French media giant Canal+ said Thursday it would discontinue loss-making South African streaming service Showmax after acquiring its owner MultiChoice, the continent’s largest pay-TV enterprise. The streaming platform, launched by MultiChoice in 2015, is available in at least 44 African countries and has been a home for African films and TV series. “MultiChoice, part of CANAL+ SA…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets. Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for the anti-narcotics agency’s failure…
Italy will send air-defence assistance to Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes launched in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Thursday. Separately, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told parliament Thursday that Italy would send, along with France, Spain, and the Netherlands, naval assets to defend EU member Cyprus “in coming days”. In an…
1win Nigeria set the Guinness World Record for the Most Massive Afrobeat Dance, creating a moment that blended culture, community, and celebration in true Lagos style. With over 400 dancers, collaboration with prominent dance and influencer communities, and a fully active 1win organizing team, the event became a global phenomenon that spotlighted West African culture….
Bayern Munich is planning for life without Harry Kane and have identified Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen as a possible replacement. Kane is now 32 years and there is uncertainty over his contract situation. According to FootMercato, the Bundesliga champions are now eyeing Osimhen. Bayern head coach, Vincent Kompany, is believed to have monitored Osimhen’s progress since…
A promoter of the All Democratic Alliance, ADA, Umar Ardo, has detailed the roles allegedly played by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in the party’s registration process. Ardo spoke on Wednesday while fielding questions on The Morning Show, a programme on Arise Television. He said Amaechi chaired the…
Iran said on Wednesday it was trying to swiftly appoint a new supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on the weekend. “We are all trying,” said Ahmad Khatami, a member of the Assembly of Experts for Leadership which is responsible for selecting a new leader. “God willing, the leader will…
By Enitan Abdultawab Sean “Diddy” Combs is expected to leave prison earlier than previously scheduled following his enrolment in a federal drug rehabilitation programme. According to public records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons cited by Page Six, the music executive’s projected release date has been moved from June 4, 2028, to April 25, 2028…
By Ndahi Marama Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has declared that he will never betray the trust of his predecessor, former Governor Ibrahim Gaidam, and the people of the state in the course of discharging his obligations. The governor made the declaration Tuesday at the congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
By Rotimi Ojomoyela As Ekiti State prepares for the 2026 gubernatorial election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned journalists in the state against misinformation, disinformation, and sensational reporting, warning that such practices could erode public trust and undermine electoral integrity. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Commission in Ekiti, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi,…
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