Building on the success of previous Play Network films such as Blood Vessel and Glamour Girls, Hijack ‘93 highlights Netflix’s dedication to showcasing authentic Nigerian stories. The movie is a fictional retelling inspired by the 1993 hijacking of a Nigerian Airways flight by a group of teenagers. “Such historic events are essential to our nation’s history and must be shared …

Exeter Chiefs have signed Argentina second row Franco Molina. The forward, who has won nine Test caps, joins after helping Argentina finish third in the Rugby Championship having registered wins over New Zealand, South Africa and Australia over the past two months. The 27-year-old will help Exeter’s depth in the pack with injuries to players including Dafydd Jenkins and Lewis …

Following the recent Independence Day celebrations on October 1, 2024, an X user posted a picture and video of the actress in her green and white outfit, asking her to aid the fight against corruption. The critic wrote, “Kate, your attitude is really beautiful, but we all must do more to bring relief to a bedridden battered country bleeding from …

This was revealed during the nominees’ announcement at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. This recognition solidifies The Weekend as a landmark achievement for Trino Motion Pictures, pushing the boundaries of African cinema and contributing to the rising stature of Nollywood on the global stage. “The Weekend film has just earned 16 AMAA nominations—a first in @ammaawards 20-year history. I’m feeling all …

Dutch airline KLM said it is planning ‘painful’ cost-cutting to combat high costs and staff shortages. ADVERTISEMENT Dutch airline KLM announced a “painful” round of cost-cutting and other measures on Thursday aimed at boosting the carrier’s finances as it continues to recover from the COVID pandemic that grounded planes worldwide. CEO Marjan Rintel said KLM, along with many other airlines, …

Tesla shares fell despite recording the highest third-quarter delivery figures, as investors had expected more. Markets will now shift focus to the Robotaxi event and the upcoming earnings reports. ADVERTISEMENT Tesla delivered 462,890 electric vehicles in the third quarter, marking a 6.4% year-on-year increase and a 4.2% sequential rise, returning to growth after two consecutive quarterly declines. This figure is …

On Independence Day, October 1, 2024, Nigeria not only celebrated 64 years of freedom but also welcomed the return of seamless travel between Lagos and Dubai! As of yesterday, Emirates Airline resumed its daily flights, marking a new chapter in Nigeria-UAE relations and opening fresh opportunities for Nigerians eager to travel and do business in Dubai.   It’s not just …

The m$rder trial of a Florida woman who is accused of locking her boyfriend in a suitcase where he suffocated is about to begin next week. At a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday, 46-year-old Sarah Boone requested to have her hair and makeup professionally done during her trial. Her request was denied by the judge.  The trial is set to begin nearly four years since …

Former Senator and ex-Director-General of the MKO Abiola campaign Organisation in the June 12, 1993, presidential election, Senator Jonathan Silas Zwingina, is d#ad.   Zwingina was the director general of the ‘Hope ’93’ presidential campaign organisation of the late Chief Moshood Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 1993 election annulled by former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi …

World shares slipped on Thursday as investors continued to monitor an escalation of tensions in the Middle East. ADVERTISEMENT World shares were mostly lower on Thursday after US stocks stalled as investors awaited developments in the Middle East. Germany’s DAX shed 0.7% to 19,026.36 while the CAC 40 in Paris gave up 0.8% to 7,514.49. In London, the FTSE 100 …