concerns The organizers of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have made it clear that the competition is still going ahead, despite COVID-19 cases rising globally. Due to be held… Read More »AFCON officials state that Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead despite COVID-19 concerns
The Nigerian senate has postponed passage of the 2022 budget until next Tuesday, December 21. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan made the announcement on Wednesday December 15. Channels Television reported that the delay… Read More »Nigeria: Senante postpones passage of 2022 budget
Queen Elizabeth II canceled her annual pre-Christmas lunch for the royal family. People reported that the 95-year-old monarch who hoped to host her extended family for an annual pre-Christmas bash… Read More »Queen Elizabeth cancels Pre-Christmas Royal Family lunch at Windsor Castle due to U.K. COVID surge
American author, professor, feminist, and social activist, bell hooks, has died at the age of 69, her family has confirmed. She died on Wednesday at her home in Kentucky “surrounded… Read More »Author and feminist, Bell Hooks dies at 69
Two feuding Brazilian politicians have settled their differences by fighting in a boxing ring. Simão Peixoto, the Mayor of Borba, was publicly challenged to the fistfight in September by a former councillor… Read More »Brazil: Two politicians settle their differences by fighting in a boxing ring
President Muhammdu Buhari has nominated Mr. Muazu Jaji Sambo from Taraba State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This was confirmed in a letter addressed to the… Read More »President Muhammadu Buhari nominates new minister
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that the country’s total debt was N38.005 trillion at the end of the third quarter (Q3) of 2021. The debt agency in a press statement titled,… Read More »Nigeria’s public debt increased by N2.5trn in three months – Debt Management Office
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla CEO, was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2021 on Monday, December 13. Musk, 50, made history this year after… Read More »Elon Musk named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2021
Kim Kardashian has finally passed the baby bar law exam on her fourth attempt. The reality star already failed three times in two years. On the third try, she had Covid… Read More »Kim Kardashian finally passes the Baby Bar exams after failing three times
Jimmy Rave, a former professional wrestling champion who later struggled with drug addiction has died after losing an arm and both of his legs to amputation. The former Impact Wrestling star… Read More »Former pro-wrestler, Jimmy Rave dies months after having both of his legs amputated
Ed Sheeran has been crowned the most-viewed musical artist on video-sharing platform TikTok for 2021, according to figures from the video-sharing platform. The popstar, 30, launched three exclusive single previews from his album Equals on… Read More »Ed Sheeran named the most-viewed artist on TikTok in 2021
Days after Facebook announced that it will charge 7.5% from Nigerian users on each advert placement, Zoom has also followed suit. Zoom Video Communications Inc. announced on Monday December 13 that it will begin… Read More »Zoom to start charging 7.5% VAT from Nigerian users
Miss Universe Nigeria, Maristella Okpala, won the Best in National Costume award at the just concluded Miss Universe 2021 pageant. The 2021 Miss Universe grand finale took place in Eilat,… Read More »Nigeria’s representative, Maristella Okpala, wins best National Costume at Miss Universe 2021
Vicente Fernández, an icon of traditional Mexican music, has died at the age of 81. He passed away on Sunday Decdmber 12, at a hospital in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara, according… Read More »Iconic Mexican singer, Vicente Fernández dies at 81
A 2-year-old Yemeni girl has had her left hand allegedly amputated after being bitten by a lion during her family visit to the zoo in Ibb governorate in Yemen. Reports… Read More »2-year old girl’s hand is amputated after Lion bites her at Yemen zoo
Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu has been crowned Miss Universe 2021. The reigning Miss Universe, Andrea Meza of Mexico, crowned her successor at the 70th annual Miss Universe event in Eilat,… Read More »Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021
See photos of the first 10 Miss Universe 2021 contestants in preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competitions. Steve Harvey returns as host after being absent the last time, and having hosted… Read More »Photos: See the Miss Universe 2021 contestants
The Federal Government has said it is still reviewing the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding which it signed with the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The Minister of Labour… Read More »Nigeria: ASUU to decide on strike December 15
Madonna, 63, garnered a lot of attention after she posted a racy bedroom photo shoot to her Instagram on Nov. 25, with fans showing their support and haters dropping their critiques. One… Read More »Madonna faces backlash over steamy bedroom photo
Kim Kardashian, 41, has taken one step further in her divorce from Kanye West, 44. The SKIMS founder filed papers to make her officially single on Friday, Dec. 10. Kim, who has used… Read More »Kim Kardashian to drop ‘West’ from her name
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and world’s richest man has asked his 65.8million followers on Twitter for their opinion on whether he should quit his job and become an influencer. “thinking… Read More »Elon Musk wants to quit Tesla to become social media influencer
In a move to provide adequate funding for the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered another N100 billion bond for subscription in December. According to… Read More »Nigeria set for another N100 billion bond
Nearly 250 new cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 were identified in the UK on Thursday – almost doubling yesterday’s daily total. It brings the official count in the… Read More »Covid: Omicron surges as UK cases jump 90% in a day
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has barred all flights from Nigeria effectively ending all hopes for those planning to attend the lesser hajj. Although the reason was not expressly stated,… Read More »Saudi bans flights from Nigeria over Omicron Covid-19