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11 Feb
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that his country will resist any US tariffs on steel, announced by President Donald Trump, that he said would hit the US's "closest ally". Such tariffs would be "entirely unjustified" and "Canadians will resist strongly and firmly if necessary", he said during a conference on artificial intelligence(AI)…
11 Feb
On the streets of Johannesburg's student district, US President Donald Trump's offer to accept white Afrikaners as refugees landed as both "ridiculous" and "lame", among South Africans of all races. On Friday, Trump cut off aid to South Africa and claimed, without evidence, that the Pretoria government is seizing white-owned land and persecuting Afrikaners, descendants…
11 Feb
Five years after her husband was executed in Saudi Arabia, Egyptian Noura Fouad is still seeking his remains, unable to lay his body to rest and pay her respects at his grave. "My husband had an unfair trial," the mother of three told AFP. He had been an upstanding man "trapped by traffickers", she added,…
11 Feb
Pope Francis launched a stinging critique Tuesday of US President Donald Trump's deportations of undocumented migrants, describing it as a "major crisis" that "damages the dignity of men and women". In a letter to US bishops, he urged Catholics and others "not to give in to narratives that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to…
11 Feb
Business tycoon Asil Nadir, once jailed for stealing millions from his Polly Peck empire, was buried on Tuesday after a funeral in northern Cyprus. Nadir, 83, died late on Sunday at a hospital in the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which is only recognised by Turkey. The flamboyant Turkish Cypriot businessman was convicted…
9 Feb
President Donald Trump said in remarks airing Sunday that Elon Musk, who is presiding over a purge of US government jobs, will help find "hundreds of billions of dollars of fraud" in federal agencies. Speaking in a Fox News interview set to air before the Super Bowl football championship, Trump said the American people "want…
8 Feb
Brazil's president this week amped up pressure for a major oil project to go ahead at the mouth of the Amazon River, despite criticism from environmentalists as the country prepares to host UN climate talks in November. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 79, aspires to make Brazil a leader in the fight against global…
8 Feb
Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday protested at a site earmarked for Beijing's controversial new embassy in London over human rights and security concerns. The new embassy -- if approved by the UK government -- would be the "biggest Chinese embassy in Europe", one lawmaker said earlier. Protester Iona Boswell, a 40-year-old social worker, told AFP…
8 Feb
A summit of African leaders meeting to address the crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday called for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" within five days. The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has rapidly seized swathes of territory in the mineral-rich eastern DRC in an offensive that has left thousands dead and displaced vast numbers.…
8 Feb
Fakhri Barghouti grimaced in pain as an exultant crowd lifted him onto their shoulders next to his son Shadi, released from an Israeli jail on Saturday under a Gaza ceasefire deal. Though Barghouti, 71, shed tears of joy at seeing his son, he was also in physical pain. The night before, Israeli forces stormed his…
8 Feb
El Salvador's Congress, with support from anti-gang crusader President Nayib Bukele, has approved tougher punishments for corruption and several violent crimes, including doubling the maximum prison sentence for murder to 60 years. Bukele has carried out a sweeping crackdown on crime, including rounding up suspects without warrants and opening a maximum-security prison -- Latin America's…
8 Feb
Horror swept through the crowd of onlookers in Tel Aviv's "Hostage Square" on Saturday as the three emaciated faces of hostages freed by Hamas in Gaza appeared on screen. Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy appeared to the crowds of supporters, on the huge display in the square, flanked by Hamas fighters during…
Guardian Life
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Wunmi Aloba, the wife of late Nigerian musician Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has expressed her deep pain over his death, stating that it felt like a victory for some people. In an exclusive interview with BBC Pidgin, Wunmi recounted how her husband fought to stay alive but tragically passed away. She also…
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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, says he will resign if the current APC state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected. Ata made this statement at a press conference in Kano on Monday. He reaffirmed his position, stating he would resign from both his ministerial role and the party. He said, “This…
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Nigerian singer and songwriter Abraham Emmanuel John, popularly known as Clever Tush, has released his highly anticipated single, Erima. Known for his unique fusion of Afrobeats and contemporary sounds, Clever Tush continues to captivate audiences with his infectious melodies and compelling storytelling. READ MORE: Diddy’s lawyer quits sex trafficking case Erima is a vibrant, rhythmic…
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Nollywood actress, Iniobong, Edo Ekim, better known as Ini Edo loses father, pens down emotional message about his passing. This post was shared by the actress via her Instagram account on February, 24, 2025. In the post she shared, Ini Edo expressed her profound grief and paid tribute to her late father: “This post has…
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Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World continues its record-breaking streak in Nigerian cinemas, amassing ₦226.8 million in two weeks. According to the latest figures from the Nigeria Box Office for the weekend of February 21st to 23rd, the blockbuster remains the biggest film in the country, raking in ₦57.2 million over the weekend. This…
Music
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One of the lawyers defending American music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs in his criminal sex trafficking case has officially pulled out of the legal team. Court documents filed on Thursday revealed that attorney Anthony Ricco submitted a motion to step down from representing the embattled Bad Boy Records boss. Ricco, who was one of the…
2 days ago
A civil society organisation, Niger Delta Civil Society Coalition, NSCDC, has condemned the George Uboh Whistleblowers Network for invoking the Freedom of Information Act and the Fiscal Responsibility Act to request documents on alleged financial mismanagement in the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB. NSCDC urged sponsors of the George Uboh Whistleblowers Network to…
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The President of the Association of African Private Universities (AAPU), Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, on Thursday, visited Baba-Ahmed University, Kano, to discuss the advancement of private universities in Africa and promote academic collaboration. Prof. Gwarzo, who is also the founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), led a high-profile delegation that included the…
2 days ago
After three years abroad, the 17th Headies returns to Lagos with an expanded eligibility period and the promise of fresh innovation. Yet critics argue it needs a major revamp to truly reflect Nigeria’s dynamic music scene. After Nigeria’s biggest music award spent two editions overseas to, arguably, improve its operations, the Headies returns on 17…
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Get ready to be serenaded by the soulful sounds of Saint Lucas, as he prepares to release a love song titled "Letter to Shalewa." With a music career spanning over a decade, Saint Lucas – the artist behind ‘Lemme Love You’ – has evolved from a rapper to a singer-songwriter and guitarist, crafting a unique…
Film
2 days ago
Marvel and Disney's "Captain America: Brave New World" clung to the top of the North American box office this weekend despite a steep drop
3 days ago
Produced by a visionary Nigerian company, Makemation is Africa’s first feature film on AI, starring Nollywood luminaries and helmed by Michael “Ama Psalmist” Akinrogunde. Set for worldwide release on 18 April 2025, the groundbreaking film blends technology, culture, and innovation. Makemation, a Nigerian artificial intelligence-themed feature film out is set for release in Lagos, Nigeria…
3 days ago
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.
20 Feb
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…
18 Feb
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…