Beyoncé releases two new tracks and teases her upcoming album, “Act II.”
Beyoncé has released the first two tracks from her upcoming album, Act II, and revealed details about it. In a Verizon Super Bowl commercial that debuted during tonight’s (February 11) game, the celebrity tried a number of “firsts” in an attempt to demonstrate her ability to disrupt the internet provider’s service. “Drop the new music,” […]
Usher promises to roller-skate during Super Bowl Performance
R&B singer Usher has promised to roller-skate during his Super Bowl half-time show in Las Vegas on Sunday. He said he would recreate a skating sequence that had become a viral highlight of his recent Vegas residency. And the show would be a “crescendo” marking a “new beginning” in his 30-year career. Previous Super Bowl […]
Nigeria Labour Unions Issue Ultimatum to Federal Government Over Unmet Agreement
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum, from tomorrow February 9 to February 14, 2024, to the Federal Government over the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement both parties reached after the removal of the petrol subsidy. In a statement signed by the leaders of the two […]
President Biden Defends Handling of Classified Files Amid Memory Concerns
US President Joe Biden has angrily criticised an investigation into his handling of classified files which questioned his memory. He held a surprise news briefing on Thursday evening, telling reporters: his “memory is fine.” Special Counsel Robert Hur decided not to charge Mr Biden for mishandling files. But his report made several scathing remarks, including […]
Blue cards for sin-binned players to be trialed by football’s lawmakers IFAB
Football’s lawmakers IFAB are to test out sin-binning players and issuing blue cards. The attempt to be announced today Friday, would see Sin-bins, used at grassroots level for dissent, be extended to cynical fouls as part of a trial. A player would spend 10 minutes in the technical area after being given a blue card […]
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting trophy
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy would be an “amazing” moment for him and the country. The Super Eagles beat South Africa on penalties to reach Sunday’s final in Abidjan, where they will face tournament hosts Ivory Coast (20:00 GMT). Nigeria have reached their first final since 2013, when […]
Moana the Movie is sailing back to Cinemas after Disney’s surprise announcement
Moana the movie is sailing back to cinemas after Disney’s surprise announcement that a film sequel will be released this year. The story of an adventurous Polynesian girl who sets sail on a mission to save her people was a hit in 2016. A sequel was mooted as a Disney+ series, but the company will […]
Usher promises to Roller-Skate during Half-Time Performance
US R&B singer Usher has promised to roller-skate during his Super Bowl half-time show, in Las Vegas, on Sunday. He said would recreate a skating sequence that had become a viral highlight of his recent Vegas residency, while the show would be a “crescendo” marking a “new beginning” in his 30-year career. Previous Super Bowl […]
EFCC raises Special Taskforce against Dollarisation of economy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to enforce extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement yesterday said the Task Force, inaugurated by the Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, is to protect […]
Israel’s Netanyahu rejects Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms – saying “total victory” in Gaza is possible within months. He was speaking after Hamas laid out a series of demands in response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal. Mr Netanyahu said negotiations with the group were “not going anywhere” and described their terms as […]