Damian McKenzie was handed an unexpected start at five-eighth ahead of Richie Mo’unga in the New Zealand team facing Argentina on Sunday (AEST) in the opening round of the Rugby Championship. McKenzie played in Japan last year in a move which might have signalled the end of his All Blacks …
Read More »Governor Soludo sets up panel to probe ‘fake’ UTME result of Anambra student
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered a probe into the controversy trailing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UMTE) result of Ejikeme Mmeoma, a pupil from the state who sat for the last JAMB examination. On Sunday, July 2, LIB reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board …
Read More »Jade Osiberu’s ‘Gangs of Lagos’ sets new record on Prime Video
The action movie is one of the most watched non-English language title on the streamer. Prime Video has revealed the best performing non-English movies and series.
Read More »Man sets young girl ablaze in Bauchi, claims she is a witch sent to kill him
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Hamza Umar, who set a young girl ablaze on allegation that she is a witch sent to kill him. Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, June 19, 2023, said …
Read More »Tiauna Jackson launches streamer, Jacksmacked, sets her sight on Nollywood
After several years of hearing no, she decided to take matters into her own hands by launching the Jackson Agency, making her the first black woman with 100 percent ownership of an agency, eventually, the first black woman elected to the Association of Talent Agents Board for the most elite …
Read More »Hilda Baci Reacts As GWR Refuses To Confirm 100hrs, Sets Win At 93 Hours, 11 Minutes
Guinness World Records (GWR) has confirmed Hilda Baci as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon. This was confirmed on their official website on Tuesday. However, the organization announced that they would not be able to acknowledge her claim of 100 hours cooking time due to some discrepancies …
Read More »Tems sets new record on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Chart
Nigerian international sensation Tems has set a new female record on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Chart. Tems is one of Africa’s biggest artists internationally with her music enjoying massive patronage in the UK and US where she has become a mainstream act.
Read More »Burna Boy drums support for Hilda Baci as she sets new world record
Many celebrities and politicians have also taken to social media, even going as far as visiting the venue in Lekki just to support the chef. Renowned Nigerian Afrobeat artist Burna Boy has expressed his support for chef Hilda Baci as she shatters the Guinness World Record.
Read More »Bryce Harper Tries to Take on Entire Rockies Roster, Sets Off Brawl
Bryce Harper was ejected from the Philadelphia Phillies‘ matchup with the Colorado Rockies on Sunday after he attempted to take on the entire opposing team. Harper charged at the Rockies’ dugout, setting off a brawl in which both benches emptied. Then he lobbed insults at the entire Rockies organization as …
Read More »Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ sets new Billboard Hot 100 African record with top 5 entry
Nigerian superstar Rema has achieved a landmark feat as he enters the top 5 of Billboard Hot 100. Since its release, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ has dominated the globe. From charting in multiple countries, earning plaques, and recording billions in streams, the single has become the biggest international Afrobeats song in …
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