South Africa Speaker charged with 12 counts of corruption
South Africa’s ex-Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been charged with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering. She made her first court appearance after handing herself over to a police station this morning. The politician is accused of soliciting bribes in return for awarding contracts during her time as defence minister. […]
President Tinubu directs release of funds for vaccines purchase
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu said […]
Nathaniel Bassey petitions IGP over defamationÂ
Gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute four persons who he accused of criminal defamation and cyberstalking. The singer submitted the petition to the IGP on April 1, 2024, through his lawyers, Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia. Last week, four social […]
Nollywood Filmmaker Frank Igho Okpokoro Vaughan is deadÂ
Popular filmmaker and former Vice President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Frank Igho Okpokoro Vaughan, is dead. Vaughan passed on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, after battling an undisclosed illness. The news was affirmed by the President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, DGN, Victor Okhai. His death comes on the heels of actor […]
Mike Tyson v Jake Paul: Former world champion says boxing match will be an exhibition bout
Former world champion Mike Tyson says his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on July 20 will be an exhibition bout and not an official fight. Tyson, whose professional career ended in 2005, will turn 58 three weeks before facing the 27-year old Paul in Texas. Paul beat Ryan Bourland in his 10th professional fight […]
My players will deliver against Banyana –Waldrum
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has declared that his team will beat the Banyana Banyana of South Africa to the 2024 Olympic Games ticket. Nigeria will host South Africa in the first leg of the final round qualifier at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Friday. The reverse fixture will take place next week […]
Taiwan Rescue efforts continue after 800 injured in earthquake
Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island’s eastern coast, killing at least nine and injuring more than 800. Some 127 people are trapped in collapsed tunnels and on mountainous roads along the rugged coastline. The epicentre was 18km (11 miles) south of Hualien city, but strong tremors […]
Taylor Swift joins world’s richest on billionaire list
American pop star Taylor Swift has joined Elon Musk as ranking among the world’s wealthiest people, according to a new rich list. The singer entered the Forbes World’s Billionaires List for the first time with $1.1bn (£877m), along with Sam Altman, creator of the AI chatbot ChatGPT on $1bn (£800m). LVMH French luxury goods titan […]
Burna Boy pranks fans on April fool’s day with announcing a joint project with J hus
Burna Boy has announced in social media posts on his page and J Hus’ confirming the 2024 release of their JOINT PROJECT – however it was an April Fool’s Day prank. Burna Boy yesterday confirmed the prank in a post on X where he described it as “Best April Fool in a while”.
Afrobeats star Davido to sue over Kenyan April Fool’s joke
Nigerian music star Davido has instructed his lawyers to sue over a April Fool’s joke that has spectacularly backfired. The prank story alleged that Afrobeats singer had been arrested in Kenya after cocaine was found on his private jet. The 31-year-old, who has just finished an East African tour, said the fake report was “extremely […]
