Stripe acquires Nigeria’s Paystack for $200M+ to expand into the African continent

Stripe is acquiring Paystack, a startup out of Lagos, Nigeria that, like Stripe, provides a quick way to integrate payments services into an online or offline transaction by way of an API. 

#EndSars: Rapper Magnito joins the protest in new music video titled “End Sars“ featuring #BBNaija stars, Ike & Sir Dee

Rapper Magnito joins the #EndSars protest as he teams up with #BBNaija Ex Housemates, Ike and Sir Dee to air their voice in new music video titled “End Sars“

#UnitedStatesPresidentialdebates: In full, Donald Trump vs Joe Biden in first presidential debate | US Election 2020

 

President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden met in the first of three scheduled debates, this one at Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University and moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News. The topics addressed were the Supreme Court, as Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett meets with Republican senators, the covid-19 outbreak; the economy; race; the candidates’ records; the climate; and the integrity of the election.

Cardi B files for divorce from her husband of three years Offset, calling marriage 'irretrievably broken'

Rapper Cardi B has filed for divorce from her husband Offset, whom she has been married to for the past three years.

Lady Gaga wins big at the MTV VMAs 2020. See the full list of winners

The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards took place in New York City, with amazing performances from Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, the Weeknd, Maluma, BTS, and more. Lady Gaga won multiple awards throughout the night, and the Weeknd won Video of the Year. Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, BTS, and Megan Thee Stallion were also among this year’s winners. Below, find the full list of winners.

Apple is now worth $2 trillion

Among its many accomplishments, the iPhone, the iPad, iTunes, the App store, Apple can now boast of one more: It is now worth more than $2 trillion, making it the first company in the United States to reach that milestone.

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Share Video for New Song “WAP” (Watch Video)

American rapper, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have released their new song “WAP,” which they’d teased earlier this week. They’ve also shared an accompanying video (directed by Colin Tilley). Cardi claimed on Instagram that the video features the “wet and gushy” censored version of the song. “The song was so nasty that YouTube was like ‘hold on, wait a minute, that song might be too goddamn nasty,’” she said. 

Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman narrates how he saved a stranded lady who was being assaulted by Street hoodlums

Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman narrates how he saved a stranded lady who was being assaulted by Street hoodlums. 

#CoronaVirusUpdates: In viral video, US-based Nigerian Doctor says Hydroxychloroquine is cure for COVID-19

A Nigerian-born and trained physician, Dr. Stella Emmanuel, is trending on social media after delivering an impassioned COVID-19 speech in the US on Monday.

Abuja Court orders Diezani to return to Nigeria for prosecution

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to appear before it and answer to a money laundering charge filed against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

FG reportedly orders NBC to shut down #BBNaija over fears of a possible spread of COVID-19 among housemates

The Federal Government has reportedly ordered Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to take Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) off the air, over fears of a possible spread of COVID-19 among housemates.

Kanye West declares he will run for US president in 2020

Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any weirder, rapper Kanye West declared his candidacy for US president.

Nigerian big boy, Hushpuppi reportedly arrives at Pennsylvania Prison in USA

The now extra popular internet fraudster, Raymond Hushpuppi, has arrived at the Pennsylvania Prison. This update was given by Nigerian Investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo.

Justin Bieber who has been Accused of Rape, Denies Sexual Assault Allegations, Plans to Take Legal Action

Justin Bieber has refuted allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman going by the name of "Danielle" in 2014.

#CoronaVirusUpdates: Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases exceeds 1,000 as NCDC confirms 114 more infections

According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), 80 of the new infections were recorded in Lagos, 21 were in Gombe and 5 were recorded in the FCT.

Video: Singer Bigiano returns to the entertainment scene with a spanking new hot single titled 'Go Crazy'

Bigiano was the rave of clubs and parties in 2008 /2009 after he released his chart-topping song, “Shayo” which projected him into the limelight.

#COVID19NIGERIA: President Buhari declares curfew in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari declares curfew in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun. This was disclosed by President Muhammadu Buhari during his national broadcast on Sunday.

#WednesdayWisdom: It's nice to be IMPORTANT but it's more important to be NICE

Almost everyone in this world likes to be in the company of a nice person. Nice people are a joy to be around, they inspire others and make the people they are with feel good about themselves. People who are nice are also great influencers and have a bigger pool of genuine friends. They sincerely care about others, and their thoughts, actions and words reflect it. As the saying goes, it is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice.

Cardi B fans look away. Nicki Minaj makes history as the richest female rapper of all-time

Massive congratulations to Nicki Minaj. The American rapper makes history as the richest female rapper of all-time.

Trouble in Paradise for Toolz & her husband, Tunde Demerun?

Nigerian On-air personality, Tolu Oniru better known by her media name, Toolz has raised speculations about the status of her marriage following her new post and change of name on her Instagram page.