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Cameroon Dam Opening: Evacuate To Prevent Deaths, Nigerian Government Warns Flood-Prone Communities

The release of huge volumes of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon has made states along the path of River Benue in Nigeria brace up for possible flood disasters in their various domains. To prevent deaths and other disasters associated with floods, states that are likely to be affected have asked residents of the […]

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I Last Used Toilet 2018, Says Kidney Failure Patient

A 47-year-old woman, Kehinde Ugbede-Egbeyemi, has appealed to individuals and organisations to assist her in raising the sum of N15m for a kidney transplant. Ugbede-Egbeyemi said she came down with kidney failure in 2018 shortly after she got married to her husband, a teacher. A medical report by the Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre, Abuja, […]

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Most Afrobeats Artistes Sing About ‘Nothing’ – Burna Boy

Nigerian music star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has come under fire for his recent remarks about the Afrobeats genre. Speaking with Disk Jockey, Zane Lowe, in an interview that aired via YouTube on Monday, the self-acclaimed African Giant talked at length about his music career and his upcoming album “I Told Them.” […]

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High Tension As Naira Tumbles At Parallel Market

The naira tumbled against the United States dollar at the parallel market on Wednesday, closing at 900/dollar. This came barely two weeks after the local currency was sold 960/dollar at the black market. The naira, which had gained in recent days, returned to a downward trend as the shortage of the greenback hit the black […]

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Singer Rihanna Welcomes Second Child

Rihanna has reportedly welcomed her second child with her 34-year-old partner A$AP Rocky. The 35-year-old singer gave birth to a son on August 3 in Los Angeles, TMZ claimed on Monday. She has yet to comment on the report, however, the outlet added that though they do not yet know the name of her bundle […]

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I Tried To Get On Big Brother Naija Five Times – Hilda Baci

Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has revealed that she tried to get on the Big Brother Naija show to promote her Cook-a-thon. Baci revealed this on The Big Friday Show, a radio show hosted by former BBNaija housemate, Tacha. She said, “I tried to get on Big Brother Naija for a while. I think […]

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Spanish Football Boss Apologises For Kissing World Cup Star

Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Monday apologised for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup. Rubiales, 45, kissed Hermoso on the lips after she collected her medal, provoking an immediate global reaction. “Certainly I made a mistake and I have to […]

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Spain’s World Cup Hero Olga Carmona Learns About Father’s Death After Winning Trophy

Spain’s captain and World Cup final goalscorer Olga Carmona was delivered some heart-breaking news after the match against England, about her father’s passing. Carmona scored the winner against England as Spain won their first Women’s World Cup on Sunday, August 20. The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) disclosed that Carmona learned of her father’s passing after […]

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Singer Solidstar Battling Mental Health Issues — Brother

A relative of popular Nigerian singer, Joshua Iniyezo fondly known as Solidstar, has raised the alarm that the singer is battling with mental health issues. A young man who claimed to be the singer’s brother, Joseph, took to Solidstar’s verified Instagram account to inform the public about the status of Solidstar’s mental health. In a […]

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Lagos Socialite Apologises, Blames Failed Marriage For Suicide Attempt

A popular socialite in Lagos State, Farida Abdulkabir, popularly known as Farida Sobowale, has apologised to her children over her attempt to plunge into a lagoon on the Third Mainland Bridge. In a video clip that went viral on Thursday evening, the owner of Phreedah Body Care and Spa in Surulere, Lagos, was seen being […]

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British Nurse Found Guilty Of Murdering Seven Babies

A British nurse was found guilty Friday of murdering seven newborn babies and trying to kill six others at the hospital neonatal unit where she worked, becoming the UK’s most prolific child killer. Lucy Letby, 33, had been on trial since October last year, accused of either injecting her sick or premature young victims with […]

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Interesting: Naira Marley Visits NDLEA Chairman, Preaches Against Drug Abuse

Popular Afrobeats artiste, Naira Marley, has urged his fans popularly called Marlians and Nigerian youth to shun drugs and substance abuse as it is not good for their wellbeing. The Issa Goal crooner gave the advice during a visit to the Abuja headquarters of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday. The singer was in […]

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Britney Spears, Husband Part Ways After One Year Of Marriage

Britney Spears ‘ husband, Sam Asghari, has filed for divorce from the superstar 14 months after they were married, a person familiar with the filing said late Wednesday. The person, who is close to Asghari but not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the filing happened Wednesday, hours after several outlets including TMZ and People magazine […]

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Davido Lavishes Over N500 million On Diamond Necklace

Nigerian hip hop star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has acquired a diamond necklace worth over N500 million (£500,000). In a video posted on his Instagram page, Davido was seen purchasing the diamond necklace from the designers. According to the video, the talented music star said he had transformed sand into a diamond. He […]

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Chelsea Unveil Caicedo With Nigerian Song

Chelsea have completed the signing of Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton. The 21-year-old moved for a £100m fee that could rise to a British club record of £115, according to BBC. Liverpool had agreed a £111m deal for the 21-year-old on Friday. But the player’s preference was Chelsea as they finally succeeded with a […]

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Families In Nigeria Cry Out As Food Prices Hit Rooftop

Families in Nigeria are passing through difficult times as the cost of staple food is increasingly becoming unbearable, Daily Trust reports. Findings at various markets across the country show that prices of rice, beans, garri, flour and sugar, among others, are rising almost on a weekly basis.  While breadwinners are seeking government’s help; traders are […]

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Actress Genevieve Nnaji Spotted In Italy (Photos)

Actress Genevieve Nnaji and supermodel Oluchi are currently holidaying in Italy. Oluchi shared the photos on her Instagram page.

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Actress Stephanie Linus, Husband Welcome Second Son

Ace Nigerian actress, Stephanie Linus and her husband, Idahosa have welcomed their second-born son. The elated actress took to her social media accounts to announce the joyful news.  Via a post on her verified Twitter account the actress shared a picture of the baby and wrote, “And here he is, the faithfulness of God’s promise […]

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