Universal Music Group has acquired a majority stake in Nigerian record label, Mavin
UMG in a statement released yesterday, said the deal remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by the end of Q3 2024. Investment firm Kupanda Capital will remain a minority investor and strategic advisor in the business once the transaction closes, although another investor, TPG, will fully exit as part of the […]
Everton punishment reduced from 10 points to six after Appeal
Everton’s penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules has been reduced from 10 points to six after an appeal. The club were immediately docked 10 points in November for breaking profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in the three-year period to 2021-22, dropping Everton from 14th to 19th in the table. The reduction lifts them from […]
Super Falcons defeat Cameroon in Olympic qualifier
The Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the second leg of their 2024 Paris Olympic qualifier. Ester Okonronkwo scored in the 14th minute to give the Super Falcons a 1-0 win after Nigeria was forced to settle for a goalless draw in the first leg The winner will play South […]
President Bola Tinubu orders full implementation of Oronsanye Report
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its nod to the full implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye Panel report, which proposes the merger, scrapping, subsuming, or relocation of various parastatals, agencies, and commissions. The decision was reached during a FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Monday. According to Hadiza Bala Usman, the […]
Sweden set to join NATO after Hungary approves bid
Sweden has cleared its final obstacle to joining NATO after Hungary’s parliament ratified the bid in what Sweden’s prime minister called a “historic day”, while other alliance members expressed relief at the move spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday that Sweden would make the alliance “stronger and safer” while […]
Disney Animation / Kugali New Series “Iwájú” to Air Across Africa
Disney Channel to Air Series Across Continent Following Disney+ Premiere Access Multimedia Content JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 23, 2024/ — Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* […]
ECOWAS lifts Niger sanctions on ‘humanitarian grounds’
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to lift travel, commercial and Targeted economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year. Reading the communiquĂ© after the extraordinary summit on the peace, political, and security situation in the ECOWAS sub-region in Abuja on […]
Liverpool claim League Cup with extra-time victory over Chelsea
Liverpool won the League Cup by beating Chelsea 1-0 through a late extra-time goal from Captain Virgil van Dijk, after a fierce end-to-end battle at Wembley on Sunday. Van Dijk rose to meet a corner in the 118th minute and nodded home in front of cheering Liverpool fans. It was the third Cup victory for […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigers lose 78-62 to Cape Verde in Afrobasket qualifier 2025
Where Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team known as D’Tigers suffered their third defeat to wrap up February round of 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers. The team which almost did not travel for the qualifiers due to lack of funds, made it 3 losses in 3 games, following a 78-62 blowout loss to Cape Verde. D’Tigers suffered an […]
Oppenheimer was the big winner of the SAG Award night
The SAG Awards took place in Los Angeles on Saturday, honouring the best acting performances of the year in TV and film. Winners at the annual ceremony are voted for by other actors. Oppenheimer was the big winner of the night, cementing its status as the frontrunner ahead of the Oscars on March 10. Christopher […]
