Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni. Getty Images (2) UPDATE 12/31/21 11.30p.m. ET: Justin Baldoni was one of 10 plaintiffs who filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times following its reporting on costar Blake Lively after she sued him…
Court grants bail to six persons facing charges for electoral violence Seven persons who allegedly used force and violence to refrain electorates from voting in Ghana’s December Polls at Nyankpala in the Northern Region, have been granted bail. The accused…
(John McCann/M&G) The Africa Girl Child Dialogues (AGCDs) is an annual career mentorship initiative spearheaded by Good Governance Africa (GGA) and its partnership network. It is held on 11 October in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child.…
The Nigerian banking sector in 2024 recorded a combination of collapses, mergers, and regulatory reforms. These developments highlight the challenges facing the larger economy amid economic reforms and lingering structural weaknesses in its financial system. Events in the Nigerian banking…
[ad_1] FILE–Philippines’ Alex Eala. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala started the year 2025 on a high note after advancing to the Women’s Tennis Association 125 Workday Canberra International quarterfinal. On New Year’s Day, Eala…
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and author of the upcoming The Little Book of Bitcoin, has voiced his belief that a sizable government purchase of Bitcoin—potentially as much as 500,000 BTC—will advance through the US Senate. Speaking on the…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. British Airways has announced sweeping changes to its passenger loyalty programme, sparking criticism from some customers who fear they will…
WAEC releases 2024 provisional WASSCE results? The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for candidates in Ghana. The Council cancelled the subject results of 4,108 candidates and…
The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance (JCA) says an independent company should lead the appointment of the new city manager. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg says it will not support the appointment of Helen Botes as the new city manager. This…
Governor Hope Uzodimma has assented to the N807 billion Imo Appropriation Bill for the 2025 fiscal year. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the House of Assembly reviewed the amount from an initial N756 billion. Speaking shortly after…