Nigerian rapper Ycee has opened up about his experience in the music industry, revealing that he did not earn royalties from over 100 million streams during his time with a record label. Speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, Ycee said he was signed to Tiny Entertainment under a 70-30 deal but was told he could…
The United States Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced it is revoking passports of Americans with significant outstanding child support debt. In a notice issued by the State Department, authorities stated that citizens who owe more than $2,500 in child support are not eligible…
A Nigerian man who was captured in a viral video being ass@ulted by his wife, has declined help in getting justice. The video showed his wife dragging him on the floor while hitting him multiple times. Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who posted the video on social media on Wednesday, June 24, said Nigerians have…
The deputy leader of Russia’s Yabloko party, which opposes the war in Ukraine, was convicted on Wednesday of spreading lies about the Russian army and jailed for seven years, in a verdict he said showed public dissent had become illegal. Maxim Kruglov, 39, a former lawmaker in Moscow’s city legislature, was arrested in October…
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed that he made efforts to persuade Canada striker, Promise David to dedicate his international career to Nigeria rather than Canada. The Ontario-born player considered representing Nigeria before ultimately choosing to switch allegiance to his nation of birth after playing for Nigeria’s Olympic national team in a…
Natália Belloli, the wife of FC Barcelona and Brazil star Raphinha, has slammed claims that the couple is experiencing a financial crisis. Following rumours spread on a Brazilian podcast by ex-player Vampeta, she publicly dismissed the story as absurd, noting that even earning a fraction of his current income would leave their family extremely blessed….
The mother of Drake’s only son tied the knot with a professional Muay Thai fighter over Father’s Day weekend. Sophie Brussaux, who gave birth to Drake’s son Adonis in October 2017, married Efe Caliskan on Sunday, June 21, with the couple’s closest family and friends in North York, Toronto, Canada. Caliskan is a professional fighter…
The second batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Wednesday night, June 24. The 66 returnees touched down at about 8:50pm on Wednesday and were received by a Federal government delegation. The Nigerians opted to leave South Africa over recent xenophobic attacks…
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency after strong back-to-back earthquakes and nearly two dozen aftershocks shook the country, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas. Appearing on state television flanked by her brother Jorge, the head of the national assembly, and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, Rodriguez said she extended her…
A second group of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos as part of the federal government’s ongoing effort to bring citizens home following recent xenophobic attacks in the country. The 66 returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday night at approximately 8:50 p.m. The evacuation exercise was approved by…
