Tuesday 31 May 2022

African student in Dubai jailed for 45 days for travelling to Canada on forged entry visa

A student has been sentenced to 45 days in prison in Dubai for using a forged visa to enter a foreign country.

Monday 30 May 2022

Photos: GLO Nigeria accountant, Folake Abiola commits suicide

A 47-year-old accountant, identified as Afolake Abiola and allegedly working in GLO 1 (part of GLO World), has ended it all by consuming a poisonous substance.

Sunday 29 May 2022

Elon Musk sued by Twitter shareholders

Elon Musk is trying to buy Twitter at a cheaper price and now he’s being sued.

Saturday 28 May 2022

New PHOTOS of the chaotic shooting scene of students escaping from the Texas elementary school

New photos show the chaotic scene as students escaped from the Texas elementary school where a gunman shot and killed 19 students and two teachers.

Nigeria’s ruling party APC postpones presidential primary elections

Nigeria’s ruling party on Saturday postponed for a week a primary vote to choose its candidate to replace President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2023 presidential elections.

Friday 27 May 2022

Husband of teacher slain in Texas elementary school massacre dies 'due to grief'

The husband of a heroic fourth grade teacher who was killed protecting her students during a massacre at a Texas elementary school has also died, members of the teacher's family said Thursday.

Thursday 26 May 2022

Photos: Texas elementary school shooter posted intentions to Facebook

Texas elementary school shooter Salvador Rolando Ramos was a loner who left home a few months ago following an intense argument with his mother over Wi-Fi, according to the man who has been dating her just over a year.

UAE: Full list of new fees to issue work permits for Nigerians et al

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Wednesday announced new service fees to issue work permits.

Wednesday 25 May 2022

PHOTOS: Texas school shooting leaves 21 dead including 19 children & 2 adults

At least 21 people, including 19 children, are dead after an active shooter incident on Tuesday sent a Texas elementary school into lockdown, authorities confirmed.

Tuesday 24 May 2022

UAE detects first case of monkeypox in a 29 y.o female visitor from West Africa

The UAE has reported its first case of viral zoonotic disease monkeypox.

Abu Dhabi gas explosion: 2 killed & over 100 injured in the blast during lunchtime at a popular restaurant

An Indian expat is among the two people killed in a gas explosion at a restaurant in Abu Dhabi City on Monday.

Saturday 21 May 2022

Mauritius is the happiest country in Africa while Zimbabwe is the unhappiest! See full list

The 10th edition of the World Happiness Report, a publication of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, has used statistical analysis to determine the world's happiest countries.

Friday 20 May 2022

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky welcome baby boy

Superstar Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky have reportedly welcomed their first child, after a pregnancy the singer flaunted in a radical revamp of normally covered-up maternity style.

Thursday 19 May 2022

Great NEWS! Qatar lifts more COVID-19 restrictions, eases mask mandatory, scraps PCR test!!

Qatar announced that a negative PCR test is no longer required from unvaccinated people to enter public areas from May 21, as part of new measures on easing COVID-19 curbs.

I wish the Nigerian Embassy in Abu Dhabi would emulate this from the Ugandan Embassy

Nigerians in the UAE can recall the post I did last year about Nigerian passport renewal process in the UAE and how it is not a walk in the park!

Wednesday 18 May 2022

Are you ready for The Real Housewives of Dubai? June 1 come fast please

Reality show The Real Housewives of Dubai will release on June 1, as per an Instagram post by Bravo TV.

Tuesday 17 May 2022

McDonald’s announces exit from Russia after more than 30 years

McDonald’s became the symbol of glasnost in action 30 years ago when it opened its first restaurant in Moscow.

PHOTOS From Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker's Official Wedding

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are officially husband and wife.

Sunday 15 May 2022

#AMVCA 2022 Winners: Full list of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award Winners

The 8th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards ceremony, which held on Saturday night, honoured some of the finest in the African film industry.

Saturday 14 May 2022

Meet UAE's newly elected president, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been chosen to replace his half-brother as the president of the United Arab Emirates, the leaders of the seven sheikhdoms that comprise the country announced on Saturday.

Friday 13 May 2022

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies today aged 73

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates President whose modernization policies helped transform his country into a regional powerhouse, died on Friday aged 73, state media WAM said.

Tuesday 10 May 2022

LEAKED PHOTOS & VIDEOS (18+): Jesse Williams goes completely NAKED on stage in Broadway’s Take Me Out

Full-frontal video of actor Jesse Williams has leaked online after a Broadway audience member broke the show's strict no-phone policy.

Monday 9 May 2022

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.

Saturday 7 May 2022

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.

Monday 2 May 2022

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.

Sunday 1 May 2022

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.