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TB Joshua exposé: How preacher covered up fatal Lagos building collapse

The BBC has unearthed new evidence the late Nigerian megachurch leader TB Joshua hid dead bodies and intimidated families, to cover up his role in the collapse of a building which killed at least 116 people at his church in 2014.

Zim actress Vimbai Mutinhiri comes under fire for defending TB Joshua

Zimbabwean actress, model and television personality Vimbai Mutinhiri has come under fire for defending the late Nigerian preacher TB Joshua, after she described him as her spiritual mentor, despite allegations of sexual abuse and corruption leveled against him.

TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world's biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC. Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members - five British - allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by Nigeria's late TB Joshua.

Legendary Nigerian comic Mr Ibu’s leg amputated after seven surgeries

The family of Nollywood star, John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu, has said that his leg has been amputated after a series of surgeries that were undertaken to save his life.

Nigerian doctor Olufemi Olaleye sentenced to life in prison for rape

The head of a top Nigerian cancer clinic has been sentenced to life in prison for raping his wife's teenage niece.

Davido describes having ‘beautiful’ twins a year after son’s tragic death

Nigerian megastar Davido has described welcoming "beautiful" twins a year after his three-year-old son's tragic death.

Burna Boy’s mother says Afrobeats megastar is still ‘a work in progress’

Burna Boy has had an incredible year. The Nigerian megastar made history as the first African musician to headline a sold-out stadium show in the US, as well as the UK. Meanwhile, his latest album, I Told Them..., shot into the top 10 in charts across the world. However, according to his mother, Burna Boy has not yet fulfilled his potential.

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