Travel and Places
22 Feb
The US military said Saturday it had killed a senior member of Al-Qaeda's Syrian branch Hurras al-Din, which announced its dissolution last month, in an air strike in the country's northwest. It is the latest US strike this year against the group in Syria. Along with its Western and Arab allies, the United States has…
22 Feb
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not ready" to sign a minerals deal with the United States, a source told AFP on Saturday, raising doubts about the proposed agreement as a rift between the two countries deepened. Since taking office last month, President Donald Trump has upended US foreign policy, making diplomatic overtures towards the Kremlin…
22 Feb
Family and friends of released Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov clapped, burst into tears and popped bottles of champagne as they watched him walk free on Saturday after being handed over by Hamas in Gaza. Shem Tov was among six Israeli captives freed by Palestinian militants as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner swap to take…
22 Feb
From brisk early mornings in the Third Arrondissement to iconic landmarks bathed in a shy winter sun, TONYE BAKARE recounts his eight-day experience discovering the unique urban charm of the City of Love during winter. Touch down at the city of light A gush of dry, cold air greeted me as I stepped out from…
21 Feb
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…
20 Feb
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…
20 Feb
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…
19 Feb
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
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,…
Guardian Life
1 day ago
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has officially announced that the highly anticipated music video for his chart-topping single Kese (Dance) will be released today at 8pm, Nigerian time. The singer took to Instagram to share the update, posting a teaser clip with the caption: Kese Video out today at 8pm naija time.” This revelation has sent fans…
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Fasting during Ramadan can drain your energy if you don’t eat the right foods. To stay active and avoid sugar spikes, you need balanced meals at suhoor and iftar. Here’s how to plan your meals for better energy: 1. Eat complex carbohydrates at suhoor Foods like whole wheat bread, brown rice, quinoa, and millets keep…
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Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims worldwide. While the basic practices of fasting, giving alms, and prayer are uniform everywhere, various cultures incorporate unique traditions into their practice to make the period even more fulfilling. Being so eager to…
1 day ago
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has thrown her weight behind Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after the lawmaker accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Henshaw took to Instagram on Wednesday to express solidarity with Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating the struggles women face in society and leadership roles alongside Natasha’ photograph. While celebrating Woman Crush Wednesday (WCW),…
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American rapper, Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, has filed a court case against Jane Doe and her attorneys, Tony Buzbee and David Fortney, alleging defamation and extortion following previously withdrawn rape case. In October 2024, Jane Doe, accused the artistes, Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault at an afterparty following the 2000…
Music
2 days ago
A renowned academic and former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola has applauded Nigeria's significant role in championing cultural diversity across the African continent. Okebulola, the Director of the Institute for African Culture and International Understanding (IACIU), gave the commendation in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja.…
2 days ago
A fresh wave of inspiration is sweeping through Nigeria’s music scene as MSG, the Asaba-based collective, drops their highly anticipated album, Greatness or Nothing—a project that’s more than just music; it’s a movement. This album embodies resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of success, resonating deeply with young dreamers striving to overcome life’s challenges. MSG…
3 days ago
Dangote Cement has reported a 62.2 per cent revenue growth, reaching N3,580.6 billion in 2024. The company’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) also grew by 56.0 per cent to N1,388.2 billion, with a 38.6 per cent margin. Arvind Pathak, Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, disclosed this in…
4 days ago
Any attempt to reclassify electricity consumers by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) will be resisted, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has also rejected the planned reclassification. Acting General Secretary of NUEE, Dominic Igwebike, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the migration of…
4 days ago
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed displeasure with the directives by the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano and Kebbi states mandating the closure of all public and private schools for up to five weeks to observe the Ramadan fast, effective from late February to early April 2025. In a statement on Sunday, CAN…
Film
2 days ago
Marvel’s latest superhero blockbuster, "Captain America: Brave New World", is on the verge of making history in Nigeria, closing in on the N300 million mark after just three weeks in cinemas. According to figures from the Nigerian Box Office on Monday, the film raked in an extra N43.9 million between February 28 and March 2,…
3 days ago
Winning an Oscar is the dream of every filmmaker, but what many people don’t know is that the golden statuette comes with a strict rule, winners can never sell it. The Oscar trophy, covered in 24-karat gold, may look priceless, but it’s actually worth around $400, The Economic Times stated in a report. However, it’s…
3 days ago
The 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) have come and gone, but for Nigerian filmmakers, the lessons from Hollywood’s biggest night are worth paying attention to. “Anora” stole the spotlight, The Brutalist” delivered strong performances, and Emilia Pérez proved that unique storytelling can lead the nominations. Here are seven things Nollywood can take from this year’s Oscars.…
3 days ago
Costume designer Paul Tazewell has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. The seasoned designer took home the award at the 97th Oscars on Sunday for his breathtaking work on ‘Wicked’. This win marks his first Oscar victory and…
3 days ago
Sean Baker’s Anora emerged as the most awarded film at the 97th Academy Awards, securing five Oscars across key categories. The independent drama tells the gripping story of a Brooklyn exotic dancer entangled with the son of a Russian oligarch. The film claimed Best Picture, solidifying its place as the most outstanding cinematic achievement of…