Nollywood veteran actor Francis Duru dies at 57
Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57, according to an announcement by his family on his official Instagram account. The actor’s family made the announcement in the early hours of Friday, October 23, stating that…
MTN Ghana rewards winners of 30th anniversary promotion
MTN Ghana has rewarded winners of its 30th-anniversary customer promotion with three brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vehicles and a cash prize of GH¢30,000, bringing its three-month promotional campaign to a close. The final prize presentation ceremony was held at…
BBC Look East presenter to leave after 35 years
BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt has decided to hang up her earpiece for the final time as she prepares to leave the corporation after 35 years. Susie, one of the longest-serving presenters at the BBC, will host her final…
Maradona death trial verdict set for December 22
The verdict in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday, after six months of hearings. The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in…
Nigeria secures hosting rights for 2028 ITTF Africa Championships
Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships after defeating Tunisia in a vote at the continental body’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tangier, Morocco. Nigeria polled 23 votes against Tunisia’s 15…
FIFA approves Normalisation Committee to run Nigerian football
FIFA also set a deadline for the committee’s tenure, stating that its mandate would end once it had completed its assigned tasks, but no later than 31 May 2027. FIFA has approved the appointment of a Normalisation Committee to manage…
US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Top Gun, Steel Magnolias and Alien, dies aged 93
US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series Picket Fences and the films Alien and Top Gun, has died aged 93, his family says. Skerritt died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said: “While the world knew…
New York City bans horse-drawn carriages from June 2028
The New York City Council voted on Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, ending a historic tourist attraction and long-standing industry. Out of the city’s 51 lawmakers, 40 supported the bill,…
Burna Boy unveils $180 sneakers through partnership with Federer-Backed On
Burna Boy’s first sneaker collection with On, the Swiss brand backed by Roger Federer, goes on sale this week with three shoes up to $180. Nigerian music star Burna Boy is releasing his first sneaker collection with On, the Swiss…
John Anderson, Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 71
The country music legend was known for his distinctive voice and a songbook that included “Swingin’,” “Straight Tequila Night,” and “Seminole Wind.” John Anderson, the Country Music Hall of Fame inductee with a distinctive voice and a weighty songbook that…