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 […]
CBN Sanctions Nine Banks for Failing to Dispense Vash via ATMs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. The affected banks which include Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Keystone Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Globus Bank Plc, Providus Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, United […]
Retired Actress Dalyce Curry Dies in Los Angeles Wildfires
Retired actress Dalyce Curry, renowned for her roles in The Blues Brothers, The Ten Commandments, and Lady Sings the Blues, has died at age 95 during the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Authorities confirmed her remains were found at her burned-down property in Altadena, California. According to her great-granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, Curry was last seen […]
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 […]
AGN Denies Report of President Emeka Rollas’ Arrest in Abia State
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has debunked a viral report that its National President, Emeka Rollas was arrested and detained by the police in Abia State. Online report said Rollas was arrested over the weekend for alleged role in imposition of an unelected chairman on the Abia State chapter of the guild. However, in […]
UK, Mauritius Progress on Chagos Islands Deal Before Trump Inauguration
Britain and Mauritius have made good progress in talks to finalise a deal over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including a U.S.-British military base, with London hoping for sign-off before Donald Trump’s inauguration. A UK-Mauritius joint statement provided by the British government today reiterated London’s position that discussions were ongoing to reach an agreement that […]
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 […]
FG to Inaugurate Three Equipped Cancer Facilities by May 2025
The Federal Government is billed to inaugurate three major cancer facilities with equipment’s by May 2025, having already flagged off 10 other major cancer diagnostic centres across the country five months ago. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this yesterday, following the approval of the establishment of six quipped cancer […]
Brooke Shields Embraces Aging with Humor and Confidence
Brooke Shields is challenging societal beauty standards as she navigates aging with humor and grace. During a recent appearance on Good Morning America, the 59-year-old actress and model shared an incident where a social media comment inspired the title of her new book, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old. “I was doing an […]
4 Non Blondes to Reunite After 30 Years at BottleRock Festival
’90s rock band 4 Non Blondes, known for their hit “What’s Up?”, is reuniting for a rare performance at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival this May. This marks only their second time playing together since disbanding after their 1992 debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More! Singer Linda Perry shared on The Allison Hagendorf Show how […]
