FA Cup Draw: Plymouth vs. Man City, Man Utd vs. Fulham
Plymouth have been drawn to face Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round, following their stunning win against Liverpool. FA Cup holders Manchester United will face Fulham at Old Trafford, League Cup finalists Newcastle meet Brighton, while Bournemouth take on Wolves in another all-Premier League tie. Aston Villa will host Championship team Cardiff, Exeter […]
Nigeria Unveils 24-Man Squad for AfroBasket Qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced a 24 man D’Tigers’ provisional roster for the crucial final Window 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers scheduled to hold later this month in Tripoli, the Libyan capital. The roster include 11 players from 4 clubs in the domestic league with Champions, Rivers Hoopers having the lion share of 5 players, to be supported […]
Ghana Bans First-Class Travel for Officials to Cut Costs
First-class travel for Ghanaian government officials, including cabinet ministers that are State-funded, has been banned as part of measures to reduce government spending. Ghana’s President John Mahama, who issued the directive during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 new ministers in Accra, emphasized that only essential travel will be allowed and must first be approved by […]
CBN Moves MPC Meeting to Feb 19-20 Over CPI Data Delay
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new date for the 299th meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), shifting it from the initially scheduled February 17 and 18, 2025, to February 19 and 20, 2025. The apex bank in a statement yesterday, noted that its decision emerged due to delays by the National […]
Trump Accuses South Africa of Abusing White Farmers
US President Donald Trump has accused South Africa of human rights violations against white farmers. Trump yesterday wrote on his Truth Social account: “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY.” Continuing a dispute that escalated last week, Trump has signed an executive order freezing financial aid to South Africa. […]
Snoop Dogg Mocks Belichick’s Relationship at NFL Honors
Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick made a striking entrance at the NFL Honors, with Hudson dazzling in a silver dress and Belichick proudly sporting his Super Bowl rings. During the event on February 6, rapper Snoop Dogg, 53, took a playful jab at their age difference in his monologue. While reminiscing about changes in football […]
Three Nigerian Films to Screen in Hollywood
Three Nigerian films have been selected for a showcase in Hollywood, California on February 28 and March 1, 2025. The selected films are The Man Died, The Weekend and Mai Martaba. The films will showcase Nigerian stories and culture at the 2025 Nollywood in Hollywood event holding at Hollywood’s most prestigious screening venue, The Egyptian […]
Shaboozey Talks BeyoncĂ©’s Advice on Cowboy Carter
Before Shaboozey gained widespread recognition with his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” he featured on BeyoncĂ©’s Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter. The rising country star, born Collins Obinna Chibueze, contributed to the track “Spaghettii,” joining an all-star lineup that included Linda Martell, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and others. Shaboozey, 29, in an […]
Doechii’s Visible Face Tape Sparks Buzz
Doechii’s unique beauty style has gotten people talking, especially her use of visible face tape. The rapper first made headlines in 2024 when she posted a TikTok explaining that the tape was a deliberate part of her aesthetic, saying, “The face tapes are there on purpose because… it’s c—.” She wore face tape again during […]
Tinubu Seeks N4.5 Trillion Increase in 2025 Budget
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Tinubu, in a letter read during yesterday’s plenary in both chambers, said the proposed increase arose from the N1.4 trillion additional revenues made by Federal Inland Revenue Service, N1.2 trillion generated by Nigeria Customs Service and […]
