Naija News & Celebrity Gists

Naija news headlines & latest celebrity gists from Nigeria, covers subjects of sports, politics, celebrities and latest news headlines
  • Two Dead, One Injured As Gunmen Strike On Wukari-Rafinkada Road, Taraba

    . Two Dead, One Injured As Gunmen Strike On Wukari-Rafinkada Road, Taraba

     Tragedy struck along the Wukari-Rafinkada road in Taraba State on Sunday when armed assailants ambushed and shot dead two travellers. Among the victims was Mr. Lawal Adamu, the Chairman of Lodiya, alongside an Igbo businessman, who was also killed in the brutal attack.According to a statement from Ibrahim Dauda Agbu, Senior Adviser on Media and Pu
  • UNN Staff Caught On Camera Demanding ₦16,000 Cash For Admission Clearance (Video)

    .. UNN Staff Caught On Camera Demanding ₦16,000 Cash For Admission Clearance (Video)

     A staff member of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), is at the center of a growing controversy after being captured on video allegedly demanding ₦16,000 in cash from newly admitted students during the ongoing admission clearance process.The footage, which surfaced on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), was secretly recorde
  • Mercy Johnson-Okojie Celebrates Daughter’s 5th Birthday With Heartwarming Photos & Video

    .. Mercy Johnson-Okojie Celebrates Daughter’s 5th Birthday With Heartwarming Photos & Video

     Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has taken to social media to celebrate her third daughter’s fifth birthday in grand style, sharing adorable photos and a touching video from the joyous occasion.The actress, known for her devotion to family, gave fans a glimpse into the colourful celebration, which featured balloons, cakes, and heartfelt momen
  • Four Enugu Seminarians Killed in Fatal Bus Crash A Obudu Cattle Ranch

    .. Four Enugu Seminarians Killed in Fatal Bus Crash A Obudu Cattle Ranch

     A visit to the scenic Obudu Ranch Resort ended in heartbreak on Saturday, May 3, as four Catholic seminarians from Enugu lost their lives in a devastating bus accident at Ikwete village, located near the base of the famed Obudu Ranch Hill in Obanliku Local Government Area.The group, which included a Reverend Father leading the tour, was returning
  • "Four Kids, No Problem" - Hair Boss, MizNwanneka Flaunts Stunning Post-Baby Body, Dubbed ‘Human Barbie' (Photo)

    .. "Four Kids, No Problem" - Hair Boss, MizNwanneka Flaunts Stunning Post-Baby Body, Dubbed ‘Human Barbie' (Photo)

     Popular Nigerian entrepreneur and hair mogul, MizNwanneka, has set social media abuzz after showing off her enviable figure, with fans hailing her as the “Human Barbie.”Despite being a mother of four, the beauty influencer stunned followers with her flawless physique in a recent post that drew admiration and playful comments online.One user wr
  • "Sing or Sleep On The Floor” - Music Star, Skales Recounts Performing For Inmates After Clash With Billionaire (Video)

    .. "Sing or Sleep On The Floor” - Music Star, Skales Recounts Performing For Inmates After Clash With Billionaire (Video)

     Nigerian music star Skales has shared a jaw-dropping account of a night he spent in a police cell, where he was forced to perform his hit song “Shake Body” to earn a mat to sleep on.In an exclusive interview with Zikoko media, the singer—real name Raoul John Njeng-Njeng—recounted how a brush with the law led to a bizarre and emotional expe
  • Bishop David Abioye Breaks Silence, Launches New Ministry: Unveils Name of His New Church

    . Bishop David Abioye Breaks Silence, Launches New Ministry: Unveils Name of His New Church

     Months after his quiet retirement from the Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Abioye has officially launched a new ministry — *Living World Conquerors Global Assembly* — putting an end to growing speculation about his next spiritual move.The highly anticipated announcement was made during his fir
  • "Man, Shebah Rilakwo Jatau Who Committed Suicide In Staff Quarters Was A Lecturer's Son & Not A Student" - NSUK

    . "Man, Shebah Rilakwo Jatau Who Committed Suicide In Staff Quarters Was A Lecturer's Son & Not A Student" - NSUK

     The management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has formally debunked circulating reports suggesting that a student of the institution was the individual found dead in the university’s senior staff quarters last week.In a press statement released on Saturday, May 3, the university’s acting Information and Protocol Officer, Jaafar Ab
  • 103 Virgin Girls Initiated Into Womanhood At Ovia Osese Festival In Kogi State (Photos)

    .. 103 Virgin Girls Initiated Into Womanhood At Ovia Osese Festival In Kogi State (Photos)

     The serene town of Ogori in Kogi State came alive on Saturday, May 3, as 103 virgin girls were formally ushered into womanhood during the revered Ovia Osese Festival, a cherished cultural tradition that celebrates chastity, discipline, and moral upbringing.Held annually in the Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area, the festival drew indigenes and gu
  • Actress Lizzy Gold Laments Father's 'Thankless' Attitude After Lavish Easter Gift

    . Actress Lizzy Gold Laments Father's 'Thankless' Attitude After Lavish Easter Gift

     Popular Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold has sparked conversation online after publicly criticizing her father over what she described as a troubling sense of entitlement and a lack of appreciation.The film star took to Instagram in a now-deleted video to recount a recent incident with her father that left her disheartened. According to her, she had s
  • Rare Photo Of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike & Son In China Amid Official Visit (Photos)

    .. Rare Photo Of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike & Son In China Amid Official Visit (Photos)

     Photos of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his son enjoying moments together in China have surfaced online, sparking interest among Nigerians.Wike is currently on an official visit to the Asian powerhouse, engaging in high-level discussions believed to center around infrastructure development and investment par
  • “I Don't Like To Identify As ADHD, But I Have ADHD” - Rapper, Lil Kesh Opens Up About Mental Health & Struggles (Video)

    .. “I Don't Like To Identify As ADHD, But I Have ADHD” - Rapper, Lil Kesh Opens Up About Mental Health & Struggles (Video)

     Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Lil Kesh, has bravely shared his personal struggles with mental health, revealing a long history of battling anxiety and what he believes to be undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).In a raw and honest interview, Lil Kesh admitted, “I don’t like to identify as ADHD, but I have ADHD.”
  • "How I Was Almost Fooled By Man Looking To Use Me To Contact My Dad" – DJ Cuppy

    . "How I Was Almost Fooled By Man Looking To Use Me To Contact My Dad" – DJ Cuppy

     Nigerian celebrity disc jockey and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about a past betrayal that taught her a hard-hitting lesson on trust and hidden motives.In a candid post shared via her official X (formerly Twitter) account, Cuppy recounted how a person who once appeared to offer genuine help and sup
  • Benue In Uproar As Leaked Adult Videos Spark Outrage, Calls For Arrests

    . Benue In Uproar As Leaked Adult Videos Spark Outrage, Calls For Arrests

     A storm of controversy has hit Benue State after a series of sexually explicit videos involving young women from the state surfaced online, allegedly linked to an adult film actor known as Brisom Love.According to emerging reports, the actor is said to have quietly arrived in Makurdi, the state capital, where he allegedly lured unsuspecting young
  • INTERPOL Traces Stolen Vehicles From Canada To Nigeria And Other Countries

    . INTERPOL Traces Stolen Vehicles From Canada To Nigeria And Other Countries

     An international police crackdown led by INTERPOL has exposed a major vehicle trafficking network in West Africa, with more than 150 stolen cars—mostly from Canada—recovered during a sweeping two-week operation across 12 countries, including Nigeria.Codenamed *Operation Safe Wheels*, the coordinated action ran from March 17 to 30, 2025, and ta
  • Army Ambush Foils Bandit Attack In Taraba, One Neutralised

    . Army Ambush Foils Bandit Attack In Taraba, One Neutralised

     Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 6 Brigade have successfully thwarted a planned bandit assault in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing one suspected bandit during a swift ambush operation.The mission, conducted under *Operation Lafiyan Jama’a*, was launched late Saturday night after the Army received actionable intelligence o
  • Outrage In Benin As Wicked Grandmother Burns Girl’s Hands For Eating Noodles (Photo)

    .. Outrage In Benin As Wicked Grandmother Burns Girl’s Hands For Eating Noodles (Photo)

     A grandmother in Benin City has been arrested for subjecting her young granddaughter to a horrifying punishment after the child ate a pack of instant noodles without permission.According to reports, the hungry girl had consumed the Indomie noodles against her grandmother’s orders. In a shocking act of discipline, the elderly woman allegedly forc
  • Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend To Death Over Delayed Food Delivery (Video)

    .. Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend To Death Over Delayed Food Delivery (Video)

     A young woman is now in police custody following the alleged stabbing death of her boyfriend, Balogun Damilola, widely known on social media as *Dami Richie*, after a domestic dispute turned fatal in Lagos.The shocking incident, which has sparked outrage and heartbreak online, reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over Dami’s delayed return fro
  • Drug Baron, Dominic Obijiaku Linked to Over 2.6 Million Tramadol Pills

    . Drug Baron, Dominic Obijiaku Linked to Over 2.6 Million Tramadol Pills

     In a major breakthrough following nearly a year of surveillance, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a high-profile drug kingpin, Dominic Chiegozie Obijiaku, the Managing Director of Ovidaq International Ltd, in connection with a massive consignment of illicit pharmaceuticals intercepted at the Apapa seapor
  • Family, Friends Abducted On Way To Memorial Prayer As Kidnappers Strike in Edo

    . Family, Friends Abducted On Way To Memorial Prayer As Kidnappers Strike in Edo

     Tragedy has struck the Ivbiaro community in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State as gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted seven travelers, including a family of three, along the Auchi-Warrake Road.According to reports, the victims—residents of Kaduna State—were en route to Ivbiaro for the 40-day fidau prayer in honor of a late mot
  • $2.96bn Refineries Scandal: Kyari Denies Wrongdoing, Says He’s Ready To Account Before God & Man (Photos)

    . $2.96bn Refineries Scandal: Kyari Denies Wrongdoing, Says He’s Ready To Account Before God & Man (Photos)

     Following the arrest of three refinery chiefs over the alleged mismanagement of a staggering \$2.96 billion meant for the overhaul of Nigeria’s refineries, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has publicly distanced himself from any financial misconduct. The Economic and
  • Nollywood Icon, Genevieve Nnaji Stuns In Style As She Clocks 46; Claps Back At Age Shamer (Photos)

    .. Nollywood Icon, Genevieve Nnaji Stuns In Style As She Clocks 46; Claps Back At Age Shamer (Photos)

     Nollywood legend Genevieve Nnaji proved once again why she remains an undisputed queen of the screen and style as she marked her 46th birthday in stunning fashion.The celebrated actress turned heads with a series of striking birthday photos shared with her 8.5 million Instagram followers, where she rocked a sleek black one-sleeve dress featuring a
  • Isaac Fayose Calls on Nigerians to Come Out For #FreeVeryDarkMan Protest on May 6

    . Isaac Fayose Calls on Nigerians to Come Out For #FreeVeryDarkMan Protest on May 6

     Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, has publicly called on Nigerians to join a nationwide protest on Tuesday demanding the release of controversial activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a passionate social media post, Isaac declared: “If you don’t come out to protest against VDM’s arrest on Tuesday, you
  • UK Court Fixes Date For The Trial Of Killer of 14yr Nigerian Boy, Daniel Anjorin

    . UK Court Fixes Date For The Trial Of Killer of 14yr Nigerian Boy, Daniel Anjorin

     The trial of a Spanish-Brazilian man, Marcus Ardioni Monzo, arrested for the alleged m8rder of a 14-year-old Nigerian boy, Daniel Anjorin, in the United Kingdom, has been set for June 3, 2025 at Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly known as the Old Bailey.Monzo,37, is accused of running up behind Daniel Anjorin as he walked to sch
  • NANS Calls on Govt to Sack All VCs, Rectors Involved in Mismanagement of Student Loan Scheme

    . NANS Calls on Govt to Sack All VCs, Rectors Involved in Mismanagement of Student Loan Scheme

     The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a strong call to the federal and state governments to remove Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of tertiary institutions found culpable in the mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme.This comes amid growing concerns over alleged fraudulent practices by
  • N3.4bn Worth of Opioids, Drugs Concealed in Chocolate Tins Busted By NDLEA in Lagos, PH (PICS)

    . N3.4bn Worth of Opioids, Drugs Concealed in Chocolate Tins Busted By NDLEA in Lagos, PH (PICS)

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted no fewer than three million five hundred thousand, 3,500,000, pills of opioids and one hundred and sixty-three thousand, 163,000, bottles of codeine syrup with combined street value of over three billion, four hundred and twenty-eight million naira (N3,428,000,00
  • Mercy Chinwo Behind VeryDarkMan’s Recent Arrest – Actor Stanley Ontop Exposes

    . Mercy Chinwo Behind VeryDarkMan’s Recent Arrest – Actor Stanley Ontop Exposes

     Popular Nigerian movie producer, Stanley Ajemba, aka Stanley Ontop, has alleged that gospel musician, Mercy Chinwo is responsible for the arrest of VeryDarkMan.Stanley Ontop made the allegations in an Instagram post on Sunday while reacting to viral reports that VeryDarkMan was arrested by GTBank.While accusing Mercy Chinwo of ordering the arrest,
  • Three Police Officers Jailed In Kebbi State Over Death of 26-Yr-Old Theft Suspect, Abubakar Auwal

    . Three Police Officers Jailed In Kebbi State Over Death of 26-Yr-Old Theft Suspect, Abubakar Auwal

     Tension is rising in Kebbi State following the arrest of three police officers accused of fatally assaulting a 26-year-old suspect, Abubakar Auwal, while in custody at a police station in Jega.The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed on Saturday that Auwal, who was arrested on April 15 in connection with a stolen trailer rim, collapsed under suspi
  • Kidnappers Nabbed In Benin After Transferring N70m From Victim's Account, Steal Mercedes-Benz

    . Kidnappers Nabbed In Benin After Transferring N70m From Victim's Account, Steal Mercedes-Benz

     Police in Delta State have cracked a high-profile kidnap and robbery case involving the theft of a luxury Mercedes-Benz GLC and the unlawful transfer of ₦70 million from a victim’s bank account.The suspects, who struck in the early hours of May 1 in Abraka, Ethiope-East Local Government Area, were arrested days later at a hotel in Benin City,
  • Outrage As Nigerian Man In UK Gets ₦21.5m Wedding Bill from Fiancée’s Family

    . Outrage As Nigerian Man In UK Gets ₦21.5m Wedding Bill from Fiancée’s Family

     A social media storm has erupted after a Nigerian man based in the United Kingdom was allegedly presented with a wedding bill totaling over ₦21 million by his prospective in-laws in Nigeria — sparking debates over cultural expectations and financial exploitation in traditional marriage processes.The eye-popping list, which has since gone viral

News and Updates

Popular Stories Today

  1. "How My Mother’s Lover Rap3d Me" — 12 Year Old Victim Narrates Ordeal

  2. Fresh Wave of Violence In Benue As Herdsmen Attacks Leave Nine Farmers Dead

  3. Federal Government Sets Plans In Motion To Repatriate 15,000 Stranded Nigerians Abroad

  4. El-Rufai &Peter Obi Meet At Cambridge Conference, Sparking Political Speculation Ahead Of 2027

  5. Football Star, Lionel Messi-Marriage Rumours Stir Online Frenzy As Divorce Speculations Grow

  6. Female Kidnapper, Three Others Nabbed in Police Raid on Notorious Anambra Criminal Hideout

  7. NDLEA Officer Arrested After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt, Shooting Of Bolt Driver in Abuja

  8. "Why Was I Held Hostage?" — VeryDarkMan Blasts GTBank Over EFCC Arrest Ordeal (Video)

Top Stories This Week

  1. 18Yr Old Boy Impregnates 10 Girls, Including His Boss' Daughter After He Was Sent To Learn A

  2. "Many Have Suffered From Stroke" -Pastor Oyakhilome’s Sermon On Salt Sparks Heated Debate (Vid)

  3. VDM And I Are Officially Married - Actress Sarah Martins Drops Bombshell

  4. LA HOTTIE! Davido’s Wife, Chioma Adeleke, Flaunts Her Hot Bod In Lovely New Photos

  5. "Why I Would Choose Davido Over Burnaboy, Wizkid" – Singer, Zinoleesky

  6. 'Some Men Are Praying For Their Wives To Die So They Can Marry Another' -Nigerian Man Blows Hot

  7. Nollywood Star, Uche Ogbodo Undergoes 'BBL & Tummy Tuck'; Shares Recovery Journey (Video)

  8. I’m Married To Jesus — Pretty Reverend Sister Tells Asaba Boys Asking For Her Number (VID)

  9. What God Said I Should Tell You..- Female Bishop Sends Warning to Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo

  10. Kunle Remi Reacts To Trending Video Showing The Toilet In A ‘Luxury Apartment’ In Lekki, Lagos

TOP MEMBERS:
  • gogoman410
  • fineboy77 343
  • felicilin 215
  • bohlah 118
  • kacylee 104
Read More

LATEST COMMENTS

  1. fineboy77 on: Federal Government Sets Plans In Motion To Repa..
    8) 8) 8) (10 minutes ago)
  2. fineboy77 on: El-Rufai &Peter Obi Meet At Cambridge Confe..
    ;D ;D ;D (10 minutes ago)
  3. fineboy77 on: Football Star, Lionel Messi-Marriage Rumours St..
    ??? ??? ??? (12 minutes ago)
  4. fineboy77 on: NDLEA Officer Arrested After Failed Armed Robbe..
    ??? ??? ??? (12 minutes ago)
  5. fineboy77 on: Female Kidnapper, Three Others Nabbed in Police..
    Kill all of them (12 minutes ago)

SECTIONS

Popular Tags