Trump Vows To End US Citizenship By Birthright
US President-elect Donald Trump, has said he will look at pardons for those involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot on his first day back in office next month. Speaking during his first broadcast network interview since winning November’s election, Trump also vowed to end automatic citizenship for anyone born in the US, but offered […]
Nigeria Arm Wrestling Open 2024: Honoring Heroes
The 2024 Nigeria Arm wrestling Open Championship will take place on December 19, at the National Stadium, Surulere. President of the Nigeria Arm wrestling Federation, Samuel Jackson, who confirmed the date, said this year’s championship is dedicated to the memory of Dapo Sotuminu, the late Media Director of the federation, and to honor all athletes […]
Content Creator, Taaooma Welcomes Her First Child
Nigerian skit maker Taaooma and her husband Abula have announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl named Amani Korede Makeda Greene. The exciting news was shared on December 5, 2024, through a joint Instagram post, revealing that their daughter was born on November 7, 2024. The couple’s fans quickly flooded the comment […]
NPFL Postpones Kwara United/Enyimba Game
NPFL matchday 16 fixture between Kwara United and Enyimba has been postponed due to Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup engagement. The encounter, which was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8, has been moved to a later date. Enyimba will take on Egyptian giants Zamalek in their second group game of the competition at […]
Netflix Dismisses Report On Plans To Exit Nigeria
Global leader in video streaming services, Netflix, has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to exit Nigeria, reiterating its commitment to the country’s burgeoning creative industry. The streaming giant in a statement denied the speculation, adding that it will continue to invest in Nigerian stories to delight its customers. The rumours emerged following comments by renowned […]
French Government Collapses In No-confidence Vote
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him – just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Opposition parties had tabled the motion after the former Brexit negotiator controversially used special powers to force […]
2025 MOBO Awards: Nominations Announced For New Castle Ceremony
Wednesday 4 December 2024: The MOBO Awards, the UK’s premier celebration of Black music and culture, proudly announce the nominees across 20 categories for their 2025 edition. For the first time, the iconic ceremony will take place in Newcastle at the Utilita Arena on Tuesday 18 February. Tickets are on sale now. For nearly three decades, MOBO has celebrated established stars and some of […]
Namibia Elects First Female President In Disputed Poll
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), has been voted in as Namibia’s first female president after last week’s disputed election. The electoral commission said she had won more than 57% of the votes cast, with her closest rival Panduleni Itula getting 26%. But following logistical problems and a three-day extension […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024 Into law
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos State Electricity bill 2024 into law, as part of efforts to reduce the state’s dependency on the national grid. While signing the bill, the governor said it will ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity for all Lagosians, as well as promote diverse energy sources, including renewable […]
Dozens Killed In Crush At Guinea Football Match
At least 56 people have been killed in a crush at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. That death toll is disputed by many in the country, who believe the true number of dead is closer to 100. Some reports indicate that events unravelled following a decision by the referee, […]
