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American singer and actress, Selena Gomez has opened up about how she prepared for her role in the new Spanish musical, ‘Emilia Pérez’. The pop star revealed that she took a break from music and other activities to prepare for her role. Gomez spoke at a Question-and-Answer session with the rest of the cast of Emilia Perez at the Telluride Film Festival on Sunday, September 1, 2024. “I stopped working on my music and anything else, and solely focused on this [musical]. Every day, I’d wake up and rehearse the lines over and over again. And I’d call in the…
Petrol is reportedly selling above N1,000 per litre across Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Nigerians across the country are groaning as the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) has hit over N1000 per liter in many parts of the country. This Nigeria news platform went round the nation’s Capital and gathered that only a few filling stations were dispensing fuel with long queues. Only NNPCL and a few other retail outlets were seen dispensing fuel at N617 per litre along Kubwa Expressway. RainOil in Gwarimpa sold at N720 per litre. In Nasarawa, Niger and Kogi states, the product was sold for between N850 to…
A former BBNaija Female Housemate is dead.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the first runner-up of the inaugural season of Big Brother Naija in 2006, Francisca Owumi, has sadly passed away. Her family shared the news of her death on Instagram, accompanied by the message, “A daughter and sister. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.” This Nigeria news platform gathered that Owumi died after a brief illness. She was a standout participant in the first season of Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija), where she was admired for her vibrant dance moves and engaging personality. During her time in the BBNaija house, she lived alongside contestants like…
Former President Yar’adua’s Mother, Hajiya Dada is dead. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Hajiya Dada, the mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua of Nigeria, has died. This Nigeria news platform gathered that the Mother of the late President died in Katsina State.More to come…
Embattled PDP has formally confronted Wike and may suspend him from the party at any moment. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confronted the former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserting that no one is above the party. During the PDP state congress at the party’s secretariat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike warned PDP governors to avoid interfering in the party’s matters in Rivers State, and issued a threat. “put fire in their states.” He stated, “Let me assure all of you, not while we live will anybody take away…
Smart DNA has exposed a massive paternity fraud trend in Lagos and Nigeria at large. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Smart DNA has released its comprehensive 2024 report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria, covering July 2023 to June 2024.According to the report by the DNA testing centre in Lagos, 27 per cent of paternity tests conducted came back negative, indicating that more than one in four men tested are not the biological fathers of the children in question.The report noted a significant increase in DNA tests for immigration purposes, growing more than any other test type, as more Nigerians seek opportunities…
Victor Osimhen could still seal a move away from Napoli this summer. A Europa League club is reportedly looking to sign Osimhen on a four-month loan deal. The 26-year-old has been frozen out at Napoli, after he failed to seal a move to Chelsea. According to Nigerian broadcast journalist, Onyebuchi Onokala, also known as Buchi Laba, there is a chance he could leave the Serie A side. Buchi Laba, writing on X, claimed the deal could be done in three days. He tweeted: “Excl; Victor Osimhen might be on the Move. – Loan for 4months (Might be a full season).–…
Police have announced the fresh promotion of 83 officers. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the promotion of 31 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs). This development is coming barely 48-hours after the promotion of 684 senior police officers across various ranks within the force. In a statement issued on Sunday, the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani confirmed the list of newly promoted officers, highlighting key appointments across various states and departments.Notable promotions include Godspower Origho, the Area Commander of Kabba in Kogi State; Abubakar Ibrahim, Coordinator BPU in Sokoto State…
Trump has attacked Harris and called her a threat to America’s democracy. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Republican presidential candidate in the forthcoming United States (US) election, Donald Trump on Sunday warned Americans against his counterpart from the Democrat, Kamala Harris. Taking to his verified X handle, Trump warned that Harris would bring about poverty and chaos to Americans if voted as President come November 5. According to the former US President, Harris is the weakest presidential candidate in US history, describing her as a threat to America’s democracy. He wrote: “Think of it, America, Pocahontas, sometimes referred to as Elizabeth Warren, is considered…
Akpabio and Abbas have been dragged to court over unlawful practice in the NASS.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. This Nigeria news platform understands that the lawsuit, filed against the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives, challenges the alleged unlawful practice of the National Assembly setting its own allowances and running costs without transparency or accountability. The lawsuit follows allegations made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that lawmakers have been fixing their own salaries and allowances, disregarding…