R.E.M. delivers surprise performance at songwriting gala

R.E.M. performed onstage together for the first time in well over a decade Thursday, reuniting to play their classic “Losing My Religion” as they were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills broke up in 2011, and the last time all four members played onstage together — Bill […] The post R.E.M. delivers surprise performance at songwriting gala appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World…

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Why Thailand Elephant Rare Twins Is A Miracle

A 36-year-old Thailand elephant has given birth to a rare set of twins. This happened at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in central Thailand. It is believed that this happens in only one per cent of elephant births. The veterinarian was expecting only one baby calf, but soon another one dropped, a female […] The post Why Thailand Elephant Rare Twins Is A Miracle appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and…

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Step By Step Guide to Making Classic Nigerian Fruit Punch

Nigerian cuisine is known for its tasty bold flavours and colours. This spirit extends to its many beverages, and one good example is the classic Nigerian fruit punch. Perfect for any celebration, even on silent comfy days. This cocktail offers a refreshing medley of sweet and tart fruit flavours. Here is how to make this, […] The post Step By Step Guide to Making Classic Nigerian Fruit Punch appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…

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Podcast saga: Nedu’s management cautions Yvonne Jegede over defamatory post

The management of media personality Chinudu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu, has reacted to actress Yvonne Jegede’s outburst against the OAP and ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast. DAILY POST reports that Jegede recently lambasted Nedu for allegedly shading her over her apology to Yul Edochie’s first wife, after endorsing her husband’s second marriage during her appearance on ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast co-hosted by Nedu. Jegede blasted Nedu in an Instagram post on Thursday, him a “narcissistic and toxic”…

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‘I have never been dumped, heartbroken’ – Billie Eilish

American singer Billie Eilish has opened up about her past relationships. The 22-year-old disclosed that she has never been “dumped” or heartbroken before. In a candid chat with Lana Del Rey for Interview Magazine, Eilish revealed that she initiated the breakup with all her exes. “I’ve never been dumped, and also, I’ve never been broken up with. I’ve only done the breaking up,” she revealed. “I think when people hear that, they’re like, ‘Oh, all you…

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‘Better to have your own money than depend on men’ – Linda Ikeji to young ladies

Popular media personality, Linda Ikeji has urged young women to aim for financial success rather than relying on men to meet their financial needs. She noted that being rich isn’t the “birthright” of men alone. The mother of one explained that she would rather strive for financial freedom than depend on a man. On her Instagram page, Ikeji wrote: “Dear young lady, I hear you! If that’s how you see life and want to live life,…

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Podcast Saga: ‘I don’t hate women’ – Nedu debunks Yvonne Jegede’s allegations

Actor and media personality, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu, has clarified that contrary to speculations in some quarters that he hates women, he does not hate them. The podcaster made the clarification after actress Yvonne Jegede alluded to it while dragging him for berating her after she issued a public apology for some of her comments on the recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast. Nedu noted that he has three daughters, a female manager and…

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Davido reacts after Portable called him out

Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted after his colleague, Portable, called him out for allegedly giving him ‘bad advice’ during their recent dinner in the United States. DAILY POST reported that Portable recently lamented that Davido, who signed with Sony Music, advised him against joining the label and urged him to sign with Empire instead. The ‘Zazu’ crooner alleged foul play, saying he is also aiming for a Grammy like Davido…

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‘Without you, I’ll win Grammy’ – Portable tells Davido

The social media drama between controversial singer Portable and his colleague Davido has taken on a new dimension. Portable has again hit hard at Davido after he unfollowed him on Instagram. The duo fell out after Portable publicly accused Davido of giving him ‘bad advice’ during their recent dinner in the United States. He claimed that Davido, who signed with Sony Music, advised him against joining the label and urged him to sign with Empire instead.…

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‘I’ve never denied my blackness’ – Tyla debunks claims she’s white

Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla has debunked claims that she isn’t black. There were claims from rival fans on social media that the 22-year-old singer is “white/Indian” and not black. Reacting in a statement shared via her X page Thursday night, Tyla clarified that she is mixed race. She emphasised that she has black/Zulu, Irish, Mauritian/Indian ancestry. She noted that in her native South Africa, she would be classified as “Coloured” but outside her country, she…

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