A Nigerian lady, who recently claimed that singer Damilola Afolabi, known professionally as L.A.X, has herpes, released a statement days after making the initial claim. In a series of tweets posted on X (formerly Twitter) on her social media page on January 2, 2024, the lady, with the username @edna_reese, alleged that the singer has herpes….
A few hours ago, the Nigerian police paraded three detained men, supposedly the faces behind the popular Instagram blog, Gistlover. According to reports, the police arrested these suspects while acting on a petition filed by Hon and Doctor Mrs. Seye Oladejo has detained three people in connection with a case of conspiracy, cyberstalking, and endangering one’s…
Nigerian actor Timini Egbuson has taken to social media to blow his own trumpet. He slammed trolls who have questioned his acting ability following his role as the lead actor in the highest-grossing Nollywood movie. The actor shared this on Twitter, where many Netizens have claimed he is not a good actor. As the movie…
A passenger has been found dead in a plane toilet during a flight from Tenerife to Manchester. During the journey on Tuesday, fellow travellers on the Jet2 plane noticed the cubicle had been locked for some time, prompting them to alert staff, The Mirror reported. The crew eventually opened the door and found that the…
Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has flaunted his newly acquired Ferrari 812 GTS. The car is reportedly worth $700,000. In a post on social media, the singer was seen cruising in his new baby. However, fans have taken to the comments section of the post to share their thoughts on the newly…
President Bola Tinubu congratulated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commended the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry. Her movie titled ‘A Tribe Called Judah‘, which she produced and co-directed, was released in cinemas in Nigeria in mid-December last year, and after three weeks, it was…
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, acting on a petition at the instance of Hon. and Dr. Seye Oladejo, arrested three in connection with a case of conspiracy, cyberstalking, and a threat to life. A statement released by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says the suspects, namely Adebukola Kolapo…
The lady, who was assaulted, has stated that she doesn’t want the case to be swept under the carpet. A man identified as Atari, is currently under investigation by the Police after he hired members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) to beat his ex-girlfriend and her brother to a pulp. The victim, Tope Segun,…
Amad Diallo, the Manchester United winger, has said “no-one plays like Lionel Messi”. Diallo was reacting to comparisons with the Inter Miami superstar. The 21-year-old’s technical ability has won plenty of admirers, with the fleet-footed youngster able to leave teammates bamboozled in training. But Amad is eager to avoid being likened to one of the greatest…
The Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, known as the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly identified as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, launched an attack on Kwari, a town in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. Geidam is the council area of the immediate former Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area Command II, has confiscated a bullion van filled up with 12 bags of 50kg of smuggled foreign parboiled rice. The van, with registration number FKJ 993 BZ was impounded alongside the sum of N24,489,500.00 belonging to the Abeokuta branch of Access Bank. The Customs Area Controller, Olusola Alade,…
Ronaldo has finished 2023 as the highest-paid footballer and athlete in the world. This is according to Forbes. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner boosted his earnings hugely when he joined Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr in December after Manchester United terminated his contract in November following his criticism of how the club was being…
A woman who was entrusted with holding the funds from contributions by several individuals in Aba, Abia State, has reportedly suffered memory loss and can’t seem to remember anything. According to a Facebook post by a user named Daniel Eddy, this woman, who is currently unable to recognise anyone, has seemingly lost her cognitive abilities….
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided the headquarters of the Dangote Group in connection with an ongoing investigation into forex allocations in the country. Sources told PREMIUM TIMES that on arrival at the headquarters of one of Africa’s largest conglomerates in Lagos, the EFCC operatives demanded documents relating to the allocation…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that the coming generation will be the ones to pay the debts incurred by Nigeria and other countries across Africa. He spoke at an engagement with 2023 awardees of the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, an initiative of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. Obasanjo stated that with the level of mismanagement of…
A Nigerian Soldier has slammed the Lagos State Governor for arresting his colleague. Recall that Sanwo-Olu had on Tuesday apprehended a soldier and four others for plying one way along the Lagos-Badagry. In a viral video, the soldier with the username General Salawu on Tiktok frowned at the governor for describing the soldier as a…
Prosecutors in Manhattan, United States, have revealed criminal charges against Odogwu Banye Mmobuosi, a Nigerian fintech businessman who recently attempted to acquire Premier League club Sheffield United. They said the 45-year-old lied to investors about his company’s finances. Mmobuosi, the former co-chief executive officer of Tingo Group (TIO.O), was charged with securities fraud, making false…
Nigerian art student Chancellor Ahaghotu is now a Guinness world record holder. The art student made history after breaking a decade-old record for the longest painting marathon after painting for 100 consecutive hours. Chancellor, who is a sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, far surpassed the previous record…
The relationships and marriages of several Nigerian celebrities took a downward spiral from amity to enmity in 2023. The year ended with several celebrity marriages ending bitterly due to one or more reasons. Some of the reasons have been identified to include domestic violence, infidelity, emotional detachment, feminism, and a lack of defined gender roles,…
Johann Rupert, the South African business mogul, has dethroned Nigerian Aliko Dangote to emerge as Africa’s wealthiest man. This is according to a list released by Forbes Magazine. Here is a list of Africa’s richest men including their rank, name and net worth. 1. Johann Rupert & Family $10.3 billion 2. Aliko Dangote $9.5 billion 3….
