Global Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy recently shared insights into his musical influences during a meeting with tennis legend Roger Federer in Zurich, Switzerland. The encounter came through a collaboration with ON, the Swiss sportswear brand. Their conversation naturally shifted to the topic of “GOATs” (Greatest of All Time) in music. When Federer asked Burna Boy…
Tanzanian music star Juma Jux has melted hearts online after gifting his wife, Priscilla Ojo, a whopping $30,000 in cash as a push present. The emotional moment came shortly after Priscilla and their newborn son returned to Tanzania, where they were given a royal welcome by Jux and his family. To mark the occasion, Priscilla…
A video from the Nigerian Army Surveillance Room has surfaced, capturing the moment Boko Haram insurgents advanced toward the 152 Task Force Battalion base in Banki town, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State—just before the facility came under heavy attack. The footage, recorded at the 7 Division headquarters in Maiduguri, shows hundreds of Boko…
In his highly anticipated return to late-night television, Jimmy Kimmel addressed the controversy surrounding his recent remarks after the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk—but stopped short of issuing an apology. Kimmel, who had been briefly suspended by Disney following the backlash, opened his comeback show on Tuesday with a mix of reflection and defiance….
At 6 a.m. on Wednesday, the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel in Hong Kong’s Southern District was hit by massive waves triggered by Super Typhoon Ragasa, leaving parts of the luxury seaside property flooded. The powerful storm surge shattered the hotel’s glass doors and sent water rushing into its lobby, as hurricane-force winds battered the city,…
Tanzanian music star Juma Jux has finally met and held his firstborn child, Prince Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, in an emotional reunion in Tanzania. The long-awaited moment came after Jux’s wife, Priscilla Ojo, arrived in Tanzania with their newborn. The couple marked the joyous occasion with a colorful celebration attended by close family members, including Priscilla’s…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate, the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), by 50 basis points, lowering it from 27.5 percent in July to 27 percent. The decision was reached at the 302nd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), held on September 22nd and 23rd, 2025. According to CBN…
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest tropical cyclone recorded globally this year, unleashed its fury on Wednesday, bringing widespread destruction across parts of Hong Kong and Taiwan. In Hong Kong, hurricane-force winds and relentless rainfall pounded the city, sending towering waves crashing onto the eastern and southern shoreline. Roads near residential neighborhoods were submerged, while emergency…
Residents of Asaba, Delta State, were taken by surprise after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were seen mounting a checkpoint in the city. The presence of EFCC officials at the checkpoint sparked curiosity and mixed reactions among locals, as it is unusual to see the anti-graft agency carrying out such an…
Harold “Dickie” Bird, one of the most iconic and respected umpires in the history of cricket, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club confirmed on Tuesday. Bird, who became a household name in the sport, officiated in 66 Test matches between 1973 and 1996, along with 69 men’s one-day internationals, including…
