Events
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Drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has asked Mexico to seek his repatriation, faced with the possibility of being sentenced to death in the United States, President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Friday. Zambada, who co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel with notorious drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, was arrested in the United States last July along with…
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at identifying and eliminating federal funds being used for undocumented migrants, the White House said. The order "directs Federal departments and agencies to identify all federally funded programs currently providing financial benefits to illegal aliens and take corrective action," according to a White House fact sheet…
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A member of India's ruling Hindu-nationalist party was sworn in Thursday as chief minister of Delhi after an election landslide handed it control of the capital for the first time in decades. Rekha Gupta, 50, of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the fourth woman to serve as chief minister of the…
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US President Donald Trump called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" Wednesday, widening a personal rift with major implications for efforts to end the conflict triggered by Russia's invasion three years ago. The United States has provided essential funding and arms to Ukraine, but Trump made an abrupt policy shift by opening talks with Moscow…
17 Feb
The last year of war in Ukraine -- a conflict about to enter its fourth year -- was marked by billions in aid, Ukraine seizing Russian territory and Moscow using a new hypersonic missile. On February 16, US president Donald Trump said he could meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "very soon" to discuss ending the…
16 Feb
Israel's security cabinet was set to discuss on Monday the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front on their approach to Hamas and Iran. Rubio was in Israel on his first Middle East trip as President Donald Trump's secretary…
16 Feb
Saturday, 15th February will go down as a day to remember for families of Sawyer and Sosan as Mopelola Oluwabusayo and Muyiwa Babayomi
16 Feb
At least 48 people were killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali Saturday, authorities and local sources told AFP. Mali is one of Africa's leading gold producers, and mining sites are regularly the scene of deadly landslides and accidents. Authorities have struggled to control unregulated mining of the precious…
16 Feb
Argentina's President Javier Milei admitted making a mistake on Saturday after promoting a cryptocurrency whose value soared and then crashed, with his office announcing an "urgent investigation". According to news outlets, Milei posted a message on social media platform X Friday evening, praising a "private project" aimed at "stimulating the growth of the Argentine economy,…
15 Feb
An intense snowstorm in eastern Sweden on Saturday sparked two massive road accidents involving dozens of vehicles and leaving more than 100 people needing hospital treatment, officials said. Local media outlets carried footage showing dozens of cars and trucks rammed into each other, many of them largely destroyed, all of them covered in snow. The…
15 Feb
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London to the United States embassy on Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump's proposal that the US "take over" Gaza. Waving Palestinian flags and placards saying "Hands off Gaza," several thousand people walked from Whitehall in Westminster over the River Thames to the embassy in Nine Elms.…
15 Feb
Iran said Saturday that it had received messages from the new government in Damascus following the ouster of its longtime Syrian ally, former president Bashar al-Assad. "The Islamic Republic of Iran is indirectly in contact with Damascus," Tehran's special envoy for Syrian affairs Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani was quoted as saying by the state-run IRNA…
15 Feb
Russia on Saturday published images of a US man that its customs officers arrested a day earlier at a Moscow airport for allegedly travelling with gummy candy laced with cannabis derivatives. Russian media said a day earlier that a 28-year-old American was detained at Vnukovo airport after flying in from Istanbul. The arrest came after…
Guardian Life
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The Managing Director/Chief Executive of Nigerian Film Corporation, Dr Ali Nuhu, has advocated for continuous massive film infrastructure development as well as sustainable partnerships to aid the growth of Nigeria’s film industry.
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As of February 2025, the world’s ten richest women collectively hold a staggering net worth of approximately $503.3 billion, according to Forbes. These influential figures have amassed their fortunes across diverse industries, from retail and cosmetics to finance and shipping. 1. Alice Walton Alice Walton, 75, remains the richest woman in the world with a…
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“I wake up tired, I sleep tired, and even inside my dreams, I’m working.” These were the words of Chima, a 32-year-old banker in Lagos, who barely has time to rest. “Sometimes, I don’t even remember the last time I had a full day off without emails or calls from work, she told Guardian Life.…
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Popular street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has promised to stay out of trouble and focus on making money. A Magistrates' Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted him bail in the sum of ₦2 million after he was arraigned on charges of assaulting government officials at his bar. The controversial singer made…
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Cynthia Chinasaokwu Onyedinmanasu Amarachukwu Owezuke Echimino Erivo, better known as Cynthia Erivo, has been nominated to host the 78th Tony Awards. Cynthia, who was recently nominated for an Oscar in the musical fantasy film, said she was “proud and excited” to have been chosen. She will be taking over hosting duties from Ariana DeBose, who…
Music
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Nigerian gospel singer Lawrence Oyor has reacted with surprise after a viral video surfaced online, showing popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka, joyfully dancing to his song Favour. Speaking during a recent sermon, Oyor admitted he was completely taken aback when he saw Bobrisky vibing to his hit track. The singer, known for his deep worship songs,…
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As the process of selecting a new Accountant General to the Federal Government heats up, a civil society organization under the aegis of Ethics and Compliance Officers Association of Africa - ECOA has advised President Bola Tinubu to use accountability and transparency as yardstick which Afolabi Idowu Omoniwa embodies. The group in a statement signed…
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Mutari Okih, better known as Kindwizz, is making big moves in the music scene with his unique Afrobeat sound and storytelling ability. Born and raised in Benue State, and hailing from Kogi State, Nigeria, Kindwizz blends his love for music with his background in Theatre Arts from Imo State University, giving his songs a…
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Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has etched her name in the record books, becoming the first female artiste in 16 years to win the Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards. The award ceremony, which recognises excellence in Black music and culture, took place in Newcastle, United Kingdom. The ‘Rush’ crooner didn’t stop…
17 Feb
Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says seven manufacturing sectoral groups showed improvements in confidence levels in the fourth quarter of 2024. He made the assertion on Monday in Lagos via the Manufacturers CEO Confidence Index (MCCI). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MCCI is a barometer used to…
Film
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The 2025 film awards season is in full swing and knowing where to watch the Oscar-nominated films can be daunting. There are twenty-five films up for nominations at the Oscars film awards 2025. This year’s top contenders are all streaming and showing on your favourite Apps, and in the theatres. Emilia Pérez "Emilia Pérez" (13…
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The Nigerian box office experienced a major shake-up over the weekend (February 14–16) as Captain America: Brave New World dominated the charts with a record-breaking opening, raking in ₦137.5 million. According to a report on Monday by the Box Office via their x page, Nollywood also had a strong showing with Reel Love, which pulled…
17 Feb
The 2025 Bafta Awards took place on Sunday, February 16, at the Royal Festival Hall in London, celebrating the best in film. Below is the full list of winners: Best Film Winner: Conclave Nominees: Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez Outstanding British Film Winner: Conclave Nominees: Bird, Blitz, Gladiator 2, Hard Truths, Kneecap,…
16 Feb
Papal thriller "Conclave" and immigrant epic "The Brutalist" on Sunday emerged neck-and-neck at the BAFTA awards with each film picking up four coveted gongs. "Conclave", directed by German-born Edward Berger, won the BAFTA for the best film with its tale of the intrigue and horse-trading behind the scenes during the election of a new pope.…
16 Feb
Love is a beautiful thing, and sometimes, the right movie can make you feel it even more. Whether you are watching alone or with someone special, the magic of the big screen makes every moment more special. From heartwarming romance to stories that tug at the heart, this February’s cinema releases will make you smile,…