Doechii Slams Lip-Syncing Rumors
Rapper Doechii, known for her hit “NISSAN ULTIMA,” has cleared the air regarding rumors about her Grammy performance on February 2, 2025. The 26-year-old artist won the Grammy for Best Rap Album but faced accusations of lip-syncing during her performance of “Catfish” and “Denial Is a River.” In a TikTok video shared on February 15, […]
Portable Declared Wanted for Assaulting Officials
The Ogun State Police Command has declared singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted for his involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties. Spokesperson of the state police command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement yesterday narrated that on February 5, 2025, three officials from the Ogun State Ministry […]
Arsenal Fined £65,000 for Player Conduct
Arsenal have been fined £65,000 after their players were deemed to have behaved in an “improper way” following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card against Wolverhampton Wanderers last month. It was alleged that Arsenal failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper way around the 43rd minute, and the club subsequently admitted to this […]
Plane Overturns at Toronto Pearson Airport
One child and two adults have been critically injured after a plane crashed and overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson airport in Canada. Images shared on social media show a plane which appears to have flipped over on the snow-covered tarmac. It appears to be missing at least one of its wings. Toronto Pearson airport […]
U.S. and Russia Hold Ukraine Talks Without Kyiv
High-level delegations from the U.S. and Russia were set to begin talks in Saudi Arabia today Tuesday over the fate of Ukraine — negotiations taking place — without Ukraine. Ahead of the talks that the State Department said were aimed to discuss ending the now three-year-long war, an American delegation headed by Secretary of State […]
NELFUND Closes Student Loan Applications Feb 21
Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, says it will close the 2023/2024 student loan application cycle on Friday, February 21. At a news conference yesterday in Abuja, its Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, reassured students who had successfully submitted their applications before the deadline that their applications would be processed, in line with established methods. Sawyerr said […]
AU Names Nigeria as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion
The African Union (AU) has officially designated Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion for the continent under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol. This follows the country’s notable efforts in advancing digital enterprise and innovation. This endorsement came at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and […]
Omniverse Africa Summit 2025: Empowering Innovation
We’re thrilled to welcome you onboard for the Omniverse Africa Summit 2025!, we’re excited to share this transformative experience with you. Last year’s inaugural edition had a profound impact on the creative landscape, and we’re taking it to the next level this year. Whether you’re a creativity enthusiast, innovator, professional, or business leader, there’s something for […]
Sabrina Carpenter Stuns at SNL 50th Afterparty
On Sunday, February 16, Espresso singer Sabrina Carpenter captivated the audience at SNL’s 50th Anniversary Afterparty at The Plaza Hotel in New York City with a mix of classic hits across genres. Swapping her earlier glittery gown for a chic white mini-dress and fur shrug, the 25-year-old took the stage, delivering a soulful rendition of […]
Meranda Becomes Lagos’ First Female Speaker Amid Controversy
On January 12, 2025, Mojisola Meranda was elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of financial misconduct. Her appointment marks a historic moment as she becomes the first female Speaker in the Assembly’s history. However, her tenure has faced ongoing controversy. The latest incident saw […]
