Sweden set to join NATO after Hungary approves bid
Sweden has cleared its final obstacle to joining NATO after Hungary’s parliament ratified the bid in what Sweden’s prime minister called a “historic day”, while other alliance members expressed relief at the move spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday that Sweden would make the alliance “stronger and safer” while […]
Disney Animation / Kugali New Series “Iwájú” to Air Across Africa
Disney Channel to Air Series Across Continent Following Disney+ Premiere Access Multimedia Content JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 23, 2024/ — Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* […]
ECOWAS lifts Niger sanctions on ‘humanitarian grounds’
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to lift travel, commercial and Targeted economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year. Reading the communiquĂ© after the extraordinary summit on the peace, political, and security situation in the ECOWAS sub-region in Abuja on […]
Liverpool claim League Cup with extra-time victory over Chelsea
Liverpool won the League Cup by beating Chelsea 1-0 through a late extra-time goal from Captain Virgil van Dijk, after a fierce end-to-end battle at Wembley on Sunday. Van Dijk rose to meet a corner in the 118th minute and nodded home in front of cheering Liverpool fans. It was the third Cup victory for […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigers lose 78-62 to Cape Verde in Afrobasket qualifier 2025
Where Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team known as D’Tigers suffered their third defeat to wrap up February round of 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers. The team which almost did not travel for the qualifiers due to lack of funds, made it 3 losses in 3 games, following a 78-62 blowout loss to Cape Verde. D’Tigers suffered an […]
Anikulapo’s TV series debuts in Lagos before its release on March 1
The whole main cast of the new series, along with a few extra A-list actors dressed in bright and charming outfits, attended the premiere, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja. The epic series Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre will debut on Netflix in more than 190 countries on March 1. During the […]
Oppenheimer was the big winner of the SAG Award night
The SAG Awards took place in Los Angeles on Saturday, honouring the best acting performances of the year in TV and film. Winners at the annual ceremony are voted for by other actors. Oppenheimer was the big winner of the night, cementing its status as the frontrunner ahead of the Oscars on March 10. Christopher […]
Lagos Govt appoints viral dancing corps member as Youth Ambassador
The Lagos State government has named Osawere Austin Dayo, a corps member who recently went viral on social media, as a Youth Ambassador. Dayo, a Theatre Arts graduate from the University of Ibadan (UI), is currently doing his national youth service at King’s College Annex in Lagos, but gained public attention a few days ago […]
Nigerian Govt Set To Ban Export Of Cooking Gas
The Federal Government says it is interacting with the critical sectors to halt exportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas in view of its rising cost. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo who disclosed this at the opening of its Internal Stakeholders’ Workshop, on Thursday all LPG […]
Francis Ngannou Set for PFL Debut Against Winner of Bader vs. Ferreira Bout
Francis Ngannou will make his Professional Fighters League debut against the winner of Saturday’s bout between Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira. The 37-year-old joined the PFL last year but is set to box Britain’s Anthony Joshua in Riyadh on March 8. Ngannou lost narrowly to Tyson Fury on his boxing debut last October. American Bader, […]