Ivory Coast eliminates Defending Champions Senegal, to Reach the AFCON quarterfinals
Hosts Ivory Coast have qualified to the quarter finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating holders, Senegal 5-4 on penalties on Monday. Senegal took the lead in the 4th minute through Habib Diallo before Franck Kessie leveled parity in the 86th minute, to send the game into extra time, and eventually into […]
AY Makun has Filed a Petition against a Facebook User for Spreading False Allegations
Popular comedian AY Makun has taken a legal stand against defamation by filing a petition against a Facebook user named Agozi Samuel. The comedian alleges that a video circulated by Samuel on his Facebook page has caused him significant harm. AY also claims that the video, titled “AY comedian where is your wife,” contains “false […]
Davido Once Again Shuts Down the O2 Arena
Nigerian hitmaker Davido continued his “Timeless Tour” which made another stop at the iconic O2 Arena in a sold-out show. On January 28, 2024, Davido filled up the O2 Arena as he thrilled fans with a collection of his hit singles while also being joined on the stage by different artists. The multi-awarding-winning artist has […]
Federal Government to Inaugurate Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage
The Federal Government is set to inaugurate a 37-man Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage with a mandate to recommend a new National Minimum Wage for the Country. This was according to a statement on Sunday by Segun Imohiosen for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The inauguration of the Committee, which is […]
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Quit ECOWAS
The military juntas in West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger jointly have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States on Sunday. The juntas accused ECOWAS of being influenced by foreign powers, and failing to assist the military-led countries in addressing “existential” threats like terrorism. The juntas in a […]
Manchester City to Play Luton Town in the FA Cup Fifth Round
The English FA Cup draw have pitched holders Manchester City to play Luton Town in the FA Cup fifth round, while non-league Maidstone face Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry. The sixth tier National League South club are the lowest ranked side left in the competition. They will now travel to another Championship side to face the […]
Guinea Defeats Equatorial Guinea with a Late Victory
Mohamed Bayo headed in a dramatic winner in the last minute of injury time as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea 1-0 yesterday, to advance to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The last-16 tie at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium in Abidjan was heading for extra time when Bayo, of French Ligue 1 side […]
In a 90-hour Caricature marathon, a Nigerian Artist aims for Guinness World Record
Nigerian artist, Peter Adinoyi Enehe, is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest caricature marathon by an individual, targeting 90 consecutive hours. The longest caricature marathon started on the 25th of January at the Chinbell Luxury Hotel and Suites, Lekki – Ikate, Lagos, with the artist attempting to break the current […]
Women leading isn’t a Nollywood problem- Director Editi Effiong
The Black Book director Editi Effiong has commented on the issue of women making decisions in the Nigerian film business. In a clip he shared on X from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, he was asked how to get more Nigerian women into top directing and production roles during a panel discussion. In response, he […]
The 2024 NAACP Image Awards have Nominated CJ Obasi and Ayo Edebiri
Ayo Edebiri, an American-Nigerian actress, and CJ “Fiery” Obasi’s epic film about Nigeria have been nominated for a 2024 National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Award. Mami Wata will compete in the Outstanding International Motion Picture category against Rye Lane, Brother, Anatomy of a Fall, and Society of the Snow, according […]