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Big Brother Naija Season 11 Auditions Officially Begin
Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced the opening of auditions for the hit reality show’s 11th season, outlining registration details for prospective housemates. In a statement on Saturday, the organisers said, “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” clarifying that online registration will run from May 16 to 20. Applicants must register via the official website, with physical auditions scheduled to take place between May 22 and 24 in Lagos, Abuja, and…
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Manchester City Secure FA Cup Glory with Victory Over Chelsea
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday to capture the FA Cup trophy. The hard-fought victory allowed the Citizens to successfully complete a domestic cup double. Antoine Semenyo scored the decisive, solitary goal of the intense match. His match-winning strike came in the 72nd minute to break the deadlock. The triumph follows a period of heartbreak for City after two consecutive FA Cup final losses. With this crucial win, the club has firmly re-established its…
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Hayatu-Deen Vows Not to Step Down Ahead of ADC Presidential Primaries
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has declared that he will not step down for any rival ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries. Hayatu-Deen faces stiff internal competition from prominent political figures like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Rotimi Amaechi but remains fully confident in his vision for the country. Addressing his decision to run against these established political interests, Hayatu-Deen said, “I thought you were going to spare me because you…
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Six terrorists die in own bomb explosion in Borno
Six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have died after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they were assembling exploded prematurely. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the Jubilaram area of Marte Local Government Area in Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared details of the incident on X, noting that the blast killed a suspected bomb expert named Abu Umar and five other fighters. The…
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You can never marry a rich submissive wife – Nigerian hypeman Ndeli says
Nigerian hypeman Ndeli has stirred reactions online after sharing his views on money and relationships. In a video, he claimed that some wealthy women struggle to remain submissive once they become the main providers in a relationship or family. According to him, financial responsibility can shift the balance of respect and control in relationships. Ndeli also advised men to focus on hustling and providing for their families rather than depending on financially successful women
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I will get married when I turn 40 – Ice Prince
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has revealed that his recent weight loss was completely natural, denying claims that he used Ozempic or any other drugs. Speaking in an interview with The Beat FM Lagos, the rapper said his transformation was organic and part of personal lifestyle changes. “I didn’t use Ozempic… I have never used drugs or anything like that. Honestly, I feel like this album I am about to drop will be my last album…
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“Married Women Are Drawn to Romantic Singers” — Sunny Neji
Veteran singer Sunny Neji has said artists who sing love and relationship songs often face temptations from female fans, including married women. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the music star said it is common for women to feel attracted to romantic singers, but stressed that discipline is key. “If you sing love songs, married women will naturally be drawn to you… but it’s left for you to avoid temptations,” he said. Neji made…
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“Poverty Is No Longer an Excuse” — Education Minister Speaks on School Access
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has said no Nigerian child should be denied education because of financial hardship. Speaking during an inspection of schools under the AGILE programme in Kano, Ahmad said the Tinubu administration has introduced reforms aimed at making education more accessible. “Poverty is no more an excuse not to go to school,” she said. She highlighted the Nigeria Education Loan Fund as a key intervention helping students with tuition,…
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“People Look at Me Like I’ll Die Soon” — Adekunle Gold Opens Up on Sickle Cell Struggles
Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has spoken about the stigma and painful experiences he has faced living with sickle cell disease. In an interview with Angela Yee, the singer revealed that people often react with pity or fear whenever he tells them about his condition. He also recalled enduring a severe sickle cell crisis at age 20 that made him pray for death due to the unbearable pain. “At 20, I had the craziest crisis of…
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“He Left Me Over an Onscreen Kiss” — Sandra Okunzuwa Opens Up on Breakup
Nollywood actress Sandra Okunzuwa has revealed that a former boyfriend ended their relationship after seeing a movie scene where she kissed a fellow actor. Speaking on the BTS Reality podcast, Okunzuwa said someone sent the clip to her ex, which reportedly triggered the breakup. She described his reaction as insecurity, explaining that actors do not necessarily enjoy kissing scenes because of the stressful conditions on movie sets. According to her, onscreen intimacy is part of…
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“Makinde’s Presidential Ambition Is Dead on Arrival” — Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde’s reported presidential ambition, saying his move to align with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) would not succeed. Speaking during an inspection of road projects in Abuja, Wike claimed Makinde’s alliance with the APM was part of a long-planned strategy to pursue the presidency outside the PDP. “What you have is Seyi Makinde joining APM to actualize his presidential ambition, which is already dead on arrival,” Wike…
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Wike Faction Disowns Makinde’s PDP-APM Alliance
The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, warning that his “propaganda” will soon expire. This faction has publicly disowned the political gathering held in Ibadan, accusing Makinde of leveraging a fake alliance with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for his 2027 presidential bid. National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Haruna Mohammed clarified that the party had no involvement in the event, which he described merely as…
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