A Nigerian nail painter from Plateau State, Lisha Dachor, 19, has wrapped up her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest nail painting marathon by an individual. At the event, dubbed a “nail-a-thon,” Dachor was reported…
UK-based Nigerian doctor loses licences over sex for free Botox injections
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian doctor, Tijion Esho, has lost his medical licences after being found guilty of giving free Botox injections in return for sex, Telegraph reports. Esho is known for his medical opinion and commentaries on cosmetic surgery discussions…
Gary Lineker poses as ‘‘Father Crispmas’’ to celebrate 30 years as face of Walkers
Gary Lineker drove a sleigh full of Walkers crisps around Battersea Power Station in London to celebrate three decades working with the brand. The Match of the Day star threw bags of crisps to members of the public while dressed…
BBC reveals hosts for Gladiators reboot
Doctor Who star Bradley Walsh and his son Barney Walsh are to host the BBC’s rebooted Gladiators. The show, which hasn’t aired in the UK for almost 25 years, is coming back later this year along with another rebooted show,…
Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident
The BBC says it has halted the latest series of Top Gear after presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was hurt in an accident while filming. The presenter was injured in December at Top Gear’s test track at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in…
BBC live football match interrupted by apparent porn prank
The BBC’s live coverage of an FA Cup tie between Wolverhampton Wolves and Liverpool was plagued by an apparent pornography prank on Tuesday evening in the UK. In a bizarre incident, Gary Lineker was anchoring a live build-up to the…
Last word on Nigerian literature at year-end — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
No year ever dies because it carries its remains into the next. As 2022 cedes place to 2023, Nigerian writers are still hard at work projecting the gains of the old year into the New Year and the vast future…
David Oyelowo ‘Biafra’ series in development with BBC
David Oyelowo is EPing a limited series in development with the BBC about Biafra with Fremantle and Richard Johns’ newly-launched Argo Films. Biafra is set in the UK and Nigeria, with the story unfolding across two main timelines: the present…
UK summons Chinese ambassador over arrest of BBC journalist
China’s ambassador to the UK has been summoned to the Foreign Office amid a diplomatic row over the arrest and alleged beating of a BBC journalist covering COVID protests in Shanghai. According to a UK government source, Zheng Zeguang has…
Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be hosted in U.K. on behalf of Ukraine
The U.K. will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC revealed on Monday. Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 contest with the U.K.’s Sam Ryder placing second. It is…