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Cycling Community Honours Late Dr Olaolu Mudasiru (Dr Bob) One Year After Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident
Fawaz Adebisi It has been a year since the tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of Dr. Olaolu Mudasiru, affectionately known as Dr. Bob, a distinguished investment banker and co-founder of Vetiva Capital Management. The incident occurred on Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi, Lagos, on December 1...
Cycling Community Honors Dr. Bob Mudasiru One Year After Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident
Fawaz Adebisi It has been a year since the tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of Dr. Olaolu Mudasiru, affectionately known as Dr. Bob, a distinguished investment banker and co-founder of Vetiva Capital Management. The incident occurred on Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi, Lagos, on December 1...
Player Shot, Others Injured As Gunmen Attack Sunshine Stars Fc
Fawaz Adebisi A player of the Sunshine stars Fc, has been shot as other members of the club were injured during an attack by some gunmen. This incident happened on early hours of Thursday, according to the club’s, Media Officer, Michael Akintunde in a press statement. Akintunde explained that the ...
Forbes Names Okonjo-Iweala, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Mo Abudu World Most Powerful Women
Fawaz Adebisi Forbes has named former Nigerian minister of finance who currently serves as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in the list of the most powerful women in the world. She joins multiple award winning superstars; Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Rihanna, Bar...
Victor Osimhen Named Serie A Player Of The Year
Victor Osimhen, the 24-year-old Nigerian sensation, has been crowned the Serie A Player of the Year for the 2022/2023 season at the AIC Oscar del Calcio Awards
Nigerians React As Ponzi Scheme MMM Resurfaces On Twitter
The infamous Ponzi scheme Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM) has made a comeback, this time rebranded as MMMKrypto
After Air Force Denied Involvement, Nigerian Army Takes Responsibility For Kaduna Village Bombing
The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for a bomb attack that occurred on Sunday night in Tudun Biri village, Igabi local government area of Kaduna state which resulted in the tragic deaths of numerous civilians.
UK Plans To Stop Migrant Care Workers From Bringing Dependents
Fawaz Adebisi The UK government intends to introduce measures to reduce migration by preventing care workers from bringing dependents into the country. The London Broadcasting Company (LBC) reported that the UK Home Secretary, James Cleverly presented a comprehensive plan to Parliament today. The fi...
I don’t Regret Saying Ghana Influenced Nigerian Music, Says Mr Eazi
Nigerian singer Oluwatosin Ajibade better known as his stage name Mr Eazi has said he has no regrets over his past comments that Ghanaian music significantly influenced present-day Nigerian music
Nigerian Air Force Denies Involvement in Kaduna Village Bombing
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has refuted claims linking it to the tragic bombing incident in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
I Used To Carry Alibaba’s Phones, Bag, AY Reveals
Fawaz Adebisi Nigerian comedian and actor, Ayodeji Makun, professionally known as AY, has revealed that he used to work as a personal assistant to his senior colleague in the industry, Atunyota Akpobome, better known as Alibaba. AY disclosed this during his appearance on the latest episode of the To...
: Revealing Amounts Nigerian Delegates Get As Estacode
Amidst the ongoing Conference of the Parties (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the controversy surrounding Nigeria’s extensive delegation has sparked curiosity. Statisense, an AI data company, relying on information from the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC),...
Iyabo Ojo slams N500 million defamation suit against Lizzy Anjorin
Mohammed Taoheed Iyabo Ojo, a popular Nollywood actress, has filed a suit against her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin over some claims the latter made against her. The “Real Housewives of Lagos” star is demanding an apology and payment of damages in the sum of N500 million. Ojo posted the screenshots o...
Despite Ending Feud, Basketmouth Says AY Won’t Perform At His Show
Fawaz Adebisi Veteran Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha professionally known as Basketmouth has said his colleague Ayo Makun (AY) won’t perform at his upcoming Lagos show, even after the former publicly apologized to put an end to their 17-year feud. The two prominent figures in the Nigerian comedy...
Ghetto Tigers Ladies emerge champions of Oshodi Let’s Play Championship
Ghetto Tigers Ladies have emerged as the champions of the maiden edition of the Oshodi Let’s Play Championship. The HRA Ladies defeated Wazbak Queens 12-11 in the penalty shootout after playing a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Wazbak Queens drew the first blood of the game with a good finish from Ka...
Tinubu Okays Rep. Babajimi Benson’s DICON Bill
Mohammed Taoheed President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Bill 2023, sponsored by Hon. Babajimi Benson, the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives. Check by BlackBox Nigeria shows that the bill was ori...
Nigerian Student Faces Jail, Possible Deportation in Scotland Over Terrorist Threats
Somtochukwu Okwuoha, a 26-year-old Nigerian Masters student at Dundee University, has been found guilty of making terrorist threats against the school.
Sanwo-Olu Appoints LASU Alumnus As New LASTMA Boss
Fawaz Adebisi Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Bakare Oki Olalekan as the Acting General Manager (GM) of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority with immediate effect. The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor, Jibril Gawat confirmed the appointment in a po...
Over 100 Youths Trained At Senator Abiru’s SAIL Innovation Lab Get Lucrative AI Jobs With Awari AI
….Minister of Communications, Dr Bosun Tijani, Lagos State Commissioner for Science, Innovation, Technology, Hon. Tunbosun Alake, Others Laud Senator Abiru’s Visionary Leadership Over one hundred young people who had undergone Tech Talent and Data Science training at the SAIL Innovation Lab h...
S*x Toys Linked to Diabetes, Nervous System Damage, Scientists Raise Alarm
Scientists have identified s*x toys as a potential threat to health, linking them to metabolic disorders, immune disruption, and nervous system damage.
School In The Street Coordinator Gets Federal Board Appointment
Fawaz Adebisi Olakunle Sanni, the founder and coordinator of School In The Street, a project that provides free education and skills to street children and youths in Nigeria, has been appointed as a member of the Governing Board of the Nigeria Council for Social Work (NCSW). This was contained in a....
From Laundryman To Celebrated Humorist; The Story Of Nigerian Comedian, Brain Jotter
Emmanuel Chukuebuka Amuziebetter known as Brain Jotter, is today regarded as one of Nigeria’s popular skit makers and comedians. But it will interest you to know that Brain Jotter once worked as a laundryman.
Everything you need to know about Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s newly elected President
Four years after he lost out of the race to the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, Joseph Boakai has made an incredible return. This time, Mr. Boakai is returning as the next President of Africa’s first independent nation. 1. He was born Joseph Nyumah Boakai on November 30, 1944 in the Worsonga region...
SHOCKING: Appeal Court Sacks Kano Governor
Mohammed Taoheed The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the gubernatorial election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. The court, in a joint decision by a three-member panel of justices, held on Friday that Governor Yusuf was not a valid candidate in the governorship election hel...
Fresh Headache for Emefiele as Court Orders Remand in Kuje Prison
Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of ex-Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele in Kuje prison pending the outcome of his bail request.
Rapper Oladips Is Alive, Colleague Claims
Fawaz Adebisi The death of Nigerian rapper, Oladips, who was declared dead by his management on Wednesday, has been disputed by his fellow singer and friend, Qdot. Blackbox Nigeria earlier reported that Oladips’ management announced via his Instagram page that the rapper died on Tuesday, November ...
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“I No Get Choice” – How Davido Helped Twitter Namesake in 2017
Mohammed Taoheed Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, extended a heart of kindness to a Twitter user in 2017 because they are namesakes. How did it happen? The Twitter user, identified as David Adeleke, solicited for assistance to complete the financial requirem...
Nigerian Wig-Maker Achieves Guinness World Record for Longest Handmade Wig
Mohammed Taoheed Helen Williams, a talented wigmaker based in Lagos State, has made history by securing a coveted spot in the Guinness World Records for crafting the longest handmade wig. The announcement was officially made on Tuesday through the Guinness World Records’ official handle. Helen’s...
Tragic News: Nigerian Rapper Oladips Passes Away at 28
Fawaz Adebisi In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips. The management team of the talented artist confirmed his untimely demise, on Wednesday, leaving fans and fellow m...
David Cameron Makes Startling Comeback as Foreign Secretary in Major Cabinet Reshuffle https://blackboxnigeria.com/david-cameron-makes-startling-comeback-as-foreign-secretary-in-major-cabinet-reshuffle/
LASU Graduate Wins N1M Cash Prize at Maiden NYSC Chemistry Competition
Mohammed Taoheed Peter Osagie Ifagbuyi, a recent graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), has emerged victorious in a Chemistry oral/verbal quiz competition at the NYSC orientation camp in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos. The competition, organized by the NYSC Lagos chapter, took place during the ongoing camp....
Former UK Prime Minister, David Cameron returns as Foreign Secretary as cabinet reshuffle swallows controversial Suella Braverman
UK Court sends Nigerian student to prison over r**e
Mohammed Taoheed Abiola Tijani, a Nigerian student in United Kingdom, has been sentenced to 12 years and three months for r**e. It was gathered that the Sheffield Crown Court in the country convicted the 30-year-old Tijani last Thursday over ra**ng a woman who was on her way home after celebrating t...
BREAKING: INEC Cries Out As Officials Are Held Hostage In Bayelsa
Fawaz Adebisi Some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were taken hostage by unknown assailants in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Sunday, according to a statement by the commission. This was revealed through the INEC official X handle on Sunday. The...
Why Lagos Government Sealed Off Shina Peller’s Club, Quilox
In a groundbreaking move to tackle noise pollution and uphold environmental standards, the Lagos State Government slammed the gates on the renowned Quilox Restaurant Bar Night Club in Victoria Island on
Mavin diva, Ayra Star is lone Nigerian female nominated for 66th Grammys
Mohammed Taoheed On the early morning of Friday, the Recording Academy released the nomination list of the 66th Grammy Awards. Among the eight Nigerian superstars who secured the nominations in the global music recognition, checks by BlackBox Nigeria shows that Ayra Start is the only female from ...
See All the Eight Nigerians Nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards
Mohammed Taoheed Following the release of the nomination list of the 66th Grammy Awards by the Recording Academy earlier on Friday, Nigerian singers are showing the power of Afrobeats in the world’s music industry as they bagged various places in the list. In this piece, BlackBox Nigeria highlight...
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