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Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Bruno Iwuoha is dead. Bruno reportedly passed away on Saturday morning after battling with diabetes and glaucoma. His death was confirmed by close associate and filmmaker, Derik Zai. He disclosed that the actor died on Saturday morning at…
Nollywood screen diva, Rita Dominic, has explained why she will not be rushing into marriage institution. The 45-year-old in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, said she wants to get married but wants to get it right once and for all….
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, his Enugu counterpart, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso, on Wednesday, attended the marriage ceremony of the son of a former Governor of Abia…
Top Nigerian celebrities have been listed on Forbes ‘100 Icons from Africa.’ Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Omotola Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele-Bello, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Mr Eazi, among other Nigerians made the list. Also, the Director General of the World Trade Organization,…
Mavin CEO, Don Jazzy has made some revelation about his relationship with former signee, Wande Coal. Don Jazzy speaking on the Bounce Radio interview with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu unveiled a lot about Wande Coal’s exit. He clarified that the controversial Babyface…
Nigerian singer, Kelly Handsome has called out Mavin CEO, Don Jazzy for arresting and intimidating him. Kelly Handsome on his Instagram page said Don Jazzy had him arrested by SARS and moved from Kano to Abuja with handcuffs. He also accused the…
Police in Anambra State have confirmed the release of the State’s commissioner for Public Utilities, Engr Emeka Ezenwanne three days after his kidnap. Ezenwanne was kidnapped on Wednesday by gunmen who invaded Isuofia Civic center, where former Central Bank governor, Prof Soludo…
Mavin CEO, Don Jazzy has queried Nigerians who fail to support local celebrities but prefer to follow foreign celebrities on social media. Don Jazzy alleged that Nigerians ignore their local celebrities but like following foreign celebrities on Instagram. Lamenting the situation on…
Veteran Nigerian actor, Pete Edochie, has blamed feminism for the domestic violence women undergo in marriage. According to Edochie, women are at fault in most domestic violence incidents, adding that feminism causes them to be beaten up in marriages. The 74-year-old disclosed…
Isaac Drogba, the son of Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has scored his first professional goal and also copied his father’s iconic celebration. The 20-year-old Isaac smashed the ball into the roof of the net from close range to hand fourth-tier Italian club…
The much anticipated Invasion Album Listening party with KING AD held yesterday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event which is organized by Edy Money Empire is a musical show put together to celebrate Indigenous Music Star and song writer KING AD…
Human rights activist, Adeyanju Deji, has said there is absolutely nothing wrong in gifting Nigerian artists and footballers. Adeyanju made said this while reacting to the backlash against Governor Wike for giving Burna Boy land and money for his win at the…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has come under attack for giving a plot of land and cash to Burna Boy as an appreciation for winning the Grammy Awards. NDREPORTERS had reported that Wike gave Burnaboy the gift while welcoming Burna Boy…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Saturday announced that he will be giving a plot of land and cash to Burna Boy as an appreciation for winning the Grammy Awards. NDREPORTERS had reported that the state organized a homecoming ceremony for…
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has disclosed that Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, helped him to become the player he is today during their time together at Chelsea. The 33-year-old said Mourinho didn’t just help him football-wise, but the former…
Nollywood actress, Jemima Osunde has slammed those calling for Ebuka Obi Uchendu to be replaced as the host of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija. There was an agitation on Friday where some social media users asked BBNaija organisers to replace Ebuka. They suggested…
Akwa Ibom State Contingent to arrive Enugu for Coal City Film Festival 2021. The contingent is led by three (3) Special Assistants to Governor of Akwa Ibom State; on Entertainment Industry – David Sergeant (Utang Akwa Ibom), Talent Hunt – Emmanuel Owuala,…
With four days to the end tenure of Mr. Adedayo Thomas as the Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors’ Board, the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is yet to announce his replacement. The development has now created an air of uncertainty in…
The organizers of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija have announced the audition for the 6th season of the reality TV show. A post on the official Instagram handle of Dstv reads; “Get an early access to audition for BBNaija!🤯…
Nelson Nseabasi The Special Assistant to Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Entertainment Industry, Mr David Sergeant (Utang Akwa Ibom) is set to lead a delegation of Akwa Ibom movie stakeholders to COAL CITY FILM FESTIVAL, ENUGU this weekend. . The information…
Nigeria, on Wednesday, received another batch of 118 Nigerians stranded in Libya. A tweet on the official Twitter page of ‘Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, said the returnees arrived in the country at 1:30 am on 17th March, 2021. It further stated…
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), has applauded Nigeria’s Afrobeats stars, Burna Boy and Wizkid, for winning awards at the 2021 Grammy, saying such services should be encouraged for export in Nigeria. OKonjo-Iweala, on Tuesday in Abuja, while meeting…
… pour accolades on management! The Special Assistants to Akwa Ibom State Governor on Entertainment Industry and Talent Hunt, Mr David Sergeant (Utang Akwa Ibom) and Emmanuel Owuala (Emma Solution) paid a courtesy visit to the latest private radio station in Uyo,…
Nigerian comedian, Emmanuella Samuel, a.k.a Emmanuella, has won the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for favourite African Social Media star. NDREPORTERS had reported that Emmanella, alongside online comedy group, Ikorodu Bois had been nominated for the Favourite African Social Media Star category at…
Kotto, an actor known for his performances in “Alien,” the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” and the television series “Homicide: Life on the Street,” is dead. He died at the age of 81. His wife, Tessie Sinahon, made the announcement…
American veteran musician, Sean John Combs, also known by the stage name Diddy, has joined Africa and Nigerians in congratulating Burna boy on his feats at the just concluded Grammys awards. NDREPORTERS reported that self-acclaimed African giant, Burna Boy, won the award…
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, honoured Master Izuchukwu Godswill Edeani, an Enugu State student, who won this year’s edition of “The 774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award” (774 – YONSPA), in Abuja, on Sunday. The prestigious national scientists presidential award was presented to…
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Burnaboy and Wizkid for emerging victorious at the just concluded Grammy awards. Recall that the Nigerian Stars won their first Grammy on Sunday. Burnaboy won the “Best Global Music Album” category in the 2021…
‘Veteran actor, Pete Edochie, has advised women who have cheating husbands to form the habit of placing condoms in their bags before they go out. The actor who made this known in a video posted on his Instagram account, said a cheating…
President Buhari on Monday received Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the newly-appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), at the State House Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, President Buhari told the former Finance Minister that despite the robust support Nigeria gave to her…
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian music star, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, whose entry won the “Best Global Music Album” category in the 2021 Grammy awards, saying he has made notable contributions in the field of music which the…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated Wizkid and Burna Boy for winning their first Grammys awards. PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan said Wizkid and Burna Boy’s victory showed that Nigerians have a resilient spirit. In a tweet, the PDP spokesman…
The Federal Government on Monday joined other Africans and Nigerians in celebrating music stars, Wizkid and Burna Boy for their feats at the just concluded Grammys event. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a statement issued in Lagos…
‘Femi Fani-Kayode’s first wife Regina has slammed Precious Chikwendu, the former minister’s second estranged wife for accusing him of assault. Recall that Precious had accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain of having mental health challenges. Chikwendu claimed that Fani-Kayode was abusive…
A faction of the youth wing of the Ohanaeze Youth Council,(OYC), has lamented the inability of the parent body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, to unify the Igbo nation. OYC expressed disappointment on the lingering crisis in the apex body and further regretted that no…
Popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has narrated how she was raped four times and in her husband’s house. Ojo in a recent episode titled: “Bare it all with I Y’ on her YouTube page, said that she was first raped at the…
YouTube has announced plans to start deducting taxes from creators outside the United States on the earnings they generate from viewers in the US. The company made this known in an email to creators. The additional tax may come into effect from…
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has felicitated with women in Nigeria and Africa as the world celebrates International Women’s Day. CDD in a statement by its Director, Idayat Hassan said notwithstanding the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on lives…
Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill has welcomed a new baby with his new wife, Rosy Meurer. Churchill, who took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to announce the arrival of their new bundle of joy, revealed that he and his wife welcomed…
Nigerian Media personality, Uti Nwachukwu, has come under attack for using Clifford Orji to buttress his opinion. Uti had in a tweet said he would not betray any of his family member even if that person was ‘Clifford Orji’ for the sake…
Benedicta Elechi, ex-wife to the controversial On-Air Personality, OAP, Ifedayo Olarinde, a.k.a Daddy Freeze, has alleged that he abused her physically while they were still together as a couple. Benedicta, who made this known in a post via her Instagram account while…
Nigerian media personality, Uti Uwachukwu has condemned Prince Harry’s choice of abandoning his family for Meghan Markle. Prince Harry had stepped down his Royal responsibility and relocated to the US with his wife, Meghan Markle after she accused his family of being…
A Nigerian identified as Jide Valentino Santa who was sponsored through school by Davido has bagged first class. The Twitter user disclosed this on his Twitter handle. According to him, Davido supported him financially when he had no money to see himself…
The recent interview and revelation by Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle accusing the royal family of racism have stirred comparisons with the marriage of Peter Okoye and his wife, Lola. Meghan in an interview with Oprah Winfrey accused the Royal family of…
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has described ace actor, Chief Pete Edochie, as a living legend and an icon of the Nigerian movie industry. Governor Ikpeazu spoke on Sunday, on the heels of the 74th birthday of the celebrated Nigeria actor. The…
As March 8, the day observed globally as International Women’s Day every approaches, President Muhammadu Buhari has released a list of some of the women he has honoured with appointments. The theme for 2021 celebration of International Women’s Day is “Choose to…
A section of shop plaza belonging to St Mary Anglican Church, Ohokobe/Umuahia Ndume Ibeku in Umuahia area of Abia State was gutted by fire on Sunday. NDREPORTERS gathered that the inferno completely destroyed properties including assorted sewing machines, instruments, generators said to…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent wishes to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, one day after his birthday. It is not clear if the belated birthday message was an oversight. However, the very vocal former Obasanjo clocked 84 on Friday and received many birthday…
Former Super Eagles star, Obafemi Martins, AKA Obagoal has opened up on the rift with Music superstar, Burna Boy. ND REPORTERS had reported that Nigerian rapper, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, AKA CDQ attacked Burna Boy for disrespecting Obafemi Martins. In what seemed like…
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has commissioned the first-ever Computerized Vehicle Inspection Center in Abia State with a charge to the operators to make the facility an enabler that would support growth of transport business in the state. Commissioning the facility…
Founder and senior Prophet, Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries, Jeremiah Fufeyin popularly called Owomowomo, has revived the career superstars popular gospel music artistes, “the Mamuze brothers.” The senior pastor gave out the sum of N2 million to the music band whose music career…