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Beyoncé Breaks Record For Most Grammy Wins Of All Time

Beyoncé has broken the record for the most Grammy wins of all time, with 32, after earning four awards from the Recording Academy in the 2023 proceedings. The award that put her over the top was a win for best dance/electronic album for “Renaissance.” Beyoncé was on hand at the arena to accept this one, […]

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EFCC Grills Nollywood Actress For Spraying, Stepping On New Naira Notes 

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have commenced investigation of Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, an actress and cosmetologist, for allegedly tampering with the redesigned Naira notes, an offence contrary to Section 21 (5) of CBN Act, 2007. LEADERSHIP reports that Omoseyin was earlier arrested by operatives of the Independent […]

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Prosecutor To Drop Sexual Abuse Charges Against R. Kelly

A top Chicago prosecutor said her office will be dropping sexual abuse charges against R. Kelly because the singer is already likely to spend the rest of his life in prison following his convictions in federal courts. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said she will ask a judge on Tuesday to dismiss charges of […]

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Central Bank of Nigeria Clarifies Old Naira Acceptance After February 10 (Must Read)

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified the position of the apex bank chief, Godwin Emefiele, that old N200, N500 and N1,000 will be accepted after the February 10, 2023 fresh deadline. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, the Director of the Corporate Communications Department at the CBN, Osita Nwanisobi, explained that the […]

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Why Iyanya Can Be Arrested — Police

The police spokesman of the Delta State Police Command, DSP Bright Edafe, has reacted to contentious footage of music star, Iyanya, pushing a fan off stage. Several Nigerian aired their opinion after a video emerged, showing the “Kukere” singer pushing a fan off stage. In the viral video which was uploaded on the Nigerian digital […]

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Jennifer Lopez’s Ex-husband Marc Anthony, Marries For FOURTH Time, As He Ties The Knot In Miami

Marc Anthony counted his fourth bride on Saturday as he wed Nadia Ferreira following an eight-month engagement. The 54-year-old musician and 23-year-old former Miss Universe contestant hosted a swanky, star-studded ceremony at the Perez Art Museum in Miami. The wedding was not attended by his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, her new husband Ben Affleck, nor the former couple’s 14-year-old twins […]

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I Was Almost Expelled From University Over Sex Scene With Jim Iyke – Lilian Afegbai

Actress Lilian Afegbai, has said she escaped expulsion from the university by a whisker after acting a s3x scene in a movie with popular actor, Jim Iyke. The graduate of Benson Idahosa University, Benin, explained she had to face disciplinary panel. During an interview wirh Taymesan on the latest episode of ‘Tea with Tay’, Afegbai claimed […]

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One Of Princess Diana’s Most Famous Dresses Sells For $604,800 (Photos)

It might not be as famous as her head-turning “revenge dress,” but an aubergine-colored silk velvet piece is still one of Princess Diana’s most iconic gowns — a status confirmed when it sold for $604,800, just over five times the $120,000 auction estimate — at Sotheby’s in New York Friday. The late royal wore the dress for […]

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Stop Bragging About Suffering, Omotola Urges Nigerians 

Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has said suffering is not something Nigerians should brag about. Jalade-Ekeinde, who has been living in the United States of America for the past two years, added that Nigerians were too intelligent to be going through such suffering. She wrote on Instagram, “After living in the US for about two years, I […]

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Singer Yemi Alade Reacts To Rumoured Pregnancy For Togolese President

Johnny’ crooner, Yemi Alade has finally reacted to rumours about being pregnant for President of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé Eyadéma Recently, a controversial blogger reported the songstress was allegedly expecting a child for the former Minister of Equipment, Mines, Posts and Telecommunications. The blogger also claimed Yemi Alade has been in a close relationship with the 56-year-old […]

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‘Most Female Colleagues Have Sugar Daddy,’ Actress Anita Joseph Replies Kunle Remi

Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph reacts to Kunle Remi who questions why some of his female colleagues are succeeding more than their male counterparts. The ‘Anikulapo’ star made this known in a recent edition of the ‘Honest Bunch’ podcast, narrating how female colleagues drive to a movie location with their expensive cars and act like they […]

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Commotion As Nigerian Woman Quits Marriage, Marries Daughter’s Boyfriend

A drama played out in Rano Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State after a woman, Malama Khadija, dissolved her own marriage and married her daughter’s suitor. The incident happened after the daughter, Aisha, rejected her suitor, with the mother saying it was not prohibited in Islam. Earlier, the woman’s relatives told Freedom Radio that they […]

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My Marriage Is Over, Actress Wumi Toriola Declares

Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola, has finally reacted to rumours concerning her marriage, confirming that she has separated from her husband. She also addressed allegations that she was violent during her marriage, stating that such allegations were false. There had been rumours on social media concerning the actress’ marriage after she participated in a viral TikTok […]

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Second Man On The Moon Marries On 93rd Birthday

Legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second person to set foot on the Moon, said he had married his longtime girlfriend on Friday, his 93rd birthday. Aldrin and Anca Faur, executive vice president of Buzz Aldrin Ventures, were wed in a private ceremony. “On my 93rd birthday… I am pleased to announce that my […]

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Why I Would Never Leave A Marriage Because Of Infidelity – Patience Ozokwo

Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, has explained why she would never advise anyone to leave a marriage because of infidelity. The veteran actress made this assertion during a popular cooking show, “Mercy’s Menu”, hosted by her colleague, Mercy Johnson Okojie. According to Mama G, she would not allow anyone to leave […]

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China Records Nearly 13,000 COVID Deaths In A Week

China reported nearly 13,000 Covid-related deaths in hospitals between January 13 and 19, after a top health official said the vast majority of the population had already been infected. The death toll came a week after China said nearly 60,000 people had died with Covid in hospitals in just over a month – but there […]

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NPC Fixes Date For Nationwide Census In Nigeria

The National Population Commission (NPC) has fixed the national population and housing census for March 29 to April 1, 2023. Nasir Kwarra, NPC Chairman, disclosed this while speaking with State House reporters after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday. “By March 29 to April 2, our staff will be […]

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British Prime Minister Fined For Not Wearing Seatbelt In Car Video

British police on Friday fined Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for failing to wear a seatbelt in a moving car while filming a social media video. Lancashire Police said in a Twitter statement not directly naming Sunak: “We have today issued a 42-year-old man from London with a conditional offer of fixed penalty.” A fixed penalty […]

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