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With a new trilogy playing out in the Evil Dead franchise, Bruce Campbell is eliminating any confusion about his future as Ash. On Thursday, the actor famous for originating the role of Ash in Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror cult classic reiterated that he’s retired from playing the role, following his starring three-season run in Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-’18). “Apologies if this news seems new. It’s hard to communicate everything with everyone,” wrote Campbell on X. “I tapped out after [Ash vs Evil Dead]. Mostly, the reasons were ability and interest, in equal measure. I didn’t want Ash to…

 Ferdinand Ekechukwu Since the release of ‘Starrgirl’, Ayra Starr‘s third full-length studio album, the two-times Grammy-nominated, three-times MOBO award-winning artiste has recorded an impressive 1.82 million streams on its first full day on Spotify Nigeria, marking another major milestone for the Nigerian Afrobeats star. In addition, setting an inspiring fashion trend that has received applause from fans and celebrities alike. Released on August 14, 2026, the album feat makes ‘Starrgirl’ the biggest opening-day album by a female artist on Spotify Nigeria, surpassing Ayra Starr’s own ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ which opened with 1.27 million streams.  The success means Starr…

By Dr. Gani Enahoro Nigeria is a country of paradoxes. We boast one of Africa’s largest populations, a youthful demographic, and a livestock sector that is valued at an estimated ₦30 trillion. Yet, we also carry the grim badge of having the lowest life expectancy in the world, a mere 55 years from an average of 73.8, according to the United Nations World Population Prospects (2026). It is a statistic so jarring that it forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about how Nigerians live, suffer, and die. We often attribute our low life expectancy to malaria, childbirth complications, infectious diseases,…

Bennett Oghifo  Cinese automotive brands are steadily expanding their presence in the Nigerian market, bringing new technologies, innovative vehicle designs, and more diverse mobility options to consumers.  The latest in this regard is the introduction of the Chery Q into the market by Carloha Nigeria, the official franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria. The Chery Q is also the continuation of the heritage of Chery International’s iconic QQ family, reimagining that legacy for a new generation of drivers with modern electric mobility, intelligent technology, and distinctive design. The all-new Chery Q is a compact hatchback designed to…

By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, yesterday, issued new licences to the seven additional insurance companies that have been confirmed and verified as compliant with the new minimum capital requirement under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA 2025). According to NAICOM, the development marks another significant milestone in strengthening confidence, enhancing financial stability, and promoting professionalism within Nigeria’s insurance industry. The companies are emPLE General Insurance Limited; emPLE Life Assurance Limited; Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc; Tangerine Life Insurance Limited; Alliance & General Insurance Plc; Guinea Insurance Plc; Regency Alliance Insurance Plc. Speaking on the development, Commissioner for…

I am so sorry, fellow US gadget fans: the FCC’s drone ban appears to have struck again. The HoverAir Versa — a baby steadycam with snap-on propeller wings that transform it into a drone — has already stopped taking US orders just three days after its Indiegogo debut, and may be forced to abandon shipping plans in the US.HoverAir is now telling backers it’s only shipping its camera to the US, not the piece that turns it into a drone, “due to a few remaining logistics updates with the Flight Kit.” But those “logistics” may actually be a euphemism for…

The government borrowed more than expected in July, according to figures published as Chancellor John Healey draws up his first Budget.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said borrowing, the gap between what the government spends and what it collects in tax, was £1.8bn during the month.Official forecasters had expected a surplus of £500m, meaning the government borrowed £2.3bn more than predicted. Economists warned the figure will restrict Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s room for manoeuvre as they target measures aimed at easing the cost of living for households, with little room to increase borrowing in the Budget on 27…

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has graduated and inducted 374 young professionals into its workforce, marking the completion of Cohort 21 of its Graduate Management Accelerator Programme (GMAP), the Bank’s flagship talent development scheme. The ceremony, which was held at Landmark Events Centre in Lagos on Thursday, 20 August, 2025, celebrated graduates from Nigeria and across African countries where the bank operates. The GMAP programme is designed to equip young professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate and succeed in the banking sector, and has now graduated more than 5,000 young professionals, providing them…

Nigerian football legend Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has recalled how his strong relationship with Fenerbahce supporters led to him becoming a Turkish citizen and adopting the name “Muhammed Yavuz”. Okocha shared the amusing story while appearing on the Obione Podcast, reflecting on his two-year spell with the Istanbul club between 1996 and 1998. The former Nigeria international said his strong relationship with the club and its supporters contributed to his decision to accept Turkish citizenship. According to Okocha, the citizenship came with a Turkish name, which he chose as Muhammed Yavuz. “I enjoyed the love,” Okocha said, recalling his time at…

After weeks of speculation about Gavin Newsom‘s true position on Paramount‘s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery and the antitrust suit filed a coalition of state attorneys general, the outgoing governor of California finally weighed in publicly today. His comments come as it appears that Paramount representatives and state attorneys general offices are said to be meeting face to face on Monday, Deadline has confirmed. However, the depth and scope of the August 24 meeting is unclear, sources tell us. “This is mandated under the mediation procedure,” an insider told Deadline on Friday. Earlier this week, a status conference…