Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Expecting Third Child
Rihanna, 37, is expecting her third child with longtime partner A$AP Rocky, and the couple chose the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5 as the moment to share the news publicly. Photographer Miles Diggs, known for capturing Rihanna’s iconic maternity moments, posted a striking image of the singer standing in the […]
NIPOST to End Cash Payments by July 1, 2025
Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced July 1, 2025, as the deadline to end cash transactions across all its offices nationwide. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, NIPOST’s director of corporate communications, Frank Alao, said the move is part of reforms aimed at transforming the organisation into a more transparent, efficient, and digitally driven institution. […]
Don Jazzy Trends with Surprise Cash Giveaways
Social media buzzed on Thursday as Nigerian music stars Don Jazzy (Michael Ajereh) and Shallipopi (Crown Uzama) thrilled fans with surprise cash giveaways worth millions of naira after a series of viral posts. The excitement began with a trending challenge on X.com urging users to tag one celebrity who could gift them ₦1 million. Responding […]
Flying Eagles Edge Tunisia in U-20 AFCON Opener
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a flying note with a 1–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match late yesterday. The victory earns Nigeria three crucial points in Group B, as they will face Morocco in their next group match on Sunday […]
DR Congo Moves to Prosecute Kabila for Alleged M23 Support
Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a bid to strip former President Joseph Kabila of immunity so he can face trial on charges of supporting the M23 insurgency in the country’s east. Justice Minister, Constant Mutamba, said Kabila who enjoys immunity from prosecution as a senator for life, should return to Congo to face justice […]
Davido, Chris Brown Set for Joint Tour and 2026 EP
Davido has confirmed that he will be going on a joint tour with American R&B star, Chris Brown, and he will be performing on Chris’s Breezy Bowl tour. In a recent interview, Davido also spoke of plans to put out a joint EP in 2026 with Chris Brown. He explained that the delay in putting out the album […]
Barcelona, Inter Draw 3-3 in Champions League Thriller
Barcelona twice came from behind against Inter Milan to snatch a draw in a six-goal first-leg match last night. The 3-3 scoreline leaves their Champions League semi-final matchup sitting on a knife’s edge. The second leg takes place in Milan next Tuesday, with the winner to face Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal on May 31 in […]
Saudi Imposes Fines for Unauthorized Hajj Participation
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced penalties for those violating Hajj regulations, including fines up to SAR 100,000 (approximately $26,661 USD) for facilitating unauthorized pilgrims and SAR 20,000 (around $5,332 USD) for individuals performing Hajj without permits. Those caught sheltering or transporting unauthorized pilgrims will also face fines, while illegal infiltrators may be deported […]
US and Ukraine Sign Long-awaited Natural Resources Deal
The US has signed a deal with Ukraine on the joint exploitation of its energy and mineral resources, after months of tense negotiations. The two countries have agreed to establish a reconstruction investment fund to spur Ukraine’s economic recovery from its war with Russia. Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, in the US signed […]
Akpabio Vows Worker-Friendly Reforms
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerian workers of labour-friendly legislations as they celebrate May Day. Akpabio in a statement, also commended workers for their productivity, diligence, and resilience despite socio-economic challenges, and promised to prioritize workers’ welfare, security, and conditions of service, guaranteeing their rights and protecting them from victimization. He then vowed to […]