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![Grandmum Allegedly 'Kidnaps' Little Girl In The UK, Nigerian Mum Cries Out]()
Grandmum Allegedly 'Kidnaps' Little Girl In The UK, Nigerian Mum Cries Out
Some people reached out to us to help them share this info. Said it's very serious. Moronke Temilola claims her daughter's paternal grand-mum (her baby daddy's mother) took her daughter from the UK to Nigeria yesterday without her consent and wants anyone who has seen either the woma... -
![Nigerian Lesbian Aderonke Apata Wins Positive Role Model Award In UK [PHOTOS]]()
Nigerian Lesbian Aderonke Apata Wins Positive Role Model Award In UK [PHOTOS]
46-year-old Nigerian woman who recently speaks up about her immigration struggle in the United Kingdom has won an award for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals & Transgender in the UK.Apata made history as the first Nigerian to ever win the award by beating four others.The popular feminist and Human righ... -
![HMMM! Don't Be Scared To Fail - Maheeda Advices Nigerian Youths]()
HMMM! Don't Be Scared To Fail - Maheeda Advices Nigerian Youths
Singer Maheeda took to twitter to share her thoughts on why some youths fail. Check out her tweets.......... ... -
![Photos: Celebrities Present As Bovi & Ashanti Shut DownThe ‘Man On Fire’ Show]()
Photos: Celebrities Present As Bovi & Ashanti Shut DownThe ‘Man On Fire’ Show
The 2014 edition of Bovi’s Man On Fire Show held on the 3rd of October 2014 at the Expo hall of Eko Hotel & Suites. The event started off with a welcome address infused with a few jokes from Basketmouth. He also introduced all the comedians who were set to perform that night.After Basketmouth... -
![PHOTOS: Check Out Some Nigerian Entertainers And Their ‘Hot’ Girlfriends]()
PHOTOS: Check Out Some Nigerian Entertainers And Their ‘Hot’ Girlfriends
It is a general saying that "behind every successful man lies a woman". Gistmania came across these Nigerian celebrities and their girlfriends or 'baby mamas' {like some will call them} and we decided to share it with you so as to let you judge probably the one that has the hotte... -
![Nigerian Military Releases Statement- "New Shekau Video is Fake"]()
Nigerian Military Releases Statement- "New Shekau Video is Fake"
Shekau had released a video today through AFP saying he is very much alive but in a statement released on their website, Nigerian Military Defence says that's not true. That the video is a pre-recorded version of Shekau’s usual taunts while he was still alive. Here's the statement:“ T... -
![See Four Nigerian Women Billionaires Who Own Private Jets]()
See Four Nigerian Women Billionaires Who Own Private Jets
There are more private jet owners in Nigeria than any other country in Africa. There are about 177 private jets in Nigeria currently, with Dangote and Oyedepo owning the highest number…four each. Out of the 177 PJ’s in Nigeria, four of them are owned by women. According to unconfirmed reports, ... -
![Police Busted A Gang Of Nigerian Men For Robbing With Toy Guns In Dubai]()
Police Busted A Gang Of Nigerian Men For Robbing With Toy Guns In Dubai
The Ajman Police have busted a gang of five Nigerians that robbed the Al Mustaqbal money exchange of Dhs275,000 (N13 million), including various foreign currencies. According to Dubai news website GulfToday, Brigadier Sheikh Sultan Al Nuaimi, deputy Ajman Police chief, said that the incident took pl... -
![Dreams Of Freedom Turned To Nightmare: Revealed By Nigerian Prostitutes In Italy]()
Dreams Of Freedom Turned To Nightmare: Revealed By Nigerian Prostitutes In Italy
Police control find a Nigerian woman working as a prostitute in the outskirt of Turin.The plight of trafficked Nigerian women forced to work in the sex trade has been highlighted by Paris-based photographer Elena Perlino, originally from Italy. These Nigerian women are being trafficked to Italy u... -
![Photo: Two Nigerian sex slaves rescued in Burkina Faso]()
Photo: Two Nigerian sex slaves rescued in Burkina Faso
Two teenage Nigerian girls, Rejoice Chioma Israel, 16, (centre) and Rosemary Uchenna Emmanuel, 19 (right), who were trafficked to Burkina Faso to become sex workers in the country have been rescued, PM News reports.The two girls left Nigeria on 11 July with a man who promised to take them to Mal... -
![Another Set Of 60 Nigerian Soldiers To Face Trial For Mutiny]()
Another Set Of 60 Nigerian Soldiers To Face Trial For Mutiny
A group of Nigerian soldiers numbering 60 are to be arraigned before a General Court Martial by military authorities in Abuja on Tuesday (today) for mutiny. The mutiny was committed when the soldiers allegedly refused to join troops in Maiduguri for “an operation” on August 4, 2014.The Punch rep... -
![GEJ honors Nigerian flag designer, puts him on lifetime salary]()
GEJ honors Nigerian flag designer, puts him on lifetime salary
The man who designed the Nigeria flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi was decorated as an Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, OFR, by President Jonathan today September 29th, 55 years after designing the flag.He wasn't only given an award today, president Jonathan also said he will be placed on ... -
Nigerian Billionaire, Jide Omokore Buys $500K Ride For Porsha Williams Of RHOA?
An American website Celebritylaundry is alleging that Nigerian Billionaire Jide Omokore is Porsha Williams latest sugar daddy and bought her a car worth $500k. according to sources '' Porsha Williams is a cheater, just like Kenya Moore. These two can’t get enough of married men, The R... -
![How Nigerian Soldiers Used Captured Boko Haram Members To Lure Shekau To Death]()
How Nigerian Soldiers Used Captured Boko Haram Members To Lure Shekau To Death
Full gists of how Abubakar Shekau, the impostor and leader of the Boko Haram terrorist group lost his left in a shootout with Nigerian troops in Konduga on Wednesday Sept. 17 emerged with military sources disclosing that he met his Waterloo in an ambush reminiscent of the type the sect had been usi... -
![CHAI! Nigerian Prophet TB Joshua Banned From South Africa & Zimbabwe]()
CHAI! Nigerian Prophet TB Joshua Banned From South Africa & Zimbabwe
Temitope Joshua, the healer and his wise men as they are fondly called have been denied South African visas and banned from visiting Zimbabwe.This came as a result of a tragedy that killed over 80 South African pilgrims at his church earlier this month.Why Many South Africans Died At TB Joshua’s ... -
![SMH: How Nigerian Couple In London Used Juju to Force Girls Into Prostitution]()
SMH: How Nigerian Couple In London Used Juju to Force Girls Into Prostitution
Jackson Omoruyi, 41, and Lizzy Idahosa, 23, are accused of trafficking women to Britain to become prostitutes. Photo: Daily MailNigerian couple, 41-year old Jackson Omoruyi and 23-year old Lizzy Idahosa have been accused of using spell craft to trick two women into coming to work as prostitute in Lo... -
![GLAMOUR! Nigerian Actress Rukky Sanda Flaunts Newly Acquired Gucci Boots & Bag]()
GLAMOUR! Nigerian Actress Rukky Sanda Flaunts Newly Acquired Gucci Boots & Bag
Nigerian-Ghanaian actress Rukky Sanda has just bought herself a pair of designer fashion boots and bag.The filmmaker took to IG few hours ago to tell fans of her newly acquired Gucci items.Check out more pics of Rukky Sanda rocking her designer boots below: Thought boots are meant to be worn in co... -
![Maltreated Nigerian Student: Egypt Air Admits Error, To Pay Compensation]()
Maltreated Nigerian Student: Egypt Air Admits Error, To Pay Compensation
The management of Egypt Air, which was accused of maltreatment and wrongful deportation of a Nigerian medical student, Joshua Kunle Abdul-Azeez, studying in Ukraine and tearing his Nigerian international passport has admitted making a mistake and offered to compensate the student.This followed an i... -
![CRIME! Fake Nigerian Doctor Killed Pregnant Woman In Ogun While Performing C-S]()
CRIME! Fake Nigerian Doctor Killed Pregnant Woman In Ogun While Performing C-S
A fake doctor identified as Femi Olabisi Akindele, 48, has been arrested and charged with allegedly killing a 26-year-old woman, Bose Owoyele, in his hospital, Duro Doluwa Medical Clinic and Maternity Home.The hospital is located at Ijoko-Ota road, Interpol Bus stop, Sango Ota, Ogun State, southwes... -
![Nigerian Professor, Ilesanmi Becomes First Black VC Of University Of Illinois]()
Nigerian Professor, Ilesanmi Becomes First Black VC Of University Of Illinois
A Professor of Nigerian descent, Ilesanmi Adesida made history last month by becoming the first black Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the well-respected University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in the United States. Born in Ondo State, Prof Adesida is a Nigerian engineer whose outs... -
![Nigerian Senate says Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Mutiny Deserve to Die]()
Nigerian Senate says Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Mutiny Deserve to Die
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday said it would not plead with the Nigerian Army to spare the lives of 12 soldiers recently sentenced to death for mutiny. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, George Sekibo, said this in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with the nation’s service chiefs. The se... -
![Photos : Meet Nigerian Football Legend Jay-jay Okocha Beautiful Family]()
Photos : Meet Nigerian Football Legend Jay-jay Okocha Beautiful Family
Former Super Eagles captain an the world greatest player for bolton wanderers,Austin JayJay Okocha is a legend in the world of football and he graces the cover of HELLO! Magazine Nigeria this month, and they said of his feature, “For a man with a lauding career, it is refreshing to see – as we ... -
![Check Out Nigerian Female Celebrities Who Are Married To Non-Nigerian Men]()
Check Out Nigerian Female Celebrities Who Are Married To Non-Nigerian Men
Over the years, Nigerian celebrities have given inter-racial marriage a try and it has worked out well for some. It’s now becoming a trend with more celebrities in Nigerian entertainment industry crossing borders to find love.. [size=21pt] THE LIST OF THE ACTRESSES IS AVAILABLE HERE [/size] ... -
![HUGE! Nigerian comedian AY Makun wins award for best supporting actor in America]()
HUGE! Nigerian comedian AY Makun wins award for best supporting actor in America
The comedian turned entrepreneur turned actor featured in his first movie role called '30 days in Atlanta'. Ayo AY Makun aka AY took home the award for the best supporting actor at the recently held Nollywood and African Film Critics’ Awards (popularly referred to as the African O... -
![See Pictures Of Boko Haram Militants Killed By Nigerian Troops [GRAPHIC!]]()
See Pictures Of Boko Haram Militants Killed By Nigerian Troops [GRAPHIC!]
Just got these exclusive but very graphic photos of Boko Haram members killed by the Nigerian troops at Konduga in Borno this week. The pic above is the new CS/VP3 MRAP that was recently purchased. It aided in the victory of the soldiers over the insurgents. Find the pics after the cut...but warnin... -
![Why We Pulled Out Of Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN) - Catholic Bishops]()
Why We Pulled Out Of Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN) - Catholic Bishops
The Christian Association of Nigerian, CAN, an umbrella body for the country’s teeming Christians, descended into full-blown crisis Wednesday with the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria making public its decision to pull out of the fold over the way the Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor-led executive is... -
![“TB Joshua Deceived Our People” – South Africans Blast Nigerian Prophet]()
“TB Joshua Deceived Our People” – South Africans Blast Nigerian Prophet
Few days after the collapse of a guest at his church in Ikotun Lagos, controversial Nigerian Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua has come under fire from South Africans.A South African public affairs commentator, Allan Taylor, expressed concerns over the number his fellow citizens killed in the tragedy... -
![Ruth Kadiri’s Boyfriend: Nigerian Actress Flaunts Londoner Lover]()
Ruth Kadiri’s Boyfriend: Nigerian Actress Flaunts Londoner Lover
The matters arising in Ruth Kadiri’s life is that she has found love. The beautiful actress is currently on vacation in London, UK.Few hours ago, the producer of Matters arising movie took to IG to share the above pic of her man with fan ... -
![Photo: 3 Year Old Nigerian Girl Develops Breasts, Battles Early Puberty]()
Photo: 3 Year Old Nigerian Girl Develops Breasts, Battles Early Puberty
The latest photo going viral online is that of the above 3-year-old girl who has developed breasts like that of a fully grown woman.We have censored her chest and face to protect her identity online. VIEW PHOTO HERE A fan who sent us this picture late last night said it was taken from a village in ... -
![Nigerian Accent Is The 10th Sexiest English Accent In The World.]()
Nigerian Accent Is The 10th Sexiest English Accent In The World.
There are over 7,000 languages in the world and according to a new poll, the Nigerian accent is the 10th sexiest English accent in the world. CNN did a recent poll on Facebook and above is how people voted.... -
![Nigerian Designer Duro Olowo Presents his S/S 15 Campaign]()
Nigerian Designer Duro Olowo Presents his S/S 15 Campaign
Duro Olowu is back with a beautiful collection packed with floral and geometric accents. The collection was inspired by Duro’s trip to Saint-Louis in Senegal 6 months ago where the European and African cultures found a common ground in fashion. He adopted his love for the beautiful place and inter... -
![Nigerian Troops Celebrate After Killing Hundreds Of Boko Haram Men In Konduga]()
Nigerian Troops Celebrate After Killing Hundreds Of Boko Haram Men In Konduga
Nigerian troops this morning September 17th successfully crushed another attempt by Boko Haram members who were on a revenge mission to Konduga, in Borno State. According to a statement by Defence HQ, 3 Hilux vehicles, 1 Amoured Personnel Carrier and a cache of arms and ammunition were captured by ... -
![Nigerian Govt Admits Ownership of $9.3 Million Arms Money Seized by South Africa]()
Nigerian Govt Admits Ownership of $9.3 Million Arms Money Seized by South Africa
The Nigerian government has opened talks with South Africa after an aircraft conveying $9.3m cash from Abuja, allegedly for arms purchase, was seized by the South African authorities. Two Nigerians and an Israeli aboard the airplane were detained and are facing investigations for transporting the h... -
![Nigerian Ambassador to the US Replies to the Allegation of Nigerian Army Abuse]()
Nigerian Ambassador to the US Replies to the Allegation of Nigerian Army Abuse
On September 9th, 2014, a US television program, PBS Frontline aired a very disturbing video footage showing security forces allegedly committing human-rights violations. One of their reporters, producer Evan Williams had set out to investigate atrocities committed by Boko Haram, but along the way ... -
![A Nigerian Mother And Her 3 Children Face Deportation From Canada]()
A Nigerian Mother And Her 3 Children Face Deportation From Canada
Immigration Canada is refusing to give Nigerian mother Winifred Agimelen five extra months in Canada to receive an answer on her sponsorship application.She and her 3 children are facing deportation and separation from Winifred’s spouse this Sunday, September 14th. Winifred Agimelen is a 36-year ... -
![12 Nigerian Soldiers Sentenced To Death For Mutiny and Treason]()
12 Nigerian Soldiers Sentenced To Death For Mutiny and Treason
A military court sitting in Abuja on Monday found 13 out of the 18 soldiers standing trial for mutiny and other offences guilty.Twelve of the convicted soldiers were sentenced to death, five were discharged and acquitted while the remaining one was jailed for 28 days with hard labour.The soldiers h... -
![Exclusive Photos! Celebrities Step Out To Celebrate Monalisa Chinda At 40]()
Exclusive Photos! Celebrities Step Out To Celebrate Monalisa Chinda At 40
Multiple award-winning actress and Founder of the Arise MonalisaFoundation, Monalisa Chinda, marked her 40th birthday with friends andcolleagues at a private birthday dinner on Saturday, 13 September2014. [size=24pt] CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS [/size] The terrific evening of fine wine, jazz and... -
![Photos: Meet Nigerian Celebs And Their Cute Kids.]()
Photos: Meet Nigerian Celebs And Their Cute Kids.
Gone were the days when it was a rare privilege to know Nigerian celebrities’ children, except if one was a member of the family or attended schools with them. Now it’s a completely different story.. It’s even more different today, with social media making it easier for these celebs to flaunt ... -
![Two Nigerian Biggest Stars, Tiwa Savage VS Genevieve Nnaji - Who'd You Rather?]()
Two Nigerian Biggest Stars, Tiwa Savage VS Genevieve Nnaji - Who'd You Rather?
When you talk about Nollywood's biggest stars, Genevieve Nnaji is, without even thinking about it, among the top 2. Nigeria's best entertainers - Tiwa Savage is definitely among the best 2. But when the two stars stand side by side, who'd you rather, guys? Are you TeamGenny or ... -
![Nigerian Man Dies After Jumping From 3 Storey Build During Drug Raid In India]()
Nigerian Man Dies After Jumping From 3 Storey Build During Drug Raid In India
A Nigerian man has died after jumping out of a window on the third floor of a storey building during a drug raid on Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Akash Bhavan in the Bhaunagar area of Pimple Gurav in India. 35-year-old Obyeka Anwanbukwa, an alleged drug dealer, tried to escape as a joint team of t...
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