A new film, ‘Saipan’, is in the works, telling the story of the infamous feud between Captain Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy, the former Republic of Ireland manager, during the 2002 World Cup. Steve Coogan, known for his role as Alan Partridge, will play McCarthy, while Eanna Hardwicke will portray Keane. The film, set to…
Seven federations have submitted their bids for two World Cups Saudi Arabia lodged its bid book for 2034 to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom in Paris on Monday. Spain, Portugal and Morrocco federations submitted their bids for 2030 while Argentina, Paraguay and Morocco applied to host the opening three matches…
The Nigerian Government has established centres across the country where citizens can purchase a 50kg bag of rice for N40,000. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, aims to ease living conditions for citizens. Idris revealed that the Federal Government has distributed 740 trucks of grains to states and…
A lawyer and Rights Activist Deji Adeyanju has given at least one reason why Nigerians should join the nationwide protest on August 1. In a chat with newsmen Adeyanju said the naira is almost worthless because of bad policies.” According to him “N100,000 is the new N10,000 and you say people should not protest. Nigerians…
A counter-rally to the planned nationwide protest on August 1 has begun in Lagos and Bayelsa states, with protesters carrying placards that read “Say No to Protest”. This comes as many Nigerians call for protests across the country to demand an end to bad governance. In Lagos, youths gathered on Lagos Island to express support…
President Bola Tinubu’s directive to sell crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in naira is expected to significantly reduce fuel prices and boost the economy. The move, approved by the Federal Executive Council, aims to stabilize the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-naira exchange rate. Industry experts and oil marketers have commended…
The Nigerian Government has established centres across the country where citizens can purchase a 50kg bag of rice for N40,000. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, aims to ease living conditions for citizens. Idris revealed that the Federal Government has distributed 740 trucks of grains to states and…
Eucharia Okpalannadi, a 58-year-old mother, has appealed to authorities for assistance in seeking justice for her 3-year-old daughter, who was allegedly defiled by her father, Magnus Okpalannadi. The mother also claims to have received threats to her life from her husband for exposing the suspected abuse. The incident occurred in Onitsha, Anambra State, and the…
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has called on filmmakers to submit their feature films for consideration in the International Feature Film category of the 97th annual Academy Awards. The submission portal will be open from August 1 to August 30, 2024. The committee, led by actress…
A group of angry MTN subscribers on Monday vandalized the company’s office in FESTAC Town, Lagos, protesting the deactivation of their SIM cards due to a mismatch in their National Identification Number and SIM registration. In a viral video, the mob was seen destroying the office’s barricade fence. However, the Lagos State Police Public Relations…
