Tiwa Savage Enters 2026 Grammy Race With Seven Submissions
Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage is in the running for the 2026 Grammy Awards with seven entries across major categories. Her latest album, This One Is Personal, was submitted for Best Global Music Album and Best Album Cover. The hit single You4Me earned two entries — in the Best Global Music Performance and Best African […]
Ghana Qualifies for 2026 World Cup with Win Over Comoros
Ghana has qualified for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Comoros 1-0 in Accra, with Mohammed Kudus scoring the winning goal. The victory made Ghana Group I champions and the fifth African nation to qualify, joining Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. Despite dominating possession early, Ghana broke the deadlock just after halftime. The win served […]
Africa Movie Awards 2025: Burkina Faso Leads Nominations
The 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards nominations have been announced, celebrating top films from eight countries. Burkina Faso’s Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions leads with 10 nominations, followed by Nigeria’s Lisabi: The Uprising with seven, highlighting West Africa’s cinematic strength. The virtual ceremony was hosted by actors Lilian Aluko, Emeka Ossai, Charles Inojie, and Adaora […]
Chalamet & Jenner Step Out at Yankees Game
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner made a rare public appearance at Yankee Stadium on October 8 to watch the Yankees take on the Blue Jays. The couple wore matching bomber jackets, with Jenner’s reading “Marty Supreme,” referencing Chalamet’s new film. The outing also marked the public debut of Chalamet’s freshly shaved head, previously hidden during […]
J.Lo Brings Twins to NYC Premiere of Kiss of a Spider Woman
Jennifer Lopez, 56, turned her film premiere into a family affair, walking the red carpet with her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme, at the New York City screening of Kiss of a Spider Woman on October 6. The musical drama, co-produced by her ex-husband Ben Affleck’s Artist Equity, sees Lopez star as Ingrid Luna. Both […]
Tinubu to Inaugurate $400m Otakikpo Oil Terminal in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers State on October 8—the first new crude export terminal built in Nigeria in over 50 years. Developed by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the facility is also Nigeria’s first wholly indigenous onshore terminal since Forcados was commissioned in 1971. […]
Gingerrr The Movie: Tops This Weekend’s Watchlist
Top Movie Picks to Watch in Cinemas or on Streaming Platforms This Weekend From Nollywood hits to Hollywood blockbusters, this weekend offered a strong lineup of must-watch films. Two standout recommendations are Gingerrr and One Battle After Another, but there’s plenty more to choose from. Here’s what’s showing: 1. GingerrrDuration: 2hrs 30minsCast: Bisola Aiyeola, Blossom […]
FG Revokes 1,263 Mining Licenses to Attract Serious Investors
The Federal Government has announced the revocation of 1,263 mineral licenses under the oversight of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. The licenses, comprising exploration licenses, mining leases, quarry permits, and small-scale mining leases, were revoked due to the licensees’ failure to pay their annual fees, according to the Minister Dele Alake. He added that […]
Taylor Swift finds love, announces engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have officially announced their engagement. The couple shared the joyous news on Instagram on August 26, 2025, with a fun caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The post featured romantic shots from Kelce’s proposal in a garden filled with pink and white flowers. In another post, […]
President Tinubu Orders Immediate Ban Of Raw Shea Nut Export
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. The ban, which is with immediate effect, is subject to review on expiration and specifically aimed at boosting Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around […]