Author: Opalim Lifted

Beyoncé Knowles, the popular American singer, received the International Artist of the year at the 2023 BRIT Awards. On Saturday, the event took place in London’s O2 Arena. She stated in her thank-you speech: “Thank you very much for this incredible recognition. I would like to say thank you to all of my fans out there in Britain for your continuous support over the years and the renaissance begins. I’ll see you all on tour. Thank you all so much for this honor.” The BRIT Awards 2023, the 43rd edition of the ceremony, presented by the British Phonographic Industry is…

John Ikechukwu Okafor, often known as Mr. Ibu, is a well-known Nigerian comic actor who has spoken out about a recent difficulty in his family. According to his most recent interview, the actor and his wife Stella’s seeming serenity in their marriage is that of a graveyard, contrary to rumors that they had settled their disputes. Mr. Ibu stated he isn’t sure if he is still married in an interview with Saturday Beats. “This is my final marriage. If this one falls apart, I won’t marry again. This is my fifth and the worst marriage because my wife embraces what…

The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone D, has urged the Federal Government to end the country’s fuel and Naira scarcity. The union challenged a Communique issued at the end of its meeting in Makurdi on Friday. According to the Nigerian Union of Journalists, scarcity has destroyed many small businesses and made life difficult for Nigerians. According to the union, rural residents have been hit the hardest by the cashless policy and perpetual fuel scarcity. In the communique signed by Nancy Orshi, Ademu Seidu and Osaretin Osadebamwen, the NUJ Zone D said the government should resolve the issues as soon…

The Lithuanian sports minister said on Friday that a group of 35 countries, including the United States, Germany, and Australia, will demand that Russian and Belarussian athletes be barred from competing in the 2024 Olympics, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the Paris Games. The move increases the pressure on the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is desperately trying to keep the sporting event from being shattered by the bloody conflict in Ukraine. “We are moving in the direction of not needing a boycott because all countries are united,” Jurgita Siugzdiniene explained. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy took part in the online…

The death of South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known by his stage name AKA, has been confirmed by his family. On Friday night, the rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road. In a statement posted to his Twitter page, the family expressed their deep sorrow at his passing and made a plea for understanding, space, and time to gather. They begged his followers to offer prayers for his family. “It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son, and confirm his untimely and tragic passing on the evening of February…

A direct flight from Nigeria to Tel Aviv, Israel will soon begin, according to Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary (ES) of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC). At the 17th Biennial Conference of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, held at the Ecumenical Centre in Yenogoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, he gave a speech. Pam claimed that since taking up his position in 2020, he has been able to imagine the possibility of a direct flight connecting Nigeria and Israel and that he expects that dream to come true by the end of March this year. He reasoned…

JambThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reported that over 1.1 million candidates have registered for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was said on Saturday by JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, who was observing the registration process taking place at a few CBTs in Abuja. Oloyede stopped by the CBT centers in the following locations: Total Child International School, Dutse; JAMB Abuja zone office; Life Camp; Global Distance Learning Institute; and Sascon International College, Abuja. Additionally, he stated that the Board would not extend the registration deadline for candidates, and he warned CBT centers against extorting…

On Friday, some experts urged the use of cutting-edge technology to inform the public about politics, a responsible government, and the voting process. They made their appeal during a panel discussion on the topic of “Emerging Technologies and Civic Engagement” at the ongoing AfricaNXT 2023. The analysts noted that there had been a consistent fall in voter turnout and claimed that voter indifference has been a major issue in the Nigerian democratic process. They said that during the general elections in 2019, 51% of the 84 million registered voters were young people, but despite this, 28.6 million votes were cast…

In order to instill morals in children, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has urged broadcasting outlets to dedicate 10% of their daily airtime to children’s programming. Balarabe Ilelah, the director-general of NBC, made the announcement at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. He voiced concern about how advertisers, producers, and broadcasters were not paying enough attention to local programming for youngsters. Some stations still rely on foreign children’s material instead of creating original local content, particularly cartoons, which frequently feature violent and immoral themes. “NBC is deeply concerned about how some provisions under Chapter Four of the NBC code are being…

Etomike Ndigwe and Tagbo Anieto have been sworn in as judges of the Anambra State high court by the Governor of the state, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. According to a statement released on Friday by Soludo’s press secretary, Christian Aburime, the governor administered the oath of office at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House in Awka. The swearing-in ceremony, it was said, came after steps were taken to lighten the state’s judges’ present burden. According to the report, the governor hailed the “newest” members of Anambra’s core court of judges and thanked God for using them as excellent professionals…