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A student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) showed up in a wedding dress to write her final examination The bride's elder sister shed more light on why her wedding happened on the same day as her examination A video of the bride in a wedding dress hurrying to the examination hall stirred reactions online.  A bride arrived at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in a white wedding dress to sit for her final paper.  A video of the epic moment the bride rushed to her exam hall was shared on TikTok by her elder sister, who offered more explanation as to what happened.  According to the bride's sister, @oyinkan214, she had her final exam after her Nikkah on her wedding day. Nikkah is the Islamic marriage contract and ceremony. It is the formal and religious way for a Muslim couple to get married under Islamic law, also known as Sharia.  Words overlaid on the bride's elder sister's video read: "The bride on her way to UNILORIN exam hall to do her final exam after the...

  A Nigerian man has come out to narrate some of the things he regrets in his life, and his story has gone viral According to the man, there are three things he regrets in life, and one of them is returning to Nigeria from abroad He said he travelled abroad by hiding on a ship going from Lagos to Barcelona, but ended up being deported.  A Nigerian man has narrated the story of how he travelled to Barcelona, Spain, by hiding on a ship. The man narrated his story after he was asked about some of the regrets he has in life. In the video posted by Yomi Listens, the man, who identified himself as David, said he had relocated to Lagos in 1997, where he worked as a cleaner at the Apapa Wharf. David said a ship docked at the Apapa Wharf from Spain, and the engineer who services the engine of the ship told him he could take him abroad.  He was not the only one, as the engineer collected $1000 each from 20 of them and hid them in the engine area of the ship. The man said he and his...

A lady has recounted her last moments with the late entrepreneur, Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known as Fish Magnet, whose body was found by the roadside days after his abduction The lady, who seemed very close to the deceased, said he called her on the phone on Saturday, July 26, and they spoke until 9:00pm, only to find out he was kidnapped the following night She detailed how much Fish Magnet's kidnappers allegedly demanded and how the businessman was rushed to the hospital after he was found in critical condition on a Monday. A Nigerian lady, known on TikTok as @ms.mim2117, has mourned the tragic death of young Anambra fish seller, Ifesinach Onyekere, popularly known as Fish Magnet, by releasing a video of the good times they had together.  She detailed her last interaction with the deceased, who was found dead days after he was kidnapped from his residence.  Lady's last moment with Fish Magnet @ms.mim2117 stated that Fish Magnet called her on the phone on Saturday, July...

Pastor Lazarus Muoka, the founder and general overseer of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement (TLCCRM), has suspended his youngest son, Benhail Muoka The suspension comes after Benhail's recent wedding to his partner, Precious Duru, which Pastor Muoka attended In a video seen online, the preacher encouraged parents to discipline their children and spoke about why he suspended his son. The General Overseer of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement (TLCCRM), Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has suspended his son, Benhail Muoka, following his wedding to his partner, Precious Duru, on Saturday, July 26.  Muoka disclosed this during a recent sermon where he admonished parents to take charge of their homes and discipline their children when they err. Why Lord's Chosen founder suspended son In the preaching excerpt shared on Facebook by Chosen Son TV, Muoka urged parents to instill fear in their children and not hesitate to discipline them when necessary.  Using himsel...

  Famous Nollywood actor Don Richard has solicited financial help from the general public. The actor made the plea on Tuesday evening in a video shared on Instagram by his colleague and Talk to B show host, Biola Bayo. Speaking in the video, Richard disclosed that he has been battling kidney disease.  When my wife was told about my health, she started crying. And I told her that ‘another man is a lucky man.’ I begged her to take good care of my children (twins). “Immediately she left the hospital, she went to dispose of our house and car for my treatment. I have nothing left anymore,” the actor said. Sharing his account details, Biola Bayo wrote “Don Richard has been down with a kidney in a while.”

Family and friends have mourned the heartbreaking demise of a young man, Martins Onyekesi, who recently lost his life Martins, who was a popular fish seller and the CEO of Fish Magnet, was reportedly kidnapped and killed in Anambra.  Social media users who came across the heartbreaking news stormed the comments section to express sadness.  A popular social media personality and fish seller, Martins Onyekesi, has died after allegedly being kidnapped in Anambra.  Martins, who was known as the CEO of Fish Magnet, had a huge following on Instagram and TikTok. Family and friends mourn Fish magnet The news of his death was posted on Instagram by @ijeomadaisy who shared the circumstances surrounding his demise.  It was alleged that the popular fish seller was kidnapped and subsequently killed by his abductors in Anambra. Martins' death left his friends and family in pain, with many expressing their condolences and mourning the loss of the young entrepreneur.   His...

  A Nigerian girl named Nneka opened up about how she landed a job with the Korean government She mentioned that she learnt the language so that she'll be able to express her love for her crush, South Korean actor Lee Min Ho Her viral post about her job sparked reactions from Nigerians, as she gave details on her job in the Korean government.   A Nigerian lady shared how her love for a Korean actor, Lee Min Ho, made her learn Korean.  The lady, named Nneka, shared how her knowledge of the language helped her land a job with the Korean government.  In a viral post by @nekie_neka on X, the lady shared how her crush on the actor helped her get her job. She said:  "I currently earn a living because I have a crush on a Korean actor. I wanted to be able to tell him “hello, I love your dramas, can I call you oppa and can I take a picture” in Korean, so I started learning the language, then I won a speaking contest, became a Korean teacher, a content creator, a Kor...

  A mother with three children shared how she discovered on Facebook that her husband secretly married another wife She stated that his mother had been against the marriage from the onset, spilling details of how the marriage turned sour Many who came across the video shared their thoughts on the woman's story with some sharing similar experiences.   A woman narrated how her husband left her and three children without saying a word. She shared what she did after finding out on Facebook that he secretly married another woman.  In a video by @eredapa_dapa on TikTok, the woman opened up on how her mother-in-law was against the marriage. She said:  "There was a lot of red flags from the mum. They said I’m from Anambra State, that the guy is from Enugu. The mum was never in support." The woman named Ngozi shared how her marriage was rocky and her husband ignored her.  She noted that her husband brought the girl to her house when she was not around and also took ...

  Chris Martin, the lead singer of famous British band, Coldplay, has predicted that Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, will soon become “the world’s biggest pop star”. He made the prediction while bringing the Afrobeats star on stage at the band’s Music Of All Spheres tour at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, recently. “This is Ayra Starr from Nigeria. She is going to be the world’s biggest pop-star so soon,” the multiple Grammy-winner said. Ayra Starr performed her collaborative hit with Coldplay ‘Good Feelings’ and her new song, ‘Hot Body’ at the concert which was attended by Inter Miami star, Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela. Meanwhile, DAILY POST reported that Ayra Starr has denied report that a clause in her recent five-year contract with Roc Nation barred her from having a boyfriend or starting a family during the duration of the contract. Reacting to the claims on her X handle, the ‘Sability’ singer said she wasn’t aware of such clause in her contract.

  A Nigerian woman has built a big house for her husband as a reward after she travelled and came back The woman said that when she was leaving, her husband promised her that she would come back and meet her She said she stayed away for eight years, and her husband stayed faithful and came calling her until she returned.   A Nigerian woman built a house for her husband and gave it to him on his 50th birthday celebration. The lucky man broke down in tears when the gift was unveiled in public during the birthday event.  The explanation given in the video indicates that the man's wife was not around for eight years. According to the woman, when she was leaving her family behind in 2017, it was not easy for her.  However, her husband encouraged her and promised her that whenever she came back, he would be there waiting for her.  She said she didn't believe her husband when he made the promise eight years ago. After eight years, she returned to find out that the...

  The ongoing rivalry between Nollywood actresses Lizzy Anjorin and Iyabo Ojo has reignited, with both parties exchanging heated words on social media. The feud began after Lizzy failed to congratulate Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, following her pregnancy announcement, sparking accusations of jealousy and bitterness. Reports have it that Priscilla Ojo recently announced that she is expecting her first child with Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux, sharing the news on Instagram with maternity photos.  Lizzy Anjorin responded to her critics with a scathing video rant, targeting Iyabo Ojo and her family with harsh words, including wishing harm upon her. She accused trolls of hypocrisy and expressed frustration at being judged for not publicly celebrating Priscilla’s pregnancy, given their history of conflict. “If she gives birth to 20 children, they will all perish, Iyabo is a disgraceful human being,” Lizzy said. Iyabo Ojo responded swiftly, emphasising her desire for peace but m...

Tragedy struck as a train carrying about 100 passengers derailed in southwestern Germany on Sunday, July 27, 2025 It was gathered that at least two train carriages derailed in a wooded area near the town of Riedlingen in Baden-Württemberg state Firefighters and emergency services stormed the crash scene while trying to gain access to the passengers.  Biberach, Germany - Several people have been killed after a train carrying 100 passengers derailed from the tracks in the Biberach district in Germany. The train derailed in the Biberach district of Baden-Württemberg, a state in southwest Germany bordering France and Switzerland, on Sunday, July 27, 2025.  As reported by the Mirror, authorities said around 100 passengers were on the train, describing it as a "mass casualty incident."  Preliminary reports say the crash resulted in numerous injuries. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured. Federal and local police said the cause of the crash near Riedlingen, ...

  Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has cautioned the 14 new male housemates who entered the house during the second launch of the show’s tenth edition, 10/10. Ebuka briefed the housemates on the rules and expectations, warning that any form of brand promotion or sleeping for over two hours during daybreak would lead to eviction.  During a conversation with the housemates, he emphasised that the show had already started and that contestants needed to be energetic and engaging. “If you say, I want to use the first week to get to know the housemates, it will just pass. The show has started today,” Ebuka stated. However, the show host also encouraged the housemates to enjoy their time in the house, make friends, and speak their minds. “We need people that have energy. Don’t be afraid to have fun, speak your mind. Enjoy yourselves in that house and make friends,” he noted

  A Nigerian man cancelled his wedding a few days before the event, over his fiancée’s alleged affair with her reverend father He shared chat screenshots as proof of his allegation, stating that she also confessed to her relationship on record The heartbroken man said he had a recording of her confession, sparking reactions from netizens.   A Nigerian man, Nwandu Chibuike, cancelled his wedding, claiming that his fiancée reportedly had an affair with her reverend father.  He shared photos of the invitation card and screenshots of WhatsApp chats as proof. On his Facebook page, the heartbroken man also stated that he had the lady's confession on tape. He said in his post:  "It should have taken place on the 2nd of August 2025 but is now been cancelled because I discovered that she was still in an active sexual relationship with her rev father, even after the introduction, I have her confession on tape."  Reactions as man cancels wedding over affair Jennifer K...

  The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, has confirmed the recovery of 13 bodies after Saturday’s boat mishap in Kwata heading to Zumba market, in Shiroro Local Government Area. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 11:45 am in the morning, when the boat loaded with goods and passengers capsized on its way to a weekly market in the area. Director General of NSEMA, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed the casualty figure in a statement issued by the Director, Information and Special Duties, Dr Ibrahim Hussaini. Recall that the driver of the boat and few passengers were earlier rescued, with some of them admitted in General Hospital Kuta and later discharged. According to the NSEMA director general, the number of casualties is yet to be ascertained as search and rescue operations are still on going by the agency’s operatives, local divers and volunteers in the community. It would be recalled that, in a bid to forstal frequent boat accidents in the state, Nig...

  A cross-section of Nigerians on social media have hailed the Super Falcons for winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria emerged champions after they defeated Morocco 3-2 in the WAFCON final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. The first half ended 2-0 in favour of the host nation, thanks to goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaâ Mssoudy.  However, in the second half, three goals from Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi and Jennifer Echegini ensured the Super Falcons defeated Morocco to lift their 10th WAFCON trophy. After the final game, some Nigerians took to social media to express their happiness as the Super Falcons accomplished “mission X”. Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST on X: @AnyarogbuJ, “Well done, Super Super Falcons. That was a massive performance. What a comeback. Mission X done and dusted. Bravo, girls.” @fwkamsi, “10 finals, 10 titles, not their mate.”

  Popular Nigerian actor Yul Edochie was brutally dragged by his junior colleague Queeneth Hilbert The actress ignited reactions online on Thursday, July 24 with the allegations she made about the filmmaker Queeneth’s recent remarks ignited speculations around Yul Edochie’s martial crisis as netizens weighed in.  Nollywood actress Queeneth Hilbert has criticised her colleague Yul Edochie. The surprising incident took place on Thursday, July 24th when the actress took to her social media to call out the filmmaker. In a now-deleted Instagram post, she used a homophobic slur to refer to the actor and prayed for God to punish him. She called him a polygamous man and said he was locked up for 21 hours.  “You’re a fagggot @yuledochie. God will punish you. A man who is locked up in 21 bottles. Polygamous fagggot fuvk you”.  During the peak of Yul Edochie’s affair with Judy Austin, his aunt, Rita Edochie, revealed that the actor is no longer himself. Rita intensified reports...

  Junior Pope's wife, Jennifer, shared a heartfelt post in remembrance of her late husband on their 11th anniversary The amazing thespian's life was cut short following his unfortunate passing after frowning at a movie location His wife shared lovely posts of them, and made emotional remarks about his absence, leaving netizens in their feelings . The lady, who recently celebrated the graduation of their son, spoke about how much she misses her husband. Junior Pope's widow noted that every day, she expects it all to be a lie, but it is not. She stated that a lot has happened and would love to tell him about it.  "JayyyyyPeeeee 😀 Jay To The Peeeeeee . My Guyest Guy…Manest Man 👊👊👊 The One That Gives Me ALL The Gists He’s Given And More😀😀. It’s 26th July 2025…Our Supposed 11th Wedding Anniversary….We Nor Do Photoshoot This Year Oooo…Wetin Happen Nau??? So It’s True??? Haaaa!!!" "Omooooo When It Sometimes Gets Soooo Overwhelming,,,I Will Tell Whoever Is With...

  Nigerian business mogul Shade Okoya made the headlines on blogs recently after she was spotted at an event A video from the event showed the moment the billionaire's wife shared with a young man in the midst of other guests Fans and netizens who came across the trending footage made several observations about the two, igniting reactions online.  Nigerian business mogul Shade Okoya has gotten the attention of many people online after a video of her and a young man at an event surfaced online.  Shade Okoya is married to renowned industrialist Rasaq Okoya, the founder of Eleganza Industries. Shade Okoya has four children with Chief Okoya and serves as the MD/CEO of the Eleganza Group, which her husband created. Shade Okoya and her husband, on the other hand, were one of the distinguished guests at Senator Olugbenga Ashafa's 70th birthday among others such as Governor of Lagos state Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Fuji music icon K1 De Ultimate, and Babajide Fashola.  A video from...

A post has captured the reactions of IVD's in-laws regarding the allegations leveled against them on social media The businessman had shared a picture of his daughter, claiming she appeared sick, while also abusing his ex-in-laws Fans were divided, with many arguing that he should not be granted full custody of his children but should be allowed to see them.  Former in-laws of businessman Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, have responded to his recent claims about them and his children.  IVD had made several posts on his Instagram story, sharing a picture of one of his daughters and claiming she appeared sick.  He stated that he was in a better position to care for all of his children and accused his ex-in-laws of kidnapping them, demanding their return. In response, a post shared on the Instagram page of izzy_ogbeide_ clarified that the video IVD posted was taken after the children had lost their mother years ago.  They labeled him a "deadbeat father" and sh...

  It was a moment of unquantifiable joy when a woman received her son in the United States of America The woman had no idea that her son was coming to meet her, as he got a US visa without letting her know The young man made it known in the emotional video that he and his siblings have not seen their mother in 10 years.  Words could not capture the joyful feelings expressed by a Nigerian woman who reunited with her son in USA. The woman had relocated to the US 10 years ago, and since then, she has not been able to see her children.  In the heartwarming video posted by @datfairboy1, he noted that the woman had no idea that her son was coming to the US. He said he got a US visa without telling his mother about it, as he wanted it to be a huge surprise to her.  He said: "For a decade (10 years ) myself and my siblings haven’t seen our mother since she relocated to the USA; it’s been phone calls and video calls only, due to the challenges of going to America. So today, I...

Popular Chinese actor and singer, Zhang Yiyang has been executed for the murder of his underage girlfriend. Zhang Yiyang became the first ever Chinese celebrity to be executed by firing squad. The Intermediate People’s Court of Xianyang in North Shaanxi Province made the report of his execution public in July 2025.  According to the report, the actor was executed on December 18 2024 for attacking his 16-year-old girlfriend with a knife in 2022, cut her left carotid artery, jugular vein, trachea and esophagus, which after massive bleeding led to her death. Zhang started dating the victim in September 2021, before the victim proposed breaking up after a dispute. After the murder, he took away the deceased’s mobile phone, discarded the knife and other weapons and related items in a reservoir to destroy evidence. On the following day, he attempted to commit suicide at a hotel but was discovered by one of the hotel workers, who reported to the police. His popular songs include ‘I Only C...

  A lady shared how she attended her brother’s ex-girlfriend’s wedding in style, alongside her family members She mentioned what her brother did as she shared a video from the event, where she was having fun Many reacted as she said her mum and sisters also attended the wedding, sparking conversations. A  lady shared how she and her family members attended the wedding ceremony of her brother’s ex-girlfriend. She shared her video at the event and mentioned that her mum and sisters also attended the ceremony.  In a TikTok video by @aleshathefairy, the lady showed how she turned up for the ceremony, as she danced happily. She stated that her brother fumbled as she congratulated the bride and wished her well.  The lady said: "POV: I'm having a blast at my brother's ex-girlfriend's wedding. He fumbled! You snooze you lose. Congrats Teeeee I am so happy for your union."  In another video, the lady showed herself and the bride, revealing that she attended the wedding w...

  A Nigerian man celebrated as he returned home permanently after 33 years in the UK, sharing his experience on TikTok He showed himself at the airport as he listed his reasons for returning to Nigeria after 33 years in Europe Many who came across his viral video shared their thoughts on his decision to return to Nigeria.  A Nigerian man who lived in the United Kingdom for 33 years has returned to his home country. He shared a video of himself at the airport as he shared his experience and why he decided to return to Nigeria for good.  “I am checking out of Nigeria after 33 yrs in the UK for good. I have made up my mind. My country, the federal republic of Nigeria, is getting better… Bola Ahmed Tinubu is putting Nigeria back where it belongs.”  Reactions as UK-based man return to Nigeria @agboola said: "He is a dual citizen already, no one should copy him. he has achieved everything and raise his children in united kingdom. this is a pure lie, big lie.... misleading ...

  Popular Tiktoker Jarvis has made headlines as her latest achievement has gone viral on social media Internet users were quick to spot a video of the AI content creator at a car dealer's shop, checking out her new ride The clip soon triggered reactions from online users, with some showering her with sweet messages.  Nigeria’s first and only recognised AI content creator and TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, has made the news again after acquiring a brand-new white Lexus RX 350.  A video of the event has gone viral online as the 24-year-old was spotted happily testing her new car. This comes months after Jarvis unveiled her new house, complete with a luxuriously finished interior.  The latest development has ignited reactions from Jarvis' fans and netizens, with many sharing their thoughts and excitement about her new achievement.  Recall that Peller had announced that he bought a brand new Mercedez Benz. The viral sensation, who recently won the Influencer of...

  Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has shared the key to her long lasting 24-year old marriage to Nnamdi Oboli. In a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Omoni attributed their successful union to a decision they made before exchanging vows, stating that they eliminated divorce as an option. “Staying married for over two decades. First things first, you have to decide. It’s a decision. From day one, we decided that divorce was not an option even before we got married,” Omoni revealed.  She asserted that the commitment has helped them navigate the challenges of married life, including their turbulent first year together. The mother of three further emphasized the importance of forgiveness in a successful marriage, highlighting that the mindset has enabled them to overcome conflicts and strengthen their relationship. She said, “There’s almost nothing someone can do that you can’t forgive, if you want to forgive. We all have to realise that we’re al...

  OPay through its national scholarship initiative, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) once again gave hope to lucky students at the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Benin, Edo State.  In July, OPay Digital Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Edo government, awarding a N1.2bn education grant to 20 lucky students at the Ambrose Alli University. The education grant is part of OPay’s way of impacting lives and giving back to society.  Ambrose Alli University happens to be the 13th of the 20 tertiary institutions across Nigeria that have benefited from OPAY's scholarship scheme. Speaking at the event is OPay's Head of Partnership (Director), Ikponmwosa Kolawole Odiase, shared the digital financial service plans for more collaboration and partnership beyond its scholarship scheme. "Opay is not just into financial services, we are also a socially impactful organisation and that is why we get involve in several CSR initiatives to impact lives and im...

  Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has received the Spotify’s Billion plaque as her collaborative hit with Future and Drake ‘Wait For U’ surpassed 1 billion streams on the platform. She now joins Wizkid, Rema, and Tyla as the Afrobeats artists with Spotify’s Billion plaque. ‘Wait For U’ gave Tems her first Grammy plaque after winning the Best Melodic Rap category in 2023. The song also made Tems the first African artist to debut at number 1 on Billboard Hot 100 in 2022.

  Former participants of the Big Brother Naija reality show from across various seasons have said the show transformed their lives and skyrocketed their careers. The former housemates spoke separately in a sideline interview at the reality show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s birthday party in Lagos recently. Ebuka noted that the show made him discover his potential as a TV host.  “It [BBNaija] definitely made me a TV presenter. I was never going to be doing this. It was not in my trajectory. I was a lawyer, and I was going to be practicing somewhere today. But I went into the Big Brother house and discovered that I have this thing about speaking. Without BBNaija, I wouldn’t have a career in television today,” he said. On her part, actress Bisola Aiyeola said she knew she was going to be successful in the entertainment industry even without going on Big Brother Naija, but admitted that the reality show fast-tracked her success. “Big Brother Naija escalated the success that I knew I w...