Why I Demanded Sex Before Collaboration with Simi – Brymo Singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, aka Brymo, has described his sex-for-music request from female colleague, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi as an “artistic pursuit” Brymo sparked controversy after he revealed in a voice note he posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he demanded a sexual…
Dollar Exchanges for N1005 in Parallel Market The naira yesterday depreciated to N1005 per dollar in the parallel market from N995 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the naira depreciated in the Investors and Exporters, I&E, window yesterday to N775.31 per dollar. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for the I&E window rose…
Shutdown Threat Looms as US House Faces Impasse Over Funding Bill In the US House of Representatives, a crucial vote is underway amid looming signs of a government shutdown beginning at midnight on Saturday, learnt Excel Magazine International. Facing resistance from fellow hard-line Republicans, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is working to secure approval for a…
Peter Obi Proffers Solution to Security Issues in Southeast Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has said the security crisis ravaging the Southeast region can only be tackled if the leaders are united. The former Anambra governor stated this in a message he delivered during the Southeast…
Trump Loses Bid to Delay New York Civil Fraud Trial In a recent development, a New York Appeals Court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to delay a civil fraud trial, placing his business empire at risk, Excel Magazine International can report. The decision clears the path for the trial, slated to commence next…
Police Arrest Man in Connection with Tupac’s Murder Las Vegas police have arrested a man, Duane’ Keege D’ Davis, concerning the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. The rapper and Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight was on their way to a nightclub when an…
Revolution Beckons, by Pat Utomi It just seems like a National emergency everywhere you look. The anguish seems matched only by the desperate sense of helplessness. The curiosity about this pall of disquiet led me to put my ears to the ground. I have been navigating WhatsApp groups. Saying little but feeling the temperature and…
Wike Sacks 21 Heads of FCTA Agencies, Companies Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on Wednesday, approved the immediate termination of the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the FCT Administration (FCTA). This was disclosed in a statement by his Director of Press, Office of the Minister,…
US Accuses Amazon of Illegal Monopoly US regulators have sued Amazon, alleging that the internet giant is illegally maintaining monopoly power. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Amazon uses “a set of interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies” to push up prices and stifle competition. Amazon said the lawsuit was “wrong on the facts and law,…
Biden Shows Support for US Striking Auto Workers in Michigan During a historic visit to the picket line in Michigan, President Joe Biden expressed his backing for the striking car workers, marking the first time a sitting US president has done so. Mr. Biden conveyed his belief that these workers “deserve” the raises and concessions…