Here are the nominees in key categories for the 96th Academy Awards, to be handed out in Hollywood on March 10. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” about the father of the atomic bomb, dominated the competition with 13 nominations. “Poor Things,” a female take on the Frankenstein story set in the Victorian era, came second with 11,…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has presented the report of last Tuesday’s explosion at Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan to President Bola Tinubu. The Governor was at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to present the report to the president, at the weekend. Recall that the president had earlier commiserated…
Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout round after pipping Guinea Bissau 1-0 on Monday. Nigeria finished in second place with seven points behind first-placed Equatorial Guinea who humiliated Ivory Coast 4-0 to wound up as group winners. LIVE UPDATES: Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria (FT 0-1)FT: Guinea Bissau 0-1 Nigeria…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three police officers for abducting and extorting over N4m from travellers in Abia State. The officers carried out the act on Monday, January 15, while disguising themselves as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The two male victims, Uwaka Ifeanyi and Kalu Nnana, were driving along…
January 22nd is a significant day in history, with numerous noteworthy events taking place throughout the years. From pivotal moments in politics and warfare to remarkable achievements in science and culture, this date has seen its fair share of groundbreaking occurrences. Whether it’s the birth of influential figures or the signing of important treaties, January…
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, will perform at the 66th Grammy Awards alongside other artistes. The Recording Academy made the announcement on Monday morning Burna Boy, the ‘City Boy’ crooner, will perform at the Grammys alongside Luke Combs and Travis Scott. The Recording Academy shared the news on their official X…
Ogun State Police Command on Monday said that its operatives on Sunday arrested 30-year-old Olubunmi Ajayi for attempting to drown her five-month-old baby, Imole Anifowose, in RSS River, Sagamu. One Olusola Sonaya, who was around the river, was said to have assisted in rescuing the baby after her mother threw her into the water. This…
Lagos State government yesterday announced a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics with immediate effect. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who announced this in a statement he personally signed, said the decision was reached, following the menace which the single-use plastics, especially the non-biodegradable…
More details of how 12 kidnapped victims at the Zuma 1 area of Bwari Area Council on January 2 were rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army, the joint security team on Saturday night from the hands of deadly armed bandits have emerged. The FCT Police Command in a statement by SP Josephine Adeh said:…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched a research satellite Saturday, a minister said, putting it into a higher orbit in a new milestone for its aerospace programme that has faced Western criticism. The United States has repeatedly warned Iran against such launches, saying the same technology can be used for ballistic missiles, including ones designed to deliver…
