Liberian President to slash salary by 40%
President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has announced a 40% reduction in his salary, aiming to set a precedent for responsible governance and show solidarity with the citizens. His office stated that this decision is intended to address the intense scrutiny government salaries have been under, as many Liberians express concerns about the rising cost of […]
Veteran Nigerian Filmmaker Zeb Ejiro to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Nigerian Week in London
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker and producer Zeb Ejiro is set to be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Nigerian Week in London. This prestigious award acknowledges Ejiro’s outstanding contributions to Nollywood and the broader entertainment industry. The Nigerian Week is a highly anticipated week-long international festival that blends entertainment and business events. Held […]
Michael Olise joins Bayern from Palace on five-year deal
Bayern Munich have signed winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace for about 60m euros (£50m). The 22-year-old English-born France Under-21 forward, who has been selected in the France squad for the Olympics that start in Paris later this month, has signed a five-year deal. Chelsea and Newcastle United registered their interest in Olise earlier this summer […]
New British Prime Minister declares Rwanda deportation policy ‘dead, buried’
United Kingdom Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has announced in his first news conference since taking office, the termination of the controversial Rwanda deportation policy introduced by the former Conservative government. Starmer, who emphasised his commitment to ending what he described as ineffective and inhumane immigration measures, pointed to record numbers of migrants crossing the English […]
Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix for record ninth time
Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix to take his first victory since December 2021. Hamilton had just enough to hold off a late charge from Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and Lando Norris to take his 104th career win. Hamilton, who was driving in his last British GP for Mercedes before his move to […]
NFVCB Warns Against Production Of Same-Sex, Pornographic Films
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has issued a warning to filmmakers to desist from promoting and producing films that promote same-sex relationships and pornography that contravenes the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act and the NFVCB Act. The Board’s warning comes on the heels of reported cases of secret activities by some filmmakers and […]
LeBron James Agrees New Two-Year Deal With Lakers
LeBron James will return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season after agreeing a new two-year $104 million deal with the club. Reports say James’ new deal included a no-trade clause, meaning he cannot be traded to another club without his consent. The four-time NBA champion, the league’s all-time leading points scorer, who will turn […]
Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses’ Surpasses 100 Weeks on Billboard 200 Chart
Rema’s debut album, ‘Raves & Roses,’ has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 100 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. This accomplishment marks it as the second longest-charting Nigerian album in the history of the prestigious chart, following Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos,’ which has spent 133 weeks on the chart. Since its release, ‘Raves & […]
Super Eagles to know opponents for AFCON 2025 qualification today
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will know their opponents for the qualification race of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals later today. According to the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire, the draw for the 2025 AFCON will be conducted in Johannesburg, South Africa. The draw will serve the 48 participating countries into […]
Kenyan president orders review of plans to raise salaries of government officials
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has ordered a review of plans to raise the salaries of members of the cabinet and parliament following a public outcry. It comes a week after mass protests forced President Ruto to drop a controversial finance bill that had included tax hikes. The pay increase of between 2% and 5% for […]
