Race Across the World contestant Betty Mukherjee has been praised after she shared her diagnosis of Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser syndrome (MRKH) on this week’s programme. Speaking to BBC News, Betty said she was nervous for the episode to go out, but the widely positive response has been “overwhelming in the best way”. MRKH affects…
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order was contained in a statement on Saturday by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sanusi Tofa. The governor said Bayero should be arrested for allegedly creating tension…
Keys the Prince, the UK-based fast-rising Nigerian rapper, has teamed up with Afrobeats star Mayorkun for the remix of his hit song ‘Left Right’. The original track was released earlier in the year. The remix, released on Friday and accompanied by a captivating music video filmed in Nigeria, is expected to further propel the song’s popularity. The…
Tems, the Nigerian singer, has revealed how a “serious illness” forced her to delay the release of her debut album. The singer released her self-produced debut single ‘Mr Rebel’ in 2018 and then followed it with ‘Try Me’, her 2019 hit song. Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, started to gain popularity in 2020, courtesy of her…
Seyi Vibez, the Nigerian singer, has recalled how he was scammed while trying to join StarBoy Entertainment, the music label owned by Wizkid. Seyi Vibez spoke about his early days in the music industry in a recent interview with Wazobia FM. The ‘Bullion Van’ hitmaker said he went online to Google “how to join StarBoy Entertainment” and…
Favour Ugwuka, a final-year student of Ebonyi State University in Abakaliki (EBSU), has committed suicide after she was said to have repeatedly failed a course. Ugwuka was said to have taken her life in her hostel at the Ishieke campus on Wednesday night. The Department of English student was said to have passed all her courses but…
Sean Kingston, the Jamaican-American singer, was arrested in California on Thursday, a few hours after a SWAT team raided his rented South Florida mansion. The rapper was apprehended alongside Janice Turner, his 62-year-old mother, on “fraud and theft charges”. In a statement, the Broward county sheriff’s office said Kingston was taken into custody in Fort…
The Federal Government has started moves to establish a unified national blood database. The harmonisation of the national blood database is aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of blood banking services in Nigeria, ensuring a safer and more reliable supply of blood for patients in need. This was disclosed in a press statement by the National Blood Service Commission on…
Nollywood Actor, Jide Awobona, has left his fans speechless with the release of his latest photos. The talented actor, known for his captivating performances on screen, has showcased his stylish and charming side in these new photos. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the photos and what makes them so special….
Bankole Wellington, the singer and politician fondly called Banky W, says he has undergone a fourth cancer surgery. In November 2017, the singer-cum-politician disclosed that he underwent the third surgery to treat a rare strain of skin cancer. On Thursday, Banky W took to his Instagram page to express gratitude to God for his recovery. He said he made…
