Ariana Grande Delivers Christmas Cheer to Manchester Kids
Ariana Grande has spread some festive cheer by donating Christmas presents to children in hospitals across Manchester. The American pop star, Ariana has supported Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital since May 2017, when a suicide bomber targeted fans as they left her concert in the city. Following her latest donations, the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity took to […]
Lagos to Celebrate Badagry Heritage Festival on Dec. 27
Lagos State Government will celebrate the Badagry Heritage Festival on Dec. 27 at the theatre building in the ancient town. The lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Bonu Solomon, told journalists that lots of activities had been lined up by the state to mark the celebration of the heritage […]
NCAA Sanctions Five Airlines Over Cancelled Flights
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines (two international and three domestic operators) for various violations of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations. The spokesperson for NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed to journalists yesterday that the violations include the non-payment of refunds within the stipulated time frame, non-responsiveness to the […]
Funke Akindeleās Everybody Loves Jenifa Hits ā¦511M in 12 Days
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindeleās Everybody Loves Jenifa has grossed ā¦511 million in just 12 days. In an official announcement, by the film distributor, FilmOne, this blockbuster comedy has raked in a jaw-dropping ā¦511 million at the box office, officially crowning itself as 2024ās highest-grossing Nollywood title and fastest to hit theĀ ā¦500 million mark. The […]
AMVCA 2025 Entries Open Until January 31 2025
Entries for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewersā Choice Awards, AMVCA, is now open until Jan. 31, 2025 Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa at MultiChoice, Busola Tejumola, in a statement yesterday encouraged filmmakers, producers, production companies, and creators, to submit films, made-for-television movies, or television series that were broadcast or […]
US Biden Commutes Death Row Sentences to Life Without Parole
US President Joe Biden has converted the death sentences of 37 of the 40 inmates on federal death row, to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Those who had their death sentences commuted included nine people convicted of murdering fellow prisoners, four for murders committed during bank robberies and one who killed a prison […]
FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year
Federal Government has declared Wednesday December 25th, Thursday December 26th 2024, and Wednesday January 1st, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, while urging Nigerians to remain committed […]
Man Who Stabbed Father 50 Times Claims It Was āAccidentalā
A Missouri man, Jeffrey Goedde, 41, turned himself in to authorities on Dec. 18, confessing to the murder of his 75-year-old father, Edward Goedde. According to police, Jeffrey arrived at the Jefferson County Sheriffās Office around 11:40 a.m., stating, āI made a mistake. I committed a crime, and I want to turn myself in.ā An […]
NIMC Cracks Down on Illegal NIN Fees, Threatens Licenses of Offenders
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has threatened to withdraw the licence of any of its Front End Partners caught charging Nigerians for the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment. This followed a series of complaints from Nigerians over how they are being charged for the enrolment which is supposed to be free. To address this, […]
Lagos’ 72-Hour Non-Stop Shopping Extravaganza Kicks Off Today
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans for a 72-hour non-stop shopping extravaganza which will begin today Monday (Dec. 23). Special Adviser to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, in a statement yesterday, said the event known as Lagos State Shopping Festival will take place at the iconic Mobolaji […]
