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Grammy-winning Nigerian director explore role wey im grandpapa play for Biafran War
Mọ́ndè, 1 Jun 2026 fọ 06:01:26
Filmmaker Meji Alabi direct landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria civil war.
Nigerian political parties wey don announce dia presidential candidates for 2027 election
Sọ́ndè, 31 Mee 2026 fọ 13:35:55
BBC News Pidgin chook eye to loook some of di candidates wey dia party don alreadi announce and dose wey win as flagbearer to represent dia party for ballot during di 2027 presidential election.
NDC confam Peter Obi as presidential candidate, invite Kwankwaso to face Tinubu, Atiku for 2027 election
Sátọdè, 30 Mee 2026 fọ 19:28:42
Former Anambra State govnor Peter Obi na di only one wey pick nomination form for di president seat and dem announce am to be NDC main flag bearer.
Ghana parliament pass new anti-gay bill wey go jail pesin wey engage in same sex up to three years
Fraídè, 29 Mee 2026 fọ 18:13:54
Di bill dey also prescribe 5-year imprisonment for promoting LGBTQ+ activities within di kontri.
Wetin don change since Tinubu become president and wetin Nigerians dey tok
Fraídè, 29 Mee 2026 fọ 15:59:56
BBC News Pidgin ask some Nigerians wetin dem tink say don change since President Tinubu enta office.
Eight students chop arrest for Kenya afta suspected deadly school arson attack
Fraídè, 29 Mee 2026 fọ 10:01:22
Police don arrest eight students on top accuse say dem get hand for di suspected arson attack wey happun for Kenyan girls’ school wey kpai 16 pupils.
Blue Origin rocket explode into big ball of fire for Florida launch pad
Fraídè, 29 Mee 2026 fọ 07:29:12
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a “very rough day”.
Iran say dem target American base afta fresh US strikes
Tọ́zdè, 28 Mee 2026 fọ 11:02:31
Di hostilities come during one fragile ceasefire between US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end di three-month war.
Na only 295 Ghanaians dey eligible to board di plane for repatriation - South Africa authorities
Tọ́zdè, 28 Mee 2026 fọ 08:31:05
Authorities for South Africa tok say na only 295 Ghananians wey dey eligible board di plane wey fi Ghanaian govment arrange for di voluntary repatriation of im citizens for South Africa.
Oyo teachers start strike ova kidnapped students, Tinubu approve 1,000 forest rangers
Mọ́ndè, 1 Jun 2026 fọ 09:05:23
Di National Union of Teachers say di strike go bicom nationwide somtin if govment no secure di release of di Oyo State teachers and students fast-fast.
Ojude Oba 2026 in fotos: Di living gallery of Yoruba culture
Fraídè, 29 Mee 2026 fọ 15:36:11
One of di biggest highlights of Ojude Oba na di parade of di regberegbe groups. Dis age-grade groups dey arrive in coordinated outfits, dey dance and celebrate in grand style.
We neva solve all di problem but we don lay better foundation - Tinubu
Fraídè, 29 Mee 2026 fọ 07:18:37
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu don assure Nigerians to build kontri wey go work for di citizens.
‘Dem attack me wit knife and stones for South Africa, now I dey happy to be back home’ – Ghanaian hairdresser speak
Tọ́zdè, 28 Mee 2026 fọ 07:34:50
Ghanaian hairstylist narrate how she suffer knife attack for South Africa wey leave her wit plenty injuries.
How AI-generated voice of Tinubu and edited video of VDM make presidency call for activist prosecution
Wẹ́nẹ́zdè, 27 Mee 2026 fọ 14:48:45
For inside di video, di AI-generated voice say im “no go stop di insecurity” for Nigeria and e go also make di “insecurity affect di southeast more”.
Cases of women like Wendy Achumba wey die for similar circumstances as police gbab two men for her death
Tiúzdè, 26 Mee 2026 fọ 15:15:57
Ova di years, Nigeria don see many high profile cases of rape and murder some of dem still dey provoke reactions till today since dem neva close di cases.
Atiku beat Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen to emerge ADC presidential candidate for 2027 election
Tọ́zdè, 28 Mee 2026 fọ 08:21:08
According to di party Atiku get 1,846,370 votes as im beat im closest rival, Rotimi Amaechi, wey score 504,117 votes.
Inec give Appeal court over 60 reasons why dem must follow 2027 election guidelines
Tiúzdè, 26 Mee 2026 fọ 11:27:22
Inec lawyer Alex Izinyon (SAN) tok say di lower court make plenty plenty mistake for di judgement wey nullify some of di 2027 election timelines.
Popular Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo die four days to her birthday at age 42
Sọ́ndè, 24 Mee 2026 fọ 09:23:59
Her husband Eugene Kwadwo make di announcement ontop im Instagram account on Sunday 24 May.
Temi Otedola and Eazi welcome dia first pikin
Tọ́zdè, 21 Mee 2026 fọ 16:46:17
Temi wey be di wife of Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade wey dey popular as Mr Eazi announce di birth of dia pikin for her social media page.
Alexx Ekubo family reveal wetin kpai di actor and wia e die
Wẹ́nẹ́zdè, 13 Mee 2026 fọ 15:44:56
Dem make di informate on di actor official Instagram handle wia dem officially announce im passing.
Nigerian fashion designer welcome arrival of baby girl wit Instagram page for di pikin
Wẹ́nẹ́zdè, 13 Mee 2026 fọ 10:54:01
For di announcement she reveal say di name of di pikin na Eliana Adeife Atere wey dem born on 2 May 2026.
Top medicinal benefits and history of garlic wey go help your health
Sọ́ndè, 31 Mee 2026 fọ 07:40:37
We trace di long journey of garlic thru history and cultures, from di medicinal origins and rich traditions to im leading role in di cuisines of di world.
Horse Eye Bean (Ukpo) - Di soup thickener wey dey give strong bones and teeth
Sátọdè, 16 Mee 2026 fọ 09:32:15
Horse Eye Bean (Ukpo) na more dan just a soup thickener.
Wetin be norovirus wey make ova 100 passengers fall sick for Caribbean cruise ship?
Sọ́ndè, 10 Mee 2026 fọ 14:15:19
Di Center for Disease Control confam di outbreak and announce say 102 passengers and 13 crew members don fall sick and dem don dey isolated.
Wetin be di benefits of regular sex for di bodi and mind?
Sátọdè, 2 Mee 2026 fọ 15:40:05
Sex dey make am easier to fall asleep. Dis fit dey beneficial for sleep problems, wey fit be symptom of mental health issues.