Life Style

For millions of Nigerian workers, the new national minimum wage of N70,000 is no longer sufficient to guarantee adequate nutrition throughout an entire month. An analysis of the latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) report reveals that a worker earning the minimum wage can afford healthy meals for only about 15 days in a month, underscoring the growing gap between income levels and the rising cost of living. According to the NBS, the average Cost of a Healthy Diet rose to N1,541 per adult per day in March 2026, up from N1,513 in February and N1,477 in March 2025. The CoHD is an internationally recognized benchmark used by organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank to estimate the minimum cost of accessing a nutritionally adequate di...

Nigerian social media personality Mandykiss has alleged that Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham played a significant role in her decision to move away from the provocative content that initially brought her online popularity. The controversy emerged on June 10, 2026, generating widespread reactions across social media platforms. According to Mandykiss, Toyin Abraham invited her to participate in a film project. However, upon arriving on set, she claimed the actress openly criticized her content style in front of other crew members. Mandykiss alleged that Toyin Abraham expressed reservations about working with her while she continued producing the type of content often referred to online as "olosho" skits — a label commonly used for provocative or sexually suggestive social media cont...

Popular Nigerian TikToker Pearlwinny and social media personality Seizzyblack have become the subject of widespread online discussion after an alleged private video surfaced on the internet around May 18, 2026. The footage quickly gained attention across various social media platforms and websites, sparking debates about privacy, consent, and the challenges faced by content creators in the digital age. Pearlwinny, known for her bold and engaging content on TikTok, found herself at the center of the controversy as clips from the alleged recording circulated widely online. Reports surrounding the circumstances of the leak remain largely unverified, with different narratives emerging across social media. Some online users speculated about the origins of the footage, while others ques...

Singer, Davido delivered an electrifying performance last night at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert at the Crypto.com Arena, using the international platform to draw global attention to a crisis back in Nigeria. Davido made a powerful statement by taking the stage in a custom jacket dedicated to the 39 students and seven teachers abducted by terrorists in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on May 15. The outfit featured green badges bearing the names of individual victims, alongside a bold inscription across the back that read, “Bring Them Home”.  Before taking the stage, Davido shared a message highlighting the tragedy and urging quicker government intervention to rescue those still held captive. ‘’May God be with the families of the abducted and the ones that hav...

Ugandan model and social media influencer Kisitu Kirabo has publicly addressed the circulation of her private videos online, describing the incident as a painful violation of her privacy. In a statement released after the videos surfaced on social media, Kirabo explained that the recordings were made in a private setting and were never intended for public viewing. She said the unauthorized distribution of the content has caused her considerable emotional distress, embarrassment, and psychological hardship. According to the model, the incident has not only affected her personally but has also impacted her family, friends, and supporters, many of whom have expressed concern and solidarity since the videos began circulating online. Kirabo expressed regret over the situation and ackno...

Videos and images alleged to belong to socialite Kirabo Kisitu have reportedly spread across social media platforms and WhatsApp groups, reigniting conversations about online privacy, cyber harassment, and the dangers of digital content leaks.The footage, which began circulating on Monday night, allegedly shows Kisitu recording herself while dancing in a private setting. The material quickly gained attention online, drawing mixed reactions from social media users.As of the time of reporting, it remains unclear how the content was released or whether it was shared without the owner’s consent.The incident joins a number of previous cases involving Ugandan celebrities and public figures whose private content has been exposed online, leading to widespread public discussion and controversy.Digi...

A couple was caught having s£x inside a hair salon as shocked eyewitnesses watched through the window. The pair were reportedly spotted inside Blu Hair and Beauty while drinkers at a neighbouring pub looked on in sheer disbelief.  Video of the incident was captured by Gavin Proctor, 41, from Wetherby, West Yorkshire. The couple could be seen through the salon's front window, offering passers-by and patrons at a nearby Wetherspoons an unobstructed view of the antics.  The incident occurred on June 5, as reported by NeedToKnow.com. As the encounter played out, astonished witnesses could be heard responding in the background. One person shouted: "He's going for it! Look at that." Others could be heard swearing and laughing as they watched. The footage has since become a...

Tamunosoye Karibi-George, representing Bayelsa State, was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. The 26-year-old beauty queen won the crown over 19 other contestants at the ceremony held over the weekend at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel. Although she represented Bayelsa State in the competition, Karibi-George is an indigene of Rivers State. Her triumph earns her the privilege to represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026. Ben Murray-Bruce, the founder of the Silverbird Group and a former senator, announced the result in a post on Sunday and congratulated the new queen. “WE HAVE A QUEEN! A new chapter begins. Please join us in celebrating TAMUNOSOYE KARIBI-GEORGE, representing B...

singer Ayra star  the weekend stepped out in a mesh sheer black polka dot skirt that showed off pink panties. She paired the look with a black bra and a pink headtie.  Nigerian music star, Ayra Starr caused a stir online after stepping out in a sheer black polka dot mesh skirt that exposed pink panties, which she paired with a matching black bralette and a pink headtie.  Her fashion choice quickly drew a wave of backlash, with numerous fans flooding her comment section to label the outfit inappropriate. Unbothered by the criticism, Ayra Starr quickly fired back at her detractors, telling them to relax. The singer noted that she has worn far more revealing outfits in the past and promised that she will be wearing even more daring styles in the future. ...

As the cost of fertility treatment continues to rise in Nigeria, putting assisted reproduction beyond the reach of many families, the Olaronke Thaddeus Foundation has expanded its intervention to support more women struggling with infertility. The foundation, led by fertility advocate Olaronke Ugwueke-Thaddeus, announced a fresh outreach programme offering free intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatment to 20 Nigerian women, as part of efforts to ease the financial burden associated with fertility care. The latest initiative builds on the foundation’s growing fertility support programme, which has already sponsored in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment for about 50 women and couples across Nigeria between 2024 and 2025. The support has also extended to Nigerians living in the United ...