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28 Feb
A man who ran an illegal network of cryptocurrency ATMs was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday, in the first such criminal case in the UK. Such ATMs, which allow users to buy cryptocurrency or convert it into cash, are illegal to operate in the UK without approval from Britain's financial watchdog, the…
28 Feb
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday spoke to Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, urging him to release a British citizen and activist jailed in Cairo, Downing Street said. "The prime minister discussed the case of British national Alaa Abd El-Fattah with President Sisi. He pressed for Alaa's release, having met his mother Laila Soueif…
28 Feb
Lebanese on Friday conducted a delayed burial in a border village for more than 90 civilians and fighters from the Hezbollah movement who died during the war with Israel that ended with a November ceasefire. Under the truce, Israel had an initial 60 days, later extended to February 18, to pull out its troops from…
28 Feb
Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, suffered a breathing "crisis" on Friday which caused him to vomit but he was given air and responded well, the Vatican said. The episode came just hours after a Vatican source said the 88-year-old pontiff's condition was no longer considered critical, following a series of incremental improvements. Francis, who…
28 Feb
Bitcoin and its cryptocurrency peers have slumped in value over recent days as tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and new scandals affecting the sector shake confidence in volatile assets. Bitcoin dived Friday to trade under $80,000 for the first time since November. Its low of $78,225.84 was more than 25 percent off levels…
28 Feb
Thousands lined the streets around the Israeli commericial hub Tel Aviv on Friday for the funeral procession of Tsachi Idan, a hostage killed in captivity in Gaza. The development engineer was abducted from his kibbutz of Nahal Oz during Hamas's unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. He was taken to Gaza with his…
28 Feb
Germany's conservatives led by election winner Friedrich Merz held first talks Friday with the Social Democrats on forming a coalition government as the country faces multiple challenges at home and abroad. "The exploratory talks began in an open and constructive atmosphere," Merz's CDU/CSU alliance and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) said in a joint statement,…
28 Feb
Russia on Friday named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States, filling a role vacant since last year in another sign of easing tensions. US President Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to President Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the…
28 Feb
Cyclone Garance barrelled across La Reunion island on Friday killing at least two people as fierce winds left destruction across the French Indian Ocean territory, authorities said. Winds of up to 230 kilometres (143 miles) per hour battered the territory of 900,000 people and the storm earlier forced the closure of the main airport on…
28 Feb
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro called a special cabinet meeting for Saturday after being accused of a conflict of interest over a contract involving one of his family's companies. Montenegro acknowledged on Friday that the accusations had caused "apprehension" as he called the cabinet meeting, vowing to "end this affair once and for all". The…
28 Feb
A week ago Donald Trump branded Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. On Friday he will host the Ukrainian president at the White House and sign a deal granting Washington access to Ukraine's rare minerals. The extraordinary turnaround caps a week of frantic international diplomacy centered on Washington, as Kyiv seeks to shore up support despite Trump's…
26 Feb
Taiwan sent forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defence ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous. China deployed 32 aircraft near Taiwan as part of a joint combat drill with Chinese warships and announced "live-fire exercises" in an area about 40 nautical miles (74 kilometres) off…
Guardian Life
7 hours ago
As Muslims prepare to mark the end of Ramadan with the Eid-el-Fitr celebration tomorrow, nutritionists have advised against jumping into heavy meals immediately after a month-long fast, warning that certain foods commonly served during Eid could trigger digestive issues and long-term health problems. The experts said while it’s normal for people to look forward to…
7 hours ago
Eid isn’t just about dressing up and showing face. It’s a spiritual celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, and the Prophet (PBUH) had a special way of doing it. If you want to step into Eid with purpose and blessings, here are five simple Sunnah practices to follow: 1. Start the Takbir once…
1 day ago
Eid al-Fitr is a time of joy, feasting and family. But after 30 days of fasting, your body gets used to a certain eating pattern. Jumping straight into heavy meals can mess with your digestion, cause bloating, or leave you feeling uncomfortable. If you want to enjoy the celebration without hurting your stomach, here’s how…
1 day ago
March is Nutrition Month, the perfect time to remind ourselves that health is wealth. With modern life moving at a fast pace, many people struggle with balancing good nutrition with work, social life, and personal commitments. What you put in your mouth goes a long way to determine how your body functions tomorrow. Consuming fast…
1 day ago
Despite global advancements, millions of Nigerian women continue to suffer under cultural practices that violate their dignity and rights. It’s time these harmful traditions ended. In the stillness of her tiny rented shop in Lagos, Blessing Zion grills and sells roasted corn. Nine years ago, she lived in a modest police barracks apartment with her…
Music
1 day ago
Fresh off her Pan African Rockstar tour, Lady Donli returns with new music, deeper reflections on Northern Nigerian culture, and her ongoing mission to create safe spaces for African women creatives. Her tribal linework tattoo stands out on the back of her left hand. Lady Donli appears calm and relaxed on screen, as she settles…
2 days ago
Rolling Stone Africa has unveiled Davido as the cover star for its March/April 2025 issue, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first male living artist to grace the magazine’s front page. The Nigerian afropop superstar, known for global hits like If, Fall, Blow My Mind, and Unavailable, has been a key figure in…
2 days ago
Nigerian singer-songwriter Ruger has returned with a new album dubbed BlownBoy Ru. The new 13-tracker features hit spins like ‘Jay Jay’, ‘Toma Toma’ Ft. Tiwa Savage and the Kranium-assisted ‘DuDu’. This comes hot on the heels of his recent viral COLORS performance, in which he performs ‘Toro’. BlownBoy Ru, Ruger’s incredible sophomore album and the…
2 days ago
Popular gospel singer, Panam Percy Paul, has revealed that he rejected a £24m deal in 1995 because he was asked to reduce how often he mentioned Jesus in his songs. The 68-year-old singer shared his experience during a recent conversation with Nigerian pastor, Emmanuel Iren. He said he was at the height of his ministry…
2 days ago
Afrobeats star and Grammy-winning musician, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has given fans another name to call him, Jean Béna Dieudonné. The new nickname came to light on Friday, shortly after his recent feature on the remix of ‘4 Kampé’ with French-Haitian singer Joé Dwèt Filé. According to a post shared on his official X…
Film
2 days ago
A live-action film based on Nintendo's "Legend of Zelda" game series will hit big screens around the world on March 26, 2027, the Japanese gaming giant said on Friday. Nintendo made the announcement on "Nintendo Today!", a new app for fans that was launched on Thursday. A short video posted to the app reveals the…
4 days ago
Showmax continues to expand its storytelling reach with two standout series, Between Worlds and Kabiyesi, both of which bring Yoruba mythology and palace politics to life through compelling storytelling and rich cultural elements. These shows prove that Nollywood is evolving, offering deeper narratives and improved production quality. Between Worlds, created and executive-produced by Emmanuel Uduma,…
25 Mar
The producers behind the "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday. The appointment of Amy Pascal and David Heyman is the first step in Amazon's plan to relaunch the British spy franchise, after taking full creative control last month. The producers are expected to…
24 Mar
Disney’s live-action remake, Snow White, took the number one spot at the Nigerian box office over the weekend, earning ₦17.6 million between March 21 and 23. The Nigeria Box Office released the figures on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter) page, showing how new releases and returning titles performed in cinemas across the country.…
24 Mar
Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has scored big at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) as his series, Seven Doors, picked up 11 nominations. The nominations were announced on Sunday, with Adebayo sharing the news on Monday on Instagram. The 46-year-old actor called it a major milestone for the team behind the…