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Jon Bon Jovi was forced to cut his latest gig short at Madison Square Garden due to health reasons. Bon Jovi, 64, suddenly pulled the plug on the eighth show of his Forever Tour on Thursday, July 23, wrapping up the gig in New York City after 90 minutes. After performing the 1986 hit “Livin’ on a Prayer,” Bon Jovi addressed the audience, informing them he was unable to continue. “Don’t throw away your ticket stubs, I’m going to figure something out,” Bon Jovi told the crowd. “Just hang onto it, I’m going to figure out how to reschedule.” Before…

In September last year, an alleged failed plot to topple President Bola Tinubu’s administration unsettled the Nigerian government while officials made spirited efforts to downplay or even dismiss outrightly the conspiracy that reportedly forced a scaled-down 1 October 2025 Independence celebration. The plot, now subject of ongoing criminal proceedings in both the military and regular courts with serving and retired military officers as well as civilians facing trial, has received wide media coverage. Many have responded in shock, particularly those who believed coups belonged to the past decades of the dark era of military rule which Nigeria broke from in…

Nigerian comedian and singer, Otolorin Kehinde Peter, popularly known as Kennyblaq, will return to the stage this Sunday for the sixth edition of his annual comedy concert, The Oxymoron of Kennyblaq. The event, themed ‘The Bridge’, is scheduled to be held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organisers state that the concert will feature a blend of comedy, music, and live performances from some of the country’s leading entertainers. Kennyblaq has built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most recognisable music comedians, carving out a niche by combining stand-up comedy with live singing. Since…

The Anambra State Government has inaugurated the 2027 Budget Committee, charging its members to ensure the state’s next appropriation is guided by transparency, fiscal discipline and evidence-based project selection. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Chukwukadibia Okoye, inaugurated the committee on Friday at the Inter-Agency Board Room of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka. According to a statement issued after the inauguration, Okoye urged members to approach their assignment with focus, commitment and a strong sense of ownership. He stressed that the 2027 budget process must be driven by transparency, discipline and integrity, noting…

Microsoft has intervened to stop Windows 11 users with LG monitors from being bombarded with annoying McAfee trial pop-ups. In response to complaints about the LG bloatware, Microsoft’s Windows chief, Pavan Davuluri, said that LG has agreed to immediately disable the McAfee pop-up from its LG Monitor App Installer, and pledged that Microsoft will “keep improving here with our ecosystem partners.”This crackdown follows backlash about large pop-up ads for McAfee antivirus and LG’s own apps appearing on Windows 11 PCs after being connected to LG monitors. Upon connection, a Windows driver update was silently installing LG driver updates and the…

Bitcoin (BTC) investors are back in aggregate profit, but onchain data suggests it’s too early to confirm a new bull market.Key points:Bitcoin supply profitability is improving, but the trend must prove its staying power before confirming a market recovery, says CryptoQuant.Supply in profit is now approaching 60%, up from its 2026 low near 46% less than a month ago.Long-term holder onchain losses continue to dominate — a caveat in a bullish recovery. Bitcoin profit metrics risk second false breakoutAccording to onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant, Bitcoin supply in profit rebounded above the 50% mark in July.Bitcoin supply in profit. Source: CryptoQuant“Bitcoin’s…

Jesse Solomon is recalling how his past testicular cancer diagnosis changed the way he looked at the world. Speaking to People in an interview published on Thursday, July 23, the Summer House star, 33, said his health scare majorly shifted his perspective. “I was never fulfilled doing finance,” Jesse explained of his career path before joining Summer House and pursuing his music ambitions. “Getting diagnosed with cancer the first time was a scary thing and then when it comes back, it was really a lesson of, ‘You never know what’s gonna happen tomorrow so you might as well live life…

President Bola Tinubu said consistency in the implementation of economic reforms has stabilised the economy, ushering Nigeria into its golden era, with readiness to enjoy the benefits of democracy. President Tinubu, who received a delegation of stakeholders from the Northeast zone of the country led by Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno State, attributed the success of the reforms to the strong support of the sub-nationals. The delegation included Governors Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Mala Buni of Yobe State, Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Kaletapwa Farauta, Shehu of Borno, Umar Al-Kanemi, Aku Uka of Wukari, Manu Matakhitswen, Emir of Fika,…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed all relevant agencies to collaborate with Enugu Air to determine the cause of Thursday’s runway excursion at Benin Airport. Mr Keyamo disclosed this in a post on his official X account on Friday, stating he had been briefed on the incident. “I have been duly informed that the incident with Enugu Air yesterday in Benin is that the aircraft skidded off the runway after landing successfully,” the minister wrote, noting that the occurrence is defined in aviation as a “runway excursion.” He confirmed that everyone on board the aircraft…

A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars stashed in a sofa at his ranch. Ramaphosa asked the Western Cape High Court to stop the work of a parliamentary impeachment committee until his review of a November 2022 report that found he “may have committed” serious violations and misconduct. Ramaphosa has denied any wrongdoing and ruled out resigning over the incident since the allegedly undeclared stash of foreign currency came to light after it was reported stolen in 2020. “Pending the determination…