A Nigerian man has tragically passed away only two months after relocating to Canada. The sad news was relayed on social media by a Nigerian lawyer, Addlin, who revealed that the young man was found dead in his apartment on Sunday, February 25. She said they suspect foul play because the deceased’s phone and laptop were missing from the apartment. However, a post-mortem examination revealed no anatomical cause of death. Addlin didn’t reveal specific details about the man’s identity or the province where the tragedy occurred. Her tweet reads, “My friend’s brother who travelled to Canada in December with an express entry visa was…
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In a dramatic turn of events, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos> has reclaimed his position as the world’s richest man, surpassing Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Bezos’ net worth currently stands at an impressive $200 billion, edging past Musk’s $198 billion fortune. Elon Musk, who not only leads Tesla but also heads X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX, has experienced a significant decline in wealth, with his riches plummeting by over $30 billion. This decline can be attributed to Tesla’s stock price dropping by 25 percent in recent months. To compound Musk’s recent setbacks, a court approved the annulment of his massive Tesla compensation agreement in January. Initially struck in 2018 and…
From a Disturbed Reader! In 2012, I was transferred to Ibadan. I have lots of girlfriends in Lagos and don’t want to date any new girl in Ibadan, so me and my friend that was transferred to Ibadan together became regulars at a brothel. Me and my friend had just 2 customers we patronize. 6 months later (early 2013) I was transferred back to Lagos. After I left, I do invite one of the girls to Lagos because she is too good in bed till I lost her contact when my phone got lost (December 2013). We all traveled…
Their intense chemistry, anytime they’re on a collaboration is certainly undeniable but the truth is Drake and Rihanna are not officially an item and it’s Rihanna who’s holding back. A source tells E! News exclusively: “Rihanna and Drake are hanging out a bit more lately. Rihanna loves Drake, but is still not ready to put a title on them,”.Drake would make her his girlfriend in a second if he could. It’s more on Rihanna, though. They both care about each other and are having a good time spending time with each other. Drake has expressed to Rihanna that he only wants to date her and only her, but…
Portable sent a sincere statement in which he emphasized Olamide’s unwavering support and faith in his abilities. Nigerian singer Portable has expressed appreciation to popular rapper Olamide for his role in helping him succeed in the industry. In a recent interview with the Afrobeat podcast, Portable stated that his distinctive style has helped him become known, and he highlighted Olamide’s crucial contribution to taking him from the streets to the top. Portable sent a sincere statement in which he emphasized Olamide’s unwavering support and faith in his abilities, which propelled him to previously unheard-of heights in the music industry. Portable reminisced about the times when…
He claims that FunnyBone forecasted that he would disappear in less than a year following his first-ever win for Best Comedian of the Year Nigerian stand-up comedian, Oghenekowhoyan Onaibe Desmond, popularly known as Destalker, has revealed his senior colleague FunnyBone’s remarks on his career. Destalker stated that FunnyBone had predicted that he wouldn’t survive more than six months in the comedy business. Speaking as a guest on the most recent Afrobeats Podcast episode, which is hosted by Adesope Olajide, he revealed this startling revelation. He claims that FunnyBone forecasted that he would disappear in less than a year following his first-ever win for Best Comedian of the Year.…
unde also urged event planners to support pioneering artists who paved the way rather than only concentrating on popular performers. Tunde Akinsanmi, former member of the popular R&B group, Styl-Plus, has asked Nigerian media to support musical genres other than Afrobeats. Since Afobeats is now the sound that’s trending both locally and globally, he said TV and radio stations shouldn’t let other genres die. In a recent interview, Tunde also urged event planners to support pioneering artists who paved the way rather than only concentrating on popular performers. He said; “I will like to listen to radio and know that there are other genres…
Popular Nigerian singer, Zlatan, has raised the bar for men after gifting his partner, Davita, a brand new Mercedes Benz and other luxury items on her birthday. Davita, who shares a son with the ‘Cash App’ crooner, celebrated her 27th birthday on Wednesday, March 6th, and Zlatan ensured it was an extraordinary day for her. He organized a surprise birthday party at a upscale restaurant and invited her close friends and family to join in the celebration. In addition to presenting her with luxury designer items, Zlatan surprised her with the main gift of the day – a Mercedes Benz. A…
Ryan Taylor, the ex-fiancé of popular Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy has responded to a recent post of hers where she threw shades at her exes. DJ Cuppy had earlier shared a picture on her Instagram page with the caption “I never run into my ex’s… They can’t afford to be where I be without me ” The entertainer who used the post to throw shades at her exes didn’t exempt her ex-fiancé Ryan Taylor, who parted ways with her a few months after engaging her. Triggered by the post, the boxer and stun performer went under her post comment section and wrote “Neither can you” Cuppy who…
Popular Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has issued a friendly caution to commuters using the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Taking to her Instagram page, she warned against overspeeding on the bridge, especially with the recent reconstruction making the road smoother, to ensure safety. The mother of one disclosed that she almost had an accident on the bridge, even though she was not driving at full speed. Sadly, one of her friends was not so lucky as he lost his life on the bridge recently. The grieving actress further questioned if the reconstruction would be a blessing or a curse to Lagos residents. The…
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Angel Smith has leaked a chat she had with her mother. In the chat, her mother, Titilayo fumed about Nigerian men misusing the word ‘love’. She added angry emojis to convey that she was really upset with a recent experience she had with a Nigerian man. Her daughter, Angel found this quite funny and she asked her who had broken her heart. “Nigerian men better stop abusing that word love,” she wrote. “Who broke your heart,” Angel replied. She shared the screenshot of their chat on her social media page, and wrote; “They’ve broken my mum’s heart.”
Ex-Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has claimed that Erik ten Hag is not helping Marcus Rashford hit his best form at Manchester United. The 26-year-old has not reached the heights of the previous season, when he led the team to victory in the Carabao Cup and third-place finish in the Premier League while scoring 30 goals in all competitions. This season, Rashford has only managed six goals, and the team as a whole has struggled with inconsistency in creating chances while also struggling to maintain discipline in midfield and defence. The former Manchester City defender defended the English winger when speaking…
Kanye West has offered an update on the status of Vultures 2 after the album failed to arrive on its scheduled release date. Ye’s second collaborative project with Ty Dolla $ign — the follow-up to last month’s Vultures 1 — was supposed to be released on Friday (March 8), as the duo announced earlier this year. However, the album has yet to appear on streaming services and seems unlikely to be released anytime soon given the lack of a promotional rollout. In a direct message on Instagram to the fan account Ye Fanatics in the early hours of Friday morning, Kanye addressed the delay and revealed that he…
Popular singer, Shallipopi has opened up on his relationship with his colleague, Odumodublvck. According to the ‘Obapluto’ crooner, he is best friends with the rapper. Speaking in an interview, Shallipopi claimed that working with Odumodu gave him a sense of purpose and advancement in his what he does. In his words: “Odumodu is like my best friend like this. Like cat and rat. Tom and Jerry.” See Video Below; https://twitter.com/i/status/1765804679336706224
Nigerian musician, Daniel Etiese Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has issued an apology following a reprimand from his colleague, Dremo, for his perceived ‘disrespect’ towards DMW boss, David Adeleke (Davido). The social media remark, however, did not settle well with Davido as the renowned singer and producer decided to remove a tweet in which he playfully hinted at a potential collaboration with BNXN. Despite Davido’s reaction, BNXN took to social media to declare that he would go on to release the song even without Davido’s approval, stressing that he wrote “everything” while also claiming that fans blew his tweet “out of proportion.” However,…
The Federal Government has approved the funding of 185 successful research proposals under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund National Research Fund 2023 Grant Cycle, allocating a total sum of N5,128,180,623. This decision, as communicated by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, was based on the recommendations of the TETFund National Research Fund Screening and Monitoring Committee. The approval follows a thorough screening process initiated in March 2023, involving the evaluation of 4,287 Concept Notes submitted by prospective applicants. According to a statement, a breakdown of the approval indicates that the “sum of N3,784,635,923.00 was approved for the Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation…
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has threatened to sue the Federal government over its move to eliminate the Pension Transitional Arrangements Directorate (PTAD) without seeking legislative endorsement. According to the Oronsaye report, there were 541 parastatals, commissions, and agencies, with suggestions to decrease 263 to 161, abolish 38, and merge 52 for efficiency. Furthermore, the report proposed the elimination of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and transferring its duties to the Federal Ministry of Finance. However, in the senior citizens’ report, the union emphasized that the Oronsaye report did not propose the abolishment of PTAD and called on the…
President Bola Tinubu said that the late first Premier of the Western region, Obafemi Awolowo, was a victim of his ambition to make a difference. The President, who was represented by his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said the principles of Awolowo have withstood the tests of time and geography. President Tinubu also described the late Awolowo as a compass and guiding light for several generations of leaders. He said: “The man in whose memory we gather here today serves as a compass for each of us and a guiding light for several generations of leaders. His principles have withstood the tests of…
Benson, who was seen in a wrecked vehicle in a viral video, was said to have died in an auto crash on Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday night. Akintoye Benson, an aide to Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, the chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, has reportedly died in a car accident . Benson, who was seen in a wrecked vehicle in a viral video, was said to have died in an auto crash on Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday night. Confirming his death, a friend of the deceased, Ogunseye Vincent, wrote on…
England boss Sarina Wiegman delivered an inspiring message on International Women’s Day 2024, as she reflected on the Lionesses’ lasting legacy. England manager Wiegman has sat down with the Lionesses’ official social media channels to celebrate Women’s Day, which falls on Friday, March 8. She reflects on not being able to play football as a youngster growing up in the Netherlands and stresses the need for choice for aspiring women’s footballers growing up today. Wiegman also opened up on the legacy of her Lionesses side, saying boys now see it as “normal” to want to play alongside girls in school…