I’ve made breakthrough in music, says Rema
Afrobeats sensation, Daniel Ikubor, known better as Rema, has disclosed that with his breakthrough in the music industry, he plans to give back to youths. He said this when he was hosted to lunch on Friday by Governor Godwin Obaseki…
Fuji icon K1 de Ultimate returns to school at age 67
Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1 or K1, has expressed his desire to resume his education after dropping out of school many years ago. In a recent conversation with journalists at his Mayegun Resort in Ijebu-Ode,…
Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer was once Bill Gates’ assistant, now he’s the 6th richest person in the world. Here are his 5 tips for success
Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and current owner of the L.A. Clippers, at a fan rally in Staples Center. Ted Soqui/Corbis Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer turns 68 years old today, and the sixth-richest person in the world has a…
Lizzo quits music industry, exhausted from criticism and backlash
Lizzo’s ‘tired of being dragged’ and announces her departure from industry Lizzo sent shockwaves through the music industry with a surprising announcement on Friday, as she declared her departure from the spotlight in an Instagram post. The Juice hitmaker candidly…
Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Rebuilding Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years, experts say, while the cost could be at least $400 million — or more than twice that. It all depends on…
Georgia legislature passes broad elections bill with 2024 implications
The GOP-controlled Georgia legislature on Thursday passed a wide-ranging elections measure that would expand access for candidates to appear on the state’s presidential ballot and would broaden abilities to challenge voter eligibility. The House and Senate passed Senate Bill 189,…
More than $1 billion in federal tax refunds unclaimed as deadline to file approaches
If you didn’t file a tax return amid the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic and believe you’re eligible for a refund, the Internal Revenue Service wants to hear from you. The agency said this week that more than $1 billion…
Record dengue surge in Latin America spurs a warning for preventative measures
A record surge in dengue cases throughout Latin America and the Caribbean prompted the head of the Pan American Health Organization to warn of the need for proactive measures to curb the virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes. PAHO Director…
Eurovision stars say they can’t be silent but reject calls for boycott over Israel
LONDON — A group of artists set to compete in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest said Friday they “do not feel comfortable being silent” in light of the ongoing Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip, but stopped short of…
I auditioned for Big Brother Nigeria on a dare – Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has recalled how a dare made him audition for the first season of Big Brother Nigeria, now known as Big Brother Naija. Speaking on the latest episode of the Menisms Podcast, Ebuka recounted his humble beginnings…