A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has rubbished the optimism in some quarters that the US dollar could still be exchanged for N400. In a series of posts via his X account on Sunday, March 24, the former presidential candidate said, ‘Those who want the …
Read More »Unstoppable’ Chelsea in action as Arsenal look bounce back
Why Chelsea are so powerful when trophy season nears. Their relentless schedule shows no signs of slowing but Hayes appears to have an answer for every challenge thrown Chelsea’s way. Mirroring Friday’s impressive win over Arsenal, Lauren James scored the opener in Amsterdam before Sjoeke Nusken found the net twice …
Read More »I don’t think I’d find real love again – Shakira
Grammy-winning singer, Shakira has expressed lack of interest in falling in love with another person following her split from former Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique. Shakira made her thoughts known during a chat on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 show, where she admitted that the failed relationship was one of …
Read More »“Celebrate me now that I’m alive” – Hanks Anuku to Nigerians
Hanks Anuku has asked that he be celebrated now that he is alive. The actor shared a new photo on Instagram and wrote: “Celebrate me and appreciate me now that I’m alive.” The actor shared a new photo on Instagram and wrote: “Celebrate me and appreciate me now …
Read More »NAFDAC cracks down on illegal alcohol production in Lagos Trade Fair complex
In a recent enforcement operation led by NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate, illegal activities involving the production and distribution of various brands of alcoholic beverages were uncovered at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State. A statement released by the agency says acting on credible intelligence, discovered unauthorised production …
Read More »Battle over Polish TV station just the start in Tusk’s bid to remake Poland
Public broadcaster TVP is first target in new government’s attempt to create a more tolerant country after eight years of PiS rule. On his first day as the new head of TVP, the sprawling Polish public television broadcaster, Tomasz Sygut spent four hours locked in his office while a crowd …
Read More »Crown producer calls for UK drama protection
Andy Harries, co-founder of Left Bank Pictures, producer of acclaimed series The Crown, has warned that the UK production sector is in danger of ending up as a first class, top-end service industry to the US at the expense of our own experiences. Harries issued the warning in an acceptance speech …
Read More »Italy: Streamers must invest more in local content
The Italian government has adopted amendments to the Audiovisual Media Services Law that prioritise investment in original Italian content, particularly for streaming services. Streaming players like Netflix and Prime Video must now invest 16 per cent of their Italian revenue in European productions (down from 20 per cent, but 70 …
Read More »Hermes accused of antitrust violations by customers who tried to buy a Birkin bag
The French luxury house Hermes is known for its play-hard-to-get sales tactics — the scarcity of its famed Birkin handbag is what makes the “it” bag a status symbol among the rich. That strategy now lies at the center of a lawsuit filed by shoppers in California. Hermès is being sued …
Read More »23 Niger Republic soldiers killed in terrorist ambush
Niger Republic said 23 of its soldiers were killed in a “terrorist” ambush near the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali in a western region prone to jihadist attacks. Niger is ruled by military leaders who seized power in a July coup, citing a worsening security situation as justification for the …
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