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A TV series based on Chinua Achebe’s seminal novel “Things Fall Apart” is in development at A24, with Idris Elba set to star and executive produce. Elba’s production company, 22Summers, will produce alongside Yoruba Saxon and Achebe Masterworks. This adaptation will bring to life the story of Okonkwo, a fearless African warrior navigating British colonization and cultural disruption. Considered one of the greatest novels ever written, “Things Fall Apart” has been translated into over 60 languages and won numerous awards. This latest adaptation follows previous film and miniseries iterations, including a 1998 miniseries starring Pete Edochie as Okonkwo. With Elba…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is Juventus’ number one target ahead on the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The Old Lady are set to undergo some squad changes in the summer as coach Thiago Motta looks to shape the team to fit his style of play. Also, some players will be looking to move on to other clubs. One such player is Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has had a topsy-turvy stay at Juventus. Ademola Lookman for Atalanta (photo credit: Imago) The former Fiorentina man has been linked with some top clubs outside Italy, like Arsenal, Aston Villa, and PSG.…

At least 14 Nigerians have been declared wanted by the international criminal police organisation (Interpol) for alleged human and drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery. Red Notices published on the Interpol website stated that the suspects are wanted by various countries.  The individuals named in the notices include Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, Benedict Okoro, Ikechukwu Obidiozor, and Alachi Stanley. Others are Bouhari Salif, Timloh Nkem, Austine Costa, Okromi Festus, Akachi Vitus, and Mary Eze. Belgian authorities have issued a notice for Omoregie, accusing him of leading a criminal organisation involved in exploiting minors for…

The Bayelsa State Government has denied claims that the state is a mono-product economy. According to the government, Bayelsa is richly endowed with numerous natural resources, including fish and arable land capable of producing rice, palm oil, plantain, and several other crops in commercial quantities. The Deputy Governor of the state, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from NEXIM Bank, led by its South-South Regional Head, Soni Oseghale, at Government House, Yenagoa, on Thursday. Ewhrudjakpo expressed the government’s readiness to partner with the Nigerian Export-Import Bank to harness the state’s non-oil and gas resources…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide in fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at a fruit market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged fruit dealers and sellers to stop the dangerous practice, which he noted was harmful, stressing that it posed serious risks to public health. He warned that the use of calcium carbide could lead to severe health issues, including kidney damage, cancer, hypertension, and even terminal…

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has said he will probe the exclusion of Nigerian athlete, Favour Ofili, from the 100m Women’s event at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games. On Tuesday, the sprinter announced that she will not be competing in the 100-metre race at the ongoing Olympics in Paris due to administrative failures by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Olympic Committee. “It is with great regret that I have just been told I will not be competing in the 100 meters at this Olympic Games. I qualified, but those with the AFN…

In SummaryThe Real Estate industry in Africa is projected to reach approximately US$17.64 trillion by the end of 2025.As of December 2024, 340 Real Estate Startups in Africa had received a total of $29.2 million in seed funding.Nigeria, Egypt, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tanzania are the countries with the largest housing deficit as of 2025.Africa currently faces a housing deficit of at least 51 million housing units and requires an estimated a1.4 trillion to curb the deficit. Deep Dive!!The African real estate technology sector—also known as Property Tech or PropTech—has witnessed significant growth, with numerous companies leveraging technology…

Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has strongly rebuked Senator Monday Okpebholo over his recent allegations on TVC News’ Journalist Hangout. Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, had claimed that Ighodalo and his team “are mopping up money to go and bribe tribunal people,” a statement Ighodalo described as not only false but a dangerous attempt to blackmail the judiciary. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Erhabor Emokpae in Benin City, Ighodalo condemned Okpebholo’s comments as “deeply irresponsible” and a calculated effort to intimidate the judiciary, poison…

Idowu Abdullahi Concerned over the rising cost of drug prices in the country, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Wednesday met with stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Those at the meeting include representatives of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, and the National Health Insurance Authority. Others are the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, the Federal and State Ministries of Health, the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, the World Health Organisation, among others with discussions focused on potential solutions. The FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, who chaired…

It has been raining first singles of the year since 2025 began. Just today Korede Bello came through with “Tiny Drops” and “Make Me,” Blaqbonez followed with “W For Wetego,” and now Young Jonn has joined the lineup with the visuals for his first single of the year, “Only Fans.” The song carries a carefree, larger-than-life energy as Young Jonn likens his lifestyle to that of King Solomon. The video is exactly what you’d expect. Surrounded by plenty of ladies, he is just enjoying himself with no stress, no worries, and vibes on vibes. Watch “Only Fans” below.