Kunle Afolayan Responds to Critics, Says His Films Are for ‘Thinkers, Not Everyone’
Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed the mixed reactions trailing the second season of his Netflix series, Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, stressing that his films are crafted for intellectual audiences rather than mass appeal. The director made his position known in a video shared on his verified Instagram page on Tuesday, where he […]
BBNaija Power Couple Teddy A and Bambam Unfollow Each Other on Instagram, Spark Fresh Marriage Crisis Speculation
Former Big Brother Naija stars Teddy A and Bambam have sparked widespread speculation after fans noticed that the celebrity couple no longer follow each other on Instagram. The social media move has ignited fresh marriage crisis rumours, with many fans questioning the state of the couple’s over five-year union. Instagram Unfollow Fuels Marriage Rift Speculation […]
Dara to Represent Africa at DC Independent Film Festival 2026
Nigerian cinema, popularly known as Nollywood, has secured another major international milestone as Dara: A Port Harcourt Love Story? has been officially selected for the 2026 DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF). The feature film stands out as the only African title among five feature films chosen for this year’s prestigious global showcase. The screening is […]
Iran Vows to Resist US Pressure on Nuclear Programme as Negotiations Restart
Iran has vowed to resist what it describes as “excessive demands” from the United States over its nuclear programme, as Tehran and Washington resume high-stakes nuclear negotiations following months of regional tension. Speaking at Tehran’s Azadi Square during celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the Islamic […]
Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri to Testify in Social Media Addiction Trial
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri is set to testify Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom in a closely watched social media addiction trial that could reshape the legal landscape for tech giants. The case, unfolding in California state court, accuses Meta (parent company of Instagram and Facebook) and YouTube of deliberately designing their platforms to be […]
Heineken to Cut 6,000 Jobs as Falling Beer Sales Hit Global Operations
Struggling Dutch brewing giant Heineken has announced plans to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years as it grapples with declining beer sales and challenging market conditions. The world’s second-largest brewer after AB InBev said Wednesday that it will accelerate productivity initiatives to generate significant cost savings, citing weaker demand […]
Qatar Emir, Trump Discuss Gulf De-escalation as Iran Tensions Persist
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and United States President Donald Trump have held high-level talks focused on de-escalation efforts and Gulf security, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to unsettle the region. According to a statement from the Qatari royal court on Wednesday, both leaders reviewed the current security situation in […]
Tottenham Sack Thomas Frank After Newcastle Defeat Leaves Spurs 16th in EPL Table
Tottenham Hotspur have officially sacked head coach Thomas Frank following a poor run of results in the 2025/2026 English Premier League season. The decision comes just 24 hours after Spurs suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United, a result that left the North London club languishing in 16th position in the Premier League table […]
Marseille Coach Roberto De Zerbi Departs by Mutual Agreement
Marseille have announced that coach Roberto De Zerbi has left the club “by mutual agreement,” following a humiliating 5-0 defeat to bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The Italian, 46, had been in charge of Olympique de Marseille since the summer of 2024 and has now been linked with a possible return to the Premier League. […]
Eric Chelle Stays Focused on Super Eagles Role Despite African Club Interest
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has dismissed rumors that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle could leave Nigeria for other African teams, reinforcing the coach’s commitment to the national side. Chelle, who led Nigeria to a third-place finish at AFCON 2025, received strong backing from players to continue in his role despite […]