SpaceX shares suffered their biggest single-day decline since the company entered the public market, falling 16.4% and wiping out roughly $400 billion in market value. The stock closed at $154.60, marking the sharpest drop since its blockbuster June 12 debut. The selloff came after investors reacted to SpaceX’s announcement that it plans to raise more…
Nigeria’s international engagements took center stage this week with two major developments, one marking a security milestone with the United States and the other highlighting growing diplomatic efforts to protect Nigerians affected by anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa. The United States has completed the withdrawal of most of its combat personnel deployed to Nigeria following…
Award-winning Nollywood actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has secured the lead role in Imported Bahu, a new cross-cultural Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series that is already generating excitement among fans of African and Indian entertainment. The series, unveiled by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, stars Ighodaro along with Bollywood actor Rajniesh Duggall in a story centered…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially announced his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, which is scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, marking another major milestone in his 15-year music career. The 13-track project is expected to be Davido’s shortest studio album to date, a departure from his previous full-length releases, which typically featured 17 songs. The…
The Grammys may already be having second thoughts about one of its newest awards. Just weeks after BTS announced that they would not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy is reviewing its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category following criticism from artists and music industry executives across…
Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has stirred widespread debate after defending President Bola Tinubu’s performance in office, pointing to the President’s high-profile international engagements as evidence of growing global recognition. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sheriff argued that Tinubu has strengthened Nigeria’s diplomatic standing by securing official invitations from…
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has doubled down on his support for U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that immigration policy could permanently reshape America’s political landscape if Republicans lose control in future elections. Speaking in a widely shared video posted on X, Musk claimed that another four years of Democratic leadership would result in…
Indigenous rap star Zlatan Ibile is generating massive excitement across southwestern Nigeria ahead of his highly anticipated “Homecoming” concert at his alma mater, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), scheduled for Tuesday, July 1. The event, which is free for students, has quickly become one of the most talked-about entertainment gatherings on Nigerian campuses this year. The…
Funke Akindele is betting on another big-screen event with The Four: No One Fights Alone, a new drama featuring an impressive mix of Nollywood veterans, established stars and a rising Afrobeats name. The cast includes RMD, Chioma Akpotha, Timini Egbuson and Shoday, with the film scheduled for a worldwide cinema release on December 11, 2026….
Fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran have placed their week-old ceasefire under severe strain, raising fears of renewed instability around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. The latest escalation began after Iran was accused of attacking the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ever Lovely in the…
