American singer, Beyoncé has been named the greatest popstar of the 21st century by Billboard. Taylor Swift secured the second position, while billionaire Barbadian singer Rihanna, Canadian rapper Drake, and Lady Gaga occupied the third, fourth, and fifth spots, respectively. Britney Spears, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and British singer Adele complete the top…
Afrobeats star Davido has hinted that his much-anticipated December show in Nigeria is being threatened to be canceled following his controversial remarks about the country’s economy.The singer made headlines after appearing on the American podcast Big Homies House, where he advised Americans against relocating to Africa, particularly Nigeria. Davido described the country’s economy as being…
Nigerian record producer and singer, Collins Ajereh, professionally known as ‘Don Jazzy”, on Tuesday celebrated his 42nd birthday, while he also unveiled his personal dating app, ‘Bammby’.Don Jazzy, in an Instagram post via his page, @donjazzy, wrote “Another year older, another dream come true! For my birthday this year, I’m gifting us Bammby, my brand-new…
Nigerian disc jockey and billionaire heiress, DJ Cuppy, has shared insights into her ideal partner.Taking to her social media, the daughter of Femi Otedola revealed her preferences. She wrote, “I’m looking for a man in finance, 6 foot, brown eyes.” DJ Cuppy, who has been open about her relationships in the past, was romantically linked…
Six men linked to France midfielder Paul Pogba, including one of his brothers, went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint.The case at the Paris criminal court has shocked the French football world — all the more so because the alleged…
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has claimed that the best doctors in the United States are of Nigerian descent. Davido made this statement during an appearance on the Afric TV program, where he highlighted the intellectual and creative excellence of Africans. He emphasised that Africans are among the brightest minds in the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Nigerian singer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington barely two months after he was released. The singer, also known as Akpi, was arrested on 4 October, following the release of a contentious video in which he allegedly mocked his colleague, Burna Boy’s association with American rapper Diddy,…
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday discharged and acquitted a 35-year-old upholstery maker, Taiwo Opasina, charged with alleged sexual assault of his four-year-old daughter, (name withheld). The judge in his judgment held that the prosecution failed to discharge the burden of proof against Opasina. Oshodi said the…
The Peoples Democratic Party in Bauchi State has suspended the member representing Kirfi local government in the state House of Assembly, Habibu Umar, on allegations of insubordination. This was contained in a letter addressed to the state House of Assembly speaker, Abubakar Sulaiman. The letter signed by the party’s state chairman, Sama’ila Burga, stated that…
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved free bus services for the people of the state through the Edo City Transport Service. In a press statement on Tuesday issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, the initiative is part of the Okpebholo administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction. The…
