The world football governing body, FIFA has built a mini-stadium in Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State. FIFA disclosed this in a statement recently released on its website. The $1.189 million-project was undertaken by the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, and supported by the FIFA Forward programme. The NFF representative in Kebbi State, Abubakar Ladan said…
Southampton will play next season in the Championship after Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Fulham confirmed their relegation. The Saints lasted 11 seasons in the Premier League, enjoying consecutive finishes of eighth, seventh, sixth, and eighth between 2014 and 2017. Southampton developed Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane, Adam Lallana, Danny Ings, and numerous academy products…
Nigerian hitmaker Kizz Daniel has added to his ever-growing catalogue of hits with another bop titled “Shu-Peru,” produced by Reward Beatz. This track is a follow-up to his previously released hit “Rich Till I Die (RTID).” Listen below. Stream here
Reports of a budding romance between Tom Cruise and Shakira have been dismissed. The pair sparked rumors of a relationship after being seen together at the 2023 Miami Grand Prix. Sources claimed that Cruise was interested in “pursuing” Shakira following her split from Gerard Piqué. However, an insider has now revealed that Shakira “has no…
Tesla is set to recall over 1.1 million cars in China due to possible safety concerns, according to a statement released by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The recall will commence on May 29th, and the affected vehicles were manufactured between January 12, 2019, and April 24, 2023. The SAMR stated that the…
Grammy-award winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has warned veteran American rapper and record label executive, Diddy, to respect his status as a music legend to avoid being embarrassed by him on the dance floor. The duo were recently spotted at a star-studded party. Apparently, Diddy had challenged the self-styled ‘African Giant’ to a dance battle…
LinkedIn, the world’s largest social media platform for professionals, will cut 716 positions and discontinue its jobs app in mainland China, according to a statement by the California-based company. The decision was made due to shifts in customer behavior and slower revenue growth, said CEO Ryan Roslansky in a letter to employees. In the same…
Paramount Media Networks, MTV and Showtime, which are divisions of Paramount, announced on Tuesday that it would shut down MTV News and reduce its workforce by 25%. Chris McCarthy, the head of Paramount Media Networks, MTV and Showtime, revealed that the media giant has continued to feel pressure from broader economic headwinds despite its success…
Elon Musk has announced that he has found a new CEO to take over Twitter, months after he first promised to step back from the role. The new CEO will take over at X Corp., which was recently changed from Twitter Inc., in the coming weeks. However, Musk did not provide a name. Reports indicate…
Dangbana Republik’s Bella Shmurda has teamed up with Tiwa Savage for a catchy new tune titled “Non Stop Vibez (NSV)”, produced by Krizbeatz. Listen below. Stream here
Biotech company Novavax has announced that it will be laying off 25% of its workforce in an effort to reduce expenses. The decision was made to better align the company’s infrastructure and scale with the “endemic Covid opportunity,” according to Novavax CEO John Jacobs. Despite the layoffs, the Maryland-based company is still focused on updating…
Tech giant Google has recently launched its advanced AI chatbot, Bard, which is now available in 180 countries, with new features that promise to be interesting. The chatbot can now create functions in over 20 programming languages and add comments to explain code to collaborators, regardless of their location. During the launch, Google’s Vice President…
Goya Menor and Nas Tee have released the official music video for their collaborative single ‘Brotherman’. The song, which features heartfelt lyrics about brotherhood, is now accompanied by an equally emotive visual. The video takes the viewer on a journey through scenes in a school, the streets as well as several facts of he society…
Music mogul Don Jazzy has revealed his latest project after the huge success of the food franchise Jazzy’s Burger. As the Mavin Records family celebrated 11 years in style, the CEO and founder of one of the biggest record labels in Nigeria, Don Jazzy, unveiled his latest franchise following the huge success of Jazzy’s Burger….
Jennifer Garner, the 51-year-old actress who starred in the movie ‘Elektra,’ has revealed that she would have loved to be a minister. She takes her children, 17-year-old Violet and 14-year-old Seraphina, whom she had with her former husband, Ben Affleck, to church. Her mum still thinks she may switch careers and pursue holy work. Garner…
Sergio Busquets has announced his departure from Barcelona at the end of the season. The 34-year-old midfielder revealed his decision in a video recently posted on social media. Busquets arrived at Barcelona in 2005 and eventually made his first-team debut in 2008. Since then, he has played in 718 matches for the club, scored 18…
Speculation about Lionel Messi’s next destination has grown increasingly frenzied over the last few days, after Paris St Germain suspended him for taking an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia and the AFP news agency reported on Tuesday that a move to a club in the country was a “done deal”. PSG’s contract with the 35-year-old…
Disney has reported a loss of 4 million subscribers to its flagship streaming service in the first quarter of the year. Despite the decline in subscribers, Disney+ was able to reduce its losses by $400m. The company behind the Marvel and Star Wars franchises is under pressure to make its streaming business profitable amid a…
Scarlett Johansson, who sued Disney in 2021 for breach of contract, is still a dedicated Disney fan. She described her level of devotion to Disney in a recent interview with Variety. The Black Widow star revealed that she visits Disney World at least ten times a year and is someone who “geeks out” when talking…
Vast, a California-based startup, plans to use a SpaceX rocket to launch what it hopes to be the world’s first commercial space station and ferry passengers to and from the orbiting outpost. The cost of the agreement was not disclosed. It remains unclear how much a trip to the proposed space station would cost visitors,…
Twitter has added encrypted messaging to the platform Wednesday, and calls will follow shortly, CEO Elon Musk has revealed via a tweet. “…This will grow in sophistication rapidly. The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if there was a gun to my head,” he said. “Coming soon will be voice…
I’m very much aware that I have no control over the decisions social media apps and organizations make, but it would have been nice to know that a strange little AI bot was going to show up as a Snapchat friend. I’m not sure about you, but AI scares the living life out of me….
Google has unveiled Studio Bot, an AI-powered coding tool designed to assist Android developers with generating code, fixing errors, and answering questions about Android. The bot will be built on Codey, Google’s new foundational coding model that has emerged from its updated PaLM 2 large language model. Studio Bot supports both Kotlin and Java programming…
Nigerian music star and founder of Marlian Music, Naira Marley, has released the lyric video for his latest single titled “Body”. Produced by Niphkeys, this upbeat song marks Naira Marley’s first release of the year.Listen below: Stream Here
Robert De Niro, the 79-year-old actor, is now a father of seven children as he welcomed a new child. The Associated Press confirmed the news on Tuesday. However, no further details or statement about the new arrival have been made public by the representative for De Niro. The Oscar-winning actor has children from his two…
The award-winning superstar is set to tell his story through an upcoming documentaryHeavyweight Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has thrilled his fans with exciting news of an upcoming Netflix series. The DWM frontline act and owner, whose fourth studio album ‘Timeless’ continues to dominate the music scene – locally and internationally, apparently…
Talented singer Libianca has recorded a huge debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her song, ‘People.’ After a guest appearance and performance alongside Latin American singer Becky G at Coachella 2023, gifted singer and songwriter Libianca has made her first and all-important debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her viral song…
Warner Bros. has announced that “Beetlejuice 2” will be hitting theaters on September 6, 2024. The sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 film is set to feature the return of Michael Keaton as the titular character and Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, along with new cast members such as “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux…
Karim Benzema always takes to the field wearing a bandage that covers his right wrist and hand. But why? It all started nearly four years ago, when he sustained a finger injury in a challenge with Real Betis defender Marc Bartra. In January 2019, during a 2-1 LaLiga win for Madrid away to Betis, Benzema…
The singer-songwriter, like several Afrobeat acts, will be hitting the road with his latest project.Sensational Nigerian singer and songwriter Lekan Osifeso Jr., popularly known as Lojay, has announced that he will be going on a world tour. The 26-year-old singer, who recently released ‘Gangster Romantic’, a 7-track extended play assisted by the South African kings…
Tecno just unveiled the Camon 20 Premier 5G with a premium design featuring leather and ceramic on the back. Tecno says the build is premium and “free from the flimsiness of plastic” and each phone takes 56 hours of polishing and 576 total hours to build. The rear panel is clad in lychee pattern leather,…
Get ready to have lots of belly laughs as you watch Juliana Olayode (Toyo baby of Jenifa Diaries) take over Ify’s Kitchen to make a delicious pot of Oha soup with fresh Oha and Uziza leaves in today’s video. Hit the ▶ button below to watch: This video was originally published on Ify’s Kitchen
Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush this summer in “Meg 2: The Trench,” a literally larger-than-life thrill ride that supersizes the 2018 blockbuster and takes the action to higher heights and even greater depths with multiple massive Megs and so much more! Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu…
Nigerian artist Portable has released the official music video for his latest single, “I Am Not a Prisoner.” The song has been receiving rave reviews since its release earlier this year, and fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of the video. The visuals are a perfect match for the song’s lyrics, which address Portable’s…
Jamie Foxx was hospitalized weeks ago, and little information is known about what happened to him. On April 11th, the actor was hospitalized in Atlanta, Georgia, while filming the Netflix movie, “Back in Action.” However, despite multiple attempts by the media to obtain additional details from his representatives, there has been practically no information released,…
The Mavin/Jonzing world sensation singer is already in Delhi to kick off his three-day tour in India. Talented Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, was welcomed in grand style as he landed in India for his tour. The 23-year-old superstar, who is having an excellent year, sold 60 thousand units…
Johnny Depp is set to make a comeback after winning his highly publicized 2022 defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The former Pirates of the Caribbean star will serve as the main attraction at the Cannes Film Festival’s opening night. Meanwhile, Heard has reportedly quit acting and relocated to a secluded home outside Madrid…
KSI, the British YouTuber and boxer, called out Andrew Tate on Twitter after a video surfaced of the latter boxing. The two men have a history of animosity and this latest development has reignited their feud. TikTok user “asap.robert” shared a three-minute video of himself sparring with Tate, who can be seen knocking down his…
New Balance has teamed up with New York-based skateboarding label POETS to present their own take on the Tiago Lemos 1010 sneaker, a ’90s-inspired silhouette designed for professional skater, Tiago Lemos. Having been founded by legendary skateboarder Gino Iannucci back in 2002, POETS developed its name from the neighborhood of Poet’s Corner in Long Island;…
A major Adidas shareholder, Union Investment, is set to call for transparency over the company’s relationship with Kanye West at the annual meeting on Thursday. Janne Werning, the head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at Union Investment, is expected to ask Adidas to reveal the findings of its investigation into West’s behaviour after he…
With Summer right around the corner, Nike (NYSE:NKE +0.23%) looks to bring back its weird and wonderful Air Rift silhouette in its original black and green colors. Inspired by Kenyan barefoot runners and named after the Great Rift Valley, a geographic rift that runs from Lebanon to Mozambique, the Air Rift is no doubt one…
In today’s age of mobile technology, almost every brand-new vehicle you can buy in showrooms comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. It’s the current gold standard, and Ford intends to keep it that way – at least for its vehicles – in the years to come. In an interview with the Wall Street…
Volvo’s new, next-generation electric vehicle, the luxuriously appointed, three-row EX90 SUV, isn’t even out yet, but the Swedish company is already talking about the follow-up. The Volvo EX30 will be a small SUV that will have its global debut on June 7th. US reservations will also open up on that date. The EX30 name had…
Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentina side won awards at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Paris, France. Tennis’ world No. 2 player Carlos Alcaraz was among the athletes also recognised, as well as Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen, skier Eileen Gu, and track and field star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. “This is a special honour,” Messi…
Watch popular singer Seal bring his magic to the stage at the Fox Theatre benefit concert featuring Collective Soul, Mother’s Finest, Drivin N Cryin and Jet Black Roses, Mother’s Day Celebration Concert, “Bluey’s Big Play,” Julieta Venegas, “Hairspray” and Fox Theatre Tours. The 30th Anniversary Tour commemorated three decades of his landmark self-titled debut album…
Berkshire Hathaway’s shares rose following a strong earnings report and Warren Buffett’s annual shareholder meeting, dubbed the “Woodstock for Capitalists.” The company’s A shares climbed 2% on Monday, reaching an intraday high of $502,055, and extending its year-to-date gains to over 6%. For the first quarter, the conglomerate reported a 12.6% increase in operating earnings,…
In 2016, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie filed for divorce, ending their 12-year relationship. The couple shares six children together: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. Before their separation, their busy schedules as A-list Hollywood actors often kept them away from home and left their children in the care of others. Mark Billingham, a…
Nigerian food vlogger Dolapo Grey has just released a new vlog on her YouTube channel. The culinary expert shares a step-by-step recipe for preparing the perfect waterleaf soup. Watch the clip below: This video was originally published on the Dolapo Grey Youtube Channel
American rapper, Lowell Grissom, who is better known as EveryBodyKnowsLO, has died in a shooting that occurred in a Miami nightclub. According to local media reports, the incident took place at around 4:00 am in a nightclub in the Florida city, specifically at the Gala nightclub, which is situated in a very touristy area of…
Samsung has come out on top as the most repair-friendly smartphone brand in 2022, beating Apple by a large margin, according to a study by the Electronics Hub. The study aggregated data from iFixit to determine which smartphones were easiest and most difficult to repair at home, based on average repair times and the difficulty…
