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My ex-husband’s abuse destroyed my career –Jumoke Onibread

Nov 22, 2024Nov 1, 2025 topnews

Olajumoke Orisaguna, widely known as “Olajumoke Onibread,” has opened up about her painful experience with domestic violence. Olajumoke gained instant fame in 2016 after accidentally walking into a photoshoot with British rapper Tinie Tempah, captured by renowned photographer TY Bello. Her story captivated many, but her sudden withdrawal from the public eye left fans curious about her life. In a recent interview with City FM, the former model shared details about her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna. She explained that their marital struggles began in Ire, Osun State,…

Davido gifted brand new Escalade for 32nd Birthday

Nov 22, 2024Nov 1, 2025 topnews

A Dallas-based Nigerian auto dealer gifted afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, a luxury car to celebrate his 32nd birthday. The gift, a brand-new Escalade 600 premium luxury vehicle, was presented on Thursday. The auto dealer shared the news on social media, along with images of the car, writing, “On your birthday, our brand has decided to gift you this new Escalade 600 premium luxury. We appreciate your patronage and love for the brand. Happy birthday, cheers to many more years. Shipping this out immediately to your desired…

Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staged attack overturned

Nov 22, 2024Nov 1, 2025 topnews

American actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned on Thursday due to due process violations. The Illinois Supreme Court determined that Smollett, 42, should not have been recharged after a prior agreement resulted in the dismissal of more than a dozen initial charges. This marks another chapter in Smollett’s legal saga, which began with his claim in January 2019 that he was attacked on a Chicago street. Smollett, then starring in the television series Empire, alleged that two masked…

Chidimma Adetshina emerges second at Miss Universe 2024

Nov 18, 2024Nov 1, 2025 topnews

Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s current miss universe, has finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The final moments of the prestigious event at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico announced early Sunday morning saw an electrifying face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women stood poised to claim the crown. The competition, described as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance of women from around the globe. In a post via Instagram, the organisers said,…

Lagos Saxophonist Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Two Sisters

Nov 18, 2024Nov 5, 2025 topnews

A Lagos-based saxophonist, Sampson Udo, popularly known as King Sax, has been arrested by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos, after being accused of raping two sisters in separate incidents. The first incident reportedly occurred on October 6, when Destiny Ameh (not her real name), a 27-year-old event organiser from Akwa Ibom, invited Udo to an event she held at Elegushi Beach, Lagos. According to her younger sister, Grace, Udo lured Destiny to his parked car under the pretext of wanting to catch up. Once inside,…

Multichoice loses 243,000 subscribers within six months

Nov 13, 2024Nov 6, 2025 topnews

Multichoice, the operator of DStv and GOtv, has reported a loss of 243,000 subscribers in Nigeria between April and September 2024, as part of a broader decline of 566,000 subscribers across its African operations. The company attributed the loss to Nigeria’s severe inflation rate, which has surpassed 30%, causing financial strain on many customers who can no longer afford the service. This decline follows a similar drop in subscribers earlier in the year, and the company is facing mounting criticism from Nigerian customers. Many subscribers are now threatening to switch…

South Africa Tyla clinches three awards, Nigerian artistes miss out at MTV EMAs

Nov 12, 2024Nov 6, 2025 topnews

Tyla, South African music sensation, stunned the audience at the 2024 MTV EMAs, clinching the prestigious Best Afrobeats award and triumphing over fierce competition from industry heavyweights such as Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems. This historic win was just one of three awards Tyla took home, making her the first African artist to achieve such a feat at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Her success not only highlights her distinctive artistry but also marks a significant milestone for African representation on the global stage. Tyla is the…

DNA test more important than naming ceremony – Don Jazzy

Nov 11, 2024Nov 6, 2025 topnews

Michael Collins Ajereh, renowned music producer popularly known as Don Jazzy, has called on men to prioritise DNA testing as a way to address paternity fraud. According to Don Jazzy, conducting a DNA test is far more essential than holding a naming ceremony, as it provides clarity on the child’s true parentage. He expressed his stance on his Instagram story, writing, “DNA test is more important than naming ceremony.” That money you dey plan to take do naming ceremony! Use am run DNA Test first e get why!! — chiboy🔥🌟…

Jagun Jagun, The Weekend win big at 20th AMAA

Nov 4, 2024Nov 7, 2025 topnews

The 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which was held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos yesterday has Nollywood films, Jagun Jagun and The Weekend, clinching numerous awards for Nigerian cinema. The 20th edition of the awards was hosted by celebrated Nollywood actor Segun Arinze alongside Ghanaian actress and TV host Joselyn Dumas. Established in 2005, AMAA continues to champion African cinema, recognising excellence across the continent’s film industry. Directed by Daniel Oriahi, The Weekend took home the prestigious Best Film award and also won for Achievement in Cinematography,…

Bobrisky jets out of Nigeria

Nov 4, 2024Nov 7, 2025 topnews

Idris Okuneye, controversial cross-dresser, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly flown out of Nigeria a few days after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Although he did not reveal his destination, Bobrisky, in a series of videos shared on his Instagram story on Monday morning, announced that he was travelling on a first-class ticket. “See you soon, Nigeria. This girl bought a first-class ticket three times; that’s over 30 million. Raise the bar for this girl,” he boasted. He humorously remarked on the disfigurement of his…