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Clive Davis was honored at the 2026 BET Awards, as Erica Campbell took the stage to perform a medley of “I Love the Lord” set over the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment. The “Shackles” singer noted that the song was one of Davis’ favorites, one that was performed by Whitney Houston and “also written by the maestro, Richard Small.” Le’Andria Johnson joined Campbell in the emotional performance on the song, where Richard Smallwood was also honored. The gospel singer died in late December from complications of kidney failure. Elsewhere, D’Angelo was honored in a special segment introduced by his children. RAYE, Durand Bernarr, Ari…

A N100 million defamation judgment against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has escalated into a major battle over freedom of expression and civic activism in Nigeria, drawing sharp reactions from more than 50 civil society organisations, Amnesty International, senior lawyers and human rights advocates. As SERAP heads to the Court of Appeal, the case is increasingly being viewed as a defining test of the balance between reputational rights, public interest advocacy and the shrinking space for civic engagement in the country. Chiemelie Ezeobi reports  What began as a defamation suit between two Department of State Services (DSS) officials and the…

*Combination expands capacity to support Nigeria’s growth ambitions ProvidusUnity Bank is set to commence operations as a single, unified institution following the successful completion of the business combination between Providus Bank and Unity Bank and the conclusion of all required regulatory, shareholder and judicial processes.The commencement of operations marks the creation of a strong, better-capitalised, and nationally scaled banking institution positioned to support customers more effectively, deepen financial inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s long-term economic ambitions, it said in a statement. ProvidusUnity Bank said it brings together the complementary strengths of Providus Bank’s innovation, customer-centric service culture, and digital…

Carman denied murder and further charges related to moving or concealing a body and taking a minor for sexual purposes, and claimed he had acted in self defence.Media reports state that Carman told police he had agreed to pay Donholma 1,000 baht (£23, US$30, A$43) for sexual services, but that they had an argument when they returned to his apartment and he offered only 500 baht. Thai police told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that Carman also claimed Donhomla had “disappeared from the room” while he was asleep.In a video recorded while he was in custody, the suspect issued a…

Legesse Haile, Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, has called on African leaders to deepen democratic governance by strengthening institutions, promoting inclusive electoral processes, and creating greater opportunities for citizens to participate in shaping the future of their countries. The ambassador made the call during an interactive session with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while reflecting on the lessons from Ethiopia’s Seventh National Election, held on June 1, 2026. Haile described the election as a landmark event in Ethiopia’s democratic journey and a significant contribution to Africa’s democratic evolution. According to him, the poll demonstrated the resolve of millions…

Caracas, Venezuela – On the side of a busy road, waiting for a bus heading towards Caracas, Mairet Perez flicks through her phone, pointing at colleagues, friends and family from her home state of La Guaira.“Gone,” she says matter-of-factly, biting her lip, before moving on to other photos showing heaps of shattered concrete.Beneath the slabs are some of their bodies, she explains. Dozens of people are missing — or dead.The death toll following the twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening is creeping towards 1,500, with about 50,000 people registered missing on a crowdsourcing website.On the long journey from…

On the day that two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, Andreina Valerio rushed back from work to look for her almost two-year-old son, Santiago.He was with Andreina’s partner, Ramsés Mendoza, at her in-laws’ home in La Guaira.When she got there, she found the building in ruins. Her brother-in-law Samuel Mendoza was looking through the pile of rubble that used to be their apartment block. When I met Andreina outside a crumbling building on Saturday, she told me her son and partner were still trapped inside, along with her partner’s mother, father, grandparents and sister. But she had not given up hope.…

Scottie Scheffler held a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa in the final round of the Travelers Championship as lightning and torrential rain halted proceedings at TPC River Highlands, with the world No 1 five holes away from victory.Scheffler had started the day one shot back of overnight-leader Viktor Hovland, who is out to secure his eighth PGA Tour victory and his first in 15 months. But the Norwegian appeared to wilt under the pressure, despite an imperious opening three rounds, with Hovland starting with a bogey on the first, after finding the rough with his tee shot. Hovland settled, making…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has called on creatives across music, film, fashion, and other sectors to create works that can compete globally and inspire pride among Nigerians. Speaking on the Creativitea podcast, Okanlawon said the country needs more creative exports that showcase the best of Nigeria to the world and give citizens a stronger sense of national pride. “We need things that will make us proud to be Nigerians. We need our creative people to create things, music, film, fashion, whatever it is, that will go outside the shores of the country. People will celebrate us, we…

CBSE 10th Result 2026 Live Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the Class 10 Second Board Examination Results 2026 shortly. While the board has not officially confirmed the date and time of the declaration, students who appeared for the improvement examination are advised to keep checking the official CBSE result portals for the latest updates.The second board examination was introduced as part of CBSE’s new two-exam system for Class 10, giving students an opportunity to improve their performance after the main board examination. Once declared, students will be able to access their revised scorecards…