The contestant Chima Udoye has been crowned the winner of the 2024 Nigerian Idol. Udoye was crowned the champion at the finale of the reality music show’s ninth edition on Sunday night. He defeated his close rivals Chioma and Lammy in the final. Udoye is to receive a grand prize of N30 million, a brand-new…
The man suspected of shooting at former US President Donald Trump has been named by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks. He was 20 years old and from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, they said in a statement. Trump was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, with Secret Service agents swarming the former president after a…
Kafayat Shafau, the Nigerian dancer better known as Kaffy, has urged the government at all levels to further explore the creative industry for wealth creation. In an interview with NAN, the dancer said other creative industry sectors like dance and fashion should be upscaled for economic benefit. Kaffy, who set a world record for the longest dance party…
In a devastating turn of events, a kidnapping incident in Ijebu Igbo has ended in tragedy. Despite receiving a ransom payment, the kidnappers brutally murdered their victim, leaving the community in shock and grief. According to reports, the victim was abducted and held captive for several days. The kidnappers demanded a ransom from the family,…
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to save lives by providing alternative power to teaching hospitals, medical centres and universities in the country, owing to the epileptic power supply across the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion on urgent public importance moved by the member representing…
A two-storey building in the 2:2 axis of Kubwa district of Abuja has collaped on Saturday morning. Reports indicated that two persons have been rescued while a resident was still believed to be trapped as at the time of this report. First responders comprising personnel of the Federal Fire Service, (FFS), FCT Fire Service and…
Ayo Mogaji, a famous Nollywood actress, has opened up about herself, explaining how she became a mother at the age of 40 with only one fallopian tube. During a podcast episode held by Nollywood actress Abiola Adebayo on Friday, she recounted her life story, revealing that she had her baby six weeks after turning 40 despite having…
The third posthumous single of Sound Sultan, the late Nigerian singer, titled ‘Street OT’, has been released. The song which was put out on the third anniversary of the singer’s death features Ice Prince and DJ ShabzyAce. NowMuzik, the talent management company, announced the song’s release via an Instagram post on Thursday. Produced by ID Cabasa, the music…
Portable, the controversial Nigerian singer, has been captured in a now-viral video engaging in a fierce street fight with another man in Lagos. In the footage, the singer, clad in a yellow outfit, obstructed the movement of cars as he aggressively confronted the man in the middle of the street. Despite attempts by onlookers to intervene, Portable, who…
Shelley Duvall, the Hollywood actress famous for her roles in ‘The Shining’, ‘Annie Hall’, and ‘Nashville’, has passed on. Dan Gilroy, the filmmaker and a longtime friend of Duvall, confirmed her demise to The Hollywood Reporter. The actress died on Thursday at the age of 75. “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us….
