Usher Announces Past Present Future North American Tour
Usher announced his North American Tour last night. Announcement here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Ao9N2OqMP/?igsh=MThmenJwcWdpZW9xaQ== And press release attached for info. Loads of comments came back asking for UK and other international dates, of course. Here’s Usher’s eyebrow raising reply to one British fan! Also a new interview with Hollywood Reporter has been released, with Usher speculating that he almost quit music […]
CBN Governor promises Nigeria’s inflation rate will drop in 2024
Meanwhile, the CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s inflationary pressure will drop from 28.92 per cent to 21.4 per cent in 2024. Speaking during his addressed to the House of Representatives, Cardoso said the projected decline in the country’s inflationary is due to inflation-targeting policies of the Federal Government, and improvement in agricultural productivity as […]
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie charged with 191 murders
A cult leader in Kenya, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, has been charged with murder of 191 children, after more than 400 bodies were found buried in shallow graves in a remote forest in the east of the country. Accused of running a doomsday cult, Survivors and victims’ families have said Paul Mackenzie urged followers to fast […]
D’Tigress set for Battle against USA, Belgium for Olympic Slot
In Basketball, Nigeria’s senior women basketball national team, D’Tigress are intensifying trainings in camp in Antwerp, Belgium, venue of the Olympic Women’s qualifying tournament beginning tomorrow February 8 to 11. The training is coordinated by the team’s head coach, Rena Wakama, who led the team to Afrobasket title in 2023. Nigeria plays Senegal on Thursday […]
Victor Osimhen declared fit as Super Eagles take on Bafana Bafana of S’Africa in AFCON
To Football, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been cleared by the team’s medical doctor for the clash against South Africa later today. Recall Osimhen missed the Super Eagles trip to Bouake – the venue of the semi-final clash with South Africa – after suffering abdominal discomfort. However, reports from Abidjan has revealed that, Osimhen […]
Joke Silva wants Government to invest into Nollywood to encourage Filmmakers
Joke Silva, a seasoned Nollywood actress, has urged the federal government to make sure that domestic filmmakers have simple access to capital for their projects. Silva made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while chatting with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “Over the years, filmmakers have found it difficult to access funds to produce […]
Ukrainian-born Miss Japan relinquishes title over Affair
The Ukrainian-born beauty queen, Karolina Shiino, who sparked a debate on cultural identity by being named Miss Japan has relinquished her title just two weeks after being crowned. Shiino, the first person of predominantly European heritage ever to win the Miss Nippon contest (which takes its title from the country’s Japanese name), announced her decision […]
The New Showmax series ‘FreeMen’ explores the Igbo Apprenticeship System
Showmax has released the official teaser for the upcoming documentary series based on the Igbo apprenticeship system titled Freeman. The affluent businessman who contacts the parents of a young man they are taking under their care to learn a trade in the Freemen teaser explores the apprenticeship system. It includes well-known Igbo businessmen such Bartholomew […]
Invite to Super Bowl, Usher press conference stream
Tune in on Thursday, February 8th, 6pm UK. Here’s the invite from Apple Music and check all their Usher activity here – Apple Newsroom UK ——————————– Don’t miss the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Press Conference featuring an interview with USHER and Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska Alexis. Thursday, February 8 at 10am PT / 6pm GMT Tune in live or […]
Protest Rocks Minna as Residents Block Roads Over High Cost Of Living
Meanwhile, some aggrieved Nigerians blocked major roads in Minna, the Niger State capital yesterday, to protest the soaring cost of living and worsening economic condition of the people under the present administration of President Bola Tinubu. Chanting songs, the protesters, including women and youths, said, “The rising cost of food items and poor government effort […]