Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

….Says you can’t get Nigeria’s jollof anywhere in the world ”This is a lovely life. You’d be among your people, enjoying the unique culture and energy” A Nigerian-Canadian medical practitioner, identified as Dr. Zo, has stirred conversations on social media after advising Nigerians abroad to reconsider sending money to people in Nigeria. In a now-viral video, Dr. Zo expressed his belief that Nigerians living in the country enjoy a better lifestyle compared to their counterparts abroad. He highlighted the vibrancy of life in Nigeria while urging diasporans to reflect on their financial sacrifices. Admiring the beauty of Lagos, he said,…

President-elect Donald Trump has named Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling Carr a “warrior for Free Speech” in a statement on Sunday. Carr has “fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans’ Freedoms” and will “end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America’s job creators and Innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America,” Trump said in the statement. Carr said on Musk’s social platform X that he was “humbled and honored” to take on the role of FCC chairman. “We must dismantle the…

One of ballet world’s brightest stars, Vladimir Shklyarov, is dead. He was aged 39. Shklyarov, a principal dancer with the iconic Mariinsky Theatre, known for his extraordinary talent, captivated audiences across the globe with his performances. The Mariinsky Theatre announced his passing on Saturday, describing it as a “huge loss not only for the theatre’s staff but for all of contemporary ballet.” Russian media reported that Shklyarov fell from the fifth floor of a building in St. Petersburg while taking painkillers, and federal authorities are investigating.The theatre shared its grief in a statement: “Our condolences to the artist’s family, loved…

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim is reportedly exploring a swap deal to bring in Napoli’s star forward, Victor Osimhen. Amorim eyes the deal in the January transfer window. The proposed deal would see United offer Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee plus cash to secure Osimhen’s services. Zirkzee, who joined Manchester United from Bologna last summer, has struggled to make an impact, scoring just once in 17 appearances. Reports suggest that the Red Devils are ready to offload the 22-year-old as part of their efforts to strengthen their attacking options. Napoli currently values Osimhen at €75 million, but United’s initial proposal, according…

Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer met briefly with China’s President, Xi Jinping at the Sheraton Hotel, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil moments before the commencement of the G20 summit meeting on Monday. UK media reported that Starmer told the Chinese President Xi Jinping that Britain will be a “predictable, consistent, sovereign actor committed to the rule of law” in their bilateral ties. According to Britain’s Press Association, Starmer was said to have told his Chinese counterpart, “We want our relations to be consistent, durable, respectful” and to “avoid surprises where possible.” The summit has since commenced.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Rodrigo Bentancur has been slapped with a seven-match domestic ban by the Football Association (FA) following an alleged racist comment made about his teammate, Son Heung-min, during a TV interview. The 27-year-old was charged by the FA in September over an incident that occurred in his home country of Uruguay. The former Juventus player had been asked in June about a Spurs player’s shirt, to which he responded, “Sonny’s? It could be Sonny’s cousin too as they all look the same.” Bentancur, who has also been fined £100,000 ($126,000), later apologized to Son, the South Korean international.…

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra State killed four members of the Anambra Vigilante Services (AVS) were killed on Monday morning. Three of the vigilante members were killed in Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state while one was killed in Abatete, Idemili North LGA. It was learnt that the gunmen had stormed Abatete, firing indiscriminately, which led to the death of one person. The attacks occurred following Governor Charles Soludo’s directive, urging traders to ignore the Monday sit-at-home order issued by IPOB and go about their normal business. An eyewitness…

Vivacious Nigerian Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, recently took to social media to humorously declare herself “wife material. The 32-year-old entertainer highlighted her hardworking and dilligence virtues by sharing a photo of herself doing laundry on the social media. In the post on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, “Wifey material: doing laundry and trying not to break hearts at the same time.”Beyond her lighthearted remark, DJ Cuppy also reflected on her faith, emphasizing the importance of God in her life and any future relationship. She wrote, “God, may I be so deep in you that my…

A cheering development has come the way of Nigerians in Canada as the Canadian government has adjusted its regulations to allow eligible Nigerians and other international students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic terms, an increase from the previous limit of 20 hours. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRC), Marc Miller, explained that the decision strikes a balance between enabling students to gain valuable work experience and ensuring their focus on academics remains intact. Miller stated, “This change will give students more flexibility to manage their time and gain practical experience.” The adjustment…

Organizers of the 2024 edition of Beatz Awards have honoured music producer, ID Cabasa and Afro hip-pop legend, D’Banj for their outstanding contributions to the Nigerian music industry. The award event took place on Saturday night at Muson Centre in Lagos. The awards ceremony had the theme: “Empowering the Next Generation”. According to the CEO of Beatz Awards, Elijah John, this year’s edition is specifically designed to celebrate emerging talent and innovators within the industry, while also acknowledging the achievements of veterans. He said, “We are proud to honour ID Cabasa and D’Banj for their remarkable contributions to the music…