Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

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…

United States of America rapper, Drake, has lost $355,000 following Jake Paul’s victory over boxing legend, Mike Tyson on Friday. Drake lost the bet of the sold-out boxing match that took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States of America. The match took place after a year of heated exchanges between Paul and Tyson. Drake is known to stick out his neck in bets for sporting events. While he has won some, he lost many more in the recent past. Drake betting analysis from recent years In 2024, Drake made six significant bets. He only hit two,…

One of the most loved Nollywood figures, Etinosa Idemudia has shared how a challenging movie role impacted her mental health, revealing that she had to undergo therapy to disconnect from the character. Narrating her experience on her X page on Saturday, Etinosa recounted her time portraying a witch in the series Blood of Enogie, a role she played for three months. Explaining how deeply the character affected her psyche, she stated, “The role an actor gets is a function of how the casting director perceives such actor. It is difficult to explain how the mind works, but after playing some…

In an outcome that would spark a wild jubilations among law enforcement and child protection advocates, Thomas Govan, 23, of Worthing, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role as the ringleader of a global paedophile network. Govan pleaded guilty to 25 charges, including rape, sexual assault, and distributing indecent images of children. The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) launched an investigation into Govan in May, uncovering a sinister chat group on Telegram where he groomed a 13-year-old girl to self-harm and degrade herself on camera. The investigation revealed that Govan met with the girl twice, raping and…

Renowned Nigerian Christian music composer, Jude Nnam, fondly called “Ancestor,” has been abducted under alarming circumstances.Nnam, who holds the position of National Music Director for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and serves on the National Liturgical Commission at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), was reportedly abducted on Thursday evening around 6 p.m. in Umunnachi, Anambra State. The abduction occurred while Nnam was attending a church event in the area. His contributions to Christian music and liturgical activities have earned him widespread recognition, making this incident particularly shocking to the Christian community and the nation at large. Authorities and…

A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. The fire occurred late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city in India’s Uttar Pradesh state. Officials said the blaze spread quickly through the ward, where 55 infants were being treated. 45 babies were rescued and are receiving medical care, said Bimal Kumar Dubey, a local official. It was not immediately clear what sparked the blaze. Brajesh Pathak, the deputy chief minister of the state, visited the hospital and met with families on Saturday. He…

Legendary Hollywood actor, Denzel Washington, in an interview with BBC 1Xtra revealed that he hasn’t auditioned for a movie role in nearly four decades. The 69-year-old actor, renowned for iconic performances in Training Day, Malcolm X, and The Equalizer series, shared insights into his illustrious career. Washington stated, “It’s been about 40 years for that I haven’t auditioned for a movie. I won an Academy Award in 1989, and I’m pretty sure no one has asked me to audition since then.” When asked if he missed the auditioning process, the actor replied with a firm “No.” Denzel Washington’s career has…

Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan was nearly mobbed by his fans as he entered the streets of Lagos. The activist was seen trying to make his way through a crowd that quickly gathered around him. This incident clearly shows that he has a loyal fanbase, not only online but also in real life. At this point, it seems that he may need bodyguards or security to accompany him, especially in public places like this.

Dallas police are investigating after a Southwest Airlines flight was struck by a bullet as it was preparing to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas Friday evening, authorities said. The bullet apparently struck the right side of the plane just under the flight deck as the plane was taxiing for takeoff from Dallas to Indianapolis just before 10 p.m., according to Southwest Airlines. No injuries were reported and the flight safely returned to the gate, where passengers deplaned, according to authorities. “Southwest will accommodate our customers on another flight,” the airline said. “Law enforcement authorities have been notified…