Nairaland news and gist

Nairaland is a popular online forum where Nigerians and others share news, gossip, and discussions on various topics. Here are some recent news and gist from Nairaland:

News

  1. Buhari's Minister, Fashola, Under Fire for Saying Nigeria is Not Broke: The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has sparked controversy after saying that Nigeria is not broke. Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express their disagreement with his statement.
  2. EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects Over Alleged Fraud in Abuja: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects in Abuja over alleged fraud. The suspects are accused of defrauding several individuals and organizations of millions of naira.
  3. Nigerian Army Denies Involvement in Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: The Nigerian Army has denied involvement in the shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, which occurred during the #EndSARS protests. The army has accused the protesters of being violent and attacking its personnel.

Gist

  1. Tonto Dikeh's Ex-Husband, Olakunle Churchill, Marries New Wife: Olakunle Churchill, the ex-husband of Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, has married a new wife, Ruby Ojiakor. The wedding ceremony was attended by several celebrities and friends of the couple.
  2. Nigerian Man Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer in the UK: A Nigerian man, identified as Chukwuemeka Okoro, has been arrested in the UK for impersonating a police officer. Okoro was found to be using a fake police uniform and badge to scam people.
  3. Lady Shares Photos of Her 'Giant' Boobs After Surgery: A Nigerian lady, identified as @NaijaGlamour, has shared photos of her "giant" boobs after undergoing a breast enhancement surgery. The photos have sparked controversy on social media, with many people expressing their opinions on the matter.

Entertainment

  1. Wizkid's 'Essence' Featuring Tems and Justin Bieber Breaks Record: Wizkid's song "Essence" featuring Tems and Justin Bieber has broken a record on the music streaming platform, Spotify. The song has become the most-streamed Nigerian song on the platform.
  2. Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels, Shares Photos of Her Baby Bump: Regina Daniels, a Nollywood actress, has shared photos of her baby bump on social media. The actress is expecting her second child with her husband, Ned Nwoko.
  3. Davido's 'Fall' Becomes Most-Watched Nigerian Music Video on YouTube: Davido's music video for his song "Fall" has become the most-watched Nigerian music video on YouTube. The video has gained over 100 million views on the platform.

These are just a few of the latest news and gist from Nairaland. The forum is a great place to stay updated on what's happening in Nigeria and around the world.