Swift Confirms Strong Friendship With Jack Antonoff Taylor Swift has shut down rumours that she and longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff fell out. She spoke in an interview with The New York Times and confirmed their close bond. “Jack Antonoff is a collaborator of mine and one of my best friends,” she said. Her comment addressed…
Aussie Star Lands Major Hollywood Role Patrick Brammall has joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2, which hits Australian cinemas this week. He stars alongside Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. He plays Andy’s new love interest in the sequel. The role marks a major Hollywood breakthrough for the Australian…
Singer Announces Wedding on Instagram Charlene Choi has announced her marriage to fitness coach Elvis Lam. The 43-year-old star shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, April 28. She posted a photo showing their wedding and engagement rings. She wrote: “Congratulations to me for marrying you. Congratulations to you for marrying me. Please take care…
Think Tank Links Reforms to Improved Business Results The Independent Media and Policy Initiative says recent economic reforms in Nigeria have improved revenue performance in the real sector. Chairman Omoniyi Akinsiju signed the policy brief. The group says companies in productive sectors have adjusted to new economic policies and now record stronger annual returns. IMPI…
Nigeria’s aviation industry is facing fresh turbulence as the soaring cost of JetA1 fuel pushes domestic airlines to the brink of operational collapse. Airline operators have warned that flights across the country could be suspended from Thursday, 30 April, if urgent intervention fails to address the worsening crisis. The industry’s growing concerns follow unsuccessful negotiations…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the recent wave of killings and abductions across several states, saying Nigeria is “bleeding” and in urgent need of leadership. In an X post on Tuesday, Obi described the incidents as a reflection of a deepening security crisis and a failure of governance….
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has denied reports that she was invited by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged ₦100 million contract kickback. In a statement on Tuesday, Kingibe described a report by The Sun Nigeria claiming she was “dragged” to the ICPC as…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has expressed concern over the delay by the Supreme Court in delivering judgment on the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X on Tuesday, Atiku said the situation poses a threat to the country’s democratic process, particularly ahead…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate to Peter Obi in the 2023 election, has resigned from the Labour Party, citing internal issues and what he described as sustained pressure on opposition platforms. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Datti said he would formally join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). “I’m leaving the Labour Party midnight tonight,…
The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has endorsed Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor of Lagos state, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The council announced the decision at Lagos House, Marina. Tajudeen Olusi, chairman of the GAC, spoke on behalf of the members. Olusi said the council unanimously adopted Hamzat…
