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The Jacob Elordi-starring and Ridley Scott-directed The Dog Stars adapation of Peter Heller’s novel features a soundtrack that fits the folk and rock themes and tones of the movie. Based on Heller’s 2012 from a script by Mark L. Smith, The Dog Stars follows mechanic-turned-pilot Hig (Jacob Elordi), who goes in search of survivors of a deadly flu pandemic and blood virus after living quietly in an abandoned airship with Bangley (Josh Brolin), who does not have as much hope in humanity as Hig. Related Stories The film opens with Hozier’s “Like Real People Do,” and later on, when Hig…

The police in Cross River State have commenced an investigation into the death of a 29-year-old man, Emmanuel Ita, whose body was discovered in connection with a Honda City vehicle along the Target–Udy King axis of Calabar on Friday. Mr Ita, a resident of Ikot Effanga Mkpa, Calabar, was found dead after an incident whose circumstances remain unclear, according to a statement issued by the police spokesperson, Sunday Eitokpah. The police said officials were immediately deployed to the scene after receiving information about the incident. However, the deceased’s remains had already been taken by his family to a hospital mortuary,…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has expressed concern over the failure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide the Committee with adequate information on the rehabilitation, revival and operations of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries. Ugochinyere who was speaking when He received Petroleum Engineering students from North Central Zone said the Committee had not received any briefing, documents or relevant information from the NNPCL concerning the state of its downstream operations, particularly the rehabilitation and revival of the refineries. He disclosed that the Committee had not gotten any briefing from…

By Rosemary Iwunze AXA Mansard Health’s International Healthcare Plan, iMED, offers Nigerians access to comprehensive medical coverage for cancer, as well as critical medical procedures such as organ and bone marrow transplants, and international emergency medical assistance at leading healthcare facilities in Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom and Dubai. According to estimates by the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), more than 150,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed annually in Nigeria, with over 90,000 deaths recorded each year. Among men, prostate, colorectal and liver cancers remain the most commonly diagnosed, while breast, cervical and colorectal cancers account for the highest…

Amazon and Best Buy have the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV on sale for as low as $797.99 for the 55-inch model, a $200 discount from the usual price. We spotted scaling discounts on larger sizes as well, although Amazon already listed low stock on the 65-inch version. While OLED televisions are great for deep black levels and great contrast, their high price point may be off-putting to some buyers. Mini-LED TVs like this TCL are a more wallet-friendly option, and have high brightness while also supporting features like Quantum Dots for vivid colors.The QM7L also includes the features you’d expect…

Stargazers across the globe gathered to witness a near-total lunar eclipse on Thursday night and early Friday morning. Some parts of the world had a chance to see a rare ‘Blood Moon’, when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky. It comes just weeks after millions of people witnessed the most significant solar eclipse in nearly 30 years.

College football is back, and again the season kicks off overseas as Bill Belichick and North Carolina take on TCU in Dublin, Ireland at noon ET on Saturday, Aug. 29. That’s one of eight FBS matchups on the schedule for a day that stretches over approximately 13 hours and two continents. Stateside, the top matchups include USC vs. San Jose State, NC State vs. Virginia, Hawaii vs. Stanford and Memphis vs. UNLV. Visit our DraftKings promo code review and get $200 in bonus bets as a new user after $5+ in wagers here:The latest Week 0 college football lines have TCU as an 8.5-point…

Céline Dion has made a rare public appearance in Paris, stepping out ahead of her highly anticipated return to the stage. The “My Heart Will Go On” singer was seen outside her hotel in the French capital on Friday, August 28, dressed in a beige trench coat and sunglasses as she greeted fans and photographers. The appearance comes as Dion prepares for a series of performances in Paris scheduled to begin in September. The shows will mark her return to the stage after her memorable performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Dion previously described the upcoming residency as a special…

Lagos, Nigeria — inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has honoured Felicity Eseke, the ‘Super Mum’ driver, with a brand-new Wuling XC250 2025. The brand-new car was handed over to Eseke during a presentation ceremony held at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, in the presence of Akinyemi Oluwaseun aka Asherkine, the popular content creator, inDrive drivers and well-wishers on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The incredible story of Eseke gained attention immediately after the daughter, Louisa Eseke, reached out to inDrive to express how her mom has been a source of inspiration over the years, and wanted her to feel…

Linus Aleke in Abuja  The Nigerian Army has said troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), dismantled an Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) camp in the Kopre Mountain general area of Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, as ongoing search-and-rescue operations intensify. The military said the well-coordinated joint offensive against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, conducted by a joint force comprising the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team and newly inducted troops of 226 Battalion, recently deployed in Sector 4, Adamawa State, under the directive of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi…