Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for the third time in his ongoing sex-trafficking case. A judge in New York ruled on Wednesday that releasing the music mogul would pose a risk of witness tampering and community safety. Mr. Combs, who is held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is facing charges including…
Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye, has been rearrested by the Nigeria Police Force. This comes just two months after he was released from custody. Speed Darlington was first arrested on October 4 over a controversial video in which he allegedly defamed fellow artist Burna Boy, accusing him of collaborating with…
Nollywood’s epic blockbuster Jagun Jagun, produced by Femi Adebayo, stole the spotlight at the 16th edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards, held on Sunday night in Ilorin, Kwara State. Hosted at the prestigious Sugar Factory Film Studios and anchored by actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, the event celebrated excellence in Nigerian cinema, with Jagun Jagun…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has warned black Americans about the growing interest in relocating to Africa. The artiste during an interview on ‘The Big Homies House’ podcast, expressed scepticism about the trend, citing the current challenges facing the continent, particularly in his home country, Nigeria. Responding to the show host’s…
Nigerian actor and comedian, Adebowale Adedayo also popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has critique the current Nigerian administration, accusing its officials of hypocrisy, insensitivity, and failing to address the country’s pressing challenges. Macaroni in a post shared on his X handle (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday expressed frustration at Nigerian politicians, past and present, holding them…
A Canada-based Nigerian medical practitioner, identified as Dr. Zo, has stirred conversations on social media after advising Nigerians abroad to reconsider sending money to people in Nigeria. In a viral video, Dr. Zo expressed his belief that Nigerians living in the country enjoy a better lifestyle compared to their counterparts abroad. He highlighted the vibrancy…
Nigeria’s representative, Chidimma Adetshina, has finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The final moments of the prestigious event, announced early Sunday morning, saw an electrifying face-off between Nigeria and Denmark as the two women stood poised to claim the crown. The competition, described as one of the…
Miss South Africa 2024, Mia le Roux, has withdrawn from the 73rd Miss Universe pageant due to health issues. The announcement came while Le Roux was in Mexico, where she had been preparing for the finale set to take place on Saturday, November 16. In a statement, the Miss South Africa organisation said, “It is…
A Nigerian doctor and visual artist, Dr. Fola David-Tolaram, has set a new Guinness World Record by creating the largest individual drawing in history, measuring an impressive 1,004.7 square meters (about 10,814.5 square feet). Guinness World Records confirmed his achievement on its website on Thursday. Dr. David-Tolaram’s record-breaking artwork, crafted at Lagos’s Mobolaji Johnson Arena,…
The lead pastor and founder of Celebration Church International, Apostle Emmanuel Iren, has clarified church vigils are not responsible for unproductivity as being claimed in some quarters. He also asserted that no government official can criticise how Christians choose to worship. Speaking during the church’s 12th-anniversary celebration in Ikeja on Sunday, Apostle Iren noted that…
