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Earlier today, we reported that the remaining 5 Big Brother Naija housemates got messages of encouragement from home, after the live show which saw the eviction of Lolu, Anto and Khloe from the reality TV show. Alex got a message from her aunt, Miracle got a message from his elder brother, Tobi...

Gabriel Ambe, a personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, serving in Gembu, Taraba, was pronounced dead on Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre in Yola, after suffering from Lassa fever. Click here to read more

Jay Rodriguez has slammed Gaetan Bong for choosing “to publicly condemn” him after the West Bromwich Albion star was found not guilty of racially abusing the Brighton defender. Rodriguez was accused of making an offensive remark to Cameroon international Bong during West Brom’s 2-0 victory over...

Says, 13 African athletes disappeared Officials are concerned that five more African athletes could not return home from the Commonwealth Games, after eight competitors from Cameroon were confirmed missing. Click here to read more

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has reiterated that Lagos State has the potential to become Africa’s tourism hub.According to the minister, the Federal Government will support it in developing the sector. The minister said this on Monday in Lagos, at the Lagos...

For keeping back his own cut on a $30,000 deal, a yahoo boy (Internet fraudster) identified as Eze Douglas Uchenna, reportedly kidnapped his mentor identified as Alvin Onuoha. The suspect who was paraded alongside his alleged accomplice, Vincent Uchenna by the Lagos State Police Commissioner...

Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale has taken to his social media page to clarify matters after he was accused of physically abusing his mistress, Mitchy. Shatta in his post alleged that Mitchy slapped him in front of her mother while holding a knife. He noted that anytime there was a problem, Mitchy...

Governor Rochas Okorocha has again bemoaned the apparent neglect of Imo State by the Federal Government despite the huge sacrifices and contributions made by the state towards the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. Read more via Naijaloaded – https://ift.tt/2HuA8di -- Get More...

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP (PDP) national working committee, led by the National Chairman Prince Uche Secondus on Monday in Minna, the Niger State capital, met with former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida at his hilltop mansion. The delegation was also …...

The United Kingdom has announced a new scholarship scheme for Nigerian students and other young people from The Commonwealth to study in low and middle-income countries. This was revealed by Prince Henry of Wales, popularly known as Prince Harry, while speaking at the opening session of the...

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has been accused of meddling with the functions of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), causing “severe damage to the capital market.” The National President, Trusted Shareholders Association of Nigeria (TSAN), Mukhtar, along with the National...

As the Big Brother Naija 2018 show, tagged Double Wahala, enters the home stretch, Nigerian celebrities have picked their favourite housemates and are using their social media platforms to vigorously campaign for them. Click here to read more

Donald Trump fired back Monday at James Comey, saying he is guilty of “many crimes,” as the former FBI director opened a book tour with an interview in which he labelled the US president “morally unfit” for office. Trump accused Comey of lying to Congress and exonerating Hillary Clinton in a...

Donald Trump’s personal lawyer is due in court in an extraordinary showdown with US prosecutors Monday over documents seized in an FBI raid on his home, with a porn star also expected to attend. Michael Cohen has been under criminal investigation for months over his business dealings, and FBI...

Prolific Liverpool scorer Mohamed Salah became the first African to bag 30 English Premier League goals in a season when he struck during a 3-0 win over Bournemouth at the weekend. The 25-year-old Egyptian passed the 29-goal mark set by Ivory Coast great Didier Drogba when helping Chelsea win...

Dr. Kayode Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti State, has on Sunday, revealed that he was let down by some people he appointed to serve the state after losing his re-election bid in 2014. The former governor, however said he has forgiven the ‘betrayers,’ and also he took time out to apologize to...

President Muhmmadu Buhari says issues of security and the economy are more important to him than the 2019 elections. According to Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, Buhari said this when he visited Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain at 10, Downing Street, London, on Monday. Click here...

We Need To Reclaim Our land And Restore Our Value – Fayemi Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Ekiti State governor, and the present Minister of Solid Minerals Development has stated the reason behind him seeking for the governorship seat of the state on the platform the All Progressives Congress...

Nigerian Afropop star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, on Monday apologised to fans for his failure to show up at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California. The ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner was originally slated to perform on April 14, which did not happen due to ‘visa...

The annual American music festival Coachella kicked off this weekend and one of the most anticipated performers, Nigerian pop star Wizkid could not make it there. Click here to read more