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. “They had plans for a big wedding, but ultimately decided to do […]
Jamaica Defeat Trinidad & Tobago in The Unity Cup
Jamaica defeated Trinidad & Tobago 3-2 on Tuesday night to advance to the finals of the Unity Cup 2025. The Unity Cup 2025 is an international four national teams football tournament scheduled to celebrate cultural diversity and unity through football. The tournament kicked off in England with the two Caribbean nations locking horns at the […]
Charli XCX, U2, The Killers Win Big at Ivor Novello Awards
Charli XCX took home the Songwriter of the Year title, playfully downplaying her songwriting skills by quoting lyrics from her 2024 hit Club Classics. U2 made history as the first Irish band to receive the prestigious Ivor Novello Fellowship, celebrating nearly 50 years of iconic hits like With or Without You and Sunday Bloody Sunday. […]
Tottenham Win Europa League, End 17-Year Trophy Drought
Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year wait for silverware as Brennan Johnson’s scrappy first-half goal secured a 1–0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final. The victory delivered on manager Ange Postecoglou’s promise to win a trophy in his second season, making him only the third Tottenham boss to win a European title, after […]
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 […]
Ronke and Florence Olarinoye Win Weightlifting Medals for Lagos
Mother and daughter winning medals for Lagos state – Ronke (mother) and Florence (daughter) Olarinoye, who both competed in the women’s weightlifting. Ronke led the way, winning two medals in the 45kg: GOLD 🏅 with a lift of 65kg, Silver 🥈finishing 2nd overall in her category lifting a total of 140kg. Florence on her part, […]
Chris Brown Released on £5M Bail in UK Assault Case
American R&B artist Chris Brown, known for his past relationship with pop icon Rihanna, was released on bail Wednesday in connection with an assault charge in the UK. A judge set bail at £5 million, which Brown must forfeit if he fails to return for scheduled performances in Britain. The 36-year-old singer is allowed to […]
Mercy Johnson Opens Up on Past Cancer Scare, Lifelong Treatment
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has recently opened up about a life-altering health challenge, sharing new details of her past thyroid cancer scare in a resurfaced and now widely circulated video featuring veteran actress Joke Silva. In the candid conversation, Mercy revealed that doctors discovered a potentially cancerous growth on her thyroid, prompting immediate surgery for […]
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 […]
Ibadan Airport to Begin International Flights by June 2026
Oyo State Government says the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan will begin international flight operations by June 2026. Its Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced yesterday that the international terminal is 15% complete, while major upgrades to the runway and safety systems are underway to modernize the airport and boost both domestic and international […]
