Cold calls offering financial products will be banned under government plans aimed at stopping fraudsters from tricking people into buying fake investments. Rishi Sunak said the move was needed to “prevent fraudsters from infiltrating their way into people’s lives”. The aim is to extend a current ban on cold calls relating to pension products to…
YouTube has been accused of “massaging” viewing figures to boost its advertising business in a major row with British broadcasters. The Google-owned video sharing platform is currently in discussions with the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (Barb) about signing up to the official TV ratings agency. But the talks have descended into a row after Barb…
Bluesky, a Twitter alternative supported by one of its original founders, may be the world’s hottest and most controversial app. The app was originally launched by then-Twitter chief executive and co-founder Jack Dorsey in 2019. It became separate from Twitter a couple of years later, and has stayed largely quiet over that time. In recent…
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League on Sunday as Erling Haaland shattered a 92-year goal landmark while Julian Alvarez scored a stunner to clinch a 2-1 win at Fulham. Norway striker Haaland converted a third-minute penalty at Craven Cottage to become the first top-flight player to score 50 goals in all…
Rihanna will voice Smurfette in ‘The Smurfs Movie’. The ‘Diamonds’ hitmaker – who is pregnant with her and A$AP Rocky’s second child – made a surprise appearance during Paramount Pictures’ CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas to reveal she will be playing “a little blue bad a**” in the comedic musical adventure, which will be released…
Nigerian veteran disc jockey DJ Charlie Shee and fast-rising singer Arred are excited to announce the official release of their new hit single “Part Scatter.” The song is accompanied by a music video, which is already making waves on social media platforms. “Part Scatter” is an upbeat and groovy track that combines Afrobeat and Dancehall…
Sony announced its FY2022 Q4 earnings today, revealing that it has now sold 38.4 million PlayStation 5 consoles since launch. The company sold “a record high” 6.3 million PS5 units in the past quarter, with a total of 19.1 million units sold in its fiscal year 2022. The Japanese company has finally solved its PlayStation…
Following the Al-Nassr’s exit from the Saudi Cup, the club’s chief executive, Al-Muammar, was highly critical of Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr during the off-season, has continued to be a subject of conversation for fans. According to El Desmarque, Al-Muammar, president of Al-Nassr, expressed his anger…
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has ‘slammed’ his wife, Simi Kosoko, aka Simi after she solicited advice from her fans on whether to leave the singer or stay because of their child. As reported on Daily Post, Simi had taken to her Twitter handle to jokingly announce that she is considering…
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, but that doesn’t mean business comes to a stop. On Friday afternoon, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant announced on social media that he had signed a lifetime contract with Nike. Nike has sponsored Durant since he entered the league in 2007. Since then, the two parties have created…
Ed Sheeran played the chord progression to his hit song Thinking Out Loud and sang on the witness stand in Manhattan federal court on Thursday, during a trial over whether he copied Marvin Gaye’s classic Let’s Get it On. Testifying as the first witness in his own defense to a packed courtroom, the British singer-songwriter…
While the NBA continues to evolve and create new stars rapidly, some things never change. On Friday night, LeBron James helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. The 38-year-old phenom scored an efficient 22 points en route to eliminating Memphis. While James has debuted two models this season, it was…
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured a conviction of a woman identified as Oluwayemisi Samuel and Joshua Samuel, her son, before the Kaduna State High Court on separate count charges, each bordering on false information. The EFCC, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said Oluwayemisi and Joshua…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced the closure of 31 banks in Lagos as part of a larger effort to strengthen the banking sector in Nigeria. This action was taken as a result of the banks’ inability to meet minimum regulatory requirements, and the CBN has emphasized that the closures are necessary to…
The United Kingdom is preparing for the coronation of King Charles in all kinds of delicious ways. Chocolatiers in Slough, England recently unveiled an impressive bust of King Charles sculpted entirely out of chocolate. Artist chocolatiers Jen Lindsey-Clark and Tim Simpson crafted the edible look-alike for the U.K.-based Mars Wrigley, according to the BBC. The…
Singer Davido, in a recent interview opened up on his favourite UK artist at the moment. Multiple award-winning singer and performer Davido has revealed his favourite UK artist at the moment in a recent interview with Kiis FM. The singer who currently released arguably one of the biggest albums of 2023, ‘Timeless.’ revealed that his…
A Kim Kardashian lookalike and OnlyFans star died of cardiac arrest following a plastic surgery procedure. Christina Ashten Gourkani — also known as Ashten G on the internet — died in the hospital last Thursday, April 20, while in recovery from the surgery. The 34-year-old model, who is based in California, often posted her model…
Singer Rema has released a snippet of his next song titled ‘Charm’ scheduled for release in 2023.Rave of the moment, Rema has shared a snippet for a new song he will be releasing on Friday, April 28, 2023, titled ‘Charm’. The Mavin Records singer, who currently holds the position for the highest charting song on…
B&M is closing stores up and down the country and relocating others as it joins the growing trend of high street closures. The discount store is closing its Bishop Auckland branch in Country Durham on Friday 5 May. The retailer said on its website: “Unfortunately your B&M Bishop Auckland store at 4 Saddler Street will…
As I planned a trip to Mexico for this summer, my search for a bargain took me over the border without ever leaving my desk. A recent study commissioned by cybersecurity company NordVPN found that U.S. travelers were being charged significantly more than those overseas for accommodations and rental cars. “There’s no need to overpay…
During the 1990s, the Maximals, Predacons and Terrorcons join the existing battle on Earth between Autobots and Decepticons. Starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, and Luna Lauren Vélez, the movie is set for a June 9, 2023 release. Check out the official Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailer below:
Meta Platforms (META) stock rose more than 14% on Thursday after the company reported first quarter results late Wednesday that blew away expectations while raising its forecast for the current quarter and lowering its expense outlook. As reported on Yahoo Finance, at $239, shares of the Facebook and Instagram parent company are trading at their…
The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World is based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances. Fueled by an impoverished childhood, Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion,…
Singer April Stevens has died at the age of 93. The Grammy Award-winning star passed away on April 17 at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The sad news was confirmed by April’s stepson Gary Perman but no more details about her death have been made public. As reported on Celebretainment, April was born Caroline Vincinette…
Apple is developing a version of iPadOS 17 that is specifically designed for larger unreleased iPad sizes, the first of which will arrive next year, claims a new rumor. According to the Twitter account holder @analyst941, a special version of Apple’s upcoming iPad software will support the more advanced capabilities of a range of bigger…
Shooting Stars is set in the 1990s, where a young LeBron James (Marquis “Mookie” Cook) and his three best friends — Lil Dru (Caleb McLaughlin, Stranger Things), Willie McGee (Avery S. Wills, Jr., Swagger) and Sian Cotton (Khalil Everage, Cobra Kai)–declare themselves the “Fab Four,” after the famed Michigan Wolverines’ “Fab Five” of that era….
Nigerian recording artiste L.A.X has shared the official video for his latest hit single “Zaza.” ‘Zaza’ is the fifth song on the singer’s latest album titled “No Bad Vibes” and the newly released official video was directed by the talented Lutch. Watch the music video below:
In his new travel video, Nigerian YouTuber and travel content creator, Tayo Aina explores a town in southern Portugal’s Algarve region called Lagos. Tayo also explores their cuisine, their lifestyle, culture, what it costs to spend a vacation there, tourism in the city, and some of their renowned beaches like the Ponta da Piedade and…
PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) raised its annual forecasts on Tuesday after price hikes undertaken to offset higher costs and steady demand helped the soda and snack giant beat first-quarter results. The results pointed to a resilient consumer and followed similar quarterly performances by rival Coca-Cola (KO.N) and Nestle (NESN.S). PepsiCo’s shares rose 2% in early trading….
First Republic Bank (FRC) is teetering on the brink of collapse as shares fell to new all-time lows on reports the federal government and the nation’s biggest banks are reluctant to put together a rescue package. The beleaguered lender reported deposit outflows of more than $100 billion in the first quarter, or 40% of the…
Tesla Inc. shares extended their brutal selloff, pulling the company’s market valuation below the key half-trillion dollar mark as investors increasingly fear its price-cutting plan will eat into profits. The stock price closed down 4.3% at $153.75, the lowest since Jan. 25. The company has lost more than $84 billion from its market capitalization over…
McDonald’s (MCD) had a juicy first quarter, but fat sales and profits aren’t guaranteed this year as consumers begin to push back on higher prices for things like Big Macs and fries. “We are seeing in some places resistance to pricing, more resistance than we saw at the outset,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski warned on…
A new study conducted by finance professors from the University of Florida shows the potential value of ChatGPT in predicting stock market movements. In the study, over 50,000 news headlines about companies dating back to October 2021 were fed to the chatbot, which evaluated whether the news was good, bad or irrelevant to the company’s…
Adele has tearfully told James Corden he helped her through the fallout from her divorce.The ‘Chasing Pavements’ singer, 34, finalised her split from charity boss Simon Konecki, 49, in March 2021, and said on chat show host James’ final ‘Carpool Karaoke’ segment his most impactful help came when she went on a family holiday with…
Jerry Springer, the onetime US mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79. As reported on Aljazeera, at its peak, the Jerry Springer Show was a ratings powerhouse and…
Following his successful ‘Timeless’ concert in Lagos, global superstar Davido has sent a strong and heartwarming message to his fans. Arguably a day and stage to be remembered, it is undeniable to say Davido’s ‘Timeless’ concert in Lagos was a huge success, and the multiple award-winning singer showed his appreciation to fans who attended the…
Things seemingly went from bad to worse for Frank founder Charlie Javice, who pulled millions out of JPMorgan Chase after the institution fired her for alleged fraud, only to find her new lender caught in a bank run. Javice pulled her funds out of JPMorgan Chase after the institution accused her of falsifying customer data…
We are proud to present the second official trailer for The Flash as the new movie from DC studios heads to theaters June 6th, 2023. Worlds collide when the Flash (Ezra Miller) uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. However, when his attempt to save his family…
Japanese lunar exploration company ispace attempted to land its first cargo mission on the moon on Tuesday, but lost communication with the spacecraft and has deemed the attempt unsuccessful, CEO Takeshi Hakamada said. “We have not been able to confirm a successful landing on the lunar surface,” Hakamada said, speaking from Tokyo, Japan. “We are…
General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Tuesday it will end production of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle later this year as its shifts zero-emission production to trucks and SUVs built on a new battery platform. “We have progressed so far that it’s now time to plan to end the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EU production,…
Boeing lost $425 million in the first quarter — more than Wall Street expected — plagued by production problems while building passenger planes and it had a write-down for a military tanker. Revenue rose 28% from a year earlier, however, as airlines scooped up new jets to meet rising travel demand. CEO David Calhoun called…
Popular American singer, R. Kelly has been moved to a prison in North Carolina where he will serve his prison sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Kelly, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly – was moved on Wednesday of last week from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago to the Federal Correctional Institution…
Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he’s done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control…
Ryan Cohen and Jake Freeman have been cemented as rare winners from the Bed Bath & Beyond saga. The meme-stock champion and college student cashed out roughly $180 million in combined profits from the homeware retailer’s stock in August – less than eight months before the company’s bankruptcy filing on Sunday. Cohen, Chewy’s cofounder and…
Rapper Olamide has received huge billboard recognition for his work as the CEO of the music label YBNL. Popular entertainment outfit Billboard has recognized influential rapper Olamide for his efforts and work as the CEO of one of the biggest music labels in Nigeria, YBNL. The sensational and multiple award-winning rapper was named in the…
Sheffield United Promoted Back to Premier LeagueSheffield United were planning to party long into the night after clinching promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at jubilant Bramall Lane on Wednesday. As reported on The Score, Paul Heckingbottom’s side saw off Albion thanks to goals from Sander Berge…
Manchester City are in position to overtake Arsenal for first place in the Premier League after recording a comfortable 4-1 victory over the Gunners on Wednesday. City, in search of their fifth title in six years, now sit two points back of the north London club with two games in hand. Arsenal’s hopes of winning…
Nick Cannon says Jamie Foxx is doing “so much better”. The ‘Masked Singer’ host, 42, added his Oscar-winning friend, 55, was “awake” and “alert” almost two weeks after he was hospitalised with a “medical complication”. He added to Entertainment Tonight about the ‘Ray’ actor: “He’s awake. They say he’s alert, so, we love it. “I…
In this episode of the recipe-sharing series on her YouTube channel, culinary content creator and recipe expert Dolapo Grey shares how to make delicious spicy peppered goat meat popularly known as “Asun” in Nigeria. Watch the video below: This video was originally published on the Dolapo Grey Page on Youtube
Investment strategist and author Derby Chukwudi was crowned Miss New Jersey USA 2023 on March 19, 2023, at the Hilton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey. The Hoboken resident who hails from Nigeria will represent New Jersey for the title of Miss USA 2023. Derby’s perfectly sculpted face has catapulted her to the number one…
