NBA YoungBoy Pleads Guilty to Drug Fraud
US rapper, NBA YoungBoy has pleaded guilty to charges of drug fraud brought against him. YoungBoy, who is currently serving 27 months on federal charges, entered a no contest plea for 36 additional charges, which includes two counts of third degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third degree felony forgery, and six counts of […]
G20 Summit Kicks off with Global Pact to Fight Hunger, Poverty
Brazil’s President, Luiz da Silva, opened the 2-days summit of the G-20 major economies today, with the launch of a global alliance to combat poverty and hunger that 81 countries have agreed to back. In his opening remarks, Lula said the devastating effects of a changing climate can be seen around the world, calling for action by […]
Wizkid Reveals Tracklist for Upcoming Album ‘Morayo’
Afrobeat superstar Wizkid has taken to Instagram to reveal the tracklist for his highly anticipated album, Morayo. The announcement has fans buzzing with excitement as they anticipate the tunes of Asake, Jazmine Sullivan, Anis, and others as listed on the tracklist. Morayo, which translates to “I have found joy” in Yoruba, hints at a deeply […]
NECO Clears Examiners Allowances After Protest Threats
The National Examinations Council, NECO, says it has paid the allowances of all 72,138 examiners engaged as ad-hoc staff in the 2024 School-based Senior School Certificate Examination. Its Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, in a statement yesterday, explained that the Council commenced payment of the examiners allowances on October 4 on […]
South Korean Actor, Song Jae-Rim Dies at 39
South Korean actor Song Jae-Rim, renowned for his role in the K-drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead at his Seoul apartment on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the age of 39. Seoul’s Seongdong Police Station confirmed the incident, noting, “Currently, there is no evidence of foul play.” A two-page letter was reportedly […]
Super Eagles Players Arrive Camp for AFCON Qualifier
21 Super Eagles players have arrived camp in Abidjan ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali and Umar Sadiq are the only players yet to hit camp. The team will have their first team training in Abidjan later tonight. The three-time African champions will tackle Benin Republic in […]
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Expect their First Child
Actress Megan Fox announced her pregnancy with fiancĂ© Machine Gun Kelly in a heartfelt Instagram post on November 12, 2024. Sharing a photo from her maternity shoot, where she is covered in black liquid and cradling her baby bump, Fox tagged Kelly in the image. She also posted a close-up of a positive pregnancy test, […]
Tems’ “Found” goes platinum, joining Rema and Wizkid with RIAA-certified hits
Tems’ single “Found,” from her 2021 sophomore EP If Orange Was A Place, has achieved significant commercial success, garnering over 119 million Spotify streams, making it one of her most streamed songs. The track’s success comes after Tems gained international mainstream recognition following her appearance on Wizkid’s global hit “Essence.” With this latest achievement, Tems now […]
NPFL Sanctions Bendel Insurance and Plateau United
Bendel Insurance will forfeit three points and three goals for assault on match officials during their 1-0 home loss to Kano Pillars last Saturday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The Nigeria Premier Football League also fined the club N2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security as well as failing to […]
Trump Administration Takes Shape with High-profile Appointments Under way
US President-elect, Donald Trump has selected Florida congressman Michael Waltz as the next National Security Advisor, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News, the BBC’s US news partner Waltz is a long-time Trump supporter who last week won re-election for what would have been his third term in Congress It comes as Trump […]