Actress Chizzy Alichi is expecting her first child with husband after 5 years in marriage. The nollywood actress revealed the good news on her instagram page with the post, “He made everything beautiful at his time. Ecclesiastes 3:11.“ Congratulations to them
Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon after playing non-stop for 64 hours at Times Square, New York. Onakoya and his playing partner, Puerto Rican chess master Shawn Martinez, shattered the previous record of 61 hours, 3 minutes, and 34 seconds set by Norwegian duo Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad in June 2024. The record-setting feat, which began on April 17 and concluded on April 20, 2025, was originally targeted at 70 hours but was triumphantly stopped at 64 hours due to…
Afrobeats icon Davido, born David Adeleke, has announced that he and his wife, Chioma Rowland, are putting a hold on expanding their family as they shift focus to maintaining a balanced home and supporting Chioma’s entrepreneurial ambitions. In a candid conversation on the latest episode of Ride Along With Darryl, which gained traction on social media over the weekend, the father of five shared that the couple is taking a deliberate pause from having more children. > “I don’t want more children now. Me and my wife are taking a break. She needs to get out to work,” Davido said.…
Renowned Nigerian gospel musician Olanrewaju Bolaji, popularly known as Big Bolaji, has passed away at the age of 50. According to a statement released by his family, the beloved gospel singer died on Friday, April 19, 2025, following a brief illness. Reports indicate that Big Bolaji collapsed while performing at an event on the night of Thursday, April 18. He was reportedly rushed for medical attention but sadly did not recover. Known for his energetic stage presence and soul-stirring gospel renditions, Big Bolaji was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s gospel music scene. He marked his 50th birthday in 2024, celebrating…
Nigerian fashion influencer Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian music sensation Juma Jux turned heads as they made a royal entrance at their Nigerian traditional wedding today, April 17. The couple, who officially tied the knot in a customary ceremony held in Tanzania in February, are now celebrating with a lavish cultural event in Nigeria. Dressed in coordinated traditional attire featuring vibrant shades of purple, orange, and pink, the duo embodied elegance and unity, capturing the hearts of fans and wedding guests alike. The ceremony marks a continuation of their multicultural love story,…
Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known as Portable, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and other related offences. The arrest followed a formal petition filed by Mr. Okunola Saheed, also known as Osupa, who accused Portable of engaging in conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, character assassination, and using abusive language. According to a statement released by the police, detectives acted in accordance with due legal process. A valid arrest warrant was secured from a Magistrate Court in Ilorin, enabling officers to move in…
Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian music sensation Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, marked his second birthday today, April 12. In celebration of the milestone, his mother, Omowunmi, shared heartwarming new photographs of Liam on Instagram, capturing the joy and growth of the little boy who continues to symbolize the legacy of his late father. Mohbad tragically passed away in September 2023, leaving behind Liam as his only child. Despite the painful loss, Omowunmi has remained devoted to honoring Mohbad’s memory while raising their son with love and strength. Fans, friends, and well-wishers have flooded social media with…
The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has issued a stern warning to key government agencies in the agriculture sector over their failure to appear before an ongoing legislative probe into the Anchor Borrowers Programme and other federal agricultural initiatives. Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Chike Okafor, expressed deep dissatisfaction with the absence of several invited agencies at a critical session held at the National Assembly. Describing the snub as unacceptable, he stated that the Committee would not hesitate to invoke its constitutional powers to compel attendance, including issuing arrest warrants. “This is not a witch-hunt,” Dr.…
British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with multiple sexual offences dating back more than two decades, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced Friday. The 49-year-old, who rose to fame through controversial comedy and a high-profile marriage to pop star Katy Perry, now faces five charges linked to alleged incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005. Brand has been charged with one count of rape, one count of oral rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault, according to London’s Metropolitan Police. In a defiant video posted on X, Brand categorically denied the…
Rap icon Eminem has stepped into a brand-new role — grandfather. His daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, announced the birth of her first child, a son named Elliot Marshall McClintock, on Instagram Friday, April 4. “Happy due date // 3 weeks earthside little e,” Hailie wrote alongside a heartwarming photo carousel of her newborn, who arrived on March 14. The announcement marked a milestone moment not only for Hailie but also for her father, whose real name is Marshall Mathers. Hailie, 28, is a popular social media influencer and one of Eminem’s three children with ex-wife Kim Scott. She married longtime…
