Popular Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, and his wife, Mabel, have separated after 20 years of “friendship/marriage”. The comedian confirmed the development in a post on his Instagram page on Sunday. He said he had reached a stage where he could no longer entertain the public with “deep personal family issues.” He wrote, “Many people believe that staying silent simply means that one is incapable of dealing with issues. Projecting a negative narrative against someone who is not struggling to defend himself doesn’t mean he is weak. Some of us are just logical enough to understand the…
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An explosion caused by an alleged drone attack at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Ukraine on Tuesday posed no direct threat to its safety but underscored the “extremely serious situation” at the facility that repeatedly has been caught in the war ‘s crossfire, the U.N.’s atomic watchdog agency said. The International Atomic Energy Agency said its team was aware of an explosion at a training center next to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. It said it was informed the blast was from a drone attack but gave no further details. The agency’s information presumably came from Russians who have occupied…
Wall Street shifted toward modest gains early Tuesday as markets remain focused on U.S. inflation reports later this week and what it could mean for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.2% before the opening bell and futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 0.1%. An update on the U.S. consumer price index is due Wednesday, the biggest potential market-moving news since Friday’s jobs report. March’s surprisingly strong employment data showed that workers’ average hourly wages were behaving as expected, even though employers hired far more workers than expected last month. “The upbeat…
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Abaniwonda Olufemi, has deployed massive personnel to ensure adequate security during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state. Olufemi disclosed this in a statement issued through the command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, in Warri on Tuesday. The commissioner assured that the command would keep to its mandate of combating crime as well as enhancing public safety throughout the festive period and beyond. He, therefore, directed all the Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers in the command to set up security architecture for proactive and effective policing throughout the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The…
Veteran Nigerian media personality, Shade Ladipo, has criticized Grammy-winning superstar, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy. The ace broadcaster referred to Burna Boy as “fake” and someone with no integrity. She made the remarks in a teaser for the upcoming episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast, which is co-hosted by reality star, Tolanibaj, and actress, Moet Abebe. Ladipo stated that she prefers Wizkid and Davido to Burna Boy. She said, “I would drag Burna Boy to the trenches. He is fake. Burna Boy has no integrity. What the f*ck is money? Integrity is much more important than money.…
DALLAS (AP) — Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather or weren’t along the path of Monday’s total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse. Here’s what to know about upcoming solar spectacles: When is the next total solar eclipse? Total solar eclipses happen about every year or two or three, due to a precise alignment of the sun, moon and Earth. They can occur anywhere across the globe, usually in remote areas like the South Pacific. Save the date: The next full solar eclipse, in 2026, will pass over the northern fringes…
Virgil Van Dijk has said Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford feels like a loss for the Reds Liverpool were dominant during the first half at Old Trafford, as a Luis Diaz goal put Jurgen Klopp’s on course to regain their position at the top of the Premier League table. But despite creating several clear opportunities, Liverpool only went in at half-time 1-0 ahead. And the Reds were punished early in the second half after a Jarell Quansah mistake was pounced on by Bruno Fernandes, who scored a long-range equaliser. Exciting youngster Kobiie Mainoo then gave United…
Afrobeats sensation Joseph Akinfenwa popularly known as Joeboy has highlighted the role social media played in breaking barriers and fostering greater accessibility for artistes and fans alike. Joeboy, in an interview on 3FM, underscored the profound influence of platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok in revolutionising the way music is created, shared, and consumed. He noted that social media has empowered artists to connect directly with their audience, bypassing traditional gatekeepers and fostering a more democratic environment for artistic expression. “Social media has been a game-changer for me and many other artists. It has allowed us to reach a global…
FRANCONIA, N.H. (AP) — Thousands of visitors to northern New England communities in the path of the total solar eclipse were told to pack their patience for the trip. In some areas, they needed it for up to 12 hours after the event started, inching their way back home on packed interstates and secondary roads. In New Hampshire, travelers were stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic much of the way through about 2 a.m. Tuesday, clogging up southbound Interstate 93. Southbound traffic on Interstate 89 also was heavy Monday evening. Southbound traffic was backed up on U.S. Highway 1 in Houlton, Maine. New England…
A veteran Kannywood actress Saratu Gidado, popularly known as Daso, has passed away. The news of her demise, disseminated through local radio stations in Kano, has sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment community in Kano State. Her family members said Daso died in her sleep in the early hours of Tuesday after the midnight meal before the commencement of the day’s Ramadan fast (Sahur). Daso was a prominent figure in the Hausa film industry for over 18 years. Her remarkable performances and versatile roles endeared her to audiences across Northern region. Prior to her illustrious acting career, Saratu served as a…
Multiple award-winning singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, walked off the stage of the 2024 Dreamville Festival in North Carolina, midway into his performance on Sunday. Rema was performing his hit song ‘Calm Down’ on Day 2 of the festival at Dix Park in Raleigh, but stopped midway to complain about the poor sound before walking off the stage. The “Calm Down” crooner advocated for the same sound quality for African artistes as their Western counterparts on international stages. He said, “Hold on, there are too many sound issues. It’s messing up my whole performance. I’m seriously not feeling…
Have you ever wondered about the true state of your employees’ health? Are you confident that your existing wellness program is truly meeting their needs? A recent study by the Lancet Nigeria Commission uncovers a disturbing reality that demands immediate attention. It reveals how Nigeria’s healthcare system predominantly revolves around curative care, leaving it dismally unprepared to tackle the escalating rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and metabolic risks. With the surge in cases of diabetes, hypertension, respiratory conditions, and other fatal NDCs, which, according to WHO research, account for about 29% of all Nigerian deaths in a single year, there is an urgent need…
The Practicioners of Content Creating, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN) have called out Multichoice Nigeria over an allegation made by the BBNaija season 7 winner, Phyna. Phyna, born Josephine Otabor, had last week called out Multichoice, the organisers of Big Brother Naija. The reality star claimed she was yet to receive all prizes and money promised by the show’s organisers for winning the 2022 edition of the reality show. The PCCSIGN, in an open letter via Instagram on Monday, highlighted the list of gifts allegedly owed to the 27-year-old by some of the show’s sponsors. The guild urged Multichoice to help…
James and Jennifer Crumbley were both convicted of involuntary manslaughter in their son Ethan’s deadly shooting at Oxford High School in 2021. PONTIAC, Mich. — The first parents to ever be charged, then convicted, in their child’s mass shooting at a U.S. school are expected to face the victims Tuesday morning during a sentencing hearing in a Michigan courtroom. James and Jennifer Crumbley are set to appear together, according to two sources close to the case — the first time they would have seen each other since they attended joint hearings before their trials were separated last fall. Their teenage son, Ethan,…
The men’s college basketball season has just concluded with Connecticut again cutting down the nets. But there’s little time to savor the success of winning the national championship because it’s already time to look ahead to how the 2024-25 campaign will shake out and who will be the contenders to reach the Final Four in San Antonio. It’s admittedly a difficult endeavor to predict next season in the era of the transfer portal and the coaching carousel still spinning with major jobs open. It’s also unclear which players will choose to return for a fifth season by using their COVID-19 waiver or…
Trump has warned that Biden’s policies encouraging the transition to electric vehicles would result in an economic “bloodbath” in the U.S. economy that would “kill” the auto industry. An issue at the core of Joe Biden’s presidency that former President Donald Trump is zeroing in on with increasingly violent rhetoric could have outsize influence in critical battleground territory: the effort to accelerate the U.S. transition from gas-powered automobiles to electric vehicles. For Biden, the combination of subsidies to boost electric vehicle manufacturing, new federal standards aimed at further cutting emissions, investments in charging infrastructure and tax credits to encourage electric vehicle purchases amounts to arguably his most ambitious industrial policy and…
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Abaniwonda Olufemi, has deployed massive personnel to ensure adequate security during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state. Olufemi disclosed this in a statement issued through the command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, in Warri on Tuesday. The commissioner assured that the command would keep to its mandate of combating crime as well as enhancing public safety throughout the festive period and beyond. He, therefore, directed all the Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers in the command to set up security architecture for proactive and effective policing throughout the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The…
The Islamist terror group ISIS has issued a post threatening the lives of participants at the Quarter Finals of the UEFA Champions League, saying ‘Kill Them All’ alongside a list of major football venues, reports said on Tuesday. The terrorist group known as Islamic State, or ISIS, has issued a call for attacks on major UEFA Champions League games ahead of the competition’s quarter-finals. In a post issued via its de facto media outlet, the Al-Azaim Foundation, the group listed London’s Emirates Stadium, Paris’ Parc de Prince, and the Santiago Bernabéu and Metropolitano arenas in Madrid as targets. The image…
“Production of the medals is not blocked,” the French national mint, which is making the medals, said in a statement to NBC News. Already set with a piece of the Eiffel Tower, the medals for this summer’s Paris Olympics will now be infused with another quintessential feature of French life: strike action. Dozens of workers at the French national mint, which is making the medals, are demanding the same “Olympics bonus” being paid to police officers and other government employees. On Monday, around 50 workers demonstrated outside the mint and claimed that they had been able to disrupt medal production ahead of the Games, which…
Box office queen and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has shared a cryptic post hours after being called out by late actress Adejumoke’s brother for ‘eye-service’. Aderounmu Adejumoke passed away and Funke Akindele, who starred in a film with her, expressed condolences over the loss. However, Adejumoke’s brother claimed that the actress never reached out to his sister during all the times she was sick despite calls to her. His claim sparked a controversy online and many lambasted the actress for this. Funke Akindele took to her Instagram page to share a quote speaking on wanting to start respecting energies and ceasing…