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Lady Gaga May Be Heading To Australia For The First Time in Over A Decade
Fans of Lady Gaga’s latest album, “Mayhem,” better expect her to bring the noise as she heads out on tour later this year. The album is a return to the album space in five years. And it might also mark the singer’s return to Australia in over a decade.
When “American Idol” announced Carrie Underwood would be joining the judging panel for season 23, many fans worried her addition would result in favoritism among country artists.
Tennessee Grandmother Discovers She Snagged Sold Out Boots Worn By Grammy Winner
A Tennessee woman was stunned and delighted to discover she had unwittingly purchased a rare pair of boots identical to a design that has been worn onstage by Grammy-winning pop superstar, Chappell Roan. On the afternoon of February 28, 2025, the mother of five and grandmother of one tells EntertainmentNow she rushed into Dillard’s department store searching for something to wear to a Mardi Gras themed charity event that evening.
Roberta Flack, American singer and Grammy winner, dies aged 88
By Patricia Reaney NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roberta Flack, the silky-voiced Grammy-winning singer whose sultry ballads "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song" topped the charts in the 1970s, died on Monday at the age of 88, her publicist said. "We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records.
“A Win Is A Win” - Producer Samklef Tackles Seun Kuti for Mocking Wizkid Over Grammy Award
Samklef Nigerian music producer, Samklef has called out late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s son, Seun Kuti. Samklef schooled Seun after he made derogatory remarks about Wizkid’s Grammy award. Recall that after Wizkid got delivery of his Grammy Plaque, Seun took to his Instagram page to undermine Wizkid’s Grammy success. According to Seun, there are only four Nigerians officially nominated for a Grammy. This is trying to spite Wizkid thst was featured in “Brown Skin Girl”.
We Pay N10bn To One Million Nigerians Every 2 months - FG
Mr Apera Iorwa The Federal Government has disclosed that the sum of N10 billion is being paid to one million beneficiaries every two months from the National Cash Transfer under its National Social Safety Nets Programme (NASSP), the News Agency of Nigeria is reporting.
'Dot Nation T-shirt': Senator Abaribe Opens Up On Alleged Arrest By DSS
Enyinnaya Abaribe The Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe has reacted to reports that he was arrested by the Department of State Services for rocking 'Dot Nation' t-shirt. Abaribe described the reports on social media as false and should be disregarded. Recall that reports had emerged that the lawmaker was arrested at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja for wearing “The Dot Nation” T-shirt. However, Abaribe insisted that he was neither arrested nor accosted by DSS operatives.
Stop Petting Gumi, Probe His Allegations - HURIWA Tells Buhari, Police, Army
Ahmad Gumi According to a Daily Post report, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to constitute an independent investigative commission to probe the allegations that security operatives collude with bandits as raised by Ahmad Gumi, the Kaduna-based Islamic scholar. HURIWA made the call in reaction to Gumi’s claims that the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, and the Army were colluding with bandits.
"Get The Sax, Make Some Music" - Wizkid Replies Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, Wizkid Wizkid has replied Afro maestro, Seun Kuti after he attacked his fans for supporting him when he shaded his Grammy win. Kuti was mocked on Wednesday after Wizkid received the Grammy plaque for Best Music Video for ‘Brown Skin Girl’ with Beyoncé. Recall Kuti had earlier this month claimed that Wizkid does not deserve to be called a Grammy nominee. He insisted that he, Femi Kuti, Burna Boy and King Sunny Ade are the only Nigerian musicians to be nominated by the Grammy.
Adamu Garba Shows Off Dance Skills As He Reacts To Allegation Of Taking Funds From FG To Develop His App
Adamu Garba Adamu Garba, a former Presidential aspirant has reacted after it was alleged that he received money from the federal government to fund his Crowwe app.
NYSC Suspends Accounts Of 1,000 Corps Members, Begins Probe Over Redeployment
Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim Over 1,000 corp members are being probed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for attempting to compromise its workers on posting and redeployment. Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim,, disclosed this while addressing reporters in Abuja after declaring open the 2020 inspectors development programme, with the theme: Optimising the Ideals of the Scheme Through Effective Utilisation of the NYSC Inspector.
The Gentleman Tag Needs To Be Addressed Because It Will Soon Become Okay For Women To Ram Men With Trucks - Actor Wole Ojo
The Gentleman Tag Needs To Be Addressed Because It Will Soon Become Okay For Women To Ram Men With Trucks - Actor Wole Ojo Posted by Amarachi on Thu 24th Jun, 2021 - tori.ng According to him, if it is not addressed, women would hit men with trucks and get away with it. Wole Ojo Nigerian actor Wole Ojo has stated that the "gentleman" tag needs to be properly addressed before it gets abused.
#BBNaija: You're a Liar And Vee Should Be Careful About You - Kaisha Clashes With Neo
Kaisha and Neo Ex-Big Brother Naija reality star, Kaisha has accused Neo of being a liar after leading her on and asking for a kiss. This happened after the two were engaged in a heated conversation during the reunion show which aired last night. Kaisha who narrated her "situationship" with Neo, disclosed that she made it clear to him that she wasn't a second option.
"You Liked Every Guy On The Show, You're A Community Girl" - Tochi Slams Wathoni (Video)
Wathoni, Tochi BBNaija housemate, Tochi has slammed Wathoni during the reunion show, describing her as a community girl who was interested in all the guys in the house. The real estate agent, whose full name is Tochukwu Okechukwu, used the description for Wathoni when the duo engaged in a heated war of words at the ongoing reunion for housemates that partook in the 2020 edition of the show.
"Stop Playing Jesus"- Nina Tells Nigerians Attacking BBNaija Housemates Who Had S3x In The House
Nina Nina, a former BBNaija housemate, has asked Nigerians slamming housemates who had s3x in the house to stop playing the role of God. Nina said this while reacting to the backlash Dorathy and Ka3na of the BBNaija 'lockdown edition received after they revealed that they were sexually involved with male housemates, Brighto and Praise respectively during their stay in the house. While Dorathy revealed that she performed oral sex on Brighto, Ka3na revealed she had s8x with Praise.
Charles Soludo Wins APGA Governorship Primaries (Video)
Charles Soludo Chukwuma Soludo has been declared the winner of the governorship primary election in Anambra conducted by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria got 740 votes to defeat other opponents in the party race. With the result, Soludo is now the official candidate of the APGA party for the November 6, 2021 Anambra governorship election. Watch video below:
''He Was Set Up, It Will Not Be Well With Them'' - Veteran Actor, Deji Aderemi Reacts As Baba Ijesha Is Granted Bail (Video)
Deji Aderemi Veteran actor, Deji Aderemi, has stated that embattled Nigerian actor, Baba Ijesha who was accused of defiling a minor was being set up and it will not be well with those that put him in jail Speaking at the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Lagos where Baba Ijesha is currently being arraigned for a ruling of his bail application, Aderemi alleged that some persons ganged up against Baba Ijesha. ''I came to court because they said somebody slept with someone.
Open Grazing Not Banned In South-East, Our Governors Just Deceiving Us - Ndigbo
Herdsmen Governors of the Southeast have been accused of lying to the people of the region that it banned open grazing. According to Vanguard, apart from Abia, other state governors are yet to even send an executive bill to their Houses of Assembly let alone enact the law. It was gathered this is the reason cows still roam the streets of the South-East at will, even near Government Houses; they brazenly invade schools’ premises, offices, among other public establishments.
Trailer Crushes Three To Death In Ibadan (Graphic Photos)
There was a tragic accident in Ibadan, Oyo state as a trailer crushed three people to death. The incident which occurred in front of Bovas Filling Station at the Total Garden area of Ibadan on Wednesday morning, June 23, involved a trailer with reg. nos APP-696-XV belonging to Coca-Cola and a motorcycle with reg nos: BDJ-486-QX.
Singer, Wizkid Finally Receives His Grammy Award Plaque (Photo)
Wizkid Nigerian Grammy Award-winning singer Wizkid has showed off his Grammy Award plaque after receiving it. The star singer took to his Insta stories to share the photo. This is coming few days after Burna Boy had received his Grammy plaque. Wizkid won the award after he was featured on Beyonce’s single, “Brown Skin Girl”. The Grammy Award event happened at the beginning of the year, as the likes of popular Afrobeat singers such as Burna Boy and Wizkid were awarded for their hard work.
Tears Flow Freely As Policeman Who Was Killed By Kidnappers Is Buried In Ekiti
File photo According to a report by Daily Post, tears flowed freely yesterday in Ekiti State as the remains of a policeman killed by suspected kidnappers, Inspector Adewumi Abiola, was interred in Igbemo Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. Abiola was shot dead on June 16, a day after celebrating his 40th birthday, by kidnappers, who abducted two Chinese contractors in Odeda, Ogun State.
Busted! How Nigerian Troops Arrested Bandit Who Was Fleeing To Ibadan
File photo According to a report by Daily Post, Nigerian troops operating on Mokwa-Jebba Road have arrested a fleeing bandit during a stop and search operation on. According to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the arrest was made about 9:00pm, when the troops intercepted a car traveling from Zuru to Ibadan. According to the statement, “the vigilant troops spotted an occupant of the vehicle, who claimed to be Sgt. Aminu Sule.
Nigerian Singer YQ Hospitalized In US
YQ Popular Nigerian singer, YQ has been hospitalized in the United States. The singer shared photos of himself on a hospital bed, asking for flowers on the Instagram post. He also thanked God that an ambulance and the police showed up in less than 5 minutes. YQ Wrote; "Thank God the ambulance and cop showed up in less than 5 minutes. Can i get one flower now that am still here? Thank you I’ll be back soon. #thankful #grateful #survivor #OnGod"
Oh No! Seven People Dead As Luxurious Bus And A Hummer Bus Collide In Horrific Crash In Ekiti
File photo According to a report by Sun News, as many as seven persons in the early hours of Tuesday died in an auto crash along Ilumoba -Aisegba road in Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The accident involving a luxurious bus and a hummer bus also left several others seriously injured. It was learnt that the accident occurred at about 6 am.
#BBNaijaReunion: “He Lasted Only 5 seconds” - Ka3na Opens Up On Sexual Encounter With Praise (Video)
Praise and Ka3na BBNaija housemate, Ka3na left Nigerians in shock after she revealed that she had s3x with Praise in the BBNaija house. However, Ka3na expressed her disappointment as she revealed that Praise did not last up to 5 seconds during their coupling. “I pulled him to my bed and F***ked him because he told my girls that he can never have anything to do with Ka3na.” She narrated. Ka3na also accused Praise of bragging to her friends that he can’t date someone like her.
Drama As Rivers University Student Gets Caught With Sacks Of Indian Hemp On Campus, Suspended
File photo According to a report by The PUNCH, the management of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said it had suspended an undergraduate, Chimara Prince, after he was arrested with sacks of Indian hemp on the campus. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, who disclosed this in a statement he personally signed, alleged that the student was selling the substance on the campus.
BBNaija Reunion: “I Gave Brighto A Bl*w Job” - Dorathy Opens Up
Dorathy, Brighto BBNaija housemate, Dorathy Bachor left everyone in shock after she admitted to giving her fellow housemate, Brighto a bl*w job in the house. The revelation was made at the Big Brother Naija reunion after Wathoni accused Dorathy of having intimate moments with her then love interest Brighto. Speaking on the issue, Dorathy said; "I gave him a Bl*w Job, It happened in the room and i left afterwards.
Local Council Boss Resumes Work Under Mango Tree To Monitor Errant Workers In Rivers
Dr. Chidi Julius Lloyd Dr. Chidi Julius Lloyd, the newly sworn-in Chairman of Emohua local government area of Rivers State, on Tuesday, resumed duty under a mango tree within the council secretariat, according to SaharaReporters. He said the aim is to check the attitude of civil servants to their duties while expressing worry over the lack of seriousness often displayed by local government workers.
Shocking! Guest Flees As Hotel Uncovers Murdered Female Companion In Kwara
File photo According to The PUNCH, the Kwara State Police Command has begun searching for a man who allegedly killed a lady in a hotel in Ilorin, the state capital, about three weeks ago. The suspect, whom the police identified as Adegboye James of Okelowo Street, Ede, Osun State, was alleged to have murdered the lady whom he brought to the hotel on Adewole Housing Estate, Ilorin, on May 27, 2021.
[BREAKING] Anambra Governorship: APGA Faction Suspends Soludo
Chukwuma Soludo According to a report by The PUNCH, the Chief Jude Okeke-led National Working Committee of the All Progressives Grand Alliance on Wednesday, announced the suspension of a former Governor of the Central Bank, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo from the Party for anti-party activities. The Ag. National Publicity Secretary of the Chief Okeke-led faction, Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, stated this while briefing journalists on Wednesday, in Abuja.
“Sidechics Are Getting Richer Than Wives” - Laura Ikeji Laments (Video)
Laura Ikeji Media personality, Laura Ikeji is not happy as she has taken to her Instagram page to complain that sidechics are getting richer by the day. According to her, sidechics are now making more money than housewives, by getting richer every day. She lamented that sidechics are making more money, buying cars and moving to highbrow areas. The media personality advised wives to make sure they are saving, buying properties and investing.
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu Survives Assassination Attempt By Men Riding In A Police Van
Harrison Gwamnishu Popular Nigerian activist, Harrison Gwamnishu took to Instagram to thank God after he survived an assassination attempt in Asaba, the Delta state capital yesterday, June 22. A video he shared on his page showed some men riding in a police van accosting him and one of them pulled out his gun and attempted to fire at him. He Wrote; ''THEY POINTED THE GUN AND PULLED THE TRIGGER.
Southeast Governors Misleading People With Igbo Presidency - Biafra Group
Biafra Southeast governors have been called out by the Biafra Nations League (BNL). The group accused Southeast governors of misleading people of the region with the clamour for an Igbo Presidency come 2023. BNL said Southeast governors are misleading people that a President of Igbo extraction is the solution to Biafra agitation. The group’s National Leader, Princewill Chimezie Richard, made the remark while rebuking the governors and Ohanaeze Ndigbo for disowning the pro-Biafra groups.
President Threatens To Jail Those Who Refuse to Take Covid-19 Vaccine
President Duterte Citizens who have refused to take coronavirus vaccine in Philippines may be sentenced to prison. The threat was given by President, Rodrigo Duterte. According to him, those who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus will be jailed. This comes as his country battles the pandemic, with more than 1.3 million cases and 23,000 deaths.
Former Cote D’Ivoire President, Laurent Gbagbo, Files For Divorce From Wife Of 30 years
Laurent and Simeone Gbagbo A former President of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo has filed for divorce from his wife, Simone after 30 years of marriage. His lawyer, Claude Mentenon said in a statement on Monday that after years of “rejected requests for Simone Ehivet to consent to an amicable separation”, the ex-president had asked an Abidjan court for a divorce. The ex-president has been in a relationship for several years with 47-year-old former journalist Nady Bamba.
Drama As Butt Enlargement Brand Calls Out Nina Over Plastic Surgery
Nina BBNaija star, Nina has been dragged online by a butt enlargement brand for undergoing plastic surgery to enhance her butt size, barely three weeks after signing an ambassadorial deal with them. According to the brand, Nina’s action has brought distasteful damage to the brand and they are demanding a full refund from the reality star.
Lai Mohammed Inspects Tallest Nigerian Flag Pole Erected In Jigawa (Photos)
During the visit, the Minister inspected what has been described as the tallest Nigerian flag pole which is 50. 3 meters in height. Lai Mohammed Inspects Tallest Nigerian Flag Pole Erected In Jigawa Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, was in Jigawa state on Monday June 21, to commission an Integrated Agro-ALlied farm in Birnin Kudu local government area of Jigawa state.
Man Killed After Making Withdrawals From An ATM In Ibadan
Man Killed After Making Withdrawals From An ATM In Ibadan There was palpable tension as an unidentified man was killed at the Water bus stop, along the University of Ibadan-Ojoo Road today, June 21 shortly after making withdrawals from one of the Automated Teller Machines ATM in the area. According to eyewitnesses, the man was about to leave the ATM point when he was attacked and shot by the assailants. The man, who was shot in his private parts, died at an undisclosed hospital in Ojoo.
Nigerians Accuse FG Of Lying That It Spent $5bn To Fight Poverty Since 2016
Poverty Nigeria's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq has been accused of lying that the federal government spent a whopping over $5bn since 2016 to fight poverty in the country. Recall that Farouq made the statement during the presentation of letters of engagement and electronic tablets to 248 monitors of the National Social Investment Programme NSIP programme in Adamawa State over the weekend.
Samson Siasia: Life-ban Reduced to five Years By Court of Arbitration for Sport
Siasia The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) has given a former Nigerian player and coach, Samson Siasia a lifeline after being banned from the sports. CAS has now reduced the life-ban to five years. Siasia had been banned from football for bribery by FIFA. The 53-year-old was initially sanctioned in 2019 by Fifa for agreeing to "receive bribes in relation to the manipulation of matches." Siasia appealed against the ban with football's governing body and Cas as he denied the charges against him.
Stop Collecting Bribes From Criminals - Babandede Warns
Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has warned officers of the service to desist from collecting bribes from criminals because by doing so, they are jeopardising the safety of Nigerians. Babandede gave the warning on Monday while addressing operatives in Katsina State. “We are aware that some of you have been collecting bribes from criminals.
2023: Nigerians’ll Resist Any Move To Extend Your Tenure - Arewa Youths Warn Buhari
President Buhari The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has issued a serious warning to President Muhammadu Buhari. This comes following alleged reports that President Muhammadu Buhari may extend his tenure due to insecurity. AYCF National President, Yerima Shettima, said Nigerians would resist any attempt by Buhari to extend his tenure beyond 2023.
Ighalo’s Marriage About To End Like His Man Utd Career
Sonia and Ighalo What started as a sweet lovey-dovey relationship between Odion Ighalo and his darling wife Sonia is about to end with a hard bang. The woman who’s legally married to the footballer is at war with some sidechics and babymamas who are willingly throwing themselves at Ighalo and he’s gratefully scoring goals. He’s already gotten two pregnant and they have given birth to his babies, that’s according to Sonia’s insta stories.
Davido Celebrates Father's Day With Cute Photo Of His Son, Ifeanyi, Hailey And Imade
Davido celebrates Father's Day with photos of his children DMW label boss, David Adeleke Davido has celebrated Father's Day in grand style. The musician on Sunday, June 20, joined the rest of the world to celebrate father’s day by sharing lovely photos of his children. Davido, who has fathered three children with three different women, took time to share lovely photos of his children on his Instastories.
There Are More Than 500 Protesters Reportedly Detained In Kirikiri - Freed #EndSARS Protester Nicholas Mbah Alleges
Nicholas Mbah Nicholas Mbah, an #EndSars protester who was recently released after spending eight months in Kirikiri Prison, Lagos, has alleged that there are more than 500 protesters illegally detained in the correctional centre. According to him, there are several others who are finding their lives difficult in incarceration for committing no offence. Mr Mbah was arrested by police in the Ojo area of Lagos on October 29, 2020 while withdrawing money at an ATM stand.
Anti-Buhari Protesters Freed After 68 days In Kogi Prison
Emmanuel Larry, Victor Udoka After spending 68 days in Kogi correctional centre, in Kabba for allegedly distributing posters criticizing President Buhari, Emmanuel Larry and Victor Udoka have been released. The two had been detained since April 5, after participating in the #BuhariMustGo protest, staged against the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Hacking Into Home Security Cameras Of More Than 70 FamiliesTo Steal Over 1,000 Photos Of Naked Kids
The police have arrested a suspected paedophile for allegedly hacking the home security cameras of more than 70 families around the world and obtaining more than 1,000 photos of naked kids. Police say the alleged paedophile who is British, was arrested in Spain. He worked as a babysitter and private tutor, but also sold child porn on the dark web using Bitcoins and was accused of sexually harassing nearly a dozen minors he filmed naked in video chats before threatening them.
See The Nigerian City Ranked As The Second Most Stressful City In The World In 2021
Lagos A new research by Vaay, a German firm has ranked Lagos as the second most stressful city in the world for the year 2021. The result of the study was based on an index of 100 major global cities comprising over 15 factors, each ranked on a scale from most to least stressful. The report said, “To begin the study, we considered which macro factors contribute to stress, narrowing them down to four broad categories.
I Earn N680,000 Monthly - Ogun Speaker Discloses Lawmakers’ Salaries, Allowances
Hon. Olakunle Oluomo Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, has opened up on how much he and other members of the House earn monthly as salaries and allowances. Oluomo declared that he takes home N680,000 monthly as salary and allowances. The Speaker said the money was as a result of him being a third timer in the State Assembly, adding that he also receives running costs for his office. According to him, earnings in the House of Assembly are based on ranking.
Tension As Police Inspector Allegedly Kills Five And Injures Four In Enugu
Tension As Police Inspector Allegedly Kills Five And Injures Four In Enugu There was palpable tension as a policeman inspector attached to RC Lotto Company at Golf Estate, GRA Enugu metropolis allegedly killed five persons on Sunday, June 20. The Police Inspector attached to Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 9, Umuahia, Abia State, was alleged to have started shooting sporadically, leaving five persons dead and four persons with gunshot injuries.
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