Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ has topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, having debuted at number two in the previous week. Chart rankings are based on sales, both physical and digital, radio play, and online streaming in the United States. Jack Harlow’s ‘Lovin On Me’ holds the second spot on the chart, while Teddy Swims ‘Lose […]
Charles Inojie Announces End Of ‘The Johnson’ Family TV Show
Renowned Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie, has announced the conclusion of the popular family show, The Johnsons. Inojie shared the news via his Instagram page yesterday, and praised the followers of the show for their support. He also noted that the show has been on for 13 years and during that time it has become Africa’s […]
Brighton’s Mitoma set to miss rest of season with injury
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma is expected to miss the remainder of this season with a back injury. The Japan international, missed the Seagulls’ 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton because of the issue. Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi confirmed that Mitoma’s season is now expected to be over. After starring last season for the Seagulls […]
US President Joe Biden hopes for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza war
The Egyptian foreign minister said “the world is witnessing the most heinous crimes” against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, adding that the war there has exposed double standards in the approach to crises around the world. Sameh Shoukry made the remarks at the session of Human Rights Council in Geneva, stressing the need for […]
Super Eagles friendly with Argentina cancelled over administrative issue
The scheduled friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Albiceleste of Argentina has been cancelled. The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) had earlier announced the fixture against Nigeria at the Olympics Sports Center stadium in Hangzhou, China, as part of a tour between March 18 and 26. However, in a statement on its […]
2024 Screen Actors Guild Award Winners Announced!
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureWINNER – OppenheimerAmerican FictionBarbieThe Color PurpleKillers Of The Flower Moon Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor In Leading RoleWINNER – Cillian Murphy – OppenheimerBradley Cooper – Maestro Colma Domingo – RustinPaul Giamatti – The HoldoversJeffrey Wright – American Fiction Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleWINNER – […]
Universal Music Group has acquired a majority stake in Nigerian record label, Mavin
UMG in a statement released yesterday, said the deal remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by the end of Q3 2024. Investment firm Kupanda Capital will remain a minority investor and strategic advisor in the business once the transaction closes, although another investor, TPG, will fully exit as part of the […]
Everton punishment reduced from 10 points to six after Appeal
Everton’s penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules has been reduced from 10 points to six after an appeal. The club were immediately docked 10 points in November for breaking profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in the three-year period to 2021-22, dropping Everton from 14th to 19th in the table. The reduction lifts them from […]
Super Falcons defeat Cameroon in Olympic qualifier
The Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the second leg of their 2024 Paris Olympic qualifier. Ester Okonronkwo scored in the 14th minute to give the Super Falcons a 1-0 win after Nigeria was forced to settle for a goalless draw in the first leg The winner will play South […]
President Bola Tinubu orders full implementation of Oronsanye Report
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its nod to the full implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye Panel report, which proposes the merger, scrapping, subsuming, or relocation of various parastatals, agencies, and commissions. The decision was reached during a FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Monday. According to Hadiza Bala Usman, the […]