Nairaland Archives

· Jun 13

Activist Criticizes Wizkid, Davido & Burnaboy for Lavish Spending, Sparks Nairaland Debate

Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) sparked controversy by accusing popular Nigerian musicians Wizkid, Davido, and Burnaboy of being “useless” and only buying expensive cars without benefiting their fans or society. The comments, made via a YouTube video, led to heated discussions on Nairaland, with users debating the artists’ contributions and philanthropy....

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Activist Criticizes Wizkid, Davido & Burnaboy for Lavish Spending, Sparks Nairaland Debate

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Entertainment

Nairaland

· May 30

Military Kills 60 Boko Haram Members In Gun Battle In Borno – Politics – Nigeria

The Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai conducted a coordinated land and air assault on Boko Haram terrorist positions in Bita, Borno State, resulting in the reported neutralization of at least 60 terrorists. The operation took place in the early hours of May 30, according to a statement from the Army...

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Crime

Nairaland

· May 29

9mobile Gets NCC Approval To Launch National Roaming On MTN Infrastructure – Phones – Nigeria

9mobile has finally secured approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to launch national roaming services on MTN Nigeria’s infrastructure by June 2025, after nearly five years of delays. This arrangement allows 9mobile users to access MTN’s expansive network where 9mobile’s coverage is weak, aiming to improve service reliability and...

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Business

Nairaland

· May 29

Reno Omokri: President Bola Tinubu Is Not Borrowing $21 Billion – Politics – Nigeria

Reno Omokri refutes claims that President Bola Tinubu is borrowing $21 billion, clarifying that this figure represents the total possible borrowings available to the federal and state governments over the next three years, not an actual loan amount. The Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) sets a borrowing ceiling based on legal...

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Economy

Nairaland

· May 29

FG Orders 3 Year Ban For Students Caught Cheating, Clampdown On School/CBT Cente – Education – Nigeria

The Nigerian Federal Government has mandated a three-year ban for students caught cheating in national examinations, including JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB, using the National Identification Number (NIN) for enforcement. The directive, issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, also orders sanctions against schools and Computer-Based Test (CBT)...

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Education

Nairaland

· May 28

Anambra Woman Who Went Viral Over Sex Tape Says Her Daughter Leaked It Online – Crime – Nigeria

An Anambra woman recently went viral after a sex tape featuring her was leaked online. She stated that her own daughter was responsible for leaking the tape, which has sparked significant attention and discussion. The incident has raised concerns about privacy violations and family conflicts within the community. Full Article...

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Crime

Nairaland

· May 26

I’m Tired Of My Marriage, This Is Why I Want To End It – Romance – Nigeria

A Nigerian man shared his frustration over his marriage due to his wife’s frequent threats to leave, comparisons to other men, and dissatisfaction with their financial situation despite his efforts to provide. He detailed how his wife demands financial support constantly and is unwilling to contribute, leading to emotional exhaustion...

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Lifehack

Nairaland

· May 26

My Daughter Is A Virgin. It’s Rare At Her Age To Be A Virgin — Bride Father(vid) – Family – Nigeria

A Nigerian bride’s father publicly declared that his daughter is a virgin, stating that it’s rare for someone her age to still be a virgin. The statement sparked a mix of reactions on the Nairaland forum, with some users expressing pride and support, while others were skeptical or humorous about...

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Family

Nairaland

· May 26

Akwa Ibom Resumes Construction Of Ibom Convention Center And Hotel – Politics – Nigeria

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has resumed construction of the Ibom International Convention Centre and Hotel as part of his administration’s efforts to revive the Ibom Tropicana Entertainment complex and boost tourism. The facilities include an international convention centre with a 5,000 seating capacity, a 200-room hotel, a...

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Business

Nairaland

· May 23

Lagos Couple In Messy Divorce Battle – Family – Nigeria

Four years into their marriage, Ezekiel and Omolara, a former youth pastor and his wife from Lagos, are embroiled in a public feud with serious allegations of domestic abuse, infidelity, and health struggles. Omolara claims physical abuse by her husband and his family, including a violent attack by her mother-in-law...

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Family