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Nigerian actress threatens to sue Ghanaian content creator for recreating her dress

Popular Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo, has threatened to sue Ghanaian content creator, Official Dacosta, for recreating her expensive look from the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). At the prestigious ninth edition of the AMVCA, numerous Nigerian celebrities showcased their regal and glamorous outfits on the black carpet at the …

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Court orders Nigerian IGP Usman Baba to quit office after attaining retirement age

A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has ruled that the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba Alkali, is an illegal occupant of the office he is presently holding. Justice Fatun Riman while delivering on a suit filed, declared Usman Baba’s appointment and continued stay in office as …

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Nigerian President ,Buhari, discloses what he’ll miss when his tenure ends

As President Muhammadu Buhari exits office in less than nine days, he has stated that one of the things he would miss is the good people he has worked with during his tenure. Spokesman, Femi Adeshina confirmed that the President made this known in London in his weekly article titled …

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Court grants Nigerian police request to detain Seun Kuti for another four days

A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has granted an application for an extension of remand of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti for additional four days. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, extended Kuti’s remand until May 22, 2023. Simon Lough (SAN), who led a police legal team to the court, …

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Trouble for Nigerian UFC fighter Israel Adesanya as ex-girlfriend demands half of wealth

Nigerian Ultimate Fighting Champions (UFC) fighter, Israel Adesanya could be embroiled in a protracted legal battle as his former girlfriend Charlotte Powdrell is reportedly demanding half of his net worth following their separation. According to reports, Charlotte Powdrell is seeking half of the properties and finances of Adesanyan on grounds …

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Meet Nigerian chef gunning to break world record for longest cooking hours

Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, has embarked on a cooking marathon with hopes of breaking the Guinness Book of Record’s longest cooking hours. Hilda who has tagged her quest “Cook-a-thon”, began her journey on Thursday, May 11, 2023, and is expected to complete it on Monday 15th May 2023. The …

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Peter Okoye begs Nigerian Police on behalf of Seun Kuti

Singer, Peter Okoye has taken to Twitter to appeal to the Nigerian Police Force on behalf of his colleague Seun Kuti. In a viral video, Seun Kuti was captured slapping, pushing and yelling at a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge. In his defence, Seun said the police officer …

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Nigerian president Buhari extends UK trip by a week for dental care

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari is extending his stay in the United Kingdom where he attended the May 6 coronation of King Charles III. A statement posted on Twitter by his senior aide for social media Bashir Ahmed said Buhari will remain in London for medical reasons. His post of May …

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Comedian drags Nigerian kings using Otumfuo’s attendance at Charles III coronation

A Nigerian comedian has taken on royals across Africa’s most populous nation mocking their loud absence at the May 6 coronation ceremony of King Charles III at Westminister Abbey. Known in Nigeria’s comedy circles as Pararan, the operator of Pararan Mock News said it was telling that Otumfuo, who he …

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Does this mean I’m Naija man finally?- Drake celebrates Nigerian roots as DNA ancestry shows he’s ‘30% Nigerian’

Canadian rapper, Aubrey Drake Graham, popularly known as Drake has sparked reactions among his Nigerian fans online after he disclosed the results of his ancestry.   The rapper, 36, shared a screenshot on his Insta-story, where he revealed that the DNA ancestry tests his father recently took, showed that he …

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