YouTube has terminated the official channel of disgraced Nigerian televangelist TB Joshua’s megachurch for violating its hate speech policies.   It comes weeks after an investigation by the BBC and openDemocracy uncovered evidence of widespread sexual abuse and torture by the late preacher. Emmanuel TV played a key role in …

Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has warned her colleagues in the industry over their lifestyle.   Rita, in a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, warned that those who smoke and drink excessively won’t get financial support from her if they develop health challenges. She added that there are …

First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc has appointed the 20th richest man in Africa, Femi Otedola, as its new Chairman.     FBN Holdings, in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public, said the decision was made at the meeting of the Board of Directors odf …

The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, has set sail from Miami on its maiden voyage, carrying what amounted to the population of a small city.   The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, has set sail from Miami on its maiden …

British Columbia, a Canadian province, has banned tertiary institutions from admitting Nigerians and international students for the next two years.   Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller disclosed this recently in a statement. According to Miller, the measure aims to decrease new student visa issuance by 35 per cent for the …

Players and officials of the Angolan team were rewarded with cash and phone gifts after reaching the quarter-finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast. The Palancras Negras outclassed Namibia 3-0 in the round of 16 last Saturday to set up a quarter-final clash against Nigeria, …

Russia’s election commission has formally registered President Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the March presidential election – a vote in which he is all but certain to win another six-year term in office.   Putin, 71, is running as an independent, but he retains tight control over Russia’s political …

Ms Nubi will traverse 17 countries in two months and explore every city and country. Almost two years after a professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju rode from London to Nigeria, a UK-based Nigerian, Pelumi Nubi, is set to replicate the same feat. Mr Adeyanju departed London on 19 April 2023 and arrived …

Black hair is one of the most versatile hair types in the world. It is much thicker and dense, traits that allow easy styling. But with its advantages, there are also some limitations. Black hair is drier and more brittle, making it susceptible to chemical and physical damage. But are …

A 26-year-old Nigerian graduate from Federal University of Oye Ekiti, Ekiti (FUOYE) Hanseza Oraduwen Wilfred has commenced his new Guiness World Record for the Longest Ironing marathon (press-a-thon) individual.   Oraduwen, who began the marathon exercise at exactly 10 am on Monday, January 29, at Oh La La Café at …