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A recent visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Delta State has sparked widespread social media reactions after nursing students at the Delta State School of Nursing, Agbor, openly rejected her title as the “mother of the nation.” During an event at the institution, the Master of Ceremony (MC) introduced the First Lady

Popular comedian and Nollywood actor, Debo Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has shared his thoughts on corruption in Nigerian politics, attributing it to the lack of accountability from citizens. In response to a trending post on social media urging Nigerians to unfollow celebrities for not speaking up about pressing national issues, Mr Macaroni expressed

Following the recent controversy surrounding NYSC member Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, another corps member has voiced his frustrations about the government—but in a more cautious manner. In a video shared by Instablog9ja on X (formerly Twitter), the corps member, dressed in his NYSC uniform and cap, stands in a natural setting, his face

An NYSC member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has publicly apologized for her remarks about Lagos, which sparked backlash. In a viral video, she described the state as having an unpleasant odor and also criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. Following the video’s circulation, Uguamaye claimed she received threats and was summoned to the NYSC Local Government

The digital content industry in Nigeria has witnessed significant growth, with creators earning substantial revenue across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Spotify. Reports indicate that Nigerian content creators have seen a surge in income between 2024 and 2025, reflecting the increasing demand for digital entertainment. Spotify Royalties for Nigerian Artists Surpass ₦50

The auxiliary nurse who treated late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has testified that he developed a reaction and started vomiting after receiving a tetanus injection. Appearing before Justice C.A. Shotobi at the Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Friday, the nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, stated that she had briefly stepped out to get

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 28 individuals in Minna, Niger State, for allegedly running a Ponzi scheme under the disguise of network marketing. The arrests followed an intelligence report linking the suspects to fraudulent investment activities associated with Q-Net Ltd, a company reportedly operating from a three-bedroom apartment in

The highly successful Nollywood film Love In Every Word, produced by Omoni Oboli, has been taken down from her official YouTube channel following a copyright infringement claim. The romantic drama, released on March 7, 2025, quickly gained massive traction, amassing over 2 million views within its first 24 hours and exceeding six million views before

A 32-year-old woman, Loveth Alo Helen, has been arraigned before an Enugu Magistrate Court for allegedly giving false testimony about acquiring a property during a testimony session at Zion Prayer Movement. Helen was seen in a viral video claiming that God had blessed her with a property purchase, with footage of the building displayed in

Omoyele Sowore has reacted after a pastor challenged him to bring anybody suffering from stroke for healing or he should forever remain silent. In the viral video that Omoyele Sowore shared on his page on Saturday, the pastor said if he prays and the person gets healed, he should shut his mouth forever and also

Popular social commentator, VDM, is currently entangled in a series of lawsuits totaling a staggering N5.6 billion in damages. The 30-year-old has been sued by seven different individuals, including high-profile personalities from various sectors. According to reports, the lawsuits range from N500 million to N1.1 billion, with claims filed by lawyers, celebrities, and business figures.

The battle between Social media online critic Verydarkman (VDM), whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, and gospel musician Mercy Chinwo has taken a surprising twist. Recall that Chinwo dragged Verydarkman to court for defamation of character following his involvement in her ongoing case with her former manager and label boss, Eezee Tee. In a

Nigerian singer David Adeleke aka Davido’s billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, recently fired shots at one of the world’s billionaires, Aliko Dangote. Just recently, several billionaires and dignitaries gathered at FirstBank’s 40-storey building headquarters in Eko Atlantic for an event and Davido’s dad, Aliko Dangote, Dele Momodu and others were in attendance. In a clip that

Boki, Cross River state – Victor Abang, a member of the house of representatives, has raised concerns over the invasion of farmlands and communities in Boki local government area (LGA) of Cross River state by wild elephants. As reported by The Nation on Wednesday, March 5, the elephant has reportedly killed residents and destroyed farmlands.

Popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a lawsuit against social media influencer and activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over alleged defamation. Chinwo accused VDM of making libelous statements against her in multiple social media posts in February, claiming she breached her contract with her former record label, owned by Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu. VDM

A Catholic priest, Kelvin Ugwu, has taken a swipe at Prophet Ebuka Obi, founder of the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach (ZPMO), in the wake of the viral fake testimony by a lady named Loveth of owning a N500 million house. Father Kelvin, a Nigerian Catholic priest on mission in The Gambia, quoted Ebuka’s prophecy dated

A Nigerian lady named Loveth has finally spoken on why she gave a fake testimony at Prophet Ebuka Obi’s church. The lady had testified that she was the owner of the luxurious 5-bedroom apartment at Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, headed by Prophet Ebuka Obi. She spoke in an interview with the company in charge of

Social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as Verydarkman, has replied to a man who made allegations against him. Naturenex previously reported that VDM landed in China as he shared a video of himself wearing his traditional outfit. Following this, a man went online and claimed that the TikToker was a spy to expose

Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington, has stated that a certain individual is running up and down trying to prove that he is not gay. His statement comes amidst an allegation by socialite Sophia Egbueje claiming that Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy had an affair with her and failed to fulfil his promise of buying her a