Events

Some yet-to-be identified gunmen have attacked the residence of Eris Paul, a former ex-militant leader also known as Ogunbos, at his country home in Peremabiri Community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, burning down his mansion. ...

One of the sons of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Seun got married to his beau, Deola Shonubi, at the Harvesters Christian Center in Lagos state yesterday.   The wedding reception took place at the Federal Palace hotel in Victoria Island. ...

Nigerian superstar singer Burna Boy has landed his second Grammy nomination thanks to his “Twice As Tall” album.   The singer was nominated under the World Music Album alongside other entertainers like Antibalas, Bebel Gilberto, Anoushka Shankar and Tianariwen. This ...

  Crowns and sashes weren’t the only accessories on display Monday as 51 masked hopefuls assembled in Memphis to compete for the title of Miss USA.   The pageant kicked off with some banter between hosts Akbar Gbaja-Biamila and Allie ...

Bolivians celebrated the Day of Skulls, or Dia de las Ñatitas, over the weekend, a colorful tradition rooted in ancient indigenous beliefs that is meant to bring good fortune and protection by honoring the dead.   Known as ‘ñatitas’ the skulls ...

                                                                       Kidd Waya, a former housemate of the Big Brother Naija Season 5, lockdown Edition has visited his hometown, Benue state and he was welcomed by many. Amazingly, he was received by the wife of Benue State Governor, Mrs Ortom. ...

                                                 Regina Daniel’s mother, Rita Daniels has bagged a chieftaincy title in Ogwashi-uku Kingdom, Delta state.  The actress shared photos from her installation ceremony on her instagram page. While sharing the photos she wrote; ”All thanks to God for a ...

Robert Lewandowski was named UEFA men’s player of the year on Thursday following a superb season in which he won the treble with Bayern Munich.   Lewandowski was at the Champions League group draw in Geneva to receive the award, ...

Laycon receives N30million cash prize. PHOTO:/Twitter@BBNaija   Winner of the Big Brother Naija Lockdown season, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly called Laycon by his fans have been presented a cash prize of N30 million. Laycon was presented with the cash prize on ...

                                                        The Rio de Janeiro carnival which was set to hit the streets ...

                        The personal assistant to President Buhari on New Media , Bashir Ahmad tied the knot over the weekend.   Bashir Ahmad got hitched to his heartthrob, Naheemah Junaid ...

                                                  The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo in December will be scaled back this year ...

                                          Congratulations are in order for Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre as the couple recently welcomed their first child together. ...

                    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, ...

  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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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…         ...