Category: News

Renowned Nollywood icon, Kanayo O. Kanayo, proudly unveiled his eldest son, Clinton Onyeze, as he takes his initial strides into the bustling world of Nollywood. Amidst the buzz of a new film venture, the veteran actor took a moment to introduce his son to the crew, assigning him the dual roles of Assistant Production Manager…

The Nigerian government is taking steps to safeguard the Naira by removing it from peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency trading. Dr. Emomotimi Agama of the Securities and Exchange Commission explained that this move aims to prevent manipulation in the market, ensuring stability for the currency. During a virtual meeting with BICCoN, Dr. Agama emphasized the need for…

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer for the upcoming 2024 general elections, vows to focus on fiscal responsibility if elected as President. Speaking to Africa Watch Magazine, he outlined plans to streamline government spending and boost revenue generation while reducing reliance on volatile sectors of the economy. Bawumia emphasized the importance of fiscal…

Former Alabama football star and athletic director Cecil “Hootie” Ingram passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the age of 90. Ingram, who had suffered an injury from a fall in March, died at a Birmingham hospital, as confirmed by an athletic department spokeswoman, citing information from the family. A standout All-Southeastern Conference defensive…

Ukrainian weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko, known for representing his country at the Rio 2016 Olympics, tragically lost his life during the conflict with Russia on May 5, 2024. The 30-year-old athlete, a two-time European champion, had joined the armed forces shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as confirmed by the National Olympic Committee of…

Kris Hallenga, the inspirational founder of breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel!, has passed away at the age of 38 on May 6, 2024. Hallenga, who battled terminal breast cancer for 15 years, dedicated her life to encouraging millions of women to regularly check their breasts for early signs of cancer. Diagnosed at the young age…

Nigerian filmmaker Freddie Leonard is facing accusations of bullying crew members on a movie set. The allegations surfaced after filmmaker Stanley OnTop, known for his involvement in Junior Pope’s boat tragedy saga, took to social media to address the issue. OnTop accused Leonard of engaging in promiscuous behavior and labeled him a “male Ashawo” (a…

A tragic incident unfolded in Mankessim, Central Region, claiming the life of a 10-year-old hawker who was struck by a tipper truck while crossing the Mankessim to Cape Coast Highway. The victim, identified as Hawa, was attempting to cross the busy road when the unfortunate accident occurred on Monday morning, May 6, 2023. Despite efforts…

Martina Biene, Chairperson and Managing Director for Volkswagen (VW) Group South Africa, has expressed concern over the slow sales of locally manufactured vehicles, citing challenges that could hinder future investments in the industry. In 2023, only 6,000 locally manufactured or assembled cars were sold, a figure that falls below expectations. Biene, whose outfit operates the…

Dr. Clement Apaak, Member of Parliament for the Builsa South constituency, has issued a warning about the potential rise in kidney health issues due to the misuse of energy drinks. Concerns have been growing regarding the adverse effects of these beverages on kidney health, prompting Dr. Apaak to call for increased awareness efforts. He expressed…