Chris Brown Files $500M Lawsuit Against Warner Brothers
American singer Chris Brown has filed a $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing the network of defamation and emotional distress over a docuseries that he claims portrays him as a “serial abuser.” The series, aired in late 2024, revisits Brown’s 2009 assault on Rihanna and other allegations of violence against women. According to […]
2025 AFCON Final Draw Set for January 27
The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in2025 Africa Cup of Nations , January 27, where the 24 competing teams will learn their opponents. Six groups will be formed, with each containing four countries, and the top two teams in each group, along with the four best third-placed sides, […]
FG Sets March 1 Deadline for Online Visa Applications
The Federal Government has declared that all visa applications will transition to an entirely online system by March 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this during an interview on ‘X Spaces’ hosted by influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya, stated that the initiative aims to streamline visa processes, enhance security, and eliminate corruption. […]
Minister Bosun Defends 50% Telecom Tariff Hike Due to Rising Costs
Minister, Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Tijani Bosun, has attributed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs to global inflation and rising operational costs. Speaking to journalists moments after defending his Ministry’s budget of N12 billion for 2025 before before the joint committees on communication, Bosun stated that 50% adjustment aligns with broader economic trends. According […]
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak with One Case
Tanzania’s President, Samia Hassan, has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the northwest of the country, with one confirmed case so far. Hassan, who announced this at a press conference yesterday that was also attended by World Health Organisation’s Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus in Dodoma, said at least 25 suspected cases had […]
Nigeria Wins ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Debut
Nigeria has made history with a first win in her first game at the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Nigeria defeated 2023 semifinalists, New Zealand, by 2 runs on Monday morning at the Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak. Meanwhile, they are now second in group C with three points, behind […]
Asake Celebrates 30th Birthday With Tesla Purchase
Music sensation Asake has celebrated his 30th birthday in style by gifting himself a brand-new Tesla. The award- winning artist, who recently parted ways with his former record label, YBNL owned by Olamide, showcased his luxurious new ride on Instagram yesterday, sharing photos of himself posing with the car and signing documents. READ ANOTHER STORY […]
TikTok Restores Services To The United States After Being Banned
Social media app, TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in the US, after President-elect Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order to give the app a reprieve when he takes office today Monday. The multi-milliin dollar Chinese-owned app stopped working for American users, after a law banning it on national […]
Universal Rejects Drake’s Lawsuit Over Lamar Diss Track
Universal Music Group has fired back at Drake’s attempt to sue it over the release of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us last year. Drake had filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation by allowing the song to be published, claiming it had spread the “false and malicious narrative” that he is […]
Vice President implores the Media to Speak Truth to Power, Not Antagonise Government
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored media professionals in Nigeria to be more focused on objectively speaking truth to power rather than antagonizing the government. Senator Shettima who gave the charge at the weekend during the Public Presentation of the Book, “Persona Non Grata,” authored by a seasoned journalist, Mr. Ismail Omipidan, in Abuja, said the […]