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Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr is set to make her acting debut in Prime Video’s original romantic comedy, ‘Christmas In Lagos’. The 22-year-old Grammy-nominated artist joins a star-studded cast, including Teniola A. Aladese, Shalom C. Obiago, Rayxia Ojo, Shaffy Bello, and Adekunle Gold. Directed by Jadesola Osiberu, the movie follows Fiyin (Aladese), a recently heartbroken woman who believes her best friend Elo (Obiago) is the love of her life. Filmed in Lagos, ‘Christmas In Lagos’ promises to be a captivating watch. Osiberu praised Ayra Starr, saying, “For me, Ayra Starr represents what it means to be young and female and daring…

A heated debate has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the 2027 presidential election, with former Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, insisting that power must return to the South. George argued that after eight years of northern rule under President Muhammadu Buhari, the South deserves to complete eight years in office before power returns to the North in 2031. He advised ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar to wait until 2031 if he’s desperate to run again. Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, described George’s comment as insensitive and premature, stating that Atiku’s focus is on addressing the plight of…

A devastating road accident on the Ondo-Ore Expressway has claimed the lives of 16 people, with three others injured. The Ondo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Ibitoye Samuel, has warned motorists to adhere to traffic rules to avoid such tragedies. The accident occurred on Tuesday night at Ajue community in Odigbo Local Government Area, involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck. The head-on collision led to the bus catching fire, resulting in the loss of 16 lives. Preliminary investigations reveal that speeding and wrongful overtaking caused the crash. The Sector Commander emphasized the importance…

Russia has cautioned the United States against permitting Ukraine to launch Western missile strikes into Russian territory, warning of severe consequences and potential escalation beyond Europe’s borders. President Vladimir Putin vowed a “worthy response” to any such attack, as Ukraine urges Western arms donors to allow long-range strikes deep inside Russia. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West of seeking to escalate the conflict, saying they were “asking for trouble” by considering Ukrainian requests. Lavrov criticized the US mentality, saying, “The American mentality is that of a master, who sits on the other coast convinced of his safety and that…

A Texas court has issued a 14-day administrative stay on President Joe Biden’s immigration policy, which aimed to streamline the pathway to citizenship for spouses of US citizens. This decision is a significant blow to one of Biden’s major immigration reform policies. In June, President Biden announced the new policy, which would have affected an estimated half a million immigrants married to US nationals. The policy aimed to remove the requirement for eligible immigrants to leave the country as part of the application process. This would have applied to those who have been in the country for at least 10…

Despite the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPC) regulated price of N568-N617/litre, independent oil marketers have fixed pump prices between N900-N1,000/litre, sparking concerns among Nigerians. The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has threatened to shut down filling stations selling petrol at exorbitant rates, stressing that profiteering is not in the interest of Nigerians. Independent marketers claim they buy petrol from private depot owners at N850/litre, justifying the high pump prices. However, the NMDPRA disputes this, citing different price reports from their officials at the depots. The NMDPRA has vowed to shut down defaulting stations,…

The highly anticipated meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 28. Initially set for Monday, August 26, the meeting’s postponement was confirmed by ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke. The meeting’s purpose is to address ASUU’s grievances, which include improved welfare, increased university funding, and a halt to the proliferation of universities. The union’s national executive council meeting on August 19, 2024, at the University of Ibadan, resolved to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to honor the 2009 renegotiated agreement. The postponement of the meeting…

Adejuwon Soyinka, Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa and an investigative journalist, has been released by the Department of State Services (DSS) after being detained at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. Soyinka was arrested shortly after arriving from the United Kingdom, with no reason given for his detention. He was held incommunicado, with his phone unreachable. When contacted, DSS spokesperson Peter Afunanya claimed he was not aware of Soyinka’s arrest, stating, “I am not aware of the matter you have raised and have no comments on it.” However, Soyinka was later released from the DSS Ikoyi…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied any involvement in the donation of N1 billion to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Lagos by his brother, Deji Adeleke. In a statement, Governor Adeleke emphasized that the donation was a private philanthropic gesture by his brother. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State had criticized the donation, accusing Governor Adeleke of prioritizing personal interests over the state’s needs. However, Governor Adeleke clarified that he did not donate the funds and that the state treasury was not involved. Governor Adeleke highlighted his brother’s history of philanthropy, including donations to the state…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that the country will receive 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine for mpox control in September. However, the Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, noted that this amount is insufficient for a population of over 200 million people. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency will prioritize distribution to vulnerable populations and high-risk groups, including those with underlying conditions and immunocompromised individuals. Dr. Idris emphasized the need for state-level responses, having met with state health commissioners to establish emergency preparedness committees. He also highlighted the NCDC’s ongoing actions, including enhancing laboratory…