Davido continues to set the pace in Nigerian music. In another milestone, Davido has set a new record for the highest streaming week for a song across all platforms in Nigeria. The record is courtesy of his new single ‘Funds’ featuring Chike and OdumoduBlvck which garnered 7.38 million streams in its opening week. This surpassing the previous record of 7.29 …

  American actor Art Evans has d!ed at the age of 82 following a long health battle.     The Die Hard 2 star reportedly passed away peacefully over the weekend.     His tragic passing was caused by complications from diabetes, which he had suffered from for several years.     In a statement, his wife, Babe said: ‘Art was …

A resident of Jiwa community in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ahmad Ismaila, has filed a civil case at the FCT Area Court sitting in Gwagwa town, against his former wife over the allegation of occupying his home despite being divorced two years ago.   The complainant told the court that the respondent, Saratu Sa’idu, mother of his seven children, …

Denzel Washington took his faith journey to the next level over the weekend.  The “Gladiator II” star, 69, was baptized on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ located in the Harneighbourhoodhood of New York City.  The First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York live-streamed the service on Facebook, including the special moment he …

US President-elect, Donald Trump has dismissed speculation that billionaire Elon Musk would take over the presidency.  Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Trump dismissed claims that he had ceded the presidency to the billionaire entrepreneur, calling it another hoax spread by his political rivals.  Referring to memes and rumours circulating in social media, Trump told the audience, No, no. Thats not happening. Hes not gonna be …

In an unexpected outburst, Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has openly criticised his colleague Jim Iyke, referring to him as a “small boy” in a series of social media posts. On December 23, 2024, the actor took to Instagram to call Iyke out and accuse him of lacking professionalism and character while addressing alleged workplace safety issues within the Nigerian film …

Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended after admitting a breach of anti-doping rules. The 26-year-old Australian has taken a voluntary suspension after admitting breaking World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) rules relating to the “use of a prohibited method”. Purcell, whose major titles came at Wimbledon in 2022 and this year’s US Open, said he had “unknowingly …

Left to right: Directors of FCMB Group Plc, Alhaji Mustapha Damcida and Mrs. Olapeju Sofowora; Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Gbolahan Joshua; Group Chief Executive, Mr. Ladi Balogun; Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, Mrs. Funmi Adedibu; Executive Director, Coverage & Investment Banking, Mr. Femi Badeji, Directors, Mrs. Tokunbo Ishmael and  Oluwatoyin Ashiru, during the Extraordinary General Meeting of FCMB …

The move will create the world’s third-largest car maker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. ADVERTISEMENT The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors had also agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses.  “We anticipate that …

No fewer than 10 persons are feared d3ad after an articulated vehicle loaded with chippings fell on a Sienna space bus in Ebem Ohafia, along the Ohafia-Bende-Umuahia road in Abia State.   According to an eyewitness account, the accident occurred on Sunday, December 22, 2024, when the vehicle, while descending Nmuri Hill on its way to Ohafia from Umuahia, developed …