Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) host, has spoken about his health struggle. In a post via X on Tuesday, Ebuka revealed that he had “three health scares” in 2023 and even had to undergo surgery. The media personality, however, did not disclose the ailments. He added that he is focused on “fixing” his body in…
Rihanna, the award-winning Barbadian music star, has addressed rumours circulating that she is expecting her third child. There have been speculations that the ‘Man Down’ hitmaker was pregnant for the third time in three years for A$AP Rocky, her partner. But in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old denied the rumours, adding that she…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12 as public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, congratulated Nigerians on the celebration. The statement partly read, “As we mark another Democracy Day in the…
DJ Cuppy, the Nigerian disc jockey, says she is applying to study for another academic degree. The celebrity DJ, the daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, recently took to X, to reveal that she “loves learning”. Cuppy said after performing at a show, it dawned on her to pursue another academic degree. “So, I am at…
Asake, the Nigerian singer and songwriter, has announced his world tour for ‘Lungu Boy’, his forthcoming album. The singer took to X on Monday to share a flyer containing detailed information about the tour. However, the release date for ‘Lungu Boy’ is yet to be disclosed. “I’m super excited to announce that my tour ‘Lungu Boy World…
The Federal Government has threatened to go after the management of any hospital that refused to attend to patients rushed into their facilities in an emergency. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, gave the warning at the ‘Unlock Grants Award’ ceremony in Abuja on Sunday. In October 2023, the media was awash with the…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-1 to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a World Cup qualifying match. Nigeria took the lead in the 27th minute from a Raphael Onyedika goal but slept off after a Benin Republic comeback, thanks to goals from Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie. The Eagles are yet to win…
An aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima, his wife and eight others has gone missing, a statement from the office of Malawi’s president has said. The Malawi Defense Force aircraft “went off the radar” after it left the capital, Lilongwe, on Monday morning, the statement added. The president has ordered a search and rescue operation…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced Solomon Arase as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesman, who announced this in a statement on Monday, said DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) is the new chairman of the commission. The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and…
An Austrian Airlines airplane’s nose and cockpit windows were severely damaged by hail during a flight from Spain to Austria after encountering a thunderstorm cell, officials say. Flight OS434 from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, to Vienna on Sunday encountered a thunderstorm cell during approach to its destination. The cockpit crew said the cell wasn’t visible…
