2022 GLAAD Media Awards: See the full list of winners

LGBTQ+ ally Judith Light laid down the law and showed who the boss was during the 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremony.

Australian model Shanina Shaik & Matthew Adesuyan are expecting their first baby

Australian model Shanina Shaik announced that she and boyfriend Matthew Adesuyan are expecting their first child together in an Instagram post on Sunday.

New UK visa exempts graduates from Nigerian universities

The United Kingdom is set to commence issuance of a new visa that allows holders of bachelor degrees, masters and doctorates to travel to the country and work in fields such as science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

French president Macron is the country's first head of state in 20 years to win a second mandate

French President Emmanuel Macron is on Saturday to be inaugurated for a new term after his election victory over the far right made him the first French head of state in 20 years to win a second mandate.

PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian & her boo, Pete Davidson make red carpet debut at WH Correspondents’ Dinner

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson took Washington D.C. by storm as they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2022 White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday.

Good or bad news? Elon Musk reportedly contemplating monetizing Twitter

Elon Musk is trying to figure out how to make Twitter more money — and his proposed solutions include charging users for ‘viral’ tweets as well as charging to embed tweets on websites.

PHOTOS From Rihanna's Baby Shower

Pregnant Rihanna and A$AP Rocky hosted a rave-themed baby shower last Friday night, just two days after the rapper’s arrest.

Earth, Wind & Fire saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk dead at 71

"September," Earth, Wind & Fire's effervescent ode to the last night of summer, is an enduring jam for all seasons.

Huh? People are selling their #Expo2020Dubai items for as high as Aed25,000!

WOWZA, I'm not sure I can sell any of my Expo 2020 souvenirs! Can you?

Twitter sold to Elon Musk for $44 billion

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, struck a deal on Monday to buy Twitter for $44 billion, capping a saga complete with hostile takeover threats before delivering him personal control of one of the most influential social media platforms on the planet.

Check out UAE's new visas for Nigerians & everyone! Visa rules will be effective in September

The UAE Cabinet has approved one of the biggest overhauls of the visa residency system in years.

Photos: Over 100 people killed in explosion in oil refinery in Rivers State, Nigeria

More than 100 people were killed overnight in an explosion at an illegal oil refining depot in Nigeria’s Rivers state, a local government official and an environmental group said on Saturday.

Announced: 9-day Eid Al Fitr break in Dubai, UAE

Dubai has become the latest Emirate to approve a nine-day Eid Al Fitr break for federal government staff.

Eid Al Fitr 2022 in UAE: This year, Ramadan is expected to last 30 days

The Emirates Astronomical Society recently announced Eid Al Fitr would likely begin on May 2.

Hotel occupancy hit 15-year high in March, thanks to #Expo2020Dubai

Hotel occupancy in Dubai reached a 15-year high last month on the back of Expo 2020.

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2 Africans in the 10 finalists selected across the world announced for $250,000 global nursing award

The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award has announced the top 10 finalists selected from across the world.

Photos: Christian Tobechukwu Obumseli stabbed to death by his white American Instagram-model girlfriend

An American man of Nigerian descent has died after he was stabbed at a Miami high-rise in what officials are calling a domestic dispute.

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, Smith resigns from The Academy! He gets banned & responds to this Oscar ban

Will Smith has been banned by the Academy from the Oscars and any related Academy events for the next 10 years.

Housemaid in Dubai arrested for practising voodoo on employer

What a WAWU!

The Academy moves Will Smith disciplinary hearing to TODAY, Friday

The Academy is ready to review Will Smith’s actions a lot sooner than they planned to.

WOW, who knew Hushpuppi had kids?

So Hushpuppi had children?

#GRAMMYs 2022 Winners: The Complete List! Awww, Wizkid!!

The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022.

Everything you need to know about the #WorldCup2022: 64 games in Qatar before a country is crowned the winner

The Netherlands and Senegal will kick-off the World Cup finals on November 21 after Fifa confirmed the match schedule for the group stages.

#AcademyAwards: #Oscars2022, The Complete List of Winners

This year's Oscars have been handed out in Los Angeles, honouring the movie industry's finest from the past 12 months.

#Expo2020Dubai awards: Best pavilions (including many African pavilions) announced

With over 200 pavilions, Expo 2020 Dubai had much to offer visitors, whether it was stunning designs, innovations or entertainment.

China Eastern Airline, a Chinese Boeing jet crashes today in mountains with 132 on board

A China Eastern Airlines passenger jet with 132 people on board crashed in the mountains of southern China on Monday while on a flight from the city of Kunming to Guangzhou, China's Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said.

Saudi Arabia wins ‘Best Pavilion’ award & 2 honorary awards at #Expo2020Dubai

Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has won the ‘Best Pavilion’ award, as well as two honorary awards.

The UAE announces 2022 #Ramadan working hours for private & public sectors

The UAE has announced 2022 Ramadan working hours for the private sector.

Photos: Check out the architectural marvels that will remain at #Expo2020Dubai

With just three weeks lefts for the curtains to fall on Expo 2020 Dubai, crowds are swelling at the world fair as both tourists and residents scamper to make the best of the last 21 days.

Cross-dressing criminalized once again in the UAE

The punishment can be imprisonment for a year or a fine of AED10,000 or both 🤭

Kanye West declines Kim Kardashian's divorce demands

Kanye West has legally objected to Kim Kardashian’s request to be declare single amid their ongoing divorce.

The UAE announces a host of new visa categories

The UAE has eased a number of rules, of late, that cover a wide spectrum of people in the country. It includes rules on consumption of alcohol, 21+ rating of movies in theatres and relationships of unmarried couples.

Gang of 4 Africans jailed, fined for robbing 3 women after luring them with Bitcoin deal in the UAE

A gang of four people, including a fugitive, have been sentenced by the Dubai Criminal Court to one year in prison and a joint fine of Dh342,000 -- for robbing three women after deceiving them with a deal to sell Bitcoin.

Video: Check out the Guinness World Record set at #Expo2020Dubai!

Dubai Police in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai have set a new Guinness World Record for creating the ‘Largest online video chain of people passing and wearing a self-adhesive badge/sticker’.

Photos: Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott welcome their second child together

Kylie Jenner welcomed her second baby with Travis Scott on Feb. 2, she announced on Instagram Sunday.

#District2020: This is what will happen to the #Expo2020Dubai site when the Expo ends next month

The Expo 2020 Dubai legacy site will transform into a residential community once the world's fair is over — with cycling the main method of transport.

Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst's mum, April Simpkins speaks out on her suicide

April Simpkins, mother of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, spoke out for the first time about her daughter’s death.

Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst dead at 30 from suicide, jumped from her NYC apartment!

Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst dies at 30 from suicide after jumping from NYC apartment.

UAE reopens to Nigeria & other several African countries from today

The UAE on Wednesday announced the resumption of entry for passengers from Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe, from January 29.

Nigerian football team arrested, fined & deported from the UAE for overstaying

The Ras Al Khaimah Civil Court ordered a 22-member Nigerian football squad comprising players, administrative staff and technicians to pay Dh1,000 each and then be deported, after being found guilty of staying beyond the legally permitted period.

Are you ready for Kanye West's first sequel album for #Donda?

The Grammy winner is all set to release his first sequel album for recent hit ‘Donda’ on February 22.

Full list of fines & penalties for breaking social media rules in the UAE

This post is for residents of the UAE. And even tourists.

Kanye West says he returned unreleased Ray J sex tape to Kim Kardashian

In an interview with Hollywood Unlocked, Kanye said that he got his hands on an alleged unreleased sex tape featuring Kim and then-boyfriend Ray J.

How Nigerians & other expats can get the UAE passport & become citizens

Do you as an expat want to become an Emirati as in a UAE citizen?

2022 Global Passport Rankings: See how the UAE & Nigeria's passports rank

With historical data spanning 17 years, the Henley Passport Index is the only one of its kind based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA).

Chris Brown might now be a father of 3! His alleged 3rd baby mama welcomes baby girl

Chris Brown might now be a father of three.

Check out the full winners list of this year's #GoldenGlobes untelevised ceremony

The annual Golden Globe awards for film and television were announced on Sunday January 9 at a private ceremony in Beverly Hills.

Covid-19: UAE announces travel ban on unvaccinated citizens from today, January 10

UAE has announced a travel ban on unvaccinated citizens from today, Monday January 10, 2022.

Guess the airline that was rated the world’s safest airline for the second consecutive year

Yes you guessed right!

Check out UAE leaders' New Year greetings to world leaders

The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent cables of greetings to presidents, kings and princes of friendly countries around the world, on the occasion of the New Year, 2022.