Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player in history to score 900 goals in official matches, reaching his latest milestone in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from 6 yards off a cross from Nuno Mendes to […]
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission has presented a timetable for the screening exercise for councillors and chairmanship candidates ahead of the local government election slated for October 19, 2024. This is contained in a timetable signed by Mrs Hajara Mohammed, Chairman of the Commission, issued in Kaduna on Friday. […]
The Federal Government has again cautioned Nigerians against embarking on irregular migration in search of greener pasture. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore gave the advice at the formal presentation of servicom compliance evaluation report on federal marriage registries in Nigeria by the national coordinator of servicom, Mrs Nnena Akajameli. While speaking to our correspondent, Toffa Momoh, after the presentation, Balgore expressed concern over the increasing number of […]
Rising music star, Anthony Victor, also known as Victony, is set to undergo major surgery after he was involved in a ghastly car accident early Monday morning. The rapper was said to be returning home from a birthday party in the company of his friends when the incident occurred. Using the hashtag #PrayForVictony, several Nigerians have taken to Twitter to wish the singer a successful surgery and quick recovery. […]
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Burna Boy’s mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, has been named as one of the 2021 International Power Players by Billboard. Billboard’s International Power Players list recognises leaders in the music industry on a global level. Honourees are nominated by companies and peers in the business and then selected by the editors — with primary responsibility outside the United States. Honourees in the list include label executives, music publishers, independent entrepreneurs, […]
A pair of shoes designed and worn by musician Kanye West has sold for $1.8m at an auction. It is the highest amount ever paid for a pair of trainers. The Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototypes beat the previous record, which was held by a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1s that sold for $615,000 last year. “The sale also marks the first pair of sneakers to top $1m,” Sotheby’s […]
Niger State Governor, Sani Bello, in an interview with journalists on Monday, said Boko Haram terrorists had taken over a part of his state, hoisting their flag in Kaure village from where they had made incursions into more than 50 villages. He said Abuja was not safe with Boko Haram’s presence in Niger State. The governor lamented that over 50 villages, which were overrun by the terrorists and bandits, had […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced that another tariff review for Nigeria’s 11 power distribution companies would hold in July. It disclosed this in its notice of Minor and Extraordinary Review of Tariffs for Electricity Transmission and Distribution Companies, a development that might lead to a rise in the tariffs payable by electricity users. The commission explained that the extraordinary tariff review was as a result of changes in […]
The global oil benchmark, Brent crude, declined on Monday as the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies indicated that it was watching surging COVID-19 cases in India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer. Brent crude, against which Nigeria’s crude oil priced, went down by $0.49 to $65.62 per barrel as at 8:31pm Nigerian time on Monday, according to EnergyIntel. The US West Texas Intermediate crude also […]
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has launched a scathing attack on the new Champions League format, saying coaches and players had not been consulted on plans to add more games to an already packed schedule. UEFA last week approved changes to its flagship club competition, which will take effect from 2024, but the announcement was overshadowed by the launch and subsequent collapse of the European Super League (ESL). The number of […]
Napoli’s target of featuring in next season’s UEFA Champions League received a massive boost following Monday’s 2-0 away defeat of 10-man Torino. First-half goals from Tiemoue Bakayoko and Victor Osimhen were enough for the Parthenopeans to secure all points at stake. Both teams arrived at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino chasing contrasting ambitions. While the visitors are pursuing their European dreams, Davide Nicola’s Maroons needed a win to help their battle […]
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Governor Nyesom Wike has lauded Rivers Angels for winning the 2021 Nigeria Women’s Football League title and charged the champions to conquer Africa at the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League. The Governor also expressed delight over Rivers Angels 4-0 defeat of Sunshine Queens in their final game of the season to emerge winners of the NWFL Premiership Super Six. He said the team has made every one of them in […]
There might be a clash in the future between reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Conor McGregor after both superstars reignited their rivalry on social media. Usman defended his welterweight title for the fourth time with a second round knockout victory over Jorge Masvidal at the UFC 261 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday in front of 15,000 screaming fans. McGregor has created a […]
Nollywood actress Charity Eke, popularly known as Chacha Eke, has welcomed a child with her husband, Austine Faani amid reports that their marriage crashed due to domestic violence. Chacha had in a viral video announced that her marriage to her husband had ended. Although she did not give details of what led to the end of her marriage, the mother of two said she was leaving the 7-year-old union while […]
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to call for the suspension of the account of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, over his tweets showing the screenshots of his chat with singer, Eedris Abdulkareem. Keyamo earlier accused the singer of dissing him in his new song, "Jaga Jaga Reloaded," because he refused to help him with money back in 2018. According to him, Abdulkareem resorted to blackmail […]
Tammy Abraham is expected to seek a move away from Chelsea this summer. Abraham has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, with Aston Villa among the clubs to be credited with an interest in his services. The striker had a prolific loan spell at Villa in the 2018/19 season, scoring 26 goals to help fire Smith’s side to promotion from the Championship and remains well thought of […]
A first-half double from Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 victory away to Cadiz on Wednesday that moved them top of LaLiga. The Frenchman's brace came either side of a maiden senior league goal for defender Alvaro Odriozola, as Real moved onto 70 points, level with city rivals Atletico Madrid, who have a game in hand, but top due to their better head-to-head record. The home side, […]
Manchester City closed in on the Premier League title as the leaders fought back to win 2-1 at Aston Villa on Wednesday in their first match since withdrawing from the European Super League. Pep Guardiola's side were rocked by John McGinn's opener for Villa after just 20 seconds. But City recovered impressively as Phil Foden equalised before Rodri put the visitors ahead. City defender John Stones threatened to derail his […]
Uganda’s music prodigy Edrisah Musuuza, better known as Eddy Kenzo, is set to release his much-anticipated album “Made in Africa”. Eddy disclosed via his twitter handle the album, which has 21 different tracks, will be released across digital platforms on 30th April, 2021 and feature some A-list singers from Africa. The multi-award-winning Ugandan superstar, who is a member of the Big Talent Entertainment, is widely celebrated in the East African […]
Uganda’s music prodigy Edrisah Musuuza, better known as Eddy Kenzo, is set to release his much-anticipated album “Made in Africa”. Eddy disclosed via his twitter handle the album, which has 21 different tracks, will be released across digital platforms on 30th April, 2021 and feature some A-list singers from Africa. The multi-award-winning Ugandan superstar, who is a member of the Big Talent Entertainment, is widely celebrated in the East African […]
Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy has expressed how she feels over recent criticisms and shades from several quarters to her over seven million followers on Instagram. The daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, also noted that she has come to understand that fans and individuals who sing her praises also turn back to seek her downfall. She noted that even if she wins a Grammy award, many of her critics will […]
Nigerian 9-year-old Youtube comedian Emmanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emanuella has been featured in an Australian movie titled ‘Survive or Die.’ Shot in Australia in 2018, the top comedienne appeared in the film as a guest star alongside its major cast including Hawa Barnes, Felino Dolloso, and Craig Bourke. ‘Survive Or Die’ focuses on the story of Shade, a 16-year-old refugee whose escape from her war-torn African country lands her […]