Author: Olamilekan

A tragic incident in Warri, Delta State, has reignited conversations around the dangers of online dating after a young woman identified as Brenda passed away under mysterious circumstances following a visit to a man she met on TikTok. According to reports, Brenda had been communicating for three days with a TikTok user known as Emmypounds before accepting his invitation to spend the night at his apartment along Jakpa Road.Concern grew among Brenda’s family and friends when she became unreachable for several days. A close friend, who had access to her TikTok messages through another device, discovered that Brenda had gone…

American singer and actress, Halle Bailey, has requested sole legal and physical custody of her 16-month-old son Halo, fathered by her ex-boyfriend DDG.According to court documents, the Little Mermaid star is requesting sole legal and physical custody of her son Halo Saint, whom she welcomed in December 2023 with ex-boyfriend DDG. She is also asking the judge to order that her ex, born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., not be allowed visitation with his son. However, she is asking that DDG be given supervised visits with a professional company once a week for six hours while Halo is in Los Angeles.…

A 38-year-old Nigerian national identified as Seriki, has been arrested in South Africa after police found a substantial amount of currency and several bank cards in his possession. The suspect was arrested by members attached to the Provincial Operational Command Centre in Parklands, Cape Town on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 The provincial police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk, said the officers were armed with information about drug dealing and descended on a residence in Holly Crescent in Table View. “A search ensued, which led to the discovery of a substantial amount of foreign and South African currency in excess of…

The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to replace the current annual rent payment system with more adaptable monthly and quarterly alternatives.This initiative is designed to reduce the financial pressure on residents, particularly those with lower incomes who face difficulties in making large upfront rent payments.Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, the Commissioner for Housing, disclosed the development at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing. He explained that the new approach builds on the state’s continued commitment to improving housing affordability and accessibility. He pointed to the earlier rent-to-own scheme, which allows participants to pay just a five percent deposit and spread the rest over…

Popular Nollywood actor, known for sharing candid fatherhood moments, has once again given fans a glimpse into his parenting journey. In a recent post, he recounted a chaotic yet humorous experience while looking after his daughter, Wonder.According to the actor, his wife Tiwi had stepped out for a salon appointment, leaving him in charge of their sleeping child. Believing it would be a breeze, he took the opportunity to get some things done around the house.However, things quickly took a turn when Wonder woke up and had other plans — completely throwing off his routine. Clearly overwhelmed, the actor jokingly…

Nigerian music star Davido brought joy to fans online after making a surprise appearance at his uncle’s birthday celebration. The singer paid a heartfelt visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke, who turned 65 on May 13, 2025.The highlight of the celebration was a fun-filled moment when the duo danced together to Davido’s latest hit, With You. Videos from the event quickly went viral, capturing the warm bond between the two and their lively energy.Known for his love of music and signature dance moves, Governor Adeleke didn’t miss a beat as he joined his nephew on the dance floor. Both were seen…

Suspected cultists have k!lled another fresh graduate of the Niger Delta University (NDU), identified as Abinna Precious Briggs in Bayelsa State. Briggs was shot d3ad on Monday night, May 13, in Amassoma, the host community of the university. The deceased, who had just completed his final examinations and was awaiting his project defence, was reportedly targeted by a rival cult group. A community source told Daily Trust that the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was denied treatment due to procedural restrictions surrounding gunshot wounds. He eventually d!ed from excessive blood loss. In the past two weeks alone,…

A Nigerian man has allegedly tied his girlfriend’s womb using native charm after she cheated on him with her ex-boyfriend. The shocking revelation was made in a post on the popular social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).In the confession, which was shared anonymously, the man claimed that his actions would make it impossible for the woman to have children. He explained that they had been in a relationship for almost three years, during which they dated for 2 years and 7 months.However, during their time together, she cheated on him with her ex.Out of the pain he felt from the…

A Nigerian mother has gone viral after sharing her disappointment over a tailor’s failed attempt to replicate a stylish outfit for her daughter. In a video posted to social media, the mother, known online as @keyu.mamie on TikTok, showcased the original sample she had provided to the tailor alongside the final result.The frustrated mom explained that she had entrusted the job to a tailor on her street, hoping for a close replica of the chosen design. Instead, the outcome, according to her, resembled a cartoon character’s costume rather than the sleek ensemble she had envisioned. The video has drawn widespread…

Controversial singer, Portable shares how he made N70M in 3 days fighting his colleague, Speed Darlington. It would be recalled that on the 18th of April, Portable and Speed Darlington had brawled in a celebrity boxing match. Portable had defeated Speed Darlington in a technical knockout. Following his win, Burna Boy, who hasn’t been in good terms with Speed Darlington, gifted Portable 20 million.While speaking in a recent interview, Portable revealed that he was first given N30M to accept the invitation of fighting Speed Darlington.When he won, he was given N20M as prize for defeating Speed Darlington, after which Burna…