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…
Honda is preparing for its 75th anniversary and there may be more than just cake and ice cream on the menu. Honda Motor Europe Senior Vice President Tom Gardner gave a hint, saying “watch this space” as the company is turning 75 and “we had the S2000 at 50.” He added a disclaimer, saying “who…
Reports of data breaches resulting in the leakage of millions of user data are not uncommon. However, it is less common for a company to unintentionally publish millions of user data online.Recently, Toyota Motor announced a cybersecurity case that involved its subsidiary, Toyota Connected, where part of the information about 2.15 million users was accidentally…
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced its planned Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa, a two-day conference to recognise and celebrate all game creators across more than 50 diverse countries and regions, including Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa. A statement by ATO said the conference will run from July 15th –…
Manchester City are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal crashed to a shock 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side were rocked by second half goals from Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan at the Emirates Stadium. Second placed Arsenal trail City by four points and a…
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…
Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, recently announced 59-year-old American media guru of Italian descent Linda Yaccarino as the new Chief Executive Officer of the platform. The announcement instantly made Yaccarino the most trending topic on social media, as many comb the internet to dig out facts about her. Here are 10 interesting facts about the new…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi is dead. The talented thespian passed away at the age of 57 on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Jos, Plateau State.Report said the actor died at the home of one of his siblings. According to sources, disagreement between his siblings is the reason his death…
Jamie Foxx, the Oscar-winning star, has been out of the hospital for a few weeks now after he was hospitalized due to a medical complication in April. His daughter, Corinne, revealed the news on Instagram, saying that her father is recuperating after having been out of the hospital for weeks. The 29-year-old shared that Jamie…
Dame Helen Mirren has revealed that she was first introduced to Instagram by the actor Vin Diesel. Despite joining the photo-sharing platform in December 2016 and amassing over a million followers, the award-winning actress has admitted that she is not very good at it. She jokingly added that she wants to “age disgracefully” and describes…
Keke Palmer is calling for a MeToo movement in the music industry after revealing that she has suffered from sexual harassment in the industry. The 29-year-old actress and singer, who signed to Atlantic Records at age 12, recently released her new album ‘Big Boss’, which sheds light on some of the issues she has faced….
Rising South African singer, Tyla has named Nigerian Grammy-award-winning singer, Tems, the late American King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and Barbadian-American singer, Rihanna as her mentors. She said the trio inspired her to become a musician. She disclosed this in a video posted on Tiktok recently. Tyla said, “Michael Jackson, Rihanna, and Tems! Tems is…
Award winning Nigerian singer, Davido Adeleke, has reportedly moved out of his luxury Banana Island home in Lagos state. Reports have it that the mansion has subsequently been put up for rent at the whooping sum of $150k per year. The expensive five-bedroom detached mansion is situated in Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos state.Reacting to this,…
