Author: Taiwo Okanlawon
EFCC arrests three ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ boys in Edo
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office, have arrested three suspected internet fraudsters popularly known…
Stefflon Don celebrates Burna Boy on birthday
Popular British rapper Stephanie Victoria Allen popularly known as Stefflon Don has taken to social media to celebrate her Nigerian…
Just In: Ondo loses commissioner for health to COVID-19
The Commissioner for Health in Ondo State, Wahab Adegbenro, has died from COVID-19 complications.
Nigerians react to Hushpuppi’s extradition to US
Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the news of Nigerian fraudster, Raymond Igbalode Abbas popularly known as…
OPay shuts down ORide, OCar, others in Nigeria
Popular Chinese-owned African fintech startup, OPay, has announced it is suspending some of its Nigerian operations including ORide, OCar, and…
FBI thanks Dubai Police for sending Hushpuppi, Woodberry to US
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI has commended Dubai Police for arresting and extraditing Nigerian Yahoo-Yahoo big boy, Raymond Igbalode Abbas,…
Burna Boy turns 29
Multiple award-winning Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy turns 29 today July 2, 2020.
Court picks date to hear suit challenging Funke Akindele’s conviction
The Federal High Court in Lagos will on July 10 hear the suit asking it to quash the conviction and…
Peter Okoye’s wife, Lola Omotayo narrates coronavirus experience
Lola Omotayo-Okoye, the wife of Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, has opened up about her experience with coronavirus.
Evil Dead II’s actor Danny Hicks dies at 68
American actor famous for 'Evil Dead II' Danny Hicks has died aged 68 after battling cancer.
Jada Pinkett, Will Smith react to August Alsina’s relationship claim
Hollywood celebrity couple, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett have responded after US singer, August Alsina made a startling claim that…
Ghanaian Politician, Sir John dies of Coronavirus
Popular Ghanaian politician, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie also known as Sir John has died from COVID-19 complications.
Nigeria sets new record with 790 COVID-19 new cases in single-day
Nigeria on Wednesday, set a new record after it announced that the country has recorded 790 new cases of Coronavirus…
WHO speaks on use of masks during exercise
The World Health Organisation, WHO has warned people against wearing masks while exercising, saying masks may reduce the ability to…
Actors Guild speaks on ailing Nollywood actor begging for funds
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has finally reacted to the critical condition of Nollywood Actress Ify Onwuemene who is…
Wizkid announces date for “Made In Lagos” album
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayo Balogun also known as Wizkid has finally announced the 16th of July 2020 as the…
Gunmen storm Kogi hospital, disrupt coronavirus press conference
Unknown gunmen on Wednesday morning attacked the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, Kogi State, carting away computers and other sensitive…
Nollywood actor Afeez Owo denies welcoming twins
Nollywood actor, Afeez Owo, has denied welcoming twins with his wife, Mide Martins, even though he wishes to have one…
COVID-19 hits Osun’s cabinet, SSG tests positive, others at risk
The Government of the State of Osun on Tuesday confirmed that its Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Wole…
Lagos records 200 new COVID-19 cases
Lagos State recorded another higher daily toll on Tuesday as Nigeria's COVID-19 jumped to 25,694 with 561 new cases.
ICPC declares former staff wanted
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared a former staff of the anti-graft agency identified…
Osimhen lands in Italy for possible Napoli transfer
Lille forward and Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has arrived in Naples, Italy for transfer negotiations with Napoli.
Ajimobi’s daughter-in-law, Fatima Ganduje takes swipe at Makinde
Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi, who is married to late Isiaka Ajimobi’s son, Idris has taken a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi…
Ighalo sends autographed Man Utd jersey to DJ Cuppy
Celebrity disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy has received an autographed Manchester United jersey from forward, Odion…
PHOTOS: Buhari holds virtual meeting with Economic Advisory Council
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday held a virtual meeting with the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) at the Council Chambers State…
MTN launches 5G network
MTN South Africa has launched its commercial 5G network, providing access to 100 sites across the country.
Iranian blogger, Ruhollah Zam, sentenced to death
The prominent Iranian dissident and blogger Ruhollah Zam was sentenced to death on Tuesday by a revolutionary court in Tehran,…
Akeredolu tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has disclosed that he has tested positive to COVID-19 pandemic.
14m out-of-school children may become terrorists, kidnappers – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that the 14 million out-of-school children in Nigeria may become terrorists, kidnappers, and armed…
Legendary Guitarist, Berkley Ike Jones dies
Legendary Nigerian guitarist, Berkley Ike Jones of the defunct BLO is dead.