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Nigeria’s National Theatre in Lagos will be rechristened as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, announced President Bola Tinubu in recognition of Professor Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday on July 13, 2024. Professor Soyinka, a towering figure in global literature, is celebrated not only for his prowess as a playwright, novelist, poet, […]
David Cherry’s recent comments suggesting that some Black voters might consider sitting out the upcoming presidential election due to frustration with their economic status have sparked significant controversy. In response, Joseph H. Brown of Tampa, Florida, emphasized the historical struggle for Black voting rights and underscored the importance of active electoral participation as a tribute […]
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to convene a pivotal meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja on Thursday, aimed at advancing discussions on a revised minimum wage structure for Nigerian workers. A senior labour source disclosed to Channels Television that the meeting, to be held at […]
Tshifhiwa Matodzi, the former chairperson of VBS Mutual Bank, has been handed a substantial 495-year prison sentence by the Pretoria high court for his central role in orchestrating a widespread corruption scandal that precipitated the bank’s collapse. Matodzi, aged 47, faced sentencing following his admission of guilt to 33 charges encompassing corruption, theft, fraud, money […]
WASHINGTON – Eddie Murphy returns to the screen as Axel Foley in the highly anticipated fourth installment of the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ series, now available for streaming on Netflix. FOX 5 DC’s Kevin McCarthy recently caught up with the celebrated actor and comedian to delve into the film and the significance of iconic theme music […]
American tennis sensation Coco Gauff secured her place in Wimbledon history on Wednesday by becoming the first woman to advance to the third round of the 2024 tournament. Gauff, ranked No. 2 in the world, delivered a dominant performance against Romanian challenger Anca Todoni, dispatching her in straight sets 6-2, 6-1 in just 66 minutes […]
U.S. Senator Tim Scott is reportedly among the top contenders to be Donald Trump’s running mate, raising questions about the process of filling his Senate seat should he leave office. Scott, who has been considered a potential vice-presidential candidate since he withdrew from the Republican presidential race in November, fueled speculation with his on-stage endorsement […]
Sha’Carri Richardson has set her sights on making Team USA in two individual events. Fresh off her victory in the 100m at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, the Dallas native returned to the track on Thursday to compete in the 200m. Richardson was the only woman in the first round of the 200m to […]
Five years have passed since Stormzy’s historic Glastonbury headline performance, a landmark in Black British music. Yet, UK radio stations continue to predominantly feature American hip-hop and R&B, much of it from the early 2000s, including artists like 50 Cent, Ja Rule, and Chris Brown. This trend is particularly noticeable on BBC Radio 1Xtra, which, […]
The Houston Rockets are exploring a potential trade for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. This interest follows Houston’s recent acquisition of several future draft picks from the Brooklyn Nets. The trade, which took place on Tuesday night, has positioned the Rockets with a 2025 pick swap with the Suns, an unprotected […]
