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Nigerian OAP Tosin Bucknor Dies

Popular OAP Tosyn Buknor has died. Born with sickle cell Anemia, Tosyn was found dead last night at her home by her husband. The lively lady popularly known as Tosyn, died at the age of 37 years old. May her beautiful soul rest in the bosom of the Lord

Actress Yvonne Jegede welcomes bouncing baby boy (photo)

The excited mother  shared the news of the baby’s arrival on her Instagram page., Yvonne Jegede is married to rapper bounce.  She wrote: “Baby X, When i first laid my eyes on you, heard your cry and felt your heartbeat, i developed an unconditional love. I never knew i could witness an angel on earth, you are so beautiful X. From the moment you were handed to me, i felt something new awakened inside my heart. You have brought me so much joy I cannot explain. I promise to give you everything i have. Hold unto my hand and never let it go, i will cross any ocean before i let you down. I know someday you’ll grow into someone who will shine super bright for the world to see because you are a star, don’t let anybody tell you otherwise because there’s no dream in this world that you cannot achieve. Thank you for choosing me as a channel to come into this world, it is a privilege I will never take for granted. With love, Mamma �”

Comedienne Shares how she overcame depression

Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha popular called Real Wrri Pikin on instagram shared a very beautiful story, read below IT'S MY BIRTHDAY....But before you celebrate my Glory, Please Read My Story!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 No One Wakes Up One Morning To Become A Funny Woman On Instagram.. I have refused to open up about what pushed me into making Videos on social media encouraging people especially women and reinventing myself to this point where am not just being funny but am uplifting and inspiring loads of woman and young people all around the world.  RealWarriPikin was created out of Pain & Depression... "DEPRESSION"  Yes, you heard me. I fell into depression early this year..After a business i did together with my husband went bad and we lost all our money putting us into a huge debt worth millions .....We even sold all we had ever worked for in our life to pay up, including begging the people i was owing but they kept putting pressure on me...some came on social media reposting

Ooni of Ife takes new wife

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, unveiled his new wife, Queen Morenike Naomi Oluwaseyi. The monarch, who made the announcement through his social media platforms, praised his new Olori for her beauty, uniqueness and royal qualities and most especially, the fear of God she has. in his words “I waited patiently upon the Almighty the King of kings, he eventually did it in the midst of many trials. “Shilekunola, Moronke, Naomi; the greatest arsenal you can apply on this highly revered throne with many rules and regulations in the midst of undiluted tradition, heritage and culture is the “Fear Of God In You”, which is the beginning of your wisdom on this throne of Oduduwa. “You are welcome home my beautiful and adorable queen.’’ Oba Ogunwusi was previously married to two women at separate times, the more recent of which was Queen Zaynab Otiti-Obanor.

Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh remarries American-based sweetheart in Ghana

He got married at a private traditional marriage ceremony in Ghana on October 6, to his American based fiancee, Betty Jennifer. According to reports, Attoh is mostly based in the U.S and that's where he met his new wife. The newlyweds arrived Ghana early this week for a movie premier and used the opportunity to tie the knot.

President Buhari's speech on the occasion of Nigeria's 58th independence anniversary

Fellow Nigerians, Today is a day of celebration and solemn reflection. It is the anniversary of the day Nigerians realised one of the most cherished of human desires – the desire for freedom. We, therefore, give thanks to and remember our founding fathers who laboured so hard and sacrificed so much to build and bequeath to us this wonderful nation. It is our duty to consolidate this great legacy. 2. On this first October date and on the eve of the start of the general election cycle, we should do well to reflect on what binds us together and the great strength our diversity bestows on us. Ours is an ambitious nation, and, as citizens we have every right to look forward to the future with confidence and optimism which are well founded, considering where we find ourselves today. 

Happy Independence Day Nigeria

Nigeria celebrates 58 years of Independence.

Breaking: Labour suspends strike

National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Ayuba Wabba announced this while briefing journalists at the Labour House Abuja. Wabba said that the organised labour has gotten firm commitment from the government that the Tripartite Committee of the Minimum Wage Committee reconvenes on October 4.

Nigerian lady shows her shaku shaku skills as she is called to Bar in Canada

Let me just brag a little bit, Margret Chinelo Egbunonu has been my Facebook friend for a while now and the beautiful thing about her is her intelligence, i practically sent her message to send me her phone number that i wanted to have such smart minds around me, when she announced she was called to bar in Canada, after her first degree in Nigeria, I was not really shocked because i always knew she was a smart lady. Dancing shaku shaku whilst receiving your award/certificate? now that is news worthy. she is bold, different and might i add a proud Naija babe. she is also a prolific writer,She is the founder of  MEET MY BUSY MIND, where she shares interesting write-ups. watch her shaku shaku after the cut

Linda Ikeji welcomes son

Popular Nigerian Blogger,Linda Ikeji is now a mother, she announced this on her page some hours ago, in her words she said.... Oh dear Lord, I am a mum. Baby J is here! 🙏🙏❤❤. He was born today 17th September. This is so surreal 🙏🙏. Thank you guys so much for the love through this journey and thanks for all the well wishes. Love you guys! 😍😘😘

Have you registered for the DABIRA WOMEN CONFERENCE?

In Less than 3 weeks, one of the most anticipated women conference in Lagos Nigeria would hold at the Havilah Events Center Jibowu Yaba Lagos State. Date: Saturday 22nd of September. 2018 Time : 10am prompt We Learn, Share, Have Fun, Laugh and Leave Empowered to do more and be the change the world need. Admission is Free! Visit  www.dabiraconference.com  to find out the following; 1. REGISTRATION : How to register for the event ? 2. HOTEL BOOKING : How to apply for our partner JUMIA TRAVELS discounted hotel bookings, for those coming in from other states. ( Shared rooms are available as well ) SAVE THE DATE ! I look forward to hosting you! Lara Odebiyi

BBNaija's Bisola’s baby daddy, Malcolm Olanrewaju, dies at 37

7 year old artiste manager,  Malcolm Olanrewaju  who is the baby daddy of actress and former  BBNaija  contestant,  Bisola , has died, this was confirmed by  Malcom's younger brother, he said Malcom died at about 8pm yesterday, August 24th after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed ailment.

Renowned Singer Seal and the Otedolas spend time together

British singer Seal was seen having dinner with Billionaire Business Mogul Otedola and his family, Seal also came with his son Henry, Seal who is Originally a Nigerian is known for his classic song, Kiss from a Rose.

Four-year-old stolen at Lagos Christ Embassy found in Benin

Family members of a missing four-year-old girl, Elo Ogidi, were overjoyed on Friday after she was found in an orphanage in Benin, Edo State. Elo was reportedly stolen from the Christ Embassy in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, during a church service she attended in company with her parents and their housemaid on Sunday, July 8, 2018. The girl was with the maid during the church’s children thanksgiving service when she suddenly disappeared.

Damaged section of the Carter Bridge in Lagos

This is a disaster waiting to happen, this is a section of the carter bridge in Lagos, we hope the appropriate authorities take action immediately

Actress Queen Nwokoye welcomes baby girl

Actress Queen Nwokoye and her hubby, Oli, have welcomed a daughter. Actress Oma Nnadi who recently welcomed a daughter, shared the good news on her IG page. Posting photos from Queen Nwokoye's pregnancy shoot, Oma wrote ''My friend I am super happy.. i.cannot keep calmoooo. Thank you lord. ????.welcome to the world my Besties daughter @queennwokoye and hubby Oliiii. Enough to thank God for this year oooo''.

BREAKING: Court Halts MultiChoice’s Hike In DStv Subscription Rates

A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has restrained MultiChoice Nigeria Limited from implementing its recent hike in DStv subscription rates. In July, MultiChoice raised the subscription rate for the DSTV Premium package from N14,700 to N15,800, Compact Plus from N9,900 to N10,650, Compact from N6,300 to N6,800, Family from N3,800 to N4,000, and Access from N1,900 to N2,000. The implementation of the rates commenced on August 1. However, on Monday, Justice NNamdi Dimgba granted an injunction restraining the video entertainment and internet company from implementing the new rates.

Lady shares the complimentary card of her dad who is deaf and dumb

Lady shares the complimentary card of her dad who is deaf and dumb but knows how to fix stuff, see her tweet below.

Photos from Becca’s traditional wedding ceremony

Ghanaian singer, Becca, has married her Nigerian fiance Daniel Tobi Sanni , a Nigerian music producer who used to manage rapper, Ice prince.  at a traditional ceremony in Accra on Saturday 18 th   August 2018

Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away on the 18th of August

Former Aircraft Cleaner becomes a Captain

According to the Airline,  Mohammed Abubakar  joined the airline as a cleaner but worked his way into becoming  a captain, talk about determination,check out their tweet below.   He Joined the Aviation industry 24years ago as Aircraft Cleaner. Today He is getting the Fourth Bar to becoming a CAPTAIN. Congratulations Mohammed Abubakar from all of us @AirAzman

Hello August

August be good!

Gov Fayose promises to give N50k per night to anyone arrested and detained illegally by Kayode Fayemi's 'policemen and DSS',

Is this taking it a bit too far? check out some hilarious replies

Beautiful Architectural design found in singapore

This is simply an architect's Master piece.

Meet The Ceo of Smart Mind Tutors

One thing we try to do from time to time on our blog is to celebrate vibrant Nigerians who are doing great in their chosen careers, one of such people is Efe Adah, a young man who saw the need to introduce a unique way of teaching and coaching to young minds, him and his team help to guide teens on their career path. this is indeed commendable. we celebrate you.  ABOUT SMT SMART MIND TUTORS is a dynamic institution registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission which is built on the foundations of passion, professionalism and persistence towards achieving results. SERVICES Our services and operations are functional both in Lagos and Abuja. SMT is a home tutoring and educational consultancy organization that provides the right tutoring and educational solutions for students and learners of any level. We are in partnership with Cambridge Educational Group, UK in processing admission for prospective students.

45-year-old man arrested for defiling 11-year-old girl

A 45-year-old man, Musibau Asinde, has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for having unlawful carnal knowledge of an 11-year-old in Ibese area of Ilaro. The 45 year old suspect was arrested following a complaint from the mother of the victim, Risikat Idowu. Idowu, who reported that she sent her daughter on errand at about 7:30pm on June 5, 2018, said the girl who returned from the errand very late to complain that she was lured by Asinde with N100 note into his apartment where he forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.On receiving the report, the DPO of Ilaro Division, CSP Opebiyi Sunday, led his men to the residence of the suspect, where he was promptly arrested.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are engaged

Singer Justin Bieber and model Hailey Baldwin got engaged over the weekend, a source close to the singer confirmed to CNN. The couple, who dated in 2016 before splitting, had stirred chatter among fans in recent weeks appearing together and sparking speculation that they had reunited culled from CNN

Mark Zuckerberg becomes third richest man in the world

Facebook   founder,  Mark Zuckerberg   is now the third richest man in the world, overtaking   W arren Buffett  on  Bloomberg’s  list of the world’s richest people.   Zuckerberg passed Buffett on Friday as Facebook shares rose 2.4 percent, Bloomberg reported. Above Zuckerberg were Amazon CEO   Jeff Bezos , in the No. 1 spot, and Microsoft co-founder   Bill Gates.   

Justice For Igwetu

A life has been cut short, this could have been avoided, there are several stories flying around with regards to how the beautiful girl died, the issue is not what the  stories are, the issue is a family that trained their daughter for many years in school, who graduated and then decided to serve her motherland meritoriously and just a day to her passing out, this unfortunate incidence happened. A proper investigation is needed so that those that contributed to her untimely death would be brought to book. this reckless killings has to stop.

Paul Okoye celebrates his twins as they turn one.

Paul Okoye of Defunct group PSQUARE celebrates his twins with beautiful photos.

Wait a Minute, The Nigerian Voter's card is on alibaba.com?

A man shared his findings on twitter, he discovered that our voters card can be found on an online store, so i went further to check it myself and i found it, the question is, what is this about?

Falz, Adesua, Odunlade Adekola Nominated For AMVCA 2018 | See Complete List

The list of nominees for the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) has been released and several prominent persons including Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, Adesuwa Etomi, Toyin Abraham and Odunlade Adekola among others have made the nomination list. The nominees were announced via a televised broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv on Saturday, June 30, by Ghanaian actress and TV host, Joselyn Dumas, and Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi. Here is a full list of the nominees: Best Actor in a comedy Kalu Ikeagwu- Dr Meekam IK Ogbonna – Excess Luggage Blossom Chukwujekwu – The Big Fat Lie Odunlade Adekola – A Million Baby OC Ukeje – Potato Potahto Jimmy Olukoya – Guyn Man

Hello July

Happy new month

Breaking: Joe Jackson, father of late Micheal Jackson has died

Joseph "Joe" Jackson, the patriarch who launched the musical Jackson family dynasty has died at the age of 89 in a Las Vegas hospital. Jackson was the father and at times manager to pop stars Michael and Janet Jackson, along with the sibling-singing group, The Jackson 5.

I'm Privileged To Sleep In The Same Prison Bed Used By Obasanjo, Says Jonah Jang

Jonah Jang, former Governor of Plateau  State, has revealed that he sleeps in the same bed that Olusegun Obasanjo, former President, occupied at Kuje Prisons in Jos. He made this known in a speech read by Pastor Abraham Yiljap, his former Commissioner of Information, who represented him at the opening ceremony of the 94th General Church Council of Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) on Wednesday. In the goodwill message read to the church, Jang said his remand in prison was a divine intervention, stating that nobody should boast of sending him to prison.

Stunning Photo of a German based Nigerian Former Model.

Beautiful model known as Gazelleshima Abraham Stümke stuns in her attire.

Super Eagles to arrive in Yessentuki today

The Super Eagles are expected to arrive in their Russia 2018 World Cup base camp in Yessentuki, Russia today. The team is expected to fly out of their Avita Resort in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria, where they have been camped for close to two weeks, for the Russian city where they will prepare for all their group games at their sixth World Cup. Since emerging from an appropriately–styled ‘Group of Death’ in the African qualifying series, becoming the first African team to reach the finals in Russia, the Eagles have played against Argentina, Poland, Serbia, DR Congo, England and Czech Republic in friendlies, winning two, drawing one and losing three. Nigeria’s first match of the finals is against Croatia on Saturday, with the Eagles logging a balanced record of having won their opening match at the World Cup on two occasions, drawn once and lost twice. On the three occasions they have not lost their opening match (1994, 1998, 2014), the Eagles have progressed to the Round of 16

Nigerian reggae star, Ras Kimono is dead

Popular reggae artiste,  Ras Kimono , is  dead . According to sources close to him, Kimono was rushed to an unnamed hospital in Ikeja and then taken to another hospital on Lagos Island where he later died on Sunday morning. The death of the artiste, who was a native of Onicha Olona in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State and who recently clocked 60, was confirmed dead by a close family member

Nigerian Man Azubuike buries his Father with a brand new BMW

Nigerian Man Azubuike buries his Father with a brand new BMW worth N32millon, in his father’s village in Ihiala LGA, Mbosi, Anambra State.

Governor Ambode declares June 12 as public holiday in Lagos State

Lagos State Government has declared Tuesday, June 12, 2018, as a public holiday in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the annulled 1993 Presidential elections adjudged to be have won by the late Moshood Abiola. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello on Saturday, said the significance of June 12, 1993 elections, seen as the freest and fairest in the history of Nigeria, would always be a reference point by the Lagos State Government.  Ambode also commended President Buhari’s recent declaration of June as the new Democracy Day. This, he said, would forever ensure that Chief MKO Abiola and other martyrs of democracy who laid down their lives in the struggle to entrench good governance did not do so vain. “We want to commend and applaud Mr President, Muhammadu Buhari for deeming it fit finally against all odds from all other past presidents that 25 years after, we are able to now celebrate our own Democracy Day and

Breaking! Zidane resigns as Real Madrid coach after two years in charge

Zinedine Zidane has shocked the football world after announcing he will be stepping down as Real Madrid manager after two and a half years in charge of the Spanish club. The 45-year-old Frenchman made the shocking announcement after calling for a press conference on Thursday afternoon to confirm that he's walking away despite helping the club to a hat-trick of Champions League titles on Saturday The three-time Champions League winning coach who played as a midfielder for five years for the Spanish club, is understood to be under contract with Real Madrid until 2020. Zidane's honours at Real Madrid includes La Liga: 2016-17, Supercopa de Espana: 2017, UEFA Champions League (3): 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, UEFA Super Cup (2): 2016, 2017 and FIFA Club World Cup (2): 2016, 2017.

US Government deports 61-year-old Nigerian man

US Government deports 61-year-old Nigerian man, Emmanuel Olugbenga Omopariola, who legally entered the United States since 1983, revoked his citizenship for sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl.

Actor Robert Powell: Stop worshipping me, I am not the real Jesus

Since he played the character, Jesus, in the 1977 movie, Jesus of Nazareth, Robert Powell’s photos are hung in churches, homes, cars, schools, offices and many holy grottos all over the world to drive off evil forces and attract good fortunes. However, Powell has cried out in the social media that he is not Jesus and that people should stop worshiping him. Rather, they should respect the true Jesus and worship God. His is among the most trending stories on social media in January 2016.

Man beats up his wife who just gave birth

No much details on this, but it was gathered that  her husband owns a shop in Gudu Market,Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari's Speech on 2018 Democracy Day

ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 2018 DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION, TUESDAY, 29TH MAY, 2018 My Dear Nigerians!   Today marks the 19th year of our nascent democracy and the 3rd Anniversary of this administration. I am thankful to Almighty God for bringing us thus far.  This administration came at a time that Nigerians needed Change, the Change we promised and the Change we continue to deliver. We have faced a lot of challenges on this journey and Nigerians have stood by us in achieving the three cardinal points of this administration namely; Security, Corruption and the Economy.   2.     The commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day is a celebration of freedom, a salute to the resilience and determination of Nigerians and a recommitment by Government to keep its promise to lead Nigeria into a new era of justice and prosperity.   3.     Public safety and security remains the primary duty of this Government. B