YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role. In a blog post, she said she had “decided to start a new chapter focused on my family, health and personal projects I’m passionate about. “YouTube’s chief…
Israel Knesset passes law to deport Arab prisoners
The Israeli Knesset yesterday passed a law to revoke the citizenship and residency status of Arab citizens of Israel who have been imprisoned by the occupation state and received salaries from the Palestinian Authority (PA). The law, which gives the…
Marketing, Valentine party, Karaoke, Pool party and more
It’s another Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. Thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather. Make sure you turn up! Building Online…
USC Report: Banner year for female actors of colour, but film industry only paying “lip service”
Female actors of colour had a banner year in 2022, according to the latest report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which found a “significant increase” in the number of top-grossing films with girls and women of colour in leading…
EFCC re-arraigns 4 men for alleged purchase of forged dollars
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday re-arraigned four men before an Ikeja High Court for alleged purchase and possession of forged U.S. dollars. The defendants were: Mark Obisean, Olumide Mcintouch, Bolaji Bakare and Goodluck Bazunu. They were…
Vietnam set to appoint Troussier as head coach
Former Nigeria coach Philippe Troussier is set to take over as the new head coach of Vietnam, the country’s governing body confirmed on Thursday. The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said an agreement had been reached with the Frenchman. He is…
Paramount Global’s content costs overwhelm Q4 streaming gains
Paramount Global’s success in streaming is hurting its bottom line. The New York owner of the CBS broadcast network and the Paramount movie studio said that the costs of generating gains in streaming crimped the conglomerate’s operating income and forced…