Rema wins double at 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards
Afrobeats sensation Rema has added to his impressive accolades by winning multiple awards at the 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards for his hit song “Calm Down.” The song clinched both the Song of the Year and Top Streaming Song awards. Rema’s success is shared with his co-writers and co-producers, Michael Hunter (London) and Andre Vibez, […]
NFF to Inaugurate Futsal and Beach Soccer Committees today
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, is set to inaugurate the Federation’s Futsal and Beach Soccer Sub-Committee on Thursday at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja. This newly formed committee will be chaired by Otuekong Nse Essien, with Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf (Fresh), the Chairman of Chairmen of Nigeria Football, serving as the […]
Cyprus to ban mobile use in schools
Cyprus government plans to ban mobile phone use in schools, saying they were too much of a distraction for students and led to anti-social behaviour. The Education Minister, Athena Michaelidou, who announced this, said students will not be banned from bringing their phones to school, but they will not be able to switch them on. […]
Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons
Pop star, Justin Timberlake, has been arrested and formally charged in New York for driving while intoxicated. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced this today in a statement, but declined to provide further details. 43,-year-old Timberlake was set to embark on a global tour of his sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was, but […]
Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks to win record 18th NBA title
The Boston Celtics secured a record 18th championship as they beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA Finals. The championship win was the Celtics’ first in 16 years and moves them one clear of the Los Angeles Lakers, who have won 17, in the record books. With the […]
Rema’s Calm Down makes Afrobeats history in the US
Rema’s “Calm Down” is now the most-streamed Afrobeats song in the US. The music monitoring platform, Chart Data, said on X that the song has become “the first Afrobeats song in history to earn over one billion on-demand streams in the US”. Last year, Chart Data had already described “Calm Down” as the most successful […]
Novak Djokovic to Play in 2024 Paris Olympics, Serbian Committee Announces
The Olympic Committee of Serbia announced yesterday that Former tennis world number one, Novak Djokovic will play at the Summer Olympics Games in Paris. The Serbian committee said on their web-site that Djokovic and Dusan Lajovic have fulfilled the conditions according to ATP ranking and confirmed their participation at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris […]
Politicians Raise Alarm Over EU Law To Curb Child Sexual Abuse Online
Lawmakers from across the European Union have called on member states to vote against plans by the bloc’s executive to require tech companies to monitor their platforms for child sexual abuse content. The law would make it compulsory for social media platforms to scan private encrypted chats on social media platforms for certain identifiers. The […]
Nigerian Movie Industry Mourns the Loss of Actress Stella Ikwuegbu
The Nigerian movie industry, commonly known as Nollywood, is once again in mourning following the passing of beloved actress Stella Ikwuegbu. The Enugu-born actress and businesswoman died yesterday, June 16, after a valiant battle with leg cancer. Stella Ikwuegbu was a cherished figure in Nollywood, known for her remarkable talent and contributions to the industry. […]
Super Eagles Struggle in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against South Africa and Benin Republic
The Super Eagles have faced a disappointing setback in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, failing to secure a win in their recent matches against South Africa and Benin Republic. The team’s performance has sparked concerns among fans and analysts as the road to the World Cup becomes increasingly challenging. In […]
