Chris Cuomo Wants $125 Million For ‘Unlawful’ CNN Firing
Chris Cuomo wants an arbitrator to award him $125 million for his firing from CNN, alleging his bosses knew full well how he advised his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and suggested they did the same themselves. His filing seeking arbitration on Wednesday exposed more ugliness at the network, where Cuomo, CNN chief […]
Jussie Smollett Released From Jail Pending Appeal
US actor Jussie Smollett has been released on bond from jail in Chicago pending an appeal against his conviction for falsely claiming he was the victim of a hate crime. Last week the former Empire star, 39, was found guilty of lying to police and sentenced to 150 days in prison. Following his sentencing, his […]
Police Order Inquiry After SWAT Officers Extort N100,000 From An Abuja Artiste
Eche Abraham, aka Soundboi, an Abuja-based musician, has accused officers of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team of kidnapping and abuse.He said the officers extorted N100,000 from him as well. According to PUNCH, the artiste was on his way to Kogi State for an event on Sunday when his bus was stopped by policemen. SWAT […]
Black Panther Ryan Coogler Director Mistaken For Bank Robber
The director of hit superhero film Black Panther was mistaken for a bank robber as he tried to take money out of his own account in the US, a police report has revealed. Ryan Coogler was briefly arrested after trying to withdraw $12,000 (£9,100) from the Atlanta bank in January. The teller had reportedly told […]
Pop Star Davido Makes History At O2 Arena
Before taking the stage to entertain the massive crowd that had gathered for his sold-out event Saturday night, pop artist Davido promised that he would not only shut down London, but also make “history tonight.” True to his promises, the famed O2 Arena in London was renamed after the Nigerian pop musician for one night. […]
Petrol As Souvenir At Lagos Party: Govt Orders Investigation, Seals Venue
The Lagos State government has ordered an investigation into a viral video that surfaced over the weekend showing kegs of fuel being given out as souvenirs at a state event. The act was labeled “dangerous” by the state government. The program’s venue has been sealed, and the police have issued arrest warrants for those involved. […]
Russia Cracks Down On Dissenting Media, Blocks Facebook
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on Russia’s war in Ukraine, blocking Facebook and Twitter and signing into law a bill that criminalizes the intentional spreading of what Moscow deems to be “fake” reports. The moves against the social […]
Hollywood Halts Releases In Russia, Including ‘The Batman’
Warner Bros. is halting the release of “The Batman” in Russia, just days before it was to open in theaters there, as Hollywood moved to cease distribution plans in the country following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Warner Bros., the Walt Disney Co. and Sony Pictures said Monday that they would “pause” the release of […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Lari Williams Dies At 81
Lari Williams, a well-known veteran Nollywood actor, dies after a long illness. Williams died peacefully at his home in Ikom, Cross River State, on Sunday. His death was announced by his family in a statement. “He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Burial arrangements will be announced soon,” the statement read […]
NDLEA Operatives Raids, Arrest Marlian Pop Stars Zinolesky, Mohbad
The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided the residence of Marlian pop stars Mohbad and Zinolesky on Thursday morning to arrest them. NDLEA operatives allegedly invaded the artists’ home in the Lekki district of Lagos State in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to eyewitnesses, the officers carried out the arrest without any […]
