T he Federal Government has called South Africa’s acting High Commissioner to a meeting in Abuja. This comes after protests against foreigners in South Africa and reports that Nigerians and their businesses have been attacked. As of press time, the diplomat’s name had not been confirmed. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said the meeting will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the ministry’s office in Abuja. Ebienfa explained that Nigeria wants to formally tell South Africa it is deeply worried. The government fears the recent events could damage the good relationship between both countries. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to a meeting on Monday,” the statement said. “The goal is to express Nigeria’s serious concern about incidents that could hurt our friendly ties.” During the meeting, officials will talk about two main issues. First, the ongoing protests by different groups in South Africa. Second, th...

T he Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will only give Oscars for acting and writing to humans, a BBC report said. On Friday, May 1, the body behind Hollywood’s biggest film awards announced new rules for which movies and documentaries can enter the Oscars as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increases. According to the updated guidelines, performances must be “clearly done by humans” and scripts “must be created by a person” to qualify for a nomination. The Academy called the update a “major” change to its rules. This marks the first time the Academy has formally said that Oscars for acting and writing can only go to people. Filmmakers have turned to AI tools more often in recent months to copy or replace human work. The BBC reported that actor Val Kilmer, who died in 2025, will be digitally recreated with AI to star in a new film. Last year, London-based actor and comedian Eline van der Velden revealed she built a fully AI-generated actor she hopes will “become a globa...

T he Osun State Government has called for a full investigation after Nigerian singer Adebayo Adeleke, popularly known as B-Red, survived an alleged assassination attempt in Osogbo on Thursday. The incident took place in the afternoon around the Oke-Fia area of the state capital. According to a statement from Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, B-Red was on a personal errand when a white Toyota Venza and several motorcycles began trailing him. B-Red, who is the son of Governor Ademola Adeleke, said his car was later blocked near Alekuwodo market by people he described as political thugs. He alleged that the group tried to stop his vehicle while shouting to confirm his identity. Fearing for his life, he sped toward the Government House to seek safety. The singer further claimed that a well-known local political enforcer was among those leading the chase. Security officers at the Government House gate quickly intervened, protected B-Red, and dispersed the ...

  F IFA has agreed to a major partnership with YouTube to make the 2026 World Cup easier to watch online. The move is aimed at attracting younger viewers who now spend more time on mobile devices than watching television. The tournament is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Under the agreement, broadcasters that already own World Cup rights can stream the first 10 minutes of each match live on YouTube. FIFA describes this as a “teaser” to draw in fans quickly. Once the preview ends, viewers will be directed to traditional TV or official apps to watch the rest of the game. With 104 matches on the schedule, the 2026 World Cup will be the largest in history.  In addition, some networks will be allowed to show full matches on their YouTube channels. This will help FIFA reach areas where fewer people still use cable TV. The partnership also covers more than live games. FIFA plans to upload a wide selection of past World Cu...

N igerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as 'Mr P', has signed a five-year, multi-million dollar distribution deal and confirmed the release date for his forthcoming single. In a statement released to fans on Friday, May 1, 2026, the singer disclosed that he recently entered an agreement with an undisclosed distribution company. He noted that release dates will now be “strategically scheduled under the contract,” limiting his control over rollout timelines. “Because of this agreement, I don’t have full control over exactly when songs or the album drop,” Okoye wrote. The first single from his 'OG Forever' album is set for release in May 2026, with three to four singles to precede the full album, expected between October and November 2026. Okoye revealed that over 30 songs were recorded for 'OG Forever', with 15 to 16 tracks to make the final cut. He added that he will share details of the recording process with fans beginning this month. The deal covers two ...