At least 90 people have been confirmed dead following a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, state media reported on Saturday, marking the country’s deadliest mining disaster in 17 years. According to state news agency Xinhua, the explosion occurred at about 7:29 p.m. on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bassey Otu has called for unity and reconciliation within the All Progressives Congress following the conclusion of the party’s primaries and unveiling of candidates in Cross River State. Speaking on Friday at the APC Secretariat in Calabar, the governor urged party members to place the collective interest of the party and the…
Artificial intelligence-generated football songs are gaining popularity among fans ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup, with fan-made anthems attracting millions of views across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. The trend has sparked debate within the music industry over copyright, artist compensation and the growing influence of AI in creative production. Many supporters have embraced the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Temi Otedola and Afrobeats singer Mr Eazi have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news on Thursday through a joint Instagram post featuring black-and-white maternity photographs and a video from their pregnancy shoot. Temi accompanied the announcement with a Bible verse from Jeremiah 1:5, writing:…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Ugo Nwoke. The 35-year-old Nollywood actress revealed on Instagram that the couple welcomed a baby boy, surprising many fans after keeping the pregnancy private for several months. The announcement was accompanied by maternity photographs featuring the actress and her…
By Ayomide Otitoju An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread into parts of eastern South Kivu province under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, raising fresh concerns over the widening reach of the deadly disease, the group’s spokesman said. The development comes as efforts to contain the outbreak face mounting…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his World Cup squad, leaving out several high-profile players including Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The squad, announced on Friday, also saw Saudi Arabia-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney included as a surprise selection, as Tuchel made a series of bold calls ahead of the…
Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City after a trophy-filled decade that has established him as one of football’s greatest managers, having won 20 trophies and transformed the club into a dominant force in English football. AFP Sport highlights key moments from his reign, which reshaped Manchester City’s identity and delivered sustained domestic and…
Achraf Hakimi, defender of Paris Saint-Germain, has asked a court to dismiss rape charges against him as proceedings continue in France, AFP reported Friday citing a source close to the case. The hearing was held at the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, where judges reviewed his request to have the case thrown out. A…
