Author: Akintayo Adams

American songstress, Rihanna, is convinced that Nigerian artist Ayra Starr has the potential to dominate both the male and female sectors of the music industry. Rihanna noted that Ayra’s deep voice has an appeal to both boys and girls. The Barbadian superstar expressed her confidence that Ayra Starr would rise to dominance in the global music scene with her distinctive voice. Ayra Starr revealed her conversation with Rihanna during their encounter at the Authentic Woman event in the UK in a recent interview with Billboard. “We [Rihanna and I] got to hang out after the event. Just spending time with…

Renowned American singer and actress, Selena Gomez has revealed her plan to adopt children if she remains unmarried by the age of 35. The 31-year-old expressed that she formulated this idea after being single for five years prior to starting a relationship with producer and songwriter, Benny Blanco, last year. In a recent discussion with Time Magazine, the ex-Disney star shared her initial struggle with loneliness and the coping mechanisms that eventually made her feel more content about not being in a relationship. “I was alone for five years, and I got really used to it,” she said. “A lot…

Bola Tinubu, the President, expressed concern about the inadequate provision of benefits from democracy at the local level. He urged governors to focus on the requirements of nearby neighborhoods. He made the call when he received the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Highlighting the neglect of grassroots communities, which he stated contribute the most votes during elections, the President urged the ACF leadership to step in. He called on governors to promptly address the needs of people in local councils. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri…

President Bola Tinubu has stated that reintroducing the old national anthem has always been his priority. Tinubu revealed this during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the State House in Abuja, according to a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. He mentioned that the National Assembly passed a law reverting to the old national anthem, and he has no choice but to comply with the legislation. According to Tinubu, Nigeria’s diversity should be protected and celebrated He said: “Let me allude to something that happened yesterday. The change of national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail…

Mohamed Camara has been banned for four games after the Monaco midfielder covered up anti-homophobia messages on his shirt. The 24-year-old Mali player put white tape over the campaign logo on his chest during the club’s 4-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1 on May 19. “After hearing the player Mohamed Camara, and noting his refusal during the meeting to carry out one or more actions to raise awareness of the fight against homophobia, the Commission decided to impose a four-match suspension,” the LFP said in a statement. Last week, France’s sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera told French radio station RTL…

The Federal Government has announced a temporary halt to the controversial $300 helicopter landing fee imposed on helicopter operators. Helicopter operators have protested against the fee, which was outsourced to a consultant, Messrs NAEBI Dynamic Concept Limited. The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, SAN had earlier defended the levy imposed on the helicopter operators. However, he yielded to pressure on Friday and announced the suspension in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesman, Odutayo Oluseyi. He stated that further actions on the issue would be decided after a review committee submits its report for examination. The statement read: “Following a…

Defending champion Djokovic hit 43 winners against Spain’s 63rd-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena to secure a comfortable 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory. The three-time champion, aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title, will now face 30th seed Lorenzo Musetti. Djokovic has won four out of five matches against Musetti in the past. However, the Italian caused a major scare for the Serb at the French Open in 2021 when he won the first two sets of their last 16 clash before retiring injured in the decider. “It was a difficult match against Roberto. He hit a lot of very good and…

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz led a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after receiving medical treatment for lung inflammation last week, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman chaired the meeting via video link, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also participating. At the beginning of the meeting, King Salman thanked the Saudi people for their well-wishes and kind prayers. “He also expressed his appreciation for everyone who sent him their wishes of health and wellness from the leaders of brotherly and friendly countries, asking the Almighty God to grant everyone good health and happiness,” according to the cabinet statement,…

Former United States President Donald Trump has been found guilty in a landmark criminal hush-money trial, a decision that could significantly impact the 2024 election campaign. He is the first US president, past or present, to be charged and convicted of a crime. A New York City jury delivered the verdict on Thursday afternoon after a seven-week trial, finding Trump guilty on all 34 counts he faced. Prosecutors presented nearly two dozen witnesses, and after closing arguments on Tuesday, the jury took two days to reach a verdict. Trump faced 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a…

The governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has met with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, regarding the emirate dispute in the state. The Governor made this known via a post on his X handle. “I had a fruitful engagement with the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, this afternoon in Abuja,” he wrote. In a statement following the meeting, the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, said the men discussed several topics, including state and national development and the peaceful coexistence of the country. “It was a fruitful discussion between myself and the National Security Adviser, his role is critical…