Popularly known for exposing the real state of poor people in Benin City, Edo State and helping them, Dion Osagie has landed in London to promote his work.
Dion, a 2019 Governor aspirant has gained thousands of adoring fans worldwide captivated by his work often shown on Continue reading
Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker has been announced by the BBC, as the 13th doctor to play Doctor Who.
Meet the Thirteenth Doctor #DoctorWho #Doctor13 pic.twitter.com/txHGz9tJEe
— Doctor Who Official (@bbcdoctorwho) July 16, 2017
Julie will commence the role from 2018 after current Doctor, Peter Capaldi bows out in the 2017 Christmas special, and as predicted, the news has divided fans of the show. See reactions below. Continue reading
Police have declared 16 year old Ayesha Alohan-Eke missing having last been seen at home in Ilford on Friday July 14.
Ayesha is believed to have travelled to Whitechapel area but her current whereabouts are unknown.
She was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, navy blue trousers, grey trainers, and carrying a black rucksack. She is described as black, 5ft 5ins tall, of slim build with black hair.
Do you have any information on Ayesha’s whereabouts? Police are urging to contact the East Area Command unit in Ilford on 101. To remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Last week, court document revealed Stephen Belfonte was granted a temporary £30,000-a-month request in alimony support from Spice Girl, Mel B.
Plus a one off payment of £106,936 to cover the legal and forensic fees he has accumulated over the past few months.
But why was Stephen granted this despite having an estimated $5 million net worth?
His spousal support request from Mel B include $2k monthly clothing allowance, $11k per month on Continue reading
Ghanaian-born Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah, has been appointed as the Queen’s new equerry – an important roles in the royal household.
He is the first black man believe to take such position within the Royal Household.
Nana, 38 was handpicked by the Queen from a number of potential appointees. His duties will involve close attendance to the Queen in public, personally assisting her with official engagements and welcoming high-profile guests to royal residences.
Popularly known as TA, Nana moved to the UK from Ghana Continue reading
After numerous meetings, the Home Office has given Nigeria the go-ahead to station at two of London’s busiest airports to catch traffickers and identify potential victims.
It comes after a 2016 Home Office report revealed that Nigeria was not Continue reading
Oluwatobi Emmanuel Odeyemi and Kayode Sanni have been jailed for a £10 million scam.
They along with Oluwagbenga Odeyemi (Stephen), his wife Oluwatumininu Banjo, Adedamola Oyebode, Kayode Sanni and Chantelle Gumbs ran a tax credit scam using the identities of Continue reading
Topshop are selling Ghana must go back, and they can be yours truly for £22 or ₦8,000.
Though the Topshop bags are made of different material and about a quarter of the original size, the real ones cost around £2 in markets.
The term ‘Ghana Must Go’ was coined Continue reading
What a man!
Wizkid will be performing at the Royal Albert hall in September, and profits made will go towards survivors and victims’ families of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Tickets for the concert will go live on Continue reading
Paul Arkwright mingled with Senate president Bukola Saraki as he was honoured as ‘Son of the soil’ in Illorin, Kwara State yesterday.
The UK High Commissioner in Nigeria dressed for the occasion in a courteous traditional agbada attire, presumably strengthening further ties with Nigeria through Saraki.
A fight breaks out between 2 drivers on a busy road in New Cross, London – the car driver is black and the lorry driver is white.
Lorry driver is all pumped up to fight – throwing punches before the other driver gets out of his car. But it is the black man who eventually get outs and starts to defend that gets hate comments from Youtube watchers including, ‘beat that f**king nigger. Beat it until it understands its station in life.’
Back in November 2016, Bukola and Nasir were announced as the Nigerian winners of the Queen’s Young Leaders Award 2017.
Fast forward to 29th of June 2017, the 2 deserving recipients received their accolades and that special handshake from the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
A Warwick and Leicester universities graduate of Law, Bukola could not contain her excitement as she collected her award and mingled with Continue reading
London Carnival is nearly upon us, commencing from 26th August for three days, and right in the middle is Okey Bakassi and friends serving laughter.
Basketmouth and the usual popular funny comedian are scheduled to appear meaning this particular weekend will not be dulling at all. Check out the details below.
Date + Time: 5.00pm – 11pm, Sun 27th August Continue reading
Ben TV is moving from its current channel 182 to 238 from 27th of June.
The Europe based African and Nigerian channel will replace Continue reading
At the price of 6p previously, bag for life were just 1p more than the 5p single carrier bags, now they cost 8p.
They may be easy to overlook as buying 5 bags, for example, will now cost Continue reading
Prayers for the 4 dead, 50 injured and bereaved families.
We cannot be divided nor shall be conquered. Together We Stand in Unity.
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola aka DJ Cuppy flaunts a fabulous DJ-ing and producing lifestyle on Instagram, jetting from one country to the next to perform at top club spots.
However, the billionaire’s daughter and star of Lagos to London: Britain’s New Super Rich has had to move back into her parents Kensington home citing Continue reading
The home office has announced that effective from today 1st June, it will now cost £5.48 to enquire about your visa application if you live outside the UK.
A scenario may be, you have made an application and it is taking sometime to hear back from the home office aso you wish to get in touch with them. You will need Continue reading
Britain on the Fiddle series 2, episode 1 introduced us to three people who had scammed the British benefits system and were being brought to account for their acts.
The episode ended with a cliff-hanger on the most interesting and popular character – Angel Duffy – who made up different stories to get away with her fraud. The suspense was finally concluded in series 2, episode 2.
Recalling at the end of episode 1 (read here), Angel Duffy (aka Angel Jackson aka Paris Anderson) was remanded in custody until her trial with presenter, Richard Bilton, saying at the very end: “…in the coming months, event will take place that will turn this case on it head”.
Episode 2 portrays just that, at least at the beginning, and it becomes Continue reading
11 days to election and, the British Prime Minister, Theresa May turned up at Redeemed Christian Church of God’s Jesus House, London on Sunday to listen to the word of God – and position herself as suitable PM in the minds of black people.
In a video uploaded by the church, Mrs May listened, laughed and clapped as senior pastor of Jesus House in Brent Cross – Pastor Agu Irukwu – delivered a message on becoming citizens of God’s kingdom. He drew analogy between being citizens of God and how he became a British citizen after Continue reading
London based Olalekan Ajala celebrated his 50th birthday in a classy style in April 2017 surrounded by his wife, Yewande and 3 children.
The extravagant white-themed event held at the Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane was adorned with designer wearing guests whom were treated to champagne on arrival, samba dancers, saxophonist and of course, Nigerian music.
Olalekan graced the occasion in Tom Ford and Continue reading
James Ibori, former Delta State governor has been awarded £1 (approx. ₦480) by UK courts for false imprisonment and breach of his human rights.
Ibori, 57, was due to be released from prison on 20th of December 2016 following a deal brokered with the Home Office. However, in an attempt to Continue reading
Isoken the movie is set to premiere at Leicester Square’s Cineworld tomorrow from 7pm, and its stars are arriving slowly but surely.
While fellow star, Funke Akindele Bello is yet to arrive, main star Dakore Egbuson-Akande arrived yesterday and attended promo duties today at BEN TV studios. The 38 year old mother of two wore Continue reading
Africa came to London!!! Africa literally came to London and shut it down!
But there were 2 clear winning performers of the night. Take a guess. Continue reading
Parents will no longer get tax credit for ‘child no.3+’ born on or after 6th of April 2017. This applies to children born after child ‘no 2’ on or after the date. But there are exceptions for this rule, according to HM Government
The changes does not affect children born before 6th of April or 1st and 2nd born child. Continue reading
Buchi and friends are coming!
Date + Time: 6pm – 11pm, Mon 29th May 2017 Continue reading
Its coming to London, Birmingham and of course, Manchester. Some of the biggest comedians and musician will be there.
AY will be there
I go Die will be there
Mercy Johnson will be hosting and even Harrysong on the mic.
Check out the full list of entertaining guests and get your (cheapest) ticket as soon as is possible.
Date + Time: 6.30pm – 11pm, Sun 29th May (London) Continue reading
Its got to be the biggest comedy show yet guaranteed to literally laugh-cry, cry-laugh. Naija’s most funniest duo Aki and Paw Paw take their friends to Birmingham.
Check out the full list of entertaining guests and get your (cheapest) ticket as soon as is possible.
Date + Time: 6.30pm – 11pm, Sun 27th May (London) Continue reading
Its got to be the biggest comedy show yet guaranteed to literally laugh-cry, cry-laugh. Aside from one of the most loved, funniest comedy duos – Aki & Paw Paw :
Just check out the full list and get your (cheapest) ticket as soon as is possible.
Date + Time: 6.30pm – 11pm, Mon 28th May (London) Continue reading
Nigeria’s finance minister – Kemi Adeosun – faced backlash after revealing that the UK government will provide a list of properties owned by Nigerians on twitter.
While some twitter users felt it was a far-fetched task, others suggested the minister should look home before going abroad.
How this is going to work legally remains unknown. See reactions below ⬇⬇ Continue reading
UK’s Nigeria High Commission continues to have passport shortages despite an earlier announcement by The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) that its booklets are now available.
A statement released on Monday in Nigeria, signed by NIS’ Public Relations Officer – James Sunday claimed that there were passport booklets across all the service’s issuing centres in Nigeria and missions abroad.
He said: Continue reading
Arese Agwu, author of Smart Money Woman is coming to London on a book tour and she has advertised for photographers and video-graphers.
Do you have what it takes to take part in the project? Perhaps you know someone that do. See poster below for details.
The roles are for Arese’s upcoming book tour in London.
Following her financial-advice book, Smart Money Woman, Arese is coming on tour to London to share successful tips.
At approximately £36 to attend, the event may be pricey but Arese and her host, Seun have promised to discuss the smart money lessons within the book, investment opportunities in Nigeria including real estate offerings and banking, and give out signed copies while sipping on cocktails with canapes.
Date + Time: 7.00pm, Fri 17th March 2017 Continue reading
He has not been a fan of the US president, but Lord Sugar has expressed his wish clearly to become the US Apprentice boss by dismissing recently sacked Arnold Schwarzenegger and begging Mr Trump for the job.
The UK Apprentice boss popularly know for twitter fights with Continue reading
Melanie B has revealed her dad, Martin Brown, has sadly passed away after 5 years of battling cancer.
Mel, 41, shared the message on her instagram with a picture of her and her sister’s hands holding Martin’s during his final hours. He died from multiple myeloma cancer leaving behind Mel, Danielle and 5 grandchildren.
Nigeria’s UK High Commission is warning Diasporas that there are shortages of passport booklets coming from Nigeria and essentially if you have – or are about to apply for a new passport – expect a 3-month wait.
Full notice below. Continue reading
Nigeria has a Visa on Arrival scheme at its port of entry which has been going on for some years now and is available to business travellers, tourists and transit visitors who were unable to obtain a visa from a Nigerian Embassy in their county of residence or where no embassy exists.
However, these visas are targeted at High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and investors – according Continue reading
British MP for Henley, John Howell paid a two day second visit to Nigeria in the hope of further strengthening ties between the two countries.
John, 61, who is the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria arrived on the 27th to a very short and busy schedule. He started his day at Centenary City where he learnt about its vision, progress and what was in it for Britain before moving on to Abuja Tech Village.
The tech village headed by Hauwa Yabani is a ‘Science and Technology Park’ currently being developed to Continue reading
Elaine and Steve were having fun – a beautiful chat, dancing together – until it was time to pay the bill.
When the waitress brings the bill, Steve who did not have enough money asks ‘Are we going Dutch?’ meaning “are we paying for ourselves?”
If you are not yet feeling as awkward as the waitress waiting for her money, Elaine then asks while contributing some money ‘Is that enough or do you want more’ to which Steve shamelessly says ‘Err, put another ten quid with it…’
Absolutely speechless, what a legend – #wehdonesir. Watch the video below.
Full show can been watch on Channel 4 website
The hairdressing hustle in Peckham is for real.
On a daily basis, women – including those with brand new hairs – get asked “are you doing your hair today?”, and on some occasions the hairdressers battle it out to see who gets one customer.
That occasion has been caught in a video showing a group of women gathered in front of a hair salon off Peckham Rye.
At first, the commotion is unclear as some ladies stare, some speak in Bini – Edo language, others argue while one person Continue reading
Basketmouth Valentine comedy show just happened, the next one is in March featuring Lolo1, then this show and laugh it out loud, the comedies are coming in non-stop.
Here is your next dose of laughter – Funnybone Untamed.
Date + Time: 5pm – 11pm, Fri 14th April 2017 Continue reading
They gave it their all to make history with 10,000 lovers, using ‘The Queen’ to promote and the host himself even met the Mayor of Brentwood.
It would seem their effort paid off as 7,000+ queues of people packed into SSE Arena last night with special guests including Billionaire Otedola’s children DJCuppy and Temi, Niyii, Mr Eazi, BurnaBoy and many more.
The event’s success meant the organisers were confident enough to confirm next year’s date.
See the event in pictures below. Continue reading
“They tried to get me, they tried to get me, but am still here” he says in his snapchat video uploaded by the Dailymail.
The millionaire stockbroker then shows the damage done to his £250,000 bullet proof Rolls Royce Wraith by ‘haters’ who boxed him and tried to steal the car on the streets of Lewisham – as he made his way to visit one of his ‘many’ properties.
Elijah started making his millions aged 20, after using Continue reading
A family friendly show for couples and singles to go, laugh and get entertained.
Hosted by chief organiser, Dazzling Daizy and comedian Dee-One for the 4th year running, the event will bring together comedians, singers and entertainers from all around UK.
Date + Time: 5.30pm, Sun 30th April 2017 Continue reading
We all know him to say “why don’t you keep it in your pants” or “the dna test proves you are a liar, a scum, a…” you get the drift.
Anyhow, Jeremy Kyle, 51, was spotted with his 35 year old nanny-turned-girlfriend of 2 months – possibly more – holidaying in Barbados.
It comes a year after his ex-wife divorced him following allegations of her sleeping with Polo player James Carr,25.
The City of London Police have opened a criminal investigation against Charlton Athletic footballer, Richard Rufus, who lost £3.9m of Kingsway International Christian Centre’s money through investments.
Between 2009 and 2010, Rufus, a then trustee, encouraged the church to give him £5m to invest in financial markets, promising a 55% return per year. He took a total of Continue reading
MPs are crusading for citizens of all 52 commonwealth countries to have “fast-track” visa to the UK since Brexit.
A letter organised by Jake Berry – MP for Rossendale and Darwen – has been sent to the Home Secretary – Amber Rudd to “extend the hand of friendship to our Commonwealth partners” as revealed in the Telegraph.
Extending “hand” also include fast-tracking visitors from these countries with a special sign welcoming them. The letter was signed by 45 MPs with the matter to be discussed in detail on 26th Feb.
Reekado banks could not make the show due to visa issues but the game was stepped up last night when WizKid took his place, bringing the concert’s roof down.
Check pictures and video below.
Huge promotion has been taking place to get 10,000 lovers to mingle and laugh at his show, even involving ‘The Queen’ and now he is here to do his job.
He arrived London yesterday, visited The Beat FM studios, then attended church today with his Elsie before appearing on LondonLive channel for more promotion.
One of the biggest comedy show in town, star guests Continue reading
Ghana’s finest, Yvonne Nelson flew in specially for a guest appearance on BBC World News, also finding the time to snap herself on the streets of Croydon with St.Mary’s Church as a backdrop.
The actress and ex-Iyanya’s girlfriend appeared on BBC World’s ‘Focus on Africa’ to discuss how she stood for many Ghanaians by campaigning against the government over constant power cuts in Ghana.
Check out the preview Continue reading
