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 […]
Bill to reverse Gambia Female Genital Mutilation ban reaches next stage
Gambian lawmakers on Monday debated whether to repeal a ban on female genital mutilation, which has been on the rise in recent years despite activist campaigns to end the practice. The small West African nation imposed steep fines and jail sentences in 2015 for those who carry out female circumcision, known by the acronym FGM. […]
Nigerian Songwriter will attempt to break a Guinness World Record of 105 hours in singing
Nigeria’s Diana Paul is attempting to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) of 105 hours in singing marathon event A song writer, author, girl-child enthusiast and an advocate for goodwill, Paul, who is attempting to set a new record of 150 hours or more, said at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja that her […]
Sport Minister Charges Team Nigeria To Light Up Tracks, As Athletics Begins Monday
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has charged Nigerian athletes to make significant impact as the track and field event of the ongoing African Games starts today Monday. Enoh stated this on Sunday in Accra when he visited the athletes ahead of the commencement of the highly anticipated track and field events. Nigeria with […]
Manchester United to play Coventry in FA Cup semi-finals as holders Manchester City face Chelsea
Manchester United’s stunning 4-3 comeback victory over Liverpool in extra time in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday kept their trophy dreams alive. Amad Diallo practically blew the roof off Old Trafford when he netted the winner in the 121st minute. United who will now face Coventry in the Semifinals, have their rivals and FA […]
University Workers’ Union Direct Members To Begin Nationwide Strike Today Over Withheld Salaries
The leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has instructed their members across university and inter-university centre campuses nationwide to commence a withdrawal of services from Monday, 18 March. In a memo addressed to the branches of the unions dated Friday, […]
Jamaican dancehall Artist Vybz Kartel’s murder conviction overturned
Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s conviction for murder has been overturned. The 48-year-old had been given a life sentence for the killing of associate Clive “Lizard” Williams on the Caribbean Island in 2014. However, Kartel and three co-defendants successfully appealed on grounds of juror misconduct. Authorities in Jamaica will now decide whether the case should […]
