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 GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion Join Forces on New Single & Video ‘Wanna Be’: Watch GloRilla has been everywhere in the media lately, promoting her new project, Ehhthang Ehhthang, which is now everywhere. The 12-song project came out last night, and this morning, the rapper decided to put out a music video for the Megan Thee Stallion-assisted song, ‘Wanna Be’. Watch the flashy clip below. The album also features Moneybagg Yo, Finesse 2x, and Boston Richey.
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 BAGHEAD is a horror movie that could relatively easily have been a new cult horror movie. Hell, it could’ve been a new huge horror franchise. It still might be, but this isn’t the best start. The plot screams supernatural horror in all the right ways and the vibe is eerie and creepy in ways that get under your skin. Yet somehow, it takes a few wrong turns or doesn’t continue down the right path and it falls short of its own brilliant potential. Sometimes, seeing a movie that could’ve been great be just okay is even worse than just watching a bad horror movie. This is not bad, but it could (and should) have been so much better! In Baghead, it all begins when Iris’s estranged father (Peter Mullan) dies. This is when Iris (Freya Allan), who has just been kicked out of her home, learns she has inherited a centuries-old pub. It’s run-down and located in Berlin, so she goes there immediately. Quick side note: The location of Berlin made no sense to me as everything about it screams old England. It’s a pub, of course, it feels British. The real issue is that most of the characters involved are also native English speakers of some kind. Of course, when realizing German production money is involved, there’s an incentive to place it in Berlin. In any case, Iris goes to Berlin and meets The Solicitor (Ned Dennehy) to sign a piece of paper that makes the estate hers. What she learns next is that once the deed is signed, she is tied to an unspeakable entity residing in the basement of the pub. This is where “Baghead” lives. A shape-shifting creature that can transform into a deceased person. The pub isn’t actively a pub, but it does make a lot of money from Baghead. People pay two thousand (euros, pounds, who knows?!) in cash for two minutes with the creature. Being permanently down on her luck, Iris does exactly what her father did. She’s more than tempted to exploit the creature’s powers, she’s depending on it to make a living. Also, being able to help desperate people – for a price – isn’t the worst way to make a living. However, there was that rule of using the Baghead creature for just two minutes. And Iris will soon learn what happens when you break the two-minute rule. For Iris, this is very much a “learning on the job”-ordeal. She learns of the creature when Neil (Jeremy Irvine) shows up and begs to be a customer. In fact, he will pay whatever Iris says. Neil has lost his wife and just wants to say goodbye. Of course, this is where any horror fan will know that there’s probably more to Neil’s request to speak with his wife. And there is. But you’ll have to see for yourself. Along with Iris, we see her best friend Katie (Ruby Barker). And I have to also mention that their relationship and connection to one another is never fully defined in this movie. Another element that could and should have been explored for just a few minutes to help us understand why Katie helps so much. I mean, the way they treat one another and seem financially connected feels more like siblings or lovers, but nothing is clearly defined. It’s a shame. Especially as Iris is struggling to control Baghead and avoid that it destroys them. Along with Freya Allan (The Witcher) in the lead role, we see wonderful actors in small key roles. These include Saffron Burrows (You) as Iris’ mom, Julika Jenkins (Dear Child), and Svenja Jung (Dark) as someone brought back from the dead. Watch Baghead on Shudder! This new Shudder horror movie is the full-length feature adaptation of director Alberto Corredor’s own short film. We’ve included the trailer for the feature film version and the original 2017 short film below. Click here to watch the trailer for the Baghead short film. I can easily understand why Baghead has been selected to be part of the Shudder’s “Halfway to Halloween”. It’s an annual, monthlong horror-thon lineup taking place in April. After all, this is six months before the Halloween month of October, so it marks the halfway mark to the spooky season. From an indie short to a feature film now on Shudder, is a great development and one that is deserved. Even if the full-length version falls short of its own awesome potential, it still has a great vibe and style. Baghead will debut on Shudder on Friday, April 5, 2024. Also available to stream on AMC+.
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« Last post by Rajih on April 04, 2024, 11:57:24 AM »
 Naira mutilation: EFCC confirms Bobrisky’s arrest, to charge crossdresser to court. Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have confirmed the arrest of Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes. The Commission, in a statement via X on Thursday, said it invited the 31-year-old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024. According to EFCC, investigation also revealed that he had committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different times. “Following the invitation by the Commission, he arrived at the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC on the morning of Wednesday, April 4, 2024, for interrogation and volunteered his statements. “He will soon be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” it said.
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« Last post by Rajih on April 04, 2024, 11:21:37 AM »
 Former President Donald Trump tops President Joe Biden in all but one of the crucial battleground states that will likely decide their 2024 rematch, a new polling reveals. With seven months to go until the presidential election, a Wall Street Journal survey released Tuesday indicated Trump with the edge over the president in six of the seven states polled: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina. The survey showed Trump holds a six-point lead over Biden in North Carolina in a ballot that also includes third-party and independent candidates. Trump also has a five-point lead in Arizona, a four-point edge in Nevada, and three-point advantages in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the former president edges Biden by a single point in Georgia, with the two tied in Wisconsin. Trump held similar leads when those questioned were given a head-to-head matchup between the former president and Biden. Recall that Biden narrowly edged Trump in all the battlegrounds tested, other than North Carolina, to win the White House in 2020. However, the new survey revealed that Biden also had a negative job performance rating in all seven battleground states. On the flip side, voters in every state except Nevada had a favorable opinion of Trump’s time in the White House. Respondents who participated in the survey said they trust Trump to handle the economy and immigration over Biden, while the Democrat president, however, was the preferred candidate to deal with the issue of abortion. Recent concerns over Biden’s physical fitness was also mirrored in the polling results as about 48% of voters believe Trump is more fit to serve as president over only 28% who see Biden as having the mental and physical fitness to serve another four-year term as president.
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« Last post by Rajih on April 04, 2024, 11:20:14 AM »
 The arraignment of Binance Holdings Limited and two of its executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, on Thursday, could not proceed due to the inability of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, to effect service of the charge on the defendants. When the matter was called for the defendants to take their plea before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court, Abuja, only Gambaryan was represented by a lawyer. The News Agency of Nigeria observes that neither the company nor Anjarwalla, who recently escaped from lawful custody, was represented by a counsel. However, Gambaryan’s lawyer, Chukwuka Ikwuazo, SAN, told the court that his client had not been served with the charge, hence, his arraignment cannot proceed. FIRS lawyer, Moses Ideho, though acknowledged that the agency had not served Gambaryan’s with the charge, said all efforts to do so proved abortive because the defendant could not be reached at the EFCC’s detention. Ideho then prayed the court to serve Gambaryan in the open court and the judge directed that the charge be served on him in the dock. The lawyer, therefore, sought a stand-down of the matter or an adjournment to enable Gambaryan consult with his lawyer. Ikwuazo did not object to an oral application for adjournment and the matter was adjourned until April 19 for him to take his plea. DAILY POST had reported that the FIRS said it will arraign Binance Holdings Limited, Gambaryan and fleeing Anjarwalla, on allegations bordering on tax evasion on April 4th. In the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, the three defendants will equally be arraigned before Justice Nwite on four counts. The defendants will be arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on alleged tax evasion. In the charge dated and filed March 22 by the FIRS, the defendants were alleged to have committed the offence on or about February 1. Count one alleged that while involved in carrying and offering services to subscribers on their platform, known as Binance, they failed to register with the FIRS, for the purpose of paying all relevant taxes administered by the service. The offences are said to be punishable under Sections 8 and 29 of the VAT Act of 1993 (as Amended), Section 40 of the FIRS Establishment Act, 2007 (as amended) and under provisions of Section 94 of the Companies Income Tax Act (as amended) respectively.
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« Last post by Rajih on April 04, 2024, 11:18:22 AM »
 Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, has arrived the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment over allegations of tax evasion. He and fleeing Nadeem Anjarwalla are expected to be arraigned today at the court. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, Binance was accused of failing to register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, for the purpose of paying all relevant taxes administered by the service. DAILY POST reported that Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance’s Regional Manager for Africa, were detained by the Nigerian authorities on February 28. Although Anjarwalla has escaped from the custody of the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, both executives, alongside Binance, are expected to be charged in court by the Federal Government for tax evasion and money laundering on Thursday. Wearing a black T-shirt on green pants, Gambaryan was brought into the court at about 9:19 am by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
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 Governor Adeleke Expresses Shock and Sadness over Tragic Ilesa Accident, Directs Transportation Commissioner to Investigate. Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed sorrow and sadness over the tragic death of a female staff of the University of Ilesa. Reacting to the unfortunate incident this evening, Mr Governor charges all relevant government agencies to follow up on the root cause of the accident and ensure that those responsible are brought to book. Governor Adeleke who was briefed about the development this evening said authorities must find out the owner of the said truck, the circumstances of the accident and the question of search and rescue after the accident. The Governor further directed his Commissioner for Transportation to act on the matter including an immediate visitation to the scene of the accident, the University of Ilesa, the family of the deceased as well as new regulations on the usage of the narrow roads by heavy duty trucks. While commiserating with the management of the university of Ilesa and the family of the deceased, Governor Adeleke assured that those culpable will be brought to justice.
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 Following a nice performance on SNL, 21 Savage has shared the music video for his song ‘should’ve wore a bonnet’. The Brent Faiyaz-assisted single is taken from his chart-topping latest album American Dream. 21 and Brent perform the track in presence of beautiful ladies in the video filmed in VHS-style with sepia tones. Watch it below.
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 Nas returns with another music video, this time for the song ‘Sitting with My Thoughts’. The song is taken from his latest album Magic 3 which received video treatment for ‘I Love This Feeling‘ just about 10 days ago. Directed by Leff, the video goes behind the scenes of the second Leg of his widely successful NY State of Mind Tour with Wu-Tang Clan, and special guest De La Soul. Watch the clip below. The legendary rapper has plenty of upcoming live shows for rest of the year, starting with Lovers & Friends Festival on May 4 in Las Vegas and Roots Picnic Festival on June 01 & 02 in Philadelphia.
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 Barring any change, the Abuja Federal High Court has scheduled the arraignment of two Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla for Thursday. Gambaryan and Anjarwalla will be charged before Justice Emeka Nwite on two separate charges. The one filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which bothers on money laundering, has five counts. The other, by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has four counts, in which they were accused of sundry tax infractions. Anjarwalla who escaped custody on March 22 will be arraigned before Justice Nwite in absentia. The EFCC, in its charge filed on March 28, accused Binance executives of laundering about $35,400,000. In count one of the charges, the defendants are alleged to have, between January 2023 and January 2024 in Abuja, carried out the specialised business of other financial institutions without a valid licence The EFCC said the act constitutes an offence contrary to Section 57(1) and (2) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 and was punishable under Section 57(5) of the same Act. In the charge by the FIRS, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024 filed on March 22, the defendants were alleged to have committed the offence on or about February 1 this year. In count one, the defendants are accused of failing to register with the FIRS to pay all relevant taxes while carrying out and offering services to subscribers on their platform (Binance). The FIRS said the act constitutes an offence punishable under Sections 8 and 29 of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act of 1993 (as Amended), Section 40 of the FIRS Establishment Act, 2007 (as amended) and under provisions of Section 94 of the Companies Income Tax Act (as amended). On March 18, Justice Nwite had ordered Binance to provide the EFCC with a comprehensive data or information of all those trading on its platform from Nigeria. The judge granted the interim order in a ruling on an ex-parte motion filed by EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho. The judge said the interim order was to enable the EFCC to investigate its claim that money laundering and terrorism financing activities were being allowed on Binance’s platform.
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