Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The Headies Awards has officially announced the nominees for its 17th edition, with Odumodublvck, Qing Madi, and Ayra Starr among the artists leading the nominations. The organizers revealed the nominee list in a post on X on Wednesday, stating that only songs and music videos released between April 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024, were considered for nominations. “Only music materials including singles, videos, video live recordings, EPs & albums released & distributed on digital streaming platforms, & physical music media (cassettes, CDs & vinyl) within the year in review (April 1, 2023 & July 31,2024) were considered for nomination,”…

A harrowing human-egg harvesting racket where around 100 women were kept as slaves has been uncovered in the former Soviet nation of Georgia. Operated by Chinese gangsters, the egg farm was exposed after three Thai women were freed from the “egg mafia” by a Thailand-based NGO, according to a report in Bangkok Post. Pavena Hongsakula, founder of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, said she first learned about the racket from another woman victim that had been released and returned to Thailand after paying the gang about Rs 1.8 lakh. According to victim, other Thais were still trapped at…

A Nigerian man has allegedly killed his wife by striking her on the head with a hammer, after accusing her of making video calls with other men in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The shocking incident came to light through a viral TikTok post on Wednesday, where the suspect, who has already been arrested, narrated his side of the story. According to him, he had repeatedly warned his wife to stop communicating with other men but claimed she refused to listen. He even reported the issue to her mother, but the situation persisted. The man also alleged that while he…

Popular preacher, Pastor Abel Damina of the Abel Damina Ministries has stirred controversy by stating that those who call themselves gospel music ministers are no different from mainstream artists like Davido, Tiwa Savage, and Burna Boy. According to Damina, there is no biblical basis for the term “gospel music minister,” adding that there is nothing gospel about their lyrics. The clergyman made the remarks while addressing his congregation, referencing a viral video where Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy lamented that he had to let go of some gospel music ministers because they were only in it for the money.…

Delectable Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola has disclosed her intention to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. She shared this information in a post on her Instagram account. Toriola said that she has no attachment to her natural physique. She wrote:“I am already going for BBL. Nothing ‘consign’ me with natural body allegedly.” The feisty Nollywood actress’ post must have come as a shock to many lovers of the Nigerian movie industry considering the fact that the actress is one of the most endowed in ‘Nollywoodom’. Expectedly, Netizens have flooded the post to comment. Read some of them: @Eriata Esther…

Russia on Wednesday rejected swapping occupied territory with Kyiv in any peace deal, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated the idea. “This is impossible. Russia has never and will never discuss the topic of exchanging its territory,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, ruling out Zelenskyy’s idea of a swap involving Ukrainian-held parts of Russia’s western Kursk region. Peskov spoke not long after Russia hit Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with a deadly drone and missile attack that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called proof the Kremlin is not interested in pursuing peace. Journalists with the French news agency, AFP heard a volley of…

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of the lifeless body of Sikiru Olatunji, a 76-year-old man who was declared missing on February 8, 2025. According to police reports, his corpse was found about one and a half kilometres from Wasinmi Abule Maria via Balogun Village in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The reports noted that the deceased was found lying face-up with his cutlass by his side. No visible signs of violence were observed on his body, leaving the cause of his de@th unclear. The discovery was made known following an extensive bush-clearing operation…

Man in the eye of the storm, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba has set social media abuzz after confirming his romantic relationship with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. The legendary musician’s confession comes in the heels of his recent divorce from wife of over 12 years, Annie Macaulay, with the singer expressing his desire to consummate the affir with the lawmaker. Their relationship began gathering intensified attention after the singer was spotted at the Edo State Assembly and a video of the duo at a Lagos club hit the Internet. To clear the air concerning the rumours, 2Baba took…

President Trump hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday and renewed his suggestions that Gaza could be emptied of residents, controlled by the U.S. and redeveloped as a tourist area — a plan that could likely only work if the Arab nation agrees to accept more refugees. The pair met in the Oval Office, where President Trump suggested he wouldn’t withhold U.S. aid to Jordan, Egypt or other Arab nations, if they don’t agree to dramatically increase the number of people from Gaza they take in. “I don’t have to threaten that. I do believe we’re…

Grammy Award winner, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems in an interview disclosed that she has never had a boyfriend in her life since she was born. The 29-year-old singer and songwriter made this known to all and sundry while featuring as a guest on the YouTube show “Is the seat taken” hosted by media personality, Chinasa Anukam. While speaking to the host, Anukam, Tem said that she never had a boyfriend before but she has a mini boyfriend. A quick check confirmed that a mini boyfriend means a casual male partner who is not considered a serious commitment. A…