From the very first episode, Heartbeat wasted no time in setting hearts racing. Host Seyitan Atigarin kicked things off by asking the singles to reveal who caught their attention even before stepping into the Love Pad—and sparks were already flying. Chidera admitted she had her eye on Alvin, impressed by his energy, while Alvin was

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In an industry often dominated by fleeting trends and instant hits, Nigerian singer and songwriter Niniola Apata has forged a unique path. Choosing to champion Afro-House—a genre once considered niche and unsellable—she has, over more than a decade, cemented her reputation as the Queen of Afro-House. “People were unsure about the longevity of the genre,”

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Over the past 22 years, the Federal Government of Nigeria has spent approximately N38.188 billion ($144.72 million) on the welfare and entitlements of former presidents, vice presidents, and their families, according to checks by Saturday Vanguard. Funds for ex-leaders’ pensions, allowances, and other statutory benefits have risen from N140 million in 2005 to a consistent

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Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has publicly accused popular Kayamata seller Hauwa Saidu Mohammed (Jaruma) of using his image without consent in a controversial video featuring his son, Michael Ike. In an Instagram post, Emeka Ike described the video as “disgusting” and demanded that Jaruma immediately remove all references to him, stressing that he has

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BBNaija Season Six runner-up, Liquorose, has announced the heartbreaking news of her father’s death. She shared her grief on Instagram with a touching tribute, posting a photo of her late father and writing: “MY DADDY. I miss you. I love you. I love you so much.” The post quickly drew an outpouring of support from

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Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay Idibia has shared a heartfelt reflection on her life, declaring herself blessed despite facing “a few hiccups here and there.” The mother of two shared photos from the AFRIMA Awards on Instagram, showcasing her stunning outfit while expressing gratitude for her personal journey. In her post, Annie wrote: “Realising I have

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Ibrahim Yar’Adua, son of the late Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has reportedly taken a third wife, Faiza, adding to his growing family. This latest marriage comes two years after his second marriage to Amira, daughter of former Nigeria Immigration Service Comptroller General Muhammad Babandede, and seven years after his first marriage in 2018 to

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of his headline performance at the AFCON 2025 Fan Zone concert finale on Friday, January 16. The announcement was confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on social media. Burna Boy is expected to deliver an electrifying show featuring his chart-topping hits and

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A recent viral photo of Ayra Starr’s mother, Nene Aderibigbe, sparked widespread speculation that she was pregnant, prompting a flurry of reactions on social media. The image, showing her in a purple top and jean shorts, appeared to depict a baby bump, leading many online users to share it with humorous or sarcastic captions. One

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Public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu has criticised Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, over his call for a physical border wall to curb terrorism and cross-border crimes. Shehu argued that only an “invisible wall” of justice and equity can safeguard Nigeria from disintegration, dismissing the minister’s proposal as outdated and disconnected from modern security realities.

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