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News France faces renewed protests as columnists discuss implications of social unrest
France faces renewed protests as columnists explore the implications of social unrest for the nation and its future.
News Court to decide if Nick Reiner can access trust fund for parents’ murder defense
Nick Reiner awaits a court decision on whether he can access his trust fund for his parents' murder defense.
Movies & TV Far From Home: Netflix’s Nigerian teen drama about a scholarship boy among Lagos’s elite
Far From Home, a Nigerian Netflix series released in December 2022, follows Ishaya, a talented young artist from a poor family who wins a scholarship to an exclusive school. Starring Mike Afolarin, it explores class, ambition and family in Lagos.
News The Traitors emerges as the world’s leading TV sensation, inspired by a 1628 shipwreck tragedy
The Traitors has emerged as the world's leading TV sensation, captivating audiences with its unique twist on a 1628 shipwreck tragedy.
Movies & TV Eyimofe: the Esiri brothers’ Lagos film that joined the Criterion Collection
Eyimofe (This Is My Desire), directed by twin brothers Arie and Chuko Esiri, follows two Lagos residents trying to emigrate to Europe. Premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2020 and shot on 16mm film, it later became one of the first Nigerian films in the Criterion Collection.
News French officials vow strict measures against vandalism amid weekend protests following deadly shooting
French officials are taking a strong stance against vandalism amid weekend protests following a deadly shooting incident.
News Starlink’s limited access hampers Ukraine’s air defenses as officials confirm restrictions
Starlink's limited access is hampering Ukraine's air defenses, as officials confirm the ongoing restrictions affecting military operations.
Profile Christian Okoye: the Nigerian Nightmare who led the NFL in rushing in 1989
Christian Okoye came to America as a track and field athlete and had never played American football before college. He became a powerful running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, led the NFL in rushing yards in 1989 and earned the nickname the Nigerian Nightmare.
News Starlink’s speed for Ukraine limited to 161 km/h, impacting air defense efforts
Starlink's speed for Ukraine is limited to 161 km/h, affecting vital air defense efforts in the region.
Profile Samuel Chukwueze: from U-17 world champion to Europa League winner with Villarreal
Samuel Chukwueze won the 2015 U-17 World Cup with Nigeria, then became a star winger at Villarreal, where he won the 2021 Europa League. He later moved to AC Milan and played in Nigeria's run to the 2023 AFCON final.
