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Headies 18th Edition Moves to Toronto, Sparks Fan Backlash

Nigeria, June 20 -- The Headies Awards is facing backlash after organisers confirm it will hold its 18th edition on October 25 in Toronto, Canada. The announcement was made on Monday, June 15, by Ayo... Read More


Francis Duru Denies Illness Rumours, Blames "Merchants of Darkness" for Viral Video

Nigeria, June 20 -- Nollywood actor Francis Duru, aged 56, has denied claims that he is seriously ill, after a video showing him in a frail state circulated widely on social media. The clip, which be... Read More


Alexx Ekubo's Burial: Omoni Oboli Slammed Over Movie Release After Funeral

Nigeria, June 19 -- The actor died on May 11, 2026, at Evercare Hospital in Lagos. His family revealed the cause was complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. He was 40 years old. His wife... Read More


Grammys Add 5 New Categories, 2 Years After Afrobeats Got Its Own Award

Nigeria, June 17 -- According to the academy, this is because the global music landscape has diversified and grown, with categories created to give more genres and collaborative formats dedicated reco... Read More


Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says 'Just Go Engage' With AI or Risk Falling Behind

Nigeria, June 17 -- At the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference, Deloitte vice chair China Widener argued that most companies misdiagnose their AI problem. The real obstacle isn't adoption, she said, bu... Read More


Russia Sets 975-Year-Old UNESCO Monastery on Fire as Ukraine War Enters Fifth Year

Nigeria, June 15 -- A large Russian missile and drone attack damaged one of Ukraine's most important religious and cultural landmarks on Monday, setting the Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv Pechersk La... Read More


US and Iran Reach Peace Agreement, Formal Signing Set for June 19 in Geneva

Nigeria, June 15 -- The United States and Iran say they have reached an agreement to end months of fighting, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Geneva, Switzerland. The announce... Read More


Online Reactions Trail Burna Boy's World Cup Performance, Davido-Reno Omokri Exchange

Nigeria, June 12 -- Burna Boy performed the official tournament anthem, "Dai Dai," alongside Colombian singer Shakira on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico. The performa... Read More


Uche Jombo Confirms Alexx Ekubo's Wife, Phones Missing at Service of Songs

Nigeria, June 12 -- Actress Uche Jombo stirred controversy after she commented on the photos and videos of a woman identified as Alexx Ekubo's wife, Anwuli, which surfaced online after the tribute hel... Read More


How to Download YouTube Videos for Offline Viewing

Nigeria, June 12 -- According to YouTube, the most straightforward method is through YouTube Premium, which allows users to download videos directly within the app or browser for later viewing without... Read More