Wildfire Near LA Burns 5,000 Acres, Forces Evacuations
A brush fire north of Los Angeles has burned nearly 5,000 acres and forced evacuations in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, displacing 2,700 residents, officials said Friday. Around 400 personnel are working to contain the blaze, which remains 0% contained. It comes as firefighters continue battling California’s largest wildfire of the year, which […]
BET Pauses Hip Hop and Soul Train Awards
BET has indefinitely suspended the BET Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards as it reevaluates its content strategy amid a changing media landscape. The shows aren’t canceled but paused to explore updates for modern audiences. Meanwhile, the BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Stellar Awards will continue. Viewership of the 2025 BET Awards dropped […]
Brooke Hogan Explains Absence from Hulk Hogan’s Funeral
Brooke Hogan has explained why she chose not to attend the funeral of her late father, WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who died of a heart attack on July 24 at age 71. The private funeral was held on August 5 in Clearwater, Florida, with guests including Kid Rock, Triple H, and Stephanie McMahon. Brooke, however, […]
FBI: Violent Crime Dropped 4.5% in 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday released crime statistics for 2024, based on data submitted by “more than 16,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States.” The report detailed “over 14 million criminal offences, covering a combined population of 95.6 percent United States population, submitted data to the UCR Programme through the National Incident-Based […]
Tinubu Honours D’Tigress with Awards, $100K Each
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on members of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. In addition to the prestigious honours, President Tinubu announced a cash reward of $100,000 for each player on the championship-winning team. Members of the technical crew will also […]
MTN Launches ‘Next Afrobeats Star’ with $100K Prize
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has launched a brand-new reality music competition aimed at discovering the country’s next breakout Afrobeats sensation. The show, called Next Afrobeats Star, promises a grand prize of a $100,000 music deal for the winner. Four other finalists will also receive recording deals valued between $25,000 and $75,000. MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, […]
UNN Denies Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has dismissed social media claims suggesting that a new substantive vice-chancellor has been appointed. In an official statement issued Friday night, the university’s acting public relations officer, Inya Egwu, clarified that the appointment process is still underway and no final decision has been made. Titled “No Substantive Vice-Chancellor Has […]
Joao Felix Joins Al-Nassr on Two-Year Deal
Portugal forward Joao Felix has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Club World Cup winners Chelsea on a two-year contract. Neither club disclosed any financial details of the deal, but reports said the transfer could cost up to 43.7 million pounds, consisting of an initial 26.2 million fee plus 17.5 million in potential add-ons. […]
UK May Recognise Palestinian State by September — Starmer
The United Kingdom has announced that it could officially recognise Palestinian statehood as early as September. That’s according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who made the announcement following a cabinet meeting. However, Starmer said the recognition is conditional, adding that Israel must take “substantive steps” to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, agree to a […]
CAC to Delist 100,000 Inactive Companies
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced plans to delist 100,000 companies from its register over prolonged inactivity and non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). According to a public notice issued by the Commission, the affected companies have been identified as either not carrying on business, inactive for at […]
