Category: Celebrity
Nigerian Idol Returns for Season 10 with Iyanya Joining Judges’ Panel
Nigerian Idol, one of Nigeria’s most beloved music talent shows, is set to return for its tenth season on April 20, 2025. Titled “Your Voice, Your Victory,” the upcoming season promises to deliver exceptional talent, electrifying performances, and intense competition as contestants vie for the grand prize. This season’s judging panel features a mix of…
Messi Ruled Out of Argentina Squad for World Cup Qualifiers Against Uruguay, Brazil Due to Injury
Lionel Messi, the iconic Inter Miami forward and captain of Argentina’s national team, will miss the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a minor adductor muscle injury. The 37-year-old sustained the injury during Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer (MLS) win over Atlanta United, forcing him to withdraw from the Argentina…
BREAKING: Asake Reconciles with Father, Takes Responsibility for 11-Year-Old Daughter
Nigerian music sensation Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has reconciled with his father, Fatai Odunsi, following a public dispute over alleged neglect. The reconciliation comes after Odunsi accused the hip-hop star of abandoning him amid declining health since 2022. In a heartfelt video shared on Sunday, Odunsi confirmed that Asake has reached out to…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Pleads Not Guilty to New Indictment in Sex Trafficking Case
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the once-revered rap superstar and hip-hop mogul, pleaded not guilty on Friday to a new federal indictment that expands the allegations against him in a sex trafficking and racketeering case. The updated indictment accuses Combs of sexually abusing individuals, coercing them into drug-fueled sex parties, and forcing employees to work under oppressive…
Nigerian Artists Generate Over ₦58 Billion in Spotify Royalties for 2024 – Report
Nigerian music has achieved a remarkable financial milestone, with artists earning more than ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024, according to the streaming platform’s annual Loud & Clear report. This figure represents a twofold increase from 2023 and is five times higher than earnings recorded in 2022. The report also reveals a significant…
Court Orders Arrest of Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan for Defamation
An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Wuse Zone 6 has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of controversial social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The arrest order was issued on Thursday following a criminal defamation case filed by renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Magistrate Emmanuel Iyana directed the Nigeria…
Peter Obi Attends Launch of Chimamanda Adichie’s New Book in London
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi was among the distinguished guests at the launch of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count, held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London over the weekend. The event, which attracted approximately 3,000 attendees, celebrated Adichie’s literary prowess and sparked discussions on Nigeria’s potential for…
President Tinubu Hosts Super Bowl Champion Moro Ojomo at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted Moro Ojomo, the Nigerian-born American football star and Super Bowl LIX champion, at the State House in Abuja. Ojomo, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, was accompanied by his father, Ololade; mother, Bimbo; and sister, Modele, during the visit. The 23-year-old athlete, who was born in Lagos and moved…
Paul Okoye Accuses Twin Brother Peter of Orchestrating Jude’s Detention Over Fraud Charges
Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as RudeBoy, has accused his twin brother Peter Okoye of being behind the fraud charges that led to the detention of their elder brother, Jude Okoye. Jude, the former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday over…
Mikel Obi Blasts Jamie Carragher for Dismissing AFCON as a Major Tournament
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has strongly criticized ex-English footballer Jamie Carragher for his comments dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament. Carragher’s remarks, made during a discussion about Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, have sparked widespread backlash, particularly from African football stakeholders. Carragher, a former…