Attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo halted
The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital Kinshasa involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge several suspects have been detained and the “situation is now under control”. His statement comes hours after Witnesses say a group […]
Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated For 2024 BET Awards (FULL LIST)
The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact. While the ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories, Burna Boy is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi […]
BURNA BOY BAGS TWOÂ NOMINATIONS AT 2024 BET AWARDS
Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has secured two nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. The ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories. The singer is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr and Seyi Vibez. BET announced the 2024 BET Awards […]
US President blocks release of interview audio recordings over handling of classified files
US President Joe Biden has blocked the release of audio recordings of his interviews from the investigation into his handling of classified files. A letter from the justice department yesterday to Republicans in Congress said Mr Biden had asserted executive privilege, and the recordings would not be released. Republicans had demanded the release of the […]
Veteran actress, Liz Benson returns to Nollywood
Veteran actress Liz Benson, has made a Nollywood comeback after several years of time-off from acting. Before her return to Nollywood, Benson had disclosed that she is a born-again Christian and now preaches the gospel on fulltime basis as an ordained minister. The seasoned 58year old actress, who hails from Etinan, Akwa Ibom state, will […]
Autopsy Fails to Determine Cause of Mohbad’s DeathÂ
A Forensic Scientist and Pathologist from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Sunday Osiyemi has told the coroner inquiring into the cause of death of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad that the results of an autopsy conducted on the deceased body has failed to ascertain the cause of death. Prof. Osiyemi […]
First Women’s Club World Cup to take place in 2026
FIFA has confirmed that the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January and February 2026. The 16-team tournament will be held every four years and fall during the domestic season for European leagues, between the Women’s Champions League group stages and the knockout rounds. FIFA at its congress today in Bangkok also approved a […]
Biden and Trump agree to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10
Joe Biden has proposed two televised US presidential election debates, which rival Donald Trump quickly accepted. The first is proposed for June 27 and the second would be in September. But the US President’s proposals break several traditions, as it by-passes the presidential debate commission, which since 1988 has scheduled debates and had already set […]
Police arrest Portable over unpaid G-Wagon debt
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the arrest of a popular musician, Habeeb Okikiola, (AKA Portable), over alleged failure to pay the balance of his G-Wagon vehicle. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday night, saying the Police command received a petition against the musician for failure […]
PSG Star Mbappe To Join Madrid Next Season – La Liga president
La Liga president Javier Tebas says Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid next season. The 25-year-old France captain announced last week he is leaving PSG at the end of his contract this summer, without specifying his destination, and Madrid are poised to sign him after years of failed attempts. Tebas believes Mbappe […]
