personality, Bisi Olatilo’s son, Babajide Olatilo who got ...

Bobrisky has attended his father’s birthday party dressed as a man. The popular crossdresser yesterday showed up at his father’s birthday bash wearing a black jalabia and dissing his usual long nails and wig. So manly was he that he also rocked a face cap. Before then, he had wished his pop a happy birthday on instagram, and showed off ...

Naira Marley is currently trending on twitter and it’s because he held a concert yesterday in Abuja. The concert which is supposed to be a drive-in one was later turned into a ‘proper’ concert as his fans snubbed social distancing to dance to show off their dancing skills and have fun. The singer flew into Abuja with former Big Brother ...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday formally unveiled the renamed National Stadium in Abuja as Moshood Abiola Stadium. Buhari, who renamed the national monument two years ago, was represented by FCT Minister Muhammed Musa Bello. The ceremony was witnessed by Abiola’s first son, Kola and several other ministers. They are the Sports minister, Sunday Dare, Minister of Industries, Otunba Niyi Adebayo ...

To commemorate this year’s National Democracy Day celebration, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat will on June 12 hold a Democracy Day webinar for youths in Lagos. The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka will be joining the Lagos State helmsman and his deputy ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today, crowned and presented staff of office and instrument of appointment to new Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, as the 15th Oniru of Iruland, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state. Also in attendance were traditional leaders led by Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu I and also state Executive members, prominent sons and ...

Mad o! Naira Marley has fixed an online concert for Saturday May 30th to entertain his fans. He was prevented from making his debut at the popular music and culture festival, Gidi Fest in April, due to the coronavirus pandemic and now a free online concert for Marlian Day has been scheduled for Saturday, May 30. According to a statement ...