Madonna, Shakira and K-pop group BTS are set to headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, FIFA announced on Thursday. The show will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and will be curated by Chris Martin. It will mark the first time a half-time…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Alexx Ekubo, the popular actor, model and entertainer, who died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 40. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief across Nollywood and among fans across Africa and the diaspora who…
By Ayomide otitoju In the past, basic banking tasks like transferring money or paying bills often meant visiting a bank branch, joining long queues, and waiting for service. For many customers, it was a time-consuming and inconvenient process. Today, digital banking has transformed that experience, making financial transactions faster, safer, and more accessible. This is…
JD Vance on Wednesday acknowledged that rising consumer inflation in the United States remained a concern, marking a rare departure from the typically optimistic tone of the administration of Donald Trump. US year-on-year consumer inflation rose to 3.8 per cent in April, its highest level in three years, driven largely by higher energy prices linked…
By Ayomide Otitoju Femi Otedola, Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, on Wednesday acquired additional shares in the company valued at about N43.41 billion. The transaction was disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and signed by the group company secretary, Abiola Baruwa. According to the filing, the acquisition was executed on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has partnered with Cyclotron Cycling Development Initiatives to strengthen “LiveWell by Polaris,” the bank’s flagship wellness programme focused on promoting healthy living, preventive healthcare, and overall wellbeing among employees, customers, and communities across Nigeria. The partnership was unveiled during a ceremony at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos, where both organisations…
LeBron James said he will take time to reflect on his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs on Monday following a 115-110 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who completed a 4-0 series sweep in the Western Conference semi-finals. The 41-year-old forward produced 24 points and 12 rebounds in…
Turkey and Armenia are set to formally resume bilateral trade after a 33-year suspension, marking a significant step in efforts to normalise relations between the two neighbours, a Turkish foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday. Turkey closed its border with Armenia in 1993 in support of Azerbaijan during its conflict with Armenia over the Karabakh…
By Ayomide Otitoju At the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Uzor Arukwe clinched the Best Lead Actor award for his role in the fantasy epic Colours of Fire. Arukwe was honoured for his portrayal of Akinbode in the film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, edging out strong contenders including Lateef Adedimeji, Mike Ezuruonye, Kanayo…
