Tems, Doja Cat, J Balvin to Headline Club World Cup Halftime Show
Nigerian singer Tems, American rapper Doja Cat, and Colombian singer J Balvin will headline the Club World Cup final halftime show in the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, according to FIFA. The line-up has been curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and the event will hope to emulate the success of the long-running Super Bowl half-time […]
Country Singer Conner Smith Involved in Nashville Accident
Country music artist Conner Smith was involved in a tragic car accident in Nashville over the weekend that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Authorities say the 24-year-old was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado on Sunday, June 8, when he allegedly struck 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins as she was walking through a marked […]
Jessie J Reveals Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Jessie J has revealed sheâs been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, sharing the news on Instagram. The singer said she will undergo surgery after her performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball at Wembley later this month. She explained she had been âin and out of testsâ and chose to go public to help process the diagnosis […]
EFCC Declares Two Suspects Wanted in N1 Billion Crypto Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun wanted in connection with the alleged N1 billion cryptocurrency scam involving Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The EFCC made the announcement via its official X account, urging anyone with information on the suspectsâ whereabouts to contact its offices nationwide. This increases […]
Iwobi, Lookman, Osimhen & Bassey Ranked Among World’s Top 300 Footballers
Four Nigerian stars have been named in CIES Football Observatoryâs 2024/25 list of the worldâs 300 most influential players, based on statistical performance. Alex Iwobi leads with an index score of 87.4, ranking 37th globally and 12th among wingers. His balanced scoring and off-ball work powered Fulham to wins over top Premier League teams. Ademola […]
Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux Celebrate Grand Wedding Finale in Tanzania
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux concluded their months-long wedding festivities with a grand finale in Dar es Salaam on May 28, 2025. Dubbed the âAfrican Royal Wedding,â the vibrant celebration featured matching outfits, heartfelt serenades, a luxury Range Rover gift, and guests from around the world. The […]
Sudan Appoints New PM Amid Ongoing Conflict
Sudan’s new Prime MinisterKamil Idris has dissolved the country’s caretaker government. State news agency SUNA which reported this, did not specify when a new government, the first since war broke out between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, would be announced. Idris was appointed by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s head […]
NAPTIP Summons Speed Darlington Over Alleged Confession
Speed Darlington has been summoned by NAPTIP over disturbing claims made in a recent Instagram live session. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has directed Nigerian artist Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, to report to its headquarters in Abuja on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. The […]
Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence are officially married!
Actor Eddie Murphy shared on The Jennifer Hudson Show that his son Eric recently married Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of fellow comedian and actor Martin Lawrence. The couple opted for a low-key church wedding, skipping the elaborate ceremony that had been in the works. âThey had plans for a big wedding, but ultimately decided to do […]
Burna Boy, Dangote Named Among 2025 Top Peace Icons in Africa
Grammy-winning music star Burna Boy and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote have been named among the 2025 â100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa.â The list was unveiled at a news conference in Abuja yesterday, with the award ceremony, set from July 4 to 6 at the â100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summitâ in […]
