In places including the US and UK, remote work is here to stay. But that’s not necessarily the story around the world. Two years ago, the pandemic thrust us into remote work out of necessity – but now that many of the safety measures have lifted, large swaths of employees are still working from home….
The US has warned that IT workers from North Korea are trying to get remote working jobs by hiding their true identities for the purpose of stealing money for Pyongyang. Many of them pretend to be from other parts of Asia, according to three US government agencies. They are allegedly helping to fund North Korea’s…
Both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk both went off injured during Liverpool’s FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening and won’t feature against Southampton on Tuesday night. With two weeks to go for the Champions League final against Real Madrid, Liverpool fans were worried that two of their team’s…
Barely a month ago, TPH by Taraji launched Body by TPH, the brand’s first body care collection, exclusively at Walmart. Body by TPH includes body cleansers, lotions and creams, body oil, body polish, bath elixirs and candles. In this piece, we will take a quick look at 13 specif things about the brands products that…
The Japan Tourism Agency announced on Tuesday, May 17 that it would start allowing small group tours in May as part of a “test tourism” trial before the country fully reopens to foreign visitors. The country’s tourism agency added that the trial will allow the government to assess health and safety protocols and how to…
A couple in India are suing their son and daughter-in-law — for not giving them grandchildren after six years of marriage. Sadhana and Sanjeev Prasad, who live in Haridwar, a city in northern Uttarakhand state, filed a petition this month seeking 50 million Indian rupees (about $643,000) in damages from their son, 35, and his…
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and Elon Musk are engaged in a debate over an issue Musk has made central to his proposed purchase of the platform — spam. In a series of tweets on Monday, Agrawal laid out Twitter’s approach to spam accounts and its challenges dealing with them. Twitter (TWTR) suspends “over half a…
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has blamed his entire players for their disappointing defeat to Newcastle United on Monday night. Arteta said he can no longer defend his players after they put Tottenham in the driving seat to qualify for a Champions League place. The loss at St James’ Park means that Mikel Arteta’s side are…
A South Indian fried chicken recipe that would taste amazing in a paratha with homemade tomato chutney. Ingredients For the spiced fried chicken 600g/1lb 5oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5cm/1in cubes 1 tsp salt 2 tsp ginger and garlic paste (equal parts) 2 lemons, juice only 1 tbsp chilli powder 20 fresh curry…
If ever there was a year to visit the Netherlands, it’s 2022 when the Floriade floral spectacle takes place, with its timely eco-theme of ‘growing green cities’. Held every 10 years, the Floriade Expo returns for six months from April to October and will bring an array of unique and fascinating exhibitions to Almere, near…
This recipe is my take on the kontosouvli, a souvlaki marinated in oregano and chilli. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need skewers. Ingredients 400g/14oz pork shoulder, cut into 3cm/1¼in cubes For the marinade 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp…
Once a dilapidated mansion the neighborhood called “the haunted house,” this 1860s Italianate villa was restored to elegance in 1995 by Glenn Pogue and Monique Greenwood, who have since opened four additional hotels. Their first, Akwaaba Mansion, located in historic Stuyvesant Heights, is a huge house nestled in a quiet tree-lined community in an area…
When a beauty brand available only in Asia counts scores of top American beauty tastemakers among its most vocal supporters, it has clearly tapped into something special. Philippines-based cosmetics company Sunnies Face has never been sold in the U.S. — until now, it’s been distributed only in China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and its home country…
Kunle Adeyanju, a Nigerian man who is on a charity ride from London to Lagos has encountered a challenge in the Mali-Cote d’Ivoire border. Adeyanju, whose travel is profoundly monitored by netizens revealed that he was denied entry into Ivory Coast on reaching the border, and has returned to Mali. Prior to the challenge, his…
Benne on Eagle in Asheville, North Carolina, serves upscale soul food with an elegant twist. Additionally, the menu at this spot has unique cocktails on offer that make this restaurant the best date night spot in the city. The restaurant offers several delicious dinner options such as crispy fried green tomatoes with rich roasted mushrooms,…
Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy on Sunday made hs debut performance at the Billboard Music Awards as he performs his latest song ‘Last Last.’ The music star’s latest track has been deemed a hit by his fans, and has become a household tune across Africa. The raving song was released on Friday, and is Burna Boy’s…
Atletico Madrid have confirmed that Luis Suarez will leave the club this summer. The 35-year-old joined the club from their LaLiga rivals, Barcelona and has spent two years in the Spanish capital. Atletico announced his departure before their home clash against Sevilla on Sunday. “At the end of the game, the Wanda Metropolitano will pay…
German Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich have identified Liverpool’s Sadio Mane, as the replacement for departing Robert Lewandowski. The Germans have shown interest in signing the Senegalese as a replacement for Lewandowski. The 30-year-old Africa Cup of Nations winner is out of contract in June 2023 and Liverpool have been unable to convince him to sign…
Renowned chefs from around the world opened Salon du Chocolat at Galeries Lafayette Gourmet in Dubai Mall, an exhibition intended for chocolate enthusiasts around the world. The festival was founded in Paris in 1994 and has become a reference for chocolate lovers worldwide, with events taking place in New York, Tokyo, London, Brussels, Shanghai and…
Two prominent lobbying groups representing the tech industry’s biggest companies are asking the US Supreme Court to step in and block a Texas law that lets the state’s residents sue large social media platforms for alleged censorship, two days after a federal appeals court allowed the law to take effect. The Computer & Communications Industry…
The Tudor-style home in Beverly Hills, California, has five bedrooms and a half basketball court and Rihanna is expanding her empire once again. The 33-year-old pop star and entrepreneur plunked down $10 million for a 5,000-square-foot home in Beverly Hills, California, at the end of March, according to property records. The Tudor-style house is right…
Man Ray’s famed “Le Violon d’Ingres” made history Saturday when it became the most expensive photograph ever to sell at auction. The black and white image, taken in 1924 by the American surrealist artist, transforms a woman’s naked body into a violin by overlaying the picture of her back with f-holes. The original print of…
China’s retail and factory activity fell sharply in April as wide COVID-19 lockdowns confined workers and consumers to their homes and severely disrupted supply chains, casting a long shadow over the outlook for the world’s second-largest economy. Full or partial lockdowns were imposed in major centres across the country in March and April, including the…
Skyrocketing natural gas prices have raised manufacturing and transportation costs across many U.S. industries, and the situation should persist as the United States exports more gas to Europe to make up for Russian supplies lost to sanctions. U.S. natural gas futures have doubled this year, far more than the increases in retail gasoline and diesel…
If you are a Marvel fan, this is one of the articles you shouldn’t miss. Marvel announced that in 2022 and 2023 there will be vast movies around the movie theatres about multiple superheroes. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is growing. Even after the last Avengers movie, it’s hard to keep track. Nevertheless, 2022 represents the…
Chelsea completed a Women’s Super League and FA Cup double as Sam Kerr struck twice to see off Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling final at Wembley after extra time. Emma Hayes’ side exacted revenge for defeat to City in the League Cup final earlier this season, but were pushed all the way despite taking…
Alan Ritchson becomes part of the cast of “Fast X” Fast X, the tenth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise, appears to have completed its all-star cast with Alan Ritchson, the breakout star of Amazon Prime Video’s new Jack Reacher series. Vin Diesel and the core Fast cast are returning, along with franchise newcomers…
The biggest reality TV show in Africa, Big Brother Naija, is set to return to the screens soon for its seventh season edition. The reality show that has rocked the entertainment industry with six huge editions announced its commencement of auditions for season 7. The announcement was made by ex-housemate, IK Osakioduwa, at the eighth…
Nigeria’s award winning actor and executive producer, Jim Iyke’s latest movie production “Bad Comments” has been acquired by Amazon. The unprecedented deal by Amazon would make the social impact centered movie, which addresses the consequences of cyberbullying, the highest negotiation so far in the African movie industry. The film is also an official selection for…
Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Ife Ennada has got many tongues wagging on social media with her jaw-dropping ‘Skull’ outfit for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award 2022. Taking to her Instagram page, Ifu Ennada shared photos of herself dazzling in a black skull outfit as she step out for the event. She captioned the…
The prize money Liverpool will earn after winning the 2021/22 FA Cup trophy has been revealed. The FA Cup reached its conclusion on Saturday evening, with Liverpool crowned champions after beating Chelsea 6-5 in a penalty shootout in the final. Cesar Azpilicueta and Mason Mount both missed from the spot, and Kostas Tsimikas scored the…
Barcelona legend, Ronaldinho has predicted the winner of this season’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Liverpool will tackle Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 28 in Paris. The Premier League giant eliminated Villarreal in the Champions League semi-final stage, while Real Madrid knocked Manchester City out of the tournament….
Manchester City missed a late penalty but came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw at West Ham and retain the advantage over Liverpool in the Premier League title race. Riyad Mahrez saw a late penalty saved as Manchester City came from two goals behind to seal a thrilling draw at West Ham and hold…
Fendace, is that a hushed-up designer label that only industry insiders know of? The answer is no. It is, of course, the brainchild of Donatella Versace, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Kim Jones, and, arguably, the pinnacle of fashion collaborations (just don’t call it that). It’s not Fendi x Versace, or Versace x Fendi – it’s…
Shoppers, mark your calendars as this collaboration is sure to move fast. When Gucci unveiled its “Exquisite” collection in Milan in February, there was a surprise collaboration with Adidas woven within. The signature three stripe and trefoil motifs of Adidas were worked into all kinds of Alessandro Michele designs. But while it was new to…
Manchester City legend, Sergio Aguero, has warned the club’s new signing, Erling Haaland, that it is not easy to play in the Premier League. Aguero also wished Haaland all the best at Man City, hoping the Norway international adapts well to the team and scores many goals. The former Argentina international stated this while speaking…
Florida Avenue Grill is a wonderful Washington, D.C., restaurant that offers all-day breakfast. Hungry visitors can sink their teeth into perfectly cooked eggs, bacon, sausage, or even scrapple. If you’re unfamiliar with scrapple, it’s worth familiarizing yourself with this delicacy. Scrapple is a mix of pork snouts, pork skins, pork hearts, pork livers, pork tongues,…
Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski has confirmed he will not sign a new contract with the club. Lewandowski says he wants to “find the best solution for both sides.” The Polish striker stated this after their 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday. “I can confirm that I spoke to Hasan [Salihamidzic, Bayern sporting director] and…
A Resident Evil live-action series is coming to Netflix in July 2022. Here’s your first look at Resident Evil on Netflix, its release date, production schedule, and what we can expect. Resident Evil is the upcoming Netflix Original series based on the Capcom game of the same name. Launched in 1996, the franchise has spawned…
India, the world’s second largest producer of wheat, has banned all exports with immediate effect after a heatwave affected the crop. A notice in the government gazette by the directorate of foreign trade, dated Friday, said a rise in global prices for wheat was threatening the food security of India and neighbouring and vulnerable countries….
Former Liverpool and Chelsea stars, Jermaine Jenas and Karen Carney, respectively, have reacted to Mohamed Salah’s 32nd-minute injury in the Reds’ FA Cup final against the Blues. The first half of the entertaining final ended 0-0 with Salah suffering an injury as he applauded the Liverpool fans before leaving the Wembley pitch. The Egyptian was…
American rapper, Raqhid Render, popularly known as Lil Keed, has died at the age of 24. The death of the Atlanta-based music star was confirmed by his brother, Lil Gotit. Sharing a picture of himself and his brother on his Instagram page, Lil Gotit expressed disbelief and sadness over Lil Keed’s death. He wrote, “I…
Kostas Tsimikas was Liverpool’s penalty hero as they won the FA Cup for the eighth time with another shootout win over Chelsea after a goalless 120 minutes at Wembley. Liverpool had the advantage in the shootout after César Azpilicueta hit the post with the second Blues spot-kick before Sadio Mané blew the chance to win…
African Giant Burna Boy has shared the music video for Last Last off his forthcoming album Love, Damini. Last Last produced by Chopstix, samples Toni Braxton’s 2000 single He Wasn’t Man Enough. This is the Twice As Tall singer’s first official single of the year. Burna Boy confirmed the name and release date of his…
Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has said incoming manager Erik ten Hag should be able to win titles next year. However, Ronaldo warned that the Premier League club, that Ten Hag will “need time” to be successful at Old Trafford. The 37-year-old has spoken for the first time since the Red Devils appointed the Dutchman…
The change in seasons doesn’t feel real until you make certain key wardrobe swaps — the short hem for the long, the denim jacket for the coat, the choker for the scarf. There are few quite as satisfying as putting away your winter boots and breaking out your sandals the moment the weather starts getting…
Louis Vuitton debuted its latest ad campaign for the Dauphine line of leather goods, and with it, its named a new house ambassador: Deepika Padukone, Indian actress, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. Padukone already featured in the brand’s Pre-Fall 2020 imagery, but this is her first in her new role.
Haus Labs, Lady Gaga’s beauty line, was launched in 2019 to much fanfare exclusively on Amazon, intended to be an affordable, attainable brand — but it has struggled since debuting. It’s now set to relaunch as a clean beauty brand in Sephora.
Quadruple-chasers Liverpool take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final, in a repeat of this season’s League Cup final which the Reds won on penalties. The two sides were so evenly matched that day it took Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missing a spot-kick to split them as Jurgen Klopp’s men triumphed 11-10 on penalties to…
Summer 2022 looks set to be a liberated one, and not just because we’ve had our boosters. Current swimwear trends reflect our newfound sense of freedom, too. The main message? Sun’s out, skin’s out: We’re talking skimpy cut-outs, barely-there bikinis, and the highest of high-leg briefs. Just add a (sheer) cover-up, and plenty of sun…
