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GloRilla Crowned Hottest Female Rapper of 2024 by Billboard

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7 days ago

December 5, 2024

GloRilla has been named the top female rapper of 2024 by Billboard, securing the No. 1 spot on their year-end list of women in rap, released on December 4.

Despite a challenging 2023, Glo made a stunning comeback with her hit single “Yeah Glo!” topping the charts early in 2024. The track, which climbed into the Hot 100’s top 30, marked her return to form. She followed it up with hits like “Wanna Be” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and the summer anthem “TGIF.”

Her momentum attracted praise from icons like Rihanna and Taylor Swift, while even Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged her influence. GloRilla’s debut album, GLORIOUS, debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, achieving the highest opening week for a female rapper in 2024.

Joining her on the list are Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Sexyy Red, Latto, and others. GloRilla’s rise this year cements her status as rap’s newest “IT” girl.

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FIFA Officially Names Saudi Arabia as Host of the 2034 World Cup

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6 hours ago

December 11, 2024

Zion Olamide

FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the official host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The decision was confirmed during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting on Wednesday, December 11, where Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid was applauded by over 200 FIFA member federations attending remotely.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the vote as “loud and clear,” highlighting global support for Saudi Arabia’s bid.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed excitement, promising an exceptional tournament that will bring joy to football fans worldwide.

Additionally, FIFA confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay hosting one match each in celebration of the tournament’s centenary. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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The National Power Grid Collapses For The 12th Time In 2024

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13 hours ago

December 11, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

The National Grid Collapses for the 12th time in 2024, it was reported that the power grid collapsed on Wednesday 11th of December around 2pm.

The reason behind the collapse has not yet been disclosed. This will be a total of 12 times that the Nigeria power grid collapsed. The collapse started becoming more frequent from the month of October, as it collapsed 3 within one week.

The information about the collapse was confirmed on by a tweet from the official page of Nigeria’s National Grid.

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NSCIA Appoints Five New Imams for National Mosque in Abuja

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14 hours ago

December 11, 2024

Zion Olamide

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appointed five new imams for the National Mosque in Abuja.

The Secretary-General, Ishaq Oloyede, announced the appointees: Ilyasu Usman (Enugu), Luqman Zakariyah (Osun), Khalid Abubakar (Plateau), Haroun Muhammad Eze (Enugu), and Abdulkadir Salman (Kwara).

Oloyede highlighted the appointments as part of efforts to enhance the mosque’s role as a center for worship and learning. The selection process was vetted by the NSCIA’s General Purpose and Fatwa Committees, ensuring the imams’ qualifications.

This move also fulfills the council’s promise to increase representation from the South-East and South-South regions, marking a milestone in the mosque’s administration.