Speed Darlington Granted ₦20 Million Bail in Cybercrime Case
Singer, Darlington Achakpo, well known as Speed Darlington, has been granted a N20 million bail with one surety in like sum by the Federal High Court Abuja. Justice Ekerete Alan gave the order in a ruling on the singer’s bail application moved by his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, after he pleaded not guilty to a two-count […]
Zanu-PF Moves to Extend President’s Term by two Years
Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party wants to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office by two years until 2030. The party’s spokesman, Farai Marapira, stated this yesterday, but gave no details of how this could be achieved or whether constitutional changes would be sought to enable the 82-year-old Zanu-PF leader to stay on. Zimbabwe’s constitution limits […]
Belgium Sack National Team Coach Tedesco
Belgium’s national football association has dismissed head coach Domenico Tedesco after underwhelming performances at Euro 2024 and in the Nations League. The Red Devils, led by Tedesco since February 2023, were eliminated in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 by France and finished third in their Nations League group after two more defeats to France. […]
Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Sustainability
President Bola Tinubu has re-emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to sustainability and its role in shaping a global energy future. Speaking to an international audience of leaders, policymakers, and climate advocates, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, President Tinubu acknowledged the critical need for global collaboration to address the challenges of climate change and economic development. President Tinubu assured […]
Bafta Nominations Set to Shape Oscars Predictions
The Bafta nominations will be announced on Wednesday, the latest milestone in an unpredictable awards season which has thrown up several surprises. The British Academy’s shortlists are likely to be a strong Oscars indicator. Last year, the winners of the top six categories matched up perfectly between the two ceremonies. The nominations follow last week’s […]
Fireboy DML Releases ‘Ecstacy’ Video From ‘Adedamola’ Album
Fireboy DML has kicked off his 2025 with the release of the visuals for ‘Ecstacy’ off his fourth album ‘Adedamola’. The music video features dancers set against colourful backdrops that captures the song’s vibrancy. Shot in Lagos by Olu The Wave, the video is the fourth from the ‘Adedamola’ album. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/caf-postpones-2024-african-nations-championship-to-august/
CAF Postpones 2024 African Nations Championship to August
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has postponed the 2024 African Nations Championship to August 2025. The competition to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, was initially billed for February 1 to 28.CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, announced this today following the advice of CAF Technical and Infrastructure experts, who believe that more time is […]
Guardiola Ends 30-Year Marriage
Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, and his wife, Cristina Serra, have decided to end their 30-year relationship. Reports from El Periodico on Monday indicate that the separation is amicable, described as friendly and stable. The couple, who first met in 1994 and married in 2014 near Barcelona, have reportedly drifted apart, particularly due to Guardiola’s managerial […]
Former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury Retires From Boxing
Former world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, has retired from boxing. The 36-year-old former world champion announced this in a video posted on his Instagram, noting that his boxing career has been a blast and he has loved every single minute of it. Fury last fought in December when he lost his rematch against WBA (Super), WBC and […]
National Assembly Threatens to Halt FG Allocations to JAMB Over High Spending
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has threatened to stop the Federal Government’s grant to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the 2025 budget, citing concerns over excessive spending. This followed the presentation of JAMB’s 2025 budget proposal by its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to the Senate and House of Representatives Joint […]