Julia Roberts Turns Heads in Shakespeare-Inspired Trench in NYC
Julia Roberts made a bold style statement in New York City on Oct. 1, wearing a black Libertine trench coat featuring a portrait of William Shakespeare. The coat, from the brand’s Spring 2026 collection, was paired with a sweater dress adorned with director Luca Guadagnino’s face, completing a literary-meets-cinema look. The Oscar winner, 57, was […]
Flick Urges Barcelona to Improve Defending After Late PSG Defeat
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says his team must improve defensively after a last-minute goal handed Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 win in their Champions League group stage clash on Wednesday. Goncalo Ramos scored the 90th-minute winner for PSG after Achraf Hakimi broke through Barcelona’s high line. Flick admitted his side struggled to match the reigning European […]
Davido Confirmed as Only Nigerian Act at Coachella 2026
Afrobeats superstar Davido has been officially confirmed as the only Nigerian artist featured in the full lineup for the highly anticipated 2026 Coachella music festival. This comes as Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G have been announced as the headliners for the festival. It will be the first time any of the three artists […]
UN says Israel has committed genocide in Gaza
A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. A new report says there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out since the start of the war with Hamas in 2023: killing members of a group, […]
FG Sues Sowore Over Alleged Cyberbullying of Tinubu
The Federal Government has filed a criminal case against politician and activist Omoyele Sowore over allegations of cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu on social media. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, names social media firms, Meta and X as co-defendants. The five-count charge, brought by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mohammed Abubakar, […]
Big Soso, Ivatar & Doris Evicted from BBNaija Season 10
Three housemates — Big Soso, Ivatar, and Doris — have been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10, tagged ‘Ten Over Ten’. They will be on Morning Rush at The BEAT 99.9 FM Lagos to talk about their experiences in the house and their journey moving forward. The trio’s eviction was announced during […]
Customs Introduces Duty-Free Limit for Imports Under $300
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a new policy allowing duty-free clearance for imported goods valued at $300 or less. This De Minimis threshold comes into effect today, Monday, the 8th of September, 2025. The policy is designed to simplify trade by speeding up customs clearance for low-value consignments, including e-commerce shipments and passenger baggage. […]
Cardi B Faked Baby Bump During Trial, Reveals TikTok Ruse
After sparking speculation with multiple court appearances showing what looked like a baby bump, Cardi B has revealed it was all a ruse. Following her court victory in an assault case, the rapper took to TikTok to expose the fake bump, removing her jacket to show a stuffed midsection, possibly padded with a corset or […]
Indian Man Sentenced to Death for Burning Wife Over Dark Skin
An Indian court has sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife, Lakshmi, by setting her on fire due to her dark skin tone. The 2017 attack, now resurfacing in headlines, highlights the country’s ongoing struggles with colourism. Lakshmi had told authorities before her death that her husband, Kishandas, routinely mocked her complexion, calling […]
Guardiola Frustrated After City Collapse; Wins for Liverpool and West Ham
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has voiced frustration after his side’s late collapse in a 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in Sunday’s Premier League clash. City took an early lead through Erling Haaland, who marked his 100th Premier League appearance with a goal. But Brighton turned the game around, with 2 goals to […]