BON Awards 2025 Opens Submissions
The organisers of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards have officially opened submissions for the 2025 edition, scheduled to hold in Ilorin, Kwara State. Entries began on May 1 and will close on July 30, 2025. Filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals are encouraged to submit their works via Filmfreeway to compete for the prestigious awards. […]
Senate Targets Harmful Fruit Ripening Chemicals
The Senate has raised alarm over the growing use of dangerous chemicals particularly calcium carbide by fruit vendors to artificially ripen fruits, resolving to amend existing laws to criminalise such practice. Describing use of hazardous substances for fruit ripening as a major public health threat to consumers across the country, the lawmakers called for more […]
Kid Cudi To Testify About Relationship With Cassie In Diddy’s Trial
According to prosecutor Maurene Comey, Kid Cudi will formally testify in Diddy’s ongoing criminal prosecution. Cudi has already become a central part of the case, as he had a romantic relationship with Cassie back in 2011. While testifying, Cassie alleged that Diddy lunged at her with a wine opener, threatened to leak videos of her to public, […]
2024 Ballon d’Or to Award Men and Women Equally for First Time
The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony is set for September 22 in Paris, and for the first time, men and women will receive an equal number of awards. Organisers announced new categories for women, including best goalkeeper, top scorer, and best young player, bringing the total to six each for men and women. An additional Socrates […]
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks After Putin Call
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate negotiations toward a ceasefire following a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the talks as “very well,” though no timeline was set. Putin confirmed willingness to discuss a future peace agreement but did not commit to a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
SE Reps Seek JAMB Boss Resignation Over UTME Failures
The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the resignation of JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, citing a “catastrophic institutional failure” during the 2025 UTME affected by technical glitches, which affected nearly 380,000 students. The caucus said the Board’s response has been grossly inadequate, while also lamenting poor communication, scheduling conflicts […]
Gary Lineker to Exit BBC After Season Ends
Former England captain and long-time Match of the Day host Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after the current football season. His exit comes shortly after he shared — and later deleted — a social media post featuring an image criticized as anti-Semitic. Lineker issued a public apology, acknowledging the mistake and saying stepping down […]
China Introduces Visa-Free Entry for Five Latin American Nations
China is set to welcome more visitors with a new visa-free policy. Starting June 1st, citizens from five Latin American countries – Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay – will be allowed to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. This one-year trial program aims to strengthen ties between China and […]
BET Awards 2025: Ayra Starr, Tems & Burna Boy Lead African Nominees
BET officially unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for the “BET Awards” 2025, spotlighting a diverse slate of artists from around the globe. Leading the charge from Africa are powerhouse talents Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Black Sherif, Shallipopi, Shaboozey, Odeal, Maglera Doe Boy, Uncle Waffles, Dlala Thukzin, Abigail Chams, TxC, all recognized for their exceptional contributions to music […]
Tory Lanez Stabbed 14 Times in Prison
Tory Lanez’s team has confirmed that the artist was the victim of a stabbing incident while in prison. Shortly after a report emerged on Monday, May 12, stating that the performer had allegedly been attacked by another inmate, an official statement appeared on his Instagram account confirming the incident. According to the statement, the individual […]
