Celebrity Gist

Bola Oyinadejobi, husband of Yoruba Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya, has opened up about the harrowing journey the couple went through before welcoming their first child, revealing that his wife underwent four surgeries in 2023 and nearly lost her life during the last one. Oyinadejobi made the disclosure while giving a speech at the naming ceremony […]

Nigerian gay rights and immigration activist Edafe Okporo has announced the end of his marriage to his husband, Nick Giglio, three years after the two tied the knot. Okporo, who hails from Warri and has built a prominent profile in the United States as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and immigrant welfare, wed Nick […]

If you have been holding out hope for a PSquare comeback, Peter Okoye just shut that door firmly and walked away from it. The singer, who performs as Mr P, made his position crystal clear in a brief but pointed exchange on X on Friday morning, leaving fans of the iconic Nigerian duo with little […]

Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has sparked conversation online after sharing a thought-provoking message about relationships and financial independence. The actress took to her Instagram page to share a quote encouraging women to prioritize their financial stability over societal pressure to get married. In the post shared with her followers, Nkechi wrote: “Woman to woman, […]

Anna Ebiere Banner appears to have hinted that she is now married. The former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), who has a daughter with singer Flavour, recently shared moments from a day out with her child and a man believed to be her husband. Although the man’s face was not shown in the photos […]

Legendary martial artist and actor Chuck Norris has died, according to a statement released by his family on his official Instagram page. In the message shared with fans, the Norris family said he passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones. They described the loss as sudden and expressed deep sadness while asking for […]

Nigerian Afro-soul singer Lodu has released a captivating new single, “Olowo Orimi,” a musical love letter that celebrates the man who holds her heart with reverence, admiration, and unwavering devotion.  The track merges the depth of traditional Yoruba expressions with contemporary Afro-soul, creating a sound that is both timeless and modern. “Olowo Orimi” goes beyond the usual romantic track. […]

Following the passing of their 21-month-old son, renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, have issued a legal notice to Euracare Hospital for their negligence and role in causing his death. The notice was issued on January 10, 2026, by the law firm of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kemi Pinheiro, on behalf […]

Euracare Hospital, the hospital allegedly responsible for the death of Renowned Nigerian Author Chimamanda Adichie’s son, due to their medical negligence, denies any such accusations. They recently released a statement addressing the situation, expressing their condolences to the Adichie family, while simultaneously absolving themselves of any responsibility in their son’s passing. Defending their reputation, they […]

Earlier today, Omawumi Ogbe, on behalf of Nigerian Author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, announced the sad passing of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. The child conceived via a surrogate was only 21 months old when he passed away on Wednesday, the 7 of January, 2026, after briefly battling […]