Global video streaming platform, Netflix, has denied reports suggesting that it plans on leaving Nigeria. There have been speculations that the streaming giant might be leaving Nigeria. This is coming after renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan in a now-viral video, disclosed that Netflix had reportedly cancelled several commissioned projects. He said that Netflix’s management had…
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the ongoing admission process at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano. Argungu, who visited the academy on a supervisory tour alongside a high-level delegation, warned candidates against attempting to bribe officials or compromise the admission…
Namibia has elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation and has made history as Namibia’s first female president. She was declared the winner of last week’s general election with more than 57% of the vote, defeating her closest rival, Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change, who garnered 26%. The…
Popular Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade widely known as Asake has once again claimed the title of Spotify’s most-streamed Nigerian artiste for 2024, marking his second consecutive year at the top. This was made known as the SpotifyAfrica announced it’s annual “SpotifyWrapped” on Wednesday. This announcement shows a phenomenal year for Asake, whose unique blend…
Award winning Nigerian and film producer, Funke Akindele, has been appointed National Goodwill Ambassador for HIV in Nigeria by the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS Funke was appointed during the 2024 World AIDS Day celebration on Tuesday. The event, marked under the theme ‘Take the Rights Path: Sustain the HIV Response and Stop HIV Among…
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has responded to the recent fraud and money laundering allegations against him, firmly maintaining his innocence. He addressed the accusations during the “Next Level Prayers” session on Wednesday. Acknowledging the surge of reports on social media over the past 24 hours, Pastor Idowu stated,…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund established by the Federal Government to support higher education, has disbursed over N104 billion to students across tertiary institutions in the country. This was revealed in data released on Tuesday, highlighting the fund’s impact since its inception. According to the Fund, the disbursed amount includes, N33.9 billion for institutional fees…
Namibia has elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation and has made history as Namibia’s first female president. She was declared the winner of last week’s general election with more than 57% of the vote, defeating her closest rival, Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change, who garnered 26%….
Telegram, the controversial messaging app, has reversed its longstanding refusal to participate in child protection schemes by partnering with the Internet Watch Foundation, a leading international body dedicated to detecting and removing child sexual abuse material. The decision comes four months after Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested in Paris over allegations of the platform’s…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four individuals in connection with the death of 28-year-old Suleiman Haruna, who was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified commercial motorcycle riders in the Sabo area of Ijebu-Ode. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, sparked panic and chaos among residents. Reports suggest that the victim’s body was removed…
