Lewis Hamilton led George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Hamilton headed Russell by 0.396 after they traded fastest times at the end of the session, having set the pace throughout the hour. McLaren’s Lando Norris, still technically in the title fight, was third fastest, while championship leader Max Verstappen’s Red Bull …

Jofra Archer will be in the Indian Premier League auction after initially being left off the shortlist. The England fast bowler was entered on the longlist, then not among the 574 names published to go under the hammer last week. It was unclear why Archer appeared to have withdrawn, though there looks to have been some confusion over his future …

Getty Images Jet engines wouldn’t run without high-performance coatings Jet engines are one of the most jaw-dropping feats of engineering humans have ever come up with. But jet engines shouldn’t be possible, says Ben Beake, director of materials research at Micro Materials, an equipment testing company in Wales. “The air coming in is hotter than the melting point of the …

Box Office Queen Funke Akindele is set to make 5 billion naira on Everybody Loves Jenifa, her new movie coming to cinemas on December 13, 2024 As part of her ritual, Funke Akindele began marketing her upcoming film Everybody Loves Jenifa months before its release date. Akindele is known for her unique and grand marketing styles. In an Exhibitor Soirée …

US conservative firebrand and Trump loyalist,  Matt Gaetz has announced that he is withdrawing from consideration for United States attorney general following renewed focus on sexual misconduct allegations against him.   In a statement on social media on Thursday night, November 21, just over one week after President-elect Donald Trump named Gaetz as his pick for the position of top …

A young woman whose story touched Nigerians months ago has d!d just two months after the public donated towards her treatment. Joyce Ifunanyachukwu developed complications during pregnancy that led to kidney issues. 36 million Naira was needed for her treatment and kind Nigerians donated towards this in September.  However, Sarah Ibrahim, the X user who publicly sourced funds for the sick woman, …

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he could not leave the club after suffering four consecutive defeats for the first time in his coaching career. Guardiola has signed a two-year contract with City which will keep him at the club until 2027. The 53-year-old Spaniard joined City in 2016 and has won 18 trophies, including six Premier League titles. His …

Phyna Otabor has announced that she is dropping her surname.  The Big Brother Naija winner disclosed this on X while stating that she has no family.  She wrote: “I am publicly dropping my family surname OTABOR… it has been proven that I actually have no family and nobody knows how I came about…. I’m still searching for answers though… it’s …

Family has announced the burial arrangements for Chioma, the younger sister of popular Nigerian singer, Patoranking, and her husband, George.    The couple d!ed after a gas explosion which occurred in their residence in Abakaliki on August 25, 2024.    Chioma d!ed on 31 August, while her husband passed away on September 11.    The couple will be laid to …

Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to a suggestion he could one day play alongside his son Cristiano Jr in a professional match.The football legend, 39, was asked about the possibility of playing with his son during an interview on his YouTube channel ‘UR Cristiano’ with Mr Beast.MrBeast, real name James Donaldson, posed the suggestion of Ronaldo and Cristiano Jr featuring together in a match. He …