Prior to the 2023 general election, the Nigerian political space witnessed a lot of dynamics, with various political parties handing A-list Nollywood stars their party tickets. However, there were assumptions that celebrities lack knowledge of politics and that the political arena should be left to professionals. Some political gladiators also …
Read More »Nigerian man attempts suicide in India by jumping from third floor after receiving news of his parents’ death in auto crash (video)
A 37-year-old Nigerian man made an attempt on his own life upon receiving news of his parents’ deaths in an auto crash, Delhi Police said in a statement on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The police said that on March 18, 2023, the man identified simply as Ndinojuo, jumped from …
Read More »Convicted Nigerian fugitive, Florence Onyegbu, extradited to the US over illicit payment
A convicted Nigerian fugitive, Florence Enwerim Onyegbu, was on Thursday, March 23, extradited to the United States of America, where she is wanted to answer to criminal charges bordering on the violation of the U.S. law involving the offer and payment of illegal remuneration in a health care matter. …
Read More »Kenya Dancehall star Boutross taps Nigerian music star 1da Banton for ‘Angela’ remix
Kenya Dancehall sensation Boutross has released the remix of his single ‘Angela’. For the remix, Boutross taps Nigerian Dancehall star 1da Banton and Koshens for a hit remix that celebrates African Dancehall music.
Read More »Internationally celebrated musician Bantu speaks on Nigerian reality with new single ‘Wayo & Division’
Celebrated musician Bantucrew has returned with a new single ‘Wayo & Division’ on which he captures the state of the nation. ‘Wayo & Division’ is one of the lead singles off Bantu’s upcoming album which is scheduled for release later in 2023. The single is another conscious record that speaks …
Read More »Four Nigerian nationals arrested in India as police bust gang allegedly duping businessmen online
The Cyber Crime Wing of Greater Chennai Police in Tamil Nadu, India, has busted a gang of Nigerian nationals which allegedly cheated many businessmen in the city and elsewhere in the State by promising good returns on their investment. The police arrested the four suspects, who were operating in …
Read More »5 great ways emerging Nigerian artists can grow their audience, according to ChatGPT
New artists are often faced with the challenging task of getting their music to a larger audience. For up and coming artists, getting their music to a wider listener base can be quite difficult, but not impossible, thanks to some help from everyone’s new favourite buddy – ChatGPT.
Read More »27-year-old woman and her Nigerian boyfriend arrested with drugs in South Africa
A woman and her Nigerian boyfriend were arrested with drugs by members of the East London Tactical Response Team (TRT) in Eastern Cape, South Africa. The provincial spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), Captain Yolisa Mgolodela, in a statement on Wednesday, March 22, said Promise Uchechukwu, …
Read More »Nigerian sensation Gift Orban wanted by AC Milan and Napoli
Italian giants, AC Milan and Napoli are reportedly interested in a summer move for Gent striker gift Orban Gift Orban joined Belgian Pro League club Gent in January after making the step up from Norwegian second-division club, Staebek. He took to his new team like a duck to water, exploding …
Read More »Nigerian man arrested in India for allegedly smuggling crystal meth five months after he was released on bail
The narcotics intelligence bureau of the CID has arrested a 32-year-old Nigerian man for smuggling Methamphetamine (crystal meth) in Chennai, India. The accused, identified as Grant Victor Ikenna, was arrested for illegal trafficking under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Times of India reported on Wednesday, March …
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