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Miss Grand USA, Mekyla Li has been stripped of her title just one week after she was crowned amid revelations of an alleged 2024 hit-and-run and a previous marriage. Li’s short-lived reign was terminated, and she was released from the “Miss Grand USA Title and all associated duties” for violating the pageant’s rules, the […] The post Beauty queen stripped of title after previous marriage…
Five-time Grammy Award winner, Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, dedicating the emotional achievement to Africa. The Beninese music icon, 66, was honoured in Los Angeles for her four-decade career, surrounded by family, friends and fellow stars including actors Willem Dafoe […] The post “This star is for all the…
A married father of two has been arrested after allegedly posing as a Catholic priest and conducting Masses in several churches in Turkana County, Kenya. Jones Bogonko Onchonga is accused of using forged Church documents to present himself as a priest in the Diocese of Lodwar. He reportedly celebrated Mass and administered sacraments […] The post Married father of two arrested in Kenya for posing…
BBNaija star Bella Okagbue has broken her silence amid the ongoing controversy surrounding her relationship and breakup with fellow reality TV star Sheggz. Taking to her Instagram story, Bella addressed the situation after watching people share their versions of what happened, explaining that she initially chose to remain silent because she believed some aspects of […] The post Bella breaks…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of N503,000, while Permanent Secretaries in the state receive N900,000. Oborevwori made the disclosure on Thursday, August 20, while speaking in Asaba,the state capital. The governor said the salaries of Permanent Secretaries were increased after they complained that some directors […] The post I earn N503, 000…
Reality TV star Phyna has made shocking claims about the relationship between BBNaija stars Bella Okagbue and Sheggz, alleging that Sheggz physically assaulted Bella whenever she went out with her friends. In a video making rounds online, Phyna made the claims amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the former couple, who recently confirmed that their relationship […] The post “He beats her for…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the utilisation of the N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to settle outstanding players’ wages, bonuses and other national-team obligations. This was contained in a letter signed […]…
A surrogate mother in the United States, McKenna West, has been sued for more than $100,000 after she refused to terminate a pregnancy involving a baby diagnosed with a serious heart condition. The biological parents, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, claim West breached their surrogacy agreement after doctors discovered that the unborn baby had hypoplastic […] The post Biological parents sue…
Bandits have k!lled a member of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and abducted a woman, Asma’u, and her son, Umar, in Kyauta New Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State The incident occurred at about 11 pm on Tuesday, when the attackers reportedly invaded the community and abducted the mother and her […] The post Bandits k!ll JTF member, prominent businessman, abduct mother and son…
Nigerian music executive, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has opened up about the impact Ayra Starr has had on his life, describing the singer as a “dream Starrgirl” following her rise to Afrobeats stardom. The Mavin Records boss made the revelation on X while responding to a fan who praised his role in […] The post “She has been nothing but a dream Starrgirl” — Don Jazzy celebrates…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has opined that former President Olusegun Obasanjo does not have any political or electoral value. Recall that the duo have not been on good terms since they left office in 2007 after completing their second term of eight years as President and Vice President, respectively. […] The post Obasanjo has no electoral value,…
A midair collision involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small airplane k!lled the pilot of the plane and injured two state troopers on Wednesday night, August 19. A Bell 407 helicopter and a Cessna 150 airplane collided near Carlisle Airport at around 7:50 p.m. in central Pennsylvania, the Federal Aviation Administration […] The post 1 de@d, 2 injured after police helicopter,…
Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner Chidimma Adetshina has spoken out after a South African court postponed proceedings concerning her immigration status and possible detention pending deportation. The Cape Town Regional Court postponed the matter to February 27, 2027, saying it could not determine the issue while a separate review […] The post “I have been…
More than 100 people have been k!lled after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic (CAR) near the border with Cameroon. The collapse occurred on Tuesday, August 18, in the village of Zamboye, about 50km (31 miles) from the Central African town of Baboua and a few kilometres from Garoua-Boulai, in eastern […] The post Moment gold mine collapses on artisanal miners in…
The Department of State Services (DSS) late on Wednesday in Abuja arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye, discovered to be impersonating a personnel of the Service. Maiye, who claimed to hail from Agbajojun Village, Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, was trailed and arrested by DSS officers in his hideout around the […] The post Fake DSS operative arrested for allegedly extorting…
The Osun state police command has said that singer Davido was the target of an attack on the convoy of Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, August 19. Security escorts of the governor engaged some unidentified men in a gun duel during the governor’s visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo […] The post Davido was targeted- Osun police confirm attack on Gov Ademola’s convoy…
Five Americans and the Director General of Ecuador’s intelligence agency were killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya on Wednesday, August 19. Seven people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed on Wednesday morning near Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. The helicopter was […] The post Telemundo boss, five Americans and Ecuador Intelligence Chief…
Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Temilade Openiyi (Tems) have secured nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The nominations were announced ahead of the ceremony scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27.Burna Boy received two nominations for his collaboration with Colombian […] The post Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV…
Judy Austin has gone online to reflect on all she has and how fast time passes. She also used the opportunity to thank actor Yul Edochie for taking care of her and their kids. She wrote: “If we understand how fleeting life truly is then we will complain less and enjoy the little moments more […] The post “I’m so blessed and enternally grateful to God for everything l have” Actress Judy Austin…
Nollywood Actor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate is fake because it allegedly did not emanate from the institution. There has been so much debate over Tinubu’s educational qualifications, with claims that he did not attend any higher institution, and there […] The post Tinubu’s…
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