Montana has become the first state in the United States to ban TikTok on personal mobile phones, as the governor aims to safeguard residents from Chinese surveillance. This prohibition, which Chinese-owned TikTok considers an infringement on freedom of speech, is the first of its kind in the Western world. The social media platform has faced…
Nigeria will earn over $4 billion in nominal revenue as the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday okayed the concession of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, to the Corporacion American Airport Consortium, a Luxembourg-based company. James Odaudu, the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the…
Elizabeth Holmes has been given a deadline to report to prison by May 30, according to a judge’s decision. This comes after her last-minute attempt to avoid starting her sentence was rejected by an appellate court the day before. Judge Edward Davila, who presided over Holmes’ trial, issued an order on Wednesday stating that she…
Numerous celebrities are regularly spotted at the Crypto.com Arena for Los Angeles Lakers games and one of those celebrities who always has a courtside seat is Kim Kardashian. As reported on Marca, the reality TV star is always a regular supporter of the Lakers, but what few expected was that she would be so vocal…
Nigerian-American music artist, Jidenna has said his current relationship started as polyamory.He disclosed that his girlfriend was seeing two other men when he met her initially. The singer revealed this in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden. He said he was comfortable with the situation because he was also dating another woman at…
Singer Davido in his recent interview has revealed how much he will charge for any collaboration from now on. Still buzzing on the success of his fourth studio album ‘Timeless,’ multiple award winning singer and performer David Adeleke who is popularly known as Davido has revealed how much he would be charging for every collaboration…
Coca-Cola revolutionized soda customization with its Freestyle fountains about 15 years ago, and now Kraft Heinz aims to do something similar for dipping sauces. The concept involves sauce “bases” such as Ketchup, Ranch, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauce. Customers can choose one base and then mix it with flavor “enhancers” like jalapeño, smoky chipotle, buffalo,…
WWE Legend, Billy Graham is dead. Billy passed on at the age of 79. He had been on life support for three weeks after battling congestive heart failure, diabetes, hearing loss, and a significant infection in his ears and skull.His wife Valerie announced on Monday, May 15, that his doctors wanted to take Billy off…
Brentford forward Ivan Toney was suspended for eight months and fined £50,000 with immediate effect for breaching betting rules, the Football Association announced Wednesday. The 27-year-old confessed to 232 breaches after initially being charged with 262 betting violations by the English football governing body late last year. The infractions took place between Feb. 25, 2017,…
The Afrobeat musician is expected to be out of police custody tomorrow after he was granted bail. Ace Nigerian rappers Vector tha Viper and Falz have reacted to the arrest of their friend and colleague Seun Kuti after he assaulted a police officer. The Grammy-nominated singer became a nationwide topic after he was seen on…
Apple has recently announced a range of new accessibility tools for their iPhone and iPad, with one notable feature being the ability to replicate a user’s voice for phone calls after just 15 minutes of training. This innovative tool, called Personal Voice, allows users to read text prompts to record audio, enabling the technology to…
Google has announced its plans to delete inactive accounts that have been dormant for at least two years, as part of an effort to mitigate security risks. While the updated policy is effective immediately, the actual deletion process will not commence until December. Prior to deleting the accounts, Google intends to send multiple warning notifications…
The anticipation grew as the scheduled news conference for “Jeanne du Barry” at the Cannes Film Festival faced delays. Both the film’s actress-director, Maïwenn, and lead actor, Johnny Depp, were noticeably absent. Speculations arose: were they intentionally avoiding questions? Maïwenn, who faced accusations of spitting on a journalist, and Depp, who recently won a defamation…
Formula 1 made the difficult decision to cancel the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix this weekend due to heavy rain and devastating flooding in northern Italy. Officials issued warnings to residents, urging them to seek higher ground as rivers overflowed, towns were flooded, and power and communication services were disrupted. Tragically, at least eight people have lost…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says over 40,000 people die annually from road traffic crashes in Nigeria. The Corps Marshal of FRSC, Dauda Biu, said this on Monday in Abuja during activities marking the 7th United Nations Global Road Safety Week. He said these road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death and…
Maria Chike Benjamin has released a new episode of “Healing With Maria.” In this episode, Maria sits with Womiye Remilekun, who courageously shares her story of surviving sexual abuse as a child. She talks about her experience of being molested by someone she trusted, the mental trauma it caused into adulthood, and her journey to…
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has warned that the electric-vehicle maker is not immune to the global economic environment, which he said will be difficult for the next 12 months. At the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday in Austin, Texas, Musk spoke about car demand, making more money than competitors in a slow economy…
Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in EXTRACTION 2, the sequel to Netflix’s blockbuster action film EXTRACTION. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are…
Made Kuti has reacted to his uncle Seun Kuti’s arrest by the police and the negative comments from trolls on social media. Grandson of Afrobeat legend late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Made, has reacted to the arrest of his uncle Seun Kuti by men of the Nigerian police force following an incident involving him slapping a…
Negotiations are also afoot to schedule a bout between Joshua and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia in December. Recall that Joshua’s last outing in April saw him defeat Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision at the iconic O2 Arena. This win marked his triumphant return to boxing since December 2020 and has sparked…
Manchester City produced a stunning performance to reach the Champions League final as Bernardo Silva’s double put Real Madrid to the sword in a 4-0 thrashing, securing a 5-1 aggregate win for the English champions on Wednesday. Eder Militao’s own goal and Julian Alvarez’s strike in stoppage time rounded off a memorable night for Pep…
Before taking on the challenge of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual, Hilda Baci shares helpful cooking tips and finger-licking recipes on her Instagram page, @myfoodbyhilda. Check out some of her yummy recipes in this below. Asun Jollof View this post on Instagram A post shared by Myfood…
The sonic artiste like many others, aired his opinion over the ongoing Seun Kuti police saga. Nigerian sonic singer, songwriter, and performer Brymo slammed his colleague Peter Okoye over the recent police saga involving Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti. Seun Kuti became a nationwide topic after he was seen on video assaulting a police officer on…
Yes, Barclays has announced that it will be closing 15 branches in the UK. The closures will take place in July 2023 and will affect branches in the following locations: Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Kidsgrove, Staffordshire Hedge End, Hampshire Eastleigh, Hampshire Wokingham, Berkshire Bognor Regis, West Sussex Prudhoe, Northumberland Haltwhistle, Northumberland St Ives, Cornwall Falmouth,…
Joeboy has stunned fans with the collaborations that would be on his ‘Body & Soul’ as the official tracklist of the project has been confirmed. As anticipation for Joeboy’s upcoming album ‘Body & Soul’ builds fans have been stunned with the collaborations that would be on the project as the singer releases the official tracklist…
The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State command has requested a remand order from the court to detain Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat musician, for 21 days. This comes after he was secretly arraigned at the Yaba Magistrate Court without notifying his lawyers. The police prosecutors claimed in court that the assaulted policeman was in a coma…
Sylvester Stallone, the 76-year-old actor, holds the belief that young love is akin to “a temporary form of insanity,” and he is determined to shield his daughters, Sophia (26), Sistine (24), and Scarlet (20), from heartbreak in their romantic relationships. Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, he expressed his intention to prevent them from making…
European regulators have given their approval for Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a significant win for the technology giant. While concerns about potential competition issues were raised, Microsoft’s concessions were deemed sufficient to address antitrust concerns, according to a statement from the European Commission. The commitments made by Microsoft include allowing European consumers…
Vodafone has unveiled a turnaround plan to revive its fortunes after years of poor performance, which includes cutting 11,000 jobs over three years. The job cuts will impact the company’s UK headquarters and operations in other countries, leading to a more than 4% slide in shares in London. Vodafone aims to simplify its organization and…
Meadow Walker, a 24-year-old model and daughter of the late Paul Walker, believes she receives signs from her father who tragically passed away in a car accident in November 2013 at the age of 40. Meadow, who stars in the latest installment of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, ‘Fast X’, feels a strong connection to…
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, has sold its remaining shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chipmaker. The announcement was made in a filing indicating that Berkshire Hathaway no longer holds a stake in TSMC as of the end of Q1. In recent weeks, Buffett had expressed concerns about the future of…
Google recently announced that its AI chatbot Bard is now available in more than 180 countries. Although it is still in the experimental stage and can be inaccurate at times, Bard AI can be accessed on both smartphones and computers. While the AI chatbots can be quickly accessed from their websites, here are 3 extensions…
Apple has launched its SOS via satellite feature in the southern hemisphere with its arrival in Australia and New Zealand. This feature is now available for iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max users starting from May 15, 2023. Although it is technically a paid service, current owners are enrolled for free…
This week’s limelight for daily outfit inspiration falls on Nigerian Chef, Restauranteur, and digital content creator — Hilda Effiong Bassey, professionally known as Hilda Baci. With her curvy figure, beautiful brown skin, and minimalistic approach to fashion, this style star elegantly rocks every outfit. For a week’s worth of chic ensembles, join us as we…
Multiple award-winning superstars, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage all reacted to the Lagos-based chef, Hilda Baci’s attempt to break the existing longest cooking marathon record shortly before she went ahead to break the record and set a new one. Wizkid was part of the viewers on Hilda’s Instagram live session during the cook-a-thon where…
Heavyweight Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about talks of releasing a joint album with his Nigerian counterpart Wizkid. Davido, who is currently the talk of the town after he released his highly anticipated studio album ‘Timeless” after taking a break from the music scene, has reconfirmed that he will…
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has been arrested by the men of the Nigerian police force and here is why the singer was arrested. Following a shocking incident involving the Grammy award-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Seun Kuti and men of the Nigerian police force on Saturday, May 13, 2023, on the 3rd Mainland Bridge in…
Congratulations to Hilda Baci, the head cook at FoodbyHilda, who has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. FoodbyHilda embarked on this incredible journey on May 11 and concluded it on May 14, 2023, after 88+ hours of non-stop cooking. The feat was broadcast live on multiple social media channels, allowing audiences…
PUMA, a global sports brand, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The company has recently announced its first-ever swimwear collection in the United States. While PUMA has been participating in the swimwear category in other regions since 1996, this collection marks its first entry into the US market. The move is buoyed by the…
Paolo Porta, an experienced fashion and luxury executive, has been appointed as the new CEO of British luxury leather goods and stationery brand, Smythson, with immediate effect. Prior to his appointment at Smythson, Porta was the CEO of Hunter and held senior positions at renowned brands such as Jimmy Choo, Burberry, Christian Dior, and Stella…
Contemporary designer Ronny Kobo is expanding her distribution by opening a shop-in-shop in the Amazon Fashion store. Amazon is expanding its premium fashion brands, and Ronny Kobo is the latest to join the list. The e-commerce giant will debut its Ronny Kobo shop-in-shop on Monday, highlighting the designer’s spring collection. Kobo’s collection, known for its…
Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has surpassed the current Guinness World Record holder. With her feat, she’s poised to break the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual” after hitting the 87 hours 50 minutes mark. The restaurateur began the competition on Thursday after she turned…
The Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Murphy Afolabi. Afolabi, 49, was said to have fallen down in the bathroom at his house in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday morning Afolabi who celebrated his birthday on May 5, was one of the most popular stars to…
Adidas is facing a challenge with unsold Yeezy sneakers since the German sportswear company ended its partnership with rapper Kanye West. The company could lose over $770 million if it fails to sell the millions of Yeezys accumulated in its warehouses. However, Adidas has not been enthusiastic about profiting from shoes designed with Ye since…
According to multiple reports, Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are dating. TMZ reported that they have been getting close over the last few weekends and that their relationship is relatively new. The outlet cited eyewitnesses who said they went to see a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Los Angeles last weekend. People confirmed…
Michael Jordan is one of the most famous names, not only in basketball, but across sports. Heck, his popularity transcends the boundaries of sports and breached other aspects of the world as well. He’s also the richest athlete and a big part of that money comes from his deal with Nike. That often leaves people…
Well-known content creator and influencer Caramel Plugg has voiced her opinion that men are responsible for the growing trend of Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) among women. During a recent appearance on the BTS Reality podcast hosted by Jermaine, Caramel Plugg stated that many women undergo BBLs because men tend to prefer women with larger buttocks….
Popular singer, Teniola Apata, aka Teni The Entertainer, has opened up about her weight loss.Recall that the plus-size singer shocked many last year when she shared some pictures on social media after losing weight. Speaking on her weight loss experience on the recent episode of the Glitch Africa podcast, Teni said she feels good physically….
Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti has revealed why he slapped a police officer in a recent viral video. As reported on Daily Post, he Afrobeat crooner was captured in a viral video assaulting a police operative on duty. Reacting via his Instastory on Saturday, Kuti said the officer attempted to kill him and his family…
Netflix has decided not to renew Lockwood & Co., a show directed by Joe Cornish based on the popular YA series by Jonathan Stroud, for a second season. The series premiered in January and starred Ruby Stokes, Ali Hadji-Heshmati, and Cameron Chapman as three teenage supernatural investigators. Although the show received good reviews and was…
