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8 Feb
Lebanon's presidency announced on Saturday that a new government had been formed, after more than two years in which an interim cabinet had led the crisis-hit country. President Joseph Aoun signed a decree "to form a government of 24 ministers", the presidency said in a post on X. It also announced two other decrees, in…
8 Feb
Ismaili Muslims said a last goodbye on Saturday to their late spiritual leader, Aga Khan IV, at a private funeral ceremony in Lisbon attended by dignitaries and foreign leaders. Prince Karim al-Husseini, 88, died on Tuesday. He was regarded as a direct descendent of the Prophet Mohammed and enjoyed near divine status as the 49th…
8 Feb
Music's brightest superstars on Sunday rocked the red carpet at the Grammy Awards, bringing some high drama, serious style—and, as ever, lots of skin. The famed award has birthed some of the most iconic fashion looks in the fashion world, such as Jennifer Lopez's plunging green Versace gown in 2000. Expectedly, the global music A-listers…
7 Feb
President Donald Trump on Friday said USAID should "close," in an escalation of his already unprecedented campaign to dismantle the massive government aid agency. "THE CORRUPTION IS AT LEVELS RARELY SEEN BEFORE. CLOSE IT DOWN!" Trump wrote in a trademark all-caps statement on his Truth Social app. Trump, who began his second term last…
7 Feb
Amid dangerous weather conditions, authorities have launched a search for a Bering Air Caravan plane with 10 people on board which vanished over Alaska. The aircraft, which was travelling from Unalakleet with nine passengers and one pilot on board, was declared missing after it disappeared from radar and failed to arrive at its destination in…
7 Feb
President Donald Trump of the United States on Thursday unveiled a task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias in government, intensifying a right-wing crackdown since returning to power.
6 Feb
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office. "From now on women's sports will be only for women," Trump said before he signed the order at the White House, surrounded by dozens…
5 Feb
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday accused the UN Human Rights Council of anti-Semitism as he announced Israel would boycott of the United Nations body. "This body has focused on attacking a democratic country and propagating anti-Semitism, instead of promoting human rights," Saar said in a post on X. The minister cited Israel being…
5 Feb
Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday urged politicians to dial back tensions ahead of elections this month after her centre-right CDU party sparked uproar by accepting the far right's support. "There is a degree of polarisation (and) turmoil," she said in a live interview with the Die Zeit newspaper. "I think that has occupied…
5 Feb
Argentina will leave the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a spokesman for right-wing populist President Javier Milei said on Wednesday. The decision comes two weeks after President Donald Trump made the announced on the first day of his second term,that the U.S would leave the UN health body.…
1 Feb
Three buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a ceasefire deal arrived in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis on Saturday, an AFP correspondent reported. The prisoners, many wearing grey prison uniforms, were greeted by hundreds of Gazans who gathered around the buses as they approached the city's European Hospital. The…
1 Feb
The UN rights chief said Friday that he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of summary executions of civilians in Khartoum North, allegedly by Sudanese army fighters and allied militia. "Deliberately taking the life of a civilian or anyone not or no longer directly taking part in hostilities is a war crime," Volker Turk said in…
Guardian Life
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The Imo State Police Command said it has commenced an investigation into the viral TikTok video where one Miss Jennifer Kingsley alleged that she and her baby's father were assaulted by yet-to-be-identified police officers on patrol in Amakohia, Owerri. The lady in the viral video also alleged that the officers, during the incident, extorted the…
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From creating engaging content to becoming Africa’s favourite pet personality, Oga Duke has solidified his place as a trailblazer in pet influence and fashion. Two years ago, the internet was introduced to the dynamic duo—Oga Duke, formally known as Oreoluwa Osoba, and his beloved miniature schnauzer, Duke. Since then, their hilarious and stylish content has…
2 hours ago
A Lagos Magistrate's Court sitting at Yaba has ruled in favour of the legal advice brought by the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP). The advice urged the court to strike out the names of Abdulazeer Fashola (Naira Marley), Samson Eletu (Sam Larry), Opere Babatunde, and Owodunni Ibrahim (Primeboy) from the charge on the death of…
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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…
1 day ago
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…
Music
1 day ago
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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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…
2 days ago
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…
Film
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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…
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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…