Home-grown talent join the cast of Gina Prince-Bythewood’s film adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Notable additions include Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, making her acting debut, alongside actors Richard Mofe-Damijo, Saniyya Sidney, Zackary Momoh, Pamilerin Ayodeji, Shamz Garuba, Kola Bodunde, Temi Fagbenle, Boluwatife Akindele, and Taves. The casting highlights a mix of music and acting talents from Nigeria and beyond, bringing the story to life
Kingsley Coman Considering Bayern Munich Exit, Open to Saudi Arabia Move
Kingsley Coman is looking to leave Bayern Munich in the summer, according to German journalist Florian Plettenberg. The French winger, whose contract runs until June 2027, is reportedly interested in a new chapter in Saudi Arabia. All four top clubs in the Saudi Pro League—Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ahli, and Al Ittihad—are keen on signing him. Bayern Munich values the 28-year-old at around £30-40 million. A potential sale would not only bring financial profit but also help the club reduce its wage bill, as Coman currently earns approximately €17-18 million (£14-15 million) per year. Coman initially joined Bayern on...
Nnamdi Kanu Legal Team Confirms Abuja Federal High Court Reassigns IPOB Leader’s Case To Another Judge
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to a new judge. This decision follows multiple legal requests for a change from Kanu’s defense team, aiming for a fair trial. The reassignment was announced through official channels, highlighting a procedural shift in the ongoing legal proceedings against Kanu. A statement signed by Aloy Ejimakor, Esq. the IPOB leader’s legal team confirmed the reassignment of judge read: “Yesterday, before the legal team conducted our routine visitation to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we...
THE “NORTH” AND ITS PROBLEMS, SOUTH-WEST AND ITS PROSPERITY.
By Adamu Tilde During the weekend we were hosted to a befitting dinner by one of the best brains around in Nigeria. He made some revelations that kept me awake for some days now. Earlier, a mentor and former National Economic Adviser, confessed to us that, at the moment, South Western Nigeria can be likened to what South Korea was ten years ago based on Human Development Index. In his analysis, our host and my mentor said: the combined workforce of the major oil companies around amount to roughly ten thousand staff, of which 70% are Yorubas with an average...
President Tinubu Rejects N942 Million Census Budget, Proposes NYSC Involvement To Cut Cost
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected a N942 billion budget proposed by the National Population Commission –NPC– for the upcoming national census in Nigeria, advocating instead for the utilization of National Youth Serving Corps (NYSC)members, to conduct the exercise, in order to cut cost. During a meeting with NPC officials at the State House, Tinubu emphasized the need for cost-cutting measures, suggesting NYSC members be deployed to reduce personnel expenses. He also directed the formation of a committee to review the budget and align it with the government’s financial realities. The President stressed the importance of an accurate census...
Syrian Security Forces reportedly Kill Dozens Of Alawites
Syrian security forces are alleged to have executed dozens of people belonging to the Alawite minority in the coastal province of Latakia, according to a war monitoring group. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 162 civilians have been killed in “field executions” in the region – a heartland of deposed president Bashir al-Assad, who also belongs to the Alawite sect. An interior ministry source told the country’s official news agency Sana that “individual violations” had occurred on the coast and pledged to put a stop to them. BBC News has not been able to verify claims that...