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Who Is the New Queen of England Following Queen Elizabeth II's Death?By Joseph AllenPublished Sept. 9 2022, 10:26 a.m. ET Source: Getty ImagesThe news of Queen Elizabeth II's death after 70 years on the throne has left many shocked, and has also made some confused about what the future of the British Royal Family will look like. Prince Charles, who has been waiting to ascend to the throne for his entire life, finally became King when his mother died, but many are confused about who will become the country's next queen. [Read More]

In our Solar system, most planets spin counterclockwise — but not Venus. This rebel planet decided to spin clockwise, and scientists are still trying to figure out why. By the way, why do planets rotate in general? What defines the speed of their rotation? Does the Sun rotate? Buckle up and let’s try to answer these questions. Venus is the second planet from the Sun and the hottest planet in our Solar system. Did you know that Venus is sometimes called Earth’s “twin”? That’s because it’s similar in size and composition to our own planet. [Read More]

Wizkid and Davido are inarguably two of the biggest names in Nigeria and Africa's entertainment industry. These two figures are as well-known for their music as they are for other endeavours such as brand endorsements, commercials, and business ventures. For the time Davido and Wizkid have graced the Nigerian music industry, they have made quite a fortune. Between WizKid and Davido, who is the richest? The renowned singers have made fortunes from their music sales, performances, licensing fees, brand endorsements, and investments. [Read More]

Donald Glover‘s Childish Gambino era is almost over, but first he has one more album (and a surprise film) to release to fans. Ahead of the July 19 release of his final album, “Bando Stone & the New World,” Glover played through every track at New York’s intimate outdoor venue Little Island. [Read More]

Following the first at-home version of the singing competition, America voted for 'American Idol's top 10 contestants. Here are all the spoilers. Source: ABCLike many shows during the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, the production of American Idol has been affected by social distancing mandates. Show runners decided to get creative, and the first-ever American Idol from home episode aired on Sunday, April 26 — during which the top 20 contestants performed from their living rooms and backyards. [Read More]

The building materials markets across Nigeria buzzed with excitement in the last quarter of 2023 as BUA Cement announced a significant reduction in the x-factory price of its cement, from ₦5,500 to ₦3,500 per bag, starting October 2, 2023. This move by BUA, as stated by the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul-Samad Rabiu, aimed to ensure the accessibility and affordability of cement amidst the country’s economic challenges. Despite the announcement, Group Executive Director of BUA Group, Kabir Rabiu acknowledged the difficulty in observing this price reduction nationally, noting that the intended price slash for five months was primarily evident in the northern regions where the company operates. [Read More]

First British Ebola victim William Pooley was interviewed by The Guardian days before it was discovered he had been infected with the virus. Photo: William Pooley. Credits: The Guardian (snapshot from the video) The 29-year-old worked as a volunteer nurse in Sierra Leone where the epidemic is on the rise. As soon as William tested positive for the deadly disease, he was flown to London for treatment after being evacuated from Sierra Leone. His relatives thanked UK authorities for managing his quick return and doctors for doing their best to save his life, Channels TV reports. [Read More]

Model-actress who became famous after landing in the top 20 of Miss Teen 2009. She went on to win Vietnam's Teen Idol in 2013. Since then she has landed several roles for her work as a model and actress, including films such as My Sunshine, Girl on the Rooftop, and Love: Yeu. Before Fame She studied at RMIT university. Trivia She starred in Girl on the Rooftop, which was nominated for a Golden Kite Award for Best Short Film. [Read More]

Fans Accuse Iggy Azalea of Blackfishing in Her Music Video for 'I Am the Stripclub'By Tatayana YomaryPublished July 5 2021, 1:46 p.m. ET Source: InstagramOne of the worst things anyone can do is commit blackfishing. Blackfishing is known as the act of non-POC appearing to look or act like a Black person. Celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Rita Ora, and more have been called out by people on social media for blackfishing. [Read More]

A building at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja was razed by fire in the early hours of today (Wednesday). As of the time of filing this report, Naija News can not ascertain if the fire has spread to the main building in the ministry. The Spokesperson of the Federal Fire Service, Abraham Paul, confirmed the incident, saying that the personnel of the fire service are currently battling the fire [Read More]