Troost-Ekong, Lookman, Aina Make AFCON Team Of The Tournament
The trio of Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman and Ola Aina were named in the recently concluded AFCON 2023 Team of the Tournament by CAF on Wednesday. Others who made the team include a trio of tournament winners Franck Kessie, Jean Michael Seri in midfield and Ghislain Konan in the left-back position of the defence. […]
Russell Brand denies Allegations of Molestation on a Movie Shoot
English comedian and actor, Russell Brand has denied sexually assaulting a woman on a film set, saying his accuser has a “faulty memory of the events”. In a civil lawsuit in November, the woman accused the actor and comedian of exposing himself and assaulting her while filming Arthur in 2010. But his lawyers have said […]
Critics savage Dakota Johnson’s Spider-Man spin-off
Madame Web, the fourth film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, has been branded a “tangled mess” by critics, who have largely savaged it. Starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney, both the film premise and the acting have come under fire in a string of one-star reviews. Based on Marvel Comics, the film centres around a paramedic […]
Federal Government Takes Steps to Enhance Highway Development and Management
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has said that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to revitalize the operational model of the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI). According to him, this initiative aims to ensure the quality delivery and efficient utilization of road infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Umahi in a statement said […]
Ceasefire talks resume as Rafah under Fire in Israel Gaza Conflict
Egyptian media say Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have resumed in Cairo. Senior officials from the US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar are meeting as Israel faces strong international pressure to stop its bombardment of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. About 1.5 million people are crammed into this small border […]
Ivory Coast President rewards football team for their AFCON win
Celebrations for Ivory Coast’s football team continued on Tuesday as the country marked its victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. Players, coaches, and officials were received by head of state, Alassane Ouattara, for a reception at the Presidential Palace. The victorious Elephants, African champions in 2023, received medals from Ouattara and each members of […]
Tinubu confers national honour of MON on Super Eagles players
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on every member of the Super Eagles that participated at the just concluded African Cup of Nations. President Bola Tinubu is presently hosting Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, at the Council Chambers of the State House. […]
Headies Award returns Home after two International Editions
The Headies Awards is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious prizes in music which has contributed to the advancement of the Nigerian music industry. According to recent announcements from the Headies Academy, the renowned award will make its way back to Nigeria in 2024 following two editions in Atlanta, USA. The Headies Academy announced the news […]
Usher Marries his longtime partner Jenn Goicoechea in Las Vegas
R&B superstar Usher and his longtime partner Jenn Goicoechea have gotten married. Official records show the couple tied the knot in Las Vegas just hours after Usher’s headline appearance at the Super Bowl half-time show. Usher’s mother Jonetta Patton was the couple’s witness, according to the marriage certificate. Usher, 45, and Goicoechea, 40, have been […]
Davido, Lojay reach Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Sensational’
Afrobeat sensations Davido and Lojay have landed a Billboard Hot 100 entry courtesy of Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’. The song which features Davido and Lojay was released in 2023 as part of the lead singles for Chris Brown’s album ’11:11′. The single debuted on the chart at NO. 96, and has now reached a new peak […]