…Democracy Day speech thus: "By 2023, when we came on board, the electricity sector was characterised by chronic generation shortfalls, an unreliable gas supply, and transmission infrastructure so fragile that it could not evacuate available power. Distribution companies were burdened by massive losses and a metering de…

…people's lives and health conditions. He added that such actions amount to intentional character distortion, warning that those involved would ultimately face consequences for their actions. "I appeal to friends and families who were worried and embarrassed by the terrible video of me in any condition," he said, seekin…

…as one that left her "emotionally drained" after stepping fully into the reality of her character. Isime recalled a particularly touching moment when veteran actress Kate Henshaw-referred to on set as "Aunty Kate"-approached her after a difficult take. Still visibly overwhelmed, Isime said Kate held her shoulders, look…

…roles I rejected, especially when I was coming up in the industry, were roles where my character had to be almost naked or involved in extremely steamy bedroom scenes. I avoided those roles. It wasn't easy saying 'no' at the time because producers would try to convince you that such roles would take you to the highest…

…the criticism she received from some Christians following her portrayal of a lesbian character in the Netflix series Blood Sisters 2. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the actress explained that her role as an actor requires her to interpret different characters and should not be mistaken for her personal beliefs…

…in him, not because of titles or achievements, but because of the quality of life, Godly character and spiritual influence the late cleric built over decades of faithful service. He, therefore, challenged believers to live intentionally and pursue a life of holiness, stressing that every Christian should strive to leav…

…fusing a driving, uptempo Afro-pop bassline with the bright, melodic guitar strings characteristic of high-end Kenyan pop. The rhythm is relentless and infectious, capturing the precise energy of an open-air Nairobi festival or a packed Lagos beach club. Yemi Alade commands the track with her powerhouse, high-register…

…team developing coding tools, which the company has struggled to sell to businesses. Character AI co-founder Noam Shazeer also announced this week that he's leaving DeepMind - though in Shazeer's case, he's joining OpenAI. Jumper and Hassabis won the Nobel Prize in 2024 for their work on AlphaFold, an AI model that can…

…and other leaders. She acknowledged, however, that she and Trump both had “quite strong characters,” and the pair were seen together several times at the summit, including during a meeting on a sofa after which Trump appeared to pat her shoulder. In her latest comments, Meloni sought to draw a line under the spat, sayi…

…to Mr. President. "We have it on record that despite the contentious circumstances that characterised the nomination of APC gubernatorial candidate in 2018, our traditional rulers were neither involved, nor have they ever been involved in the process of nomination and emergence of any party's candidate. "We are further…

…that succession to the Onitsha throne, like many traditional stools, had been characterised by controversies and rivalries, but appreciated those who stood by him throughout the process. The monarch also spoke warmly of his friendship with Governor Sanwo-Olu, joking that they shared a common bond as "Surulere boys." Re…

…Ijogbon, earning praise for her ability to portray emotionally compelling and relatable characters.Akubueze was nominated for the Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting in 2020 and received a nomination for Best Promising Young Actor at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).Beyond acting, she has made a name for h…

…tragic and self-destructive as Andy Okeke was, Kenneth Okonkwo has come to admire the character so much that he now seems intent on bringing him to life, not on the silver screen, but in the treacherous corridors of Nigerian politics. Like Pygmalion, the relationship between creator and creation has come full circle. T…

…told the then village head to organise and kill my two brothers because of their bad character and attitude. "The community had intervened in their fight with my father more than ten times before he reported the matter for the last time. The community mobilised and they (his brothers) were arrested and handed over to t…

…algorithm is the Yoruba philosophy of Omoluabi, a concept that emphasises good character, integrity, responsibility, respect, and moral excellence. "You are being matched based on philosophies and principles, particularly Omoluabi, which is one of the core foundations upon which the algorithm is built," he said. He add…

…to enforce order but from its adherence to legal norms. Indeed, one of the defining characteristics of democracy is that even the pursuit of justice must itself be lawful. Echoes of a Familiar Pattern The Okuama case is not occurring in isolation. Over the years, several government institutions have been accused of ign…

…Bello Hall. In him I found a decent man. "I deal with people based on their personal character," he said. "Tribalism, ethnicity, corruption and most vices are symptoms of an ill educated society. It is good to leave your environment and understand other people's way of life. It is part of education." Now this is a real…

…behind the design of Ghana's stunning new home shirt.It pays tribute to Kwaku Ananse, a character from Ghanaian folklore often depicted as a spider.Ananse is seen as a trickster, and something tricky could happen to this kit at the World Cup, with Fifa already having decreed the Black Stars will not wear their home str…

…long-lost twin sister, Princess Adora. Better known as She-Ra, the Amazonian-esque character starred in her own cartoon in the '80s and it appears she could be in for more time on the silver screen.When asked about the character in a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight sa…

…red hot storylines, waiting so long to pull the trigger on a major turn, title change or character development that it doesn't have the same impact once he finally does.That could happen with Gable too, but it shouldn't.As Gable, realizing his faults as the heel Americano, has been embraced by the same luchadores he on…

…when Gaby started using unconventional methods, aka "Jimmy"-ing (a term coined by lead character Jimmy (Jason Segel)), like seeing the patient outside of office hours, even at a trivia game night. It seemed to be working as Maya began opening up about her depression, loneliness, and feelings of abandonment. It almost f…

…ManagementToy Story 5 isn't just bringing back its vast collection of classic animated characters and their respective voice actors. Pixar's film has also recruited two of the most famous musical artists in the world, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, to be part of the film. To many, that seems somewhat random, with Swift si…

…earlier in the film. The song gives Pizza with Sunglasses a chance to shine since the character is voiced by Grammy winner and Super Bowl LX halftime show performer Bad Bunny. Also joining in the performance are Rex (Wallace Shawn), Trixie (Kristen Schaal), Dolly (Bonnie Hunt), Mrs. Potato Head (Anna Vocino), Forky (To…

…the BBC's Sporting Witness earlier this year."But I was a player that, because of my character, I was never 100% in peace."I had achieved that, but now I have to keep going. That's the way my mind worked all my tennis career - and that's what I did."Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rafael Nadal lost his first t…

…like Beanotown, more like Scotland, Massachusetts. For almost four decades there was a character in the DC Thomson comic called Ball Boy, a wee football-obsessed lad who couldn't kick a can down a street without thinking he'd scored the winner in a World Cup final.Boston has been overtaken by Ball Boys, full-time dream…