South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns Win Maiden African Football League
South African side Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned the first-ever African Football League (AFL) champions after a 2-0 second leg victory over Wydad Casablanca sealed a 3-2 aggregate triumph. Sundowns went into the home leg trailing 2-1 but turned the tie around thanks to second-half goals from Peter Shalulile and Aubrey Modiba at a raucous Loftus […]
Israel’s President Denies Striking Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has denied that Israel is striking Gaza’s largest hospital. Reports from staff at Al-Shifa suggest the facility, sheltering thousands of Palestinians, has run out of electricity, but Mr Herzog said “everything is operating” at the hospital. Speaking to newsmen, President Herzog also said a copy of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf was […]
Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, Ayra Starr Earn Grammy nominations
The Grammy Awards says Nigerian singers, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake and Olamide have made its 2024 Awards nomination list. According to the list released, the five Nigerian artists and South African Singer Tyla are nominated for the Best African Music Performance Category, one of the categories debuting at the 2024 Grammy. Davido also […]
Burna Boy Breaks Records Getting Four Grammy Nominations
The Grammy award winning superstar earned four nominations for the 2024 Grammy awards. His album ‘I Told Them’ received a nomination for Best Global Album, his single ‘City Boy’ for Best African Music Performance, his song ‘Alone’ for Best Global Music Performance, and his song ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ featuring 21 Savage for […]
Lori Harvey And Damson Idris Break Up After 1-Year Relationship
After dating for a year, American model Lori Harvey and actor Damson Idris announce their separation. On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the two released a joint statement to the Hollywood Reporter announcing their separation saying that they must both give their “individual paths” their whole attention. “We are at a point in our lives where […]
CBN Warns Against Panic Withdrawals, Says Old Notes Remain Legal Tender
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reiterated that all denominations of naira notes it issued remain legal tender and should be accepted as payment for goods and services. The apex bank, in a statement by its Director Corporate Communications Dr Isa AbdulMumin, also directed its branches across the country to continue issuing adequate quantities of […]
Omah Lay Announces New Single, “Holy Ghost”
Nigerian singer-songwriter Omah Lay has announced the release of his new single, “Holy Ghost,” which is set to drop on Friday. The song is the first single from Lay’s upcoming album, which is expected to be released later this year. The announcement was made on Omah Lay’s Instagram account this week. In the post, Omah […]
Real Madrid, Bayern Qualify For Champions League Last 16
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Real Sociedad all qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games to spare on Wednesday. They join holders Manchester City and RB Leipzig, both of whom secured their progress to the knockout phase on Tuesday. Results from last night saw Real Madrid defeat […]
Hezbollah Warns Of Regional War If Gaza Bombing Goes On
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again rejected the prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza. A source close to Hamas earlier said talks were underway for the release of a dozen hostages held by the Islamists, including six Americans, in return for a three-day ceasefire in Gaza. However, Netanyahu reiterated that there will be no […]
Funke Akindele Launches FAAN 360 Film Production House
Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has announced the launch of her film production house. She announced the formal launch of the Funke Akindele Network in an Instagram post. indicating further that the business would oversee all aspects of film productions, characterizing it as a 360-degree media house. She also disclosed that the production company […]