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Autopsy Failed To Reveal Cause Of Mohbad’s Death – Pathologist

The result of the autopsy conducted on the body of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, is said to have been unable to ascertain the cause of his death. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, disclosed this while addressing the press at the coroner’s inquest held in Lagos State on Wednesday. According to […]

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Police Arrest Portable Over Unpaid G-Wagon Debt

The Lagos State Police Command, on Tuesday, arrested controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, following a petition from a car dealer. The singer, who appears to thrive on controversies, allegedly purchased a G-Wagon worth N27 million from the car dealer, made a down payment, and took the vehicle away with the promise to pay the […]

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Knocks As Korra Obidi Travels To Hawaii For Vacation After Fans Donated $50,000 For Legal Fee

Nigerians across social media have begun to slam popular Nigerian-American singer and dancer, Korra Obidi, as she flew immediately to Hawaii in the United States after completing her GoFundMe $50,000 target. Obidi created GoFundMe on Friday to seek a good lawyer, adding that she wants to overturn the right of her ex-husband, Justin Dean, over […]

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Naira Declines At Parallel, Official Markets

The local currency depreciated further at the official market, on Friday, closing at N1,466.31 to a dollar at the official market, according to checks by Daily Trust. The dollar to naira exchange rate increased by N40 between Thursday and Friday having closed to N1,426 to a dollar, according to the National Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market […]

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Prince Harry, Meghan Arrive Nigeria Today

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will land in Nigeria on Friday, for a 3-day private visit. Harry and Meghan are visiting Nigeria on the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa to interact with wounded soldiers. Director Sports, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Air Vice Marshal Abidemi […]

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Why People Think I Dated Falz – Simi

Afrobeats singer, Simisola Kosoko has stated that her song ‘Chemistry’ featuring Falz was spurred by the assumptions from fans that they are in a relationship. She admitted that she and her colleague Falz have intense musical “chemistry.” Featuring Angela Yee’s podcast, ‘Way Up,’ the singer stated that many people erroneously thought they were in a romantic relationship. […]

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Naira Depreciates In Parallel Market

The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,415 per dollar in the parallel market, from N1,410 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM, to N1,416.57 per dollar. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,416.57 per dollar from N1,354.21 per dollar on Monday, […]

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Five Things To Know About The New Cybersecurity Levy To Be Paid By Nigerians 

The Central Bank of Nigeria, on Monday, directed banks and other financial institutions to start charging a cybersecurity levy on all banking transactions. Punch reports that, according to the circular, the implementation of the levy would start in two weeks. The circular read in part, “Following the enactment of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) (amendment) Act 2024 […]

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Nigerian Government Insists On Electricity Tariff Hike As Labour Threatens Showdown

The Federal Government on Sunday faulted the organised labour’s opposition to the electricity tariff hike and the removal of the subsidy in the sector. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Power, Florence Eke, who disclosed this in an interview with The Punch in Abuja, said the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu’s justification of the electricity […]

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Fraudsters Just Cleared N3.6m From My Bank Account, Actress Shan George Cries Out

Veteran actress, Shan George, has taken to her Instagram account to seek help after her Zenith Bank account was drained of N3.6m by an individual identified as Cecilia Chiagoziem Okoro. The actress made this known on her Instagram account on Friday. The actress shared a screenshot of the debit alert and wrote, “I need help […]

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Naira Abuse: EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest To Settle Out Of Court

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, have reached an agreement to resolve the naira abuse charge outside of court. The out-of-court settlement was disclosed when the proceedings resumed on Thursday. Cubana Chief Priest appeared before Justice Kehinde Ogundare, facing three counts related to abusing […]

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I Once Collected Used Clothes As Payment For Writing Davido’s Songs – Peruzzi

Nigerian singer, Tobechukwu Okoh aka Peruzzi, has opened up about receiving used clothes as payment for his songwriting collaboration with his former boss, Davido. In a recent interview skit maker, Isbae U’s podcast, Peruzzi was asked about reports that Davido rewarded him with previously worn clothing. “Is it true that when you write Davido’s songs, […]

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Nigerian Passport Ranked Among Worst Globally (See List)

The Nigerian passport has been ranked among the worst on the globe highlighting significant challenges for Nigerian travelers seeking international mobility. The latest assessment by VisaGuide’s World Passport Index ranked the Nigerian passport at 191 out of 199 countries above countries like North Korea (192), Iraq (193), Libya (194), Sudan (195), Pakistan (196), Afghanistan (197), Syria […]

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Don Jazzy Kicks As Wizkid Calls Him Influencer

Record label boss and singer, Don Jazzy, has unfollowed Wizkid after the latter threw shades at him and called him an influencer. Wizkid on Monday morning caused a buzz online with the ‘hot’ shade which he threw at fellow singers, Don Jazzy, Ladipoe and Davido. Starboy, as he is fondly called, tackled Don Jazzy on his […]

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Naira Rebounds At Parallel Market

The naira has demonstrated signs of strengthening against the United States dollar, appreciating by N125 to reach N1,275/$1 over the weekend. The new rate represents a 9.8 per cent increase when compared to N1,400 to a dollar it traded at the close of trading activity on Friday. This came as the Senate through its Committee […]

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Late Junior Pope’s Family Announces Funeral Arrangements

The family of late actor, John Paul Odonwodo popularly known as Junior Pope, has released activities for his funeral. Junior Pope and four others drowned after their boat capsized in the Anam River in Anambra State on April 10 while returning from a movie shoot. Of the 12 individuals who boarded the ill-fated boat, only seven were […]

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It’s Difficult To Say RIP, Zubby Michael Finally Mourns Junior Pope

Actor Zubby Michael has finally bowed to pressure to pay tribute to his late colleague, Junior Pope. The Nation reported that despite an array of tributes pouring in from fellow actors, Zubby had maintained a noticeable silence. Recall that Angela Okorie had previously expressed her dissatisfaction, leveling various allegations against him, including claims of jealousy and selfishness. […]

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I’m Just Getting Started, I Want To Have 11 Children, Complete Football Team – Yul Edochie

Controversial actor, Yul Edochie, has opened up on his desire to have more children, pegging the number at 11. Yul Edochie on Instagram disclosed this while speaking about his deceased son, Kambili, reincarnating. According to Yul, he intends to have 11 children until his son, Kambili returns in another form. He noted that he won’t stop […]

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