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1 in 5 Teens Report AI Romance as Chatbots Replace Humans for Private Talks

Nigeria, April 15 -- The findings suggest that for a growing number of users, AI is going beyond a tool for writing, studying, or accessing information and becoming a source of companionship and emoti... Read More


Kanye West Postpones France Concert After Authorities Move to Ban Show

Nigeria, April 15 -- The performance, billed for June 11, 2026, at the Orange Velodrome stadium in Marseille, was part of the artist's planned European tour. However, the show has now been delayed "un... Read More


Apple Threatens to Remove Elon Musk's Grok from iPhones Over Sexualised Deepfakes

Nigeria, April 15 -- The warning followed concerns that Grok, developed by xAI, was able to generate sexualised deepfake images, including altered images of real individuals without consent. Some repo... Read More


ChatGPT May Soon Alert Your Trusted Contacts During Mental Health Crisis

Nigeria, April 14 -- The feature, still in development, would apply only to adult users and would require them to voluntarily select a family member, friend, or other trusted contact. According to det... Read More


BBN Angel Smith Faces Cheating Scandal Weeks After Same-Sex Wedding

Nigeria, April 14 -- The couple, who reportedly formalized their union at a civil registry in Texas, USA, in January 2026 before holding a private ceremony in March, are now at the center of a public ... Read More


Teni Reacts With Viral Joke as Wizkid Blasts Burna Boy Over DJ Tunez Fight

Nigeria, April 9 -- Afrobeats singer Teni has reacted with humor to the recent altercation involving Burna Boy and DJ Tunez, as tensions continue to build between the camps of Burna Boy and Wizkid. T... Read More


YouTube Allows Creators to Use AI Avatars as Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Video Use

Nigeria, April 9 -- YouTube has released a new artificial intelligence feature that allows creators to generate digital versions of themselves for use in short videos. The update adds to a growing se... Read More


Nigerian DJs Ban Burna Boy's Music After Fight with DJ Tunez

Nigeria, April 8 -- The Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has announced a temporary removal of songs by Burna Boy from DJs' playlists following an alleged physical confrontation with DJ Tunez at a private... Read More


Cardi B's Ex Offset Shot Outside Florida Casino, Police Detain Two

Nigeria, April 7 -- The artist, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, sustained injuries described as not life-threatening. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition under c... Read More


Behind the Scenes is Now on Netflix - See Social Media Reactions

Nigeria, April 4 -- Nollywood drama, Behind the Scenes, produced and co-directed by Funke Akindele, has expanded to global streaming after a record-setting run in cinemas, becoming available on Netfli... Read More