Super Eagles goalkeeper featured in the Simpsons-inspired Cartoon
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye recently captured attention on social media after being featured in a Simpsons-inspired cartoon illustration. The Simpsons is a long-running American animated television series created by Matt Groening. It first premiered on December 17, 1989, and…
Pakistan make history at Asian Taekwondo Championship with 8 medals
Pakistani team awarded “Best Team” title, with Shahzaib recognised as “Best Athlete” of championship. Pakistan’s taekwondo team made history at the 6th Asian Open (Kyorugi) Taekwondo Championship in Indonesia, securing the championship title with an impressive tally of three gold,…
Igbo Muslim Emerges As Abuja National Mosque Imam
Professor Iliyasu Usman, an Igbo man, has been appointed as the Imam of the Abuja National Mosque. Usman delivered his first khutbah (sermon) yesterday during the Jumm’at prayer, signifying an important occasion for the Muslim community in Nigeria. This appointment…
Niger has overtaken Benue as Nigeria’s food basket – Commissioner
Niger State has emerged as Nigeria’s leading agricultural producer, surpassing Benue State as the nation’s food basket, according to the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Musa Bosso. Bosso made this declaration during the 2024 World Food Day celebration held at the…
BREAKING: National Mosque Abuja appoints first Igbo Imam
The management of the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Prof. Iliyasu Usman as the first-ever Igbo Muslim appointed Imam of the mosque, with history expected to be made today as he delivers his inaugural khutbah (sermon) during the Jumm’at prayer….
Actors Guild Indefinitely Suspends Nollywood Actress Halima Abubakar
This decision follows a thorough investigation by the special Secret Investigation Panel, which was tasked with probing the activities of certain blogs and bloggers since 2022. The Actors Guild of Nigeria, an affiliate of the International Federation of Actors (FIA),…
Jane Fonda to Receive 2024 SAG Life Achievement Award
The actress and activist will receive the actors union’s highest tribute for her career and humanitarian accomplishments. Jane Fonda will be honored with SAG-AFTRA‘s Life Achievement Award, the Screen Actors Guild announced on Thursday. The actress and activist will receive…
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Is Dead, Says Israeli Defense Officials
Yahya Sinwar, the powerful and elusive militant leader of Hamas who helped to plot the group’s devastating assault on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, was killed in battle on Wednesday, the Israeli military said. A unit of trainee squad commanders…
South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo faces four years in prison for filming ‘work out’ sessions without permission
Former Premier League and South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo is reportedly facing four years in prison after illegally filming himself ‘working out’ without the consent of his partners. According to prosecutors in the South Korean capital of Seoul, the 31-year-old…
Ontisha set for Glo-powered Ofala Festival
The yearly Ofala Festival sponsored by leading telecommunications company, Globacom, begins in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Friday, October 18. It will take place at the Ime Obi, the palace of Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, the kingdom’s traditional ruler. According to…