Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for Election chaos
Senegal’s president says he does not regret delaying this year’s elections, a move which sparked deadly protests. Macky Sall who said he did not make the decision alone – was responding to concerns raised by parliamentarians. After a violent backlash, many feared the relatively stable nation was slipping into political crisis. However, the attempt to […]
Popular Nollywood producer, Andy Best is dead
Nollywood producer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is reportedly dead. Nnadi, who was said to be battling with a prolonged ailment, was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Tuesday. Confirming the death of the movie producer, the convener of the Best of Nollywood awards, Mr Seun […]
Idris Elba and Mo Abudu collaborate on the Nigerian short film “Dust to Dreams”
Hollywood star, Idris Elba, is set to direct a Lagos-based short film, titled Dust To Dreams, in a collaboration with Nigerian filmmaker, Mo Abudu. The connection between a mother and her teenage daughter is followed in Dust to Dreams when the daughter meets her father for the first time. Mo Abudu used her social media […]
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez Are Officially DivorcedÂ
The divorce between US singer Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez is now official, after nearly three years of marriage. A Los Angeles Superior Court judgment on Tuesday finalised the split between the 30-year-old pop star and the 28-year-old real estate broker. Under their settlement, Grande will make a one-time payment of $1.25m (£980,000) to Mr […]
Russian, Belarusian athletes barred from Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Russian and Belarusian athletes will not take part in the opening ceremony at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, says the International Olympic Committee. The IOC said they would not be part of the opening ceremony “since they are individual athletes, but an opportunity will be provided to them to experience the event”. Athletes from both […]
NFF confirms Finidi George as Super Eagles interim coach
Former Nigeria forward Finidi George will be in charge of the Super Eagles when they confront West African arch-rivals Ghana in an international friendly in Marrakech on Friday. The 52-year-old has been appointed by the NFF to hold the reins in the meantime as a group of 22 players take on Ghana and Mali in […]
Uganda on alert as IS-linked militants cross border from DR Congo
Ugandan security forces have heightened their vigilance following reports that fighters affiliated with an Islamic State-linked group, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), entered the country over the weekend. The army has warned of potential attacks by ADF militants in urban areas, places of worship, schools, and public events, urging the public to remain vigilant to […]
The King’s Speech screenwriter and Oscar winner dies aged 86
David Seidler, best known for writing the Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech, has died aged 86. The London-born screenwriter, who had a stammer, brought the true story of how King George VI overcame his speech impediment to the big screen. The 2010 film starred Colin Firth, who also won the best actor Bafta and Oscar […]
Actor Amaechi Muonagor calls for financial aid for kidney transplant in India
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor has called on Nigerians for financial aid for a kidney transplant in India. On Monday, March 18, 2024, a video making rounds on social media showed the beloved actor lying still on a bed, requesting aid. Sitting next to Monagor was fellow actor Kingsley Orji who pleaded on his behalf. […]
Nike Unveils New Super Eagles Jerseys for 2024–2025 Season
Sportswear giant Nike has officially released the 2024 home and away jerseys for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Super Eagles’ jerseys were among many national team jerseys revealed in a video shared on Nike’s Instagram page on Monday. The Super Eagles, will for the first time in three years, wear white as home jersey […]
