The founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has stirred debate on social media after publicly rejecting a job applicant over a past comment made on X. On January 12, Onakoya announced an opening for a personal assistant in Lagos. He said he was looking for a sharp and detail-oriented person, drawing inspiration from […]
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Mattel Inc. is expanding its inclusive Barbie line with the launch of an autistic Barbie on Monday, marking another step in the toymaker’s efforts to reflect diversity in its products. The Fashionistas collection already features dolls with Down syndrome, visual impairments, vitiligo, and a variety of body types and skin tones. The autistic Barbie was
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Hollywood celebrated its best and brightest on Sunday night at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, with films, television shows, and podcasts taking center stage. The evening highlighted a mix of seasoned stars and rising talent, with productions like Hamnet, One Battle After Another, and Adolescence dominating multiple categories. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another
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Africa’s biggest music stars lit up Lagos on Sunday as the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) celebrated excellence across the continent’s diverse soundscape. Held at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, the ceremony drew top artistes, industry executives and fans from across Africa and beyond. Nigeria dominated the night, with
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The 2026 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) delivered a night of major wins for Nigerian stars, with Rema emerging as the standout act at the ceremony held in Lagos. The “Calm Down” singer claimed three of the night’s most coveted honours: Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, Artiste of the Year, and Best African Artiste,
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Manchester City have signed Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for an initial £62.5 million, with add-ons and a sell-on clause. He has agreed to a five-and-a-half-year contract. The 26-year-old had attracted interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United but chose City to boost Pep Guardiola’s attack as they chase Premier League leaders Arsenal. Semenyo
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Business mogul Aliko Dangote has withdrawn his petition against Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past ACE/CEO of the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), from the Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) due to concerns over a potential conflict of interest, according to LEADERSHIP. The decision followed revelations that Ahmed’s spouse holds a senior
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As of January 6, 2026, nineteen Nigerian banks have met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new minimum capital requirements, putting them ahead of the March 31 compliance deadline. The CBN’s recapitalisation exercise is aimed at strengthening the resilience of the banking sector, increasing banks’ capacity to absorb shocks, and aligning Nigerian banks with international
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In a historic recognition of Nigerian culture, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added the words “nyash,” “mammy market,” and “amala” to its lexicon. This marks a major milestone for Nigerian and West African English. The OED adds words based on sustained and widespread use, not temporary trends. The move reflects how Nigerian English, shaped
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WhatsApp has rolled out new features for group chats, adding member tags, text stickers and event reminders as it looks to make conversations easier to follow and group planning more seamless. The Meta-owned messaging service said the updates are designed to help users better identify participants in group chats, express themselves creatively and keep track
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