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The US dollar gained ground against the Nigerian naira on Monday, driven by surging year-end demand for foreign currency. While parallel market rates climbed, the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) held relatively firm. Steady Official Rates Amid Rising Demand In the official NFEM—operated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as its key benchmark—the naira exchanged at approximately ₦1,440 to ₦1,446 per dollar. This stability was confirmed by CBN data and independent market trackers. The official window’s consistency provides a reliable reference point for larger transactions, contrasting with the volatility seen elsewhere. Parallel Market Sees Uptick in Dollar Prices…
A young man has experienced a life-changing breakthrough after delivering an unexpected and captivating performance at a Heirs Insurance event held in Lagos over the weekend. The post was shared by the X user, @Morrismonye Man sings at Heirs event Man’s life gets transformed The event, which featured top business leaders including Tony Elumelu and Nonso Okpala, saw the MC randomly inviting members of the audience to sing or dance using the Heirs Insurance name. When the young man stepped forward, he stunned the entire hall with an outstanding vocal performance that left guests cheering. Tony Elumelu gifts him N1m…
The creators and voice stars behind the cult-favorite Adult Swim animated series Smiling Friends are happy to have found their groove. Smiling Friends aired its season three finale Sunday, focusing on the green and mysterious Glep. Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel co-created the project that debuted in 2022 and centers on co-workers Charlie (voiced by Hadel) and Pim (Cusack) attempting to bring positivity into the lives of others. The show has become a buzzy breakout for Adult Swim, which has already renewed it for two more seasons. During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Cusack and Hadel discuss how the…
The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on “America the Beautiful” and Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The performances will take place Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, before the NFL’s championship matchup and halftime show featuring Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, the league said Sunday. “These artists bring a distinct voice to the moment, helping set the tone for a day that will captivate fans around the world,”…
Disney’s smash-hit animated sequel Zootopia 2 got off to a stunning start in China over the holiday weekend, opening with an enormous $272 million five-day box office haul. It was the kind of powerful performance that once had Hollywood executives wildly bullish on the market potential of the world’s most populous nation, but which grew scarce over the past half-decade as Chinese filmgoers began to favor local fare over imported Western storytelling. Zootopia 2, however, appears to have delivered the goods, irresistibly, for movie fans of all ages in the country. The film’s staggering launch ranks as the second-best opening…
Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge kept them top of the Premier League table, but the big talking point was the surprise absence of defensive star William Saliba. Just hours before kick-off, the French centre-back was ruled out, leaving Mikel Arteta without both Saliba and regular partner Gabriel Magalhaes, who is already sidelined. That left the Gunners forced into an entirely new-look pairing with summer signings Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera stepping into the heart of defence. Mikel Arteta on William Saliba Speaking after the match, Arteta revealed that Saliba felt discomfort the day before the game, and…
West Ham fans have been left fuming after their star player Lucas Paqueta picked up a ‘ridiculous’ red card against Liverpool. The Brazilian was shown two quick yellow cards, the second one for dissent as he continued to have a go at the referee despite the efforts from West Ham teammates as well as Liverpool’s Alisson Becker to get him away. However, Paqueta refused to back away and was eventually shown a second yellow and a subsequent red card. The player later apologised to fans on social media while also blaming the FA for his ridiculous behaviour. The manner of…
It’s been ten weeks since the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, and for the loved ones of the late podcast host, the pain likely feels just as fresh as it did on day one. Charlie’s widow, Erika Kirk, has been quite open about her grieving process, hosting podcasts, meeting with politicians, and addressing large crowds on the topic of her husband and his legacy. Charlie leaves behind two children who might be too young to understand the permanence and circumstances of his death, but who are certainly not too young to miss their father. Charlie Kirk and his wife Erika…
West Ham star Lucas Paqueta has slammed the FA following his recent sending-off, claiming his “ridiculous behaviour” on the pitch was a direct reflection of the emotional and psychological strain caused by the governing body’s lengthy investigation into his conduct. The Brazilian midfielder was dismissed during the club’s recent 2-0 defeat to Liverpool after receiving two rapid-fire yellow cards for dissent. Following widespread criticism from pundits and fans alike, Lucas Paqueta took to social media to link his disciplinary lapse directly to the lack of support he received during his near two-year legal ordeal. Lucas Paqueta blames FA for sending…
[This story contains major spoilers through Volume 1 ofStranger Things season five.] Call him Lord Vecna. Call him Number One. Call him by his birth name, Henry Creel. Now, you can add one more moniker to the ever-growing list of names that Jamie Campbell Bower‘sStranger Thingsvillain goes by: Mister Whatsit. However you address the dark heart of the Netflix hit, just know that you’re addressing all of them at once. “They’re all varying entities of himself,” Bower tellsThe Hollywood Reporter, surveying the many identities he’s taken on to play the big bad. “Mister Whatsit, I’d say, is obviously a presentation…