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“Bode George Urges PDP to Uphold Zoning Principles for Unity and Inclusivity”
2 mn read A former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Deputy Chairman, Bode George, says the party must stick to its power rotation grundnorm between the North and South to win in 2027. George said this while fielding questions from newsmen during his address to the nation, titled “My Thoughts on The State of Our Country in the […]
“Robbie Fowler Draws Parallels Between New Liverpool Signing and Sadio Mane: EPL Buzz”
< 1 mn read Liverpool icon, Robbie Fowler has called on his former club to pursue Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak. Fowler sees a resemblance between the Swedish striker and ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane. During the 2023-24 season, which wrapped up on May 19, Isak was in top form, netting 25 goals in 40 matches for Newcastle. Although Arsenal […]
“Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers Expresses Delight for Atalanta Hero Ademola Lookman in Europa League”
< 1 mn read Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was effusive in his praise for Ademola Lookman following the winger’s outstanding display in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen. Lookman’s remarkable hat-trick at the Aviva Stadium not only thrilled fans but also showcased his immense talent on the European stage. Rodgers had the opportunity to work closely with Lookman […]
“Bruno Fernandes Equals Cristiano Ronaldo and David De Gea’s Record in Premier League”
< 1 mn read Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has joined the esteemed ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo and David de Gea as one of the few players to claim the Matt Busby Player of the Year award three times. Fernandes previously secured the accolade in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. Despite a challenging season under manager Erik ten Hag, […]
“Real Madrid Targets Player to Fill Toni Kroos’ Shoes in Midfield”
< 1 mn read Real Madrid’s pursuit of a successor to Toni Kroos has led them to consider Manchester City’s midfielder, Rodri, as a potential candidate. With Kroos set to retire after the upcoming European Championship, Real Madrid is preparing for a significant midfield overhaul. Kroos, revered as one of the premier midfielders of his generation, will bring an […]
“Manu Garba Praises Golden Eaglets Following Victory Over Togo in WAFU U-17 Tournament”
< 1 mn read Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba has praised his players for their impressive performance in Thursday’s encounter against Togo at the WAFU B U-17 Championship. The holders booked their place in the semi-final after a comfortable 3-0 victory over the junior Hawks. Abdulmuiz Adeleke scored twice with Rapha Adams also on target. “It was a […]
EPL: William Saliba predicts what’ll happen to Arsenal next season
< 1 mn read Arsenal defender William Saliba has expressed confidence that “big things are going to happen” for the Gunners next season, following their narrow miss on the Premier League title for the second consecutive year. This season, Arsenal won 28 league games, amassed 89 points, and scored 91 goals—exceeding the tally of the famous Invincibles under Arsene […]
“Olivier Giroud Drops Retirement Hint from International Duty with Les Bleus”
2 mn read In a recent interview with L’Equipe, France striker Olivier Giroud made a significant announcement regarding his international football career. The seasoned forward revealed his decision to retire from international duty after the upcoming European Championship. This revelation marks the end of an era for Giroud, who has represented Les Bleus with distinction over the years. […]
“Real Madrid’s UCL Final Hopes Dampened as Key Player Suffers Major Injury Ahead of Dortmund Clash”
< 1 mn read Real Madrid will be without Aurelien Tchouameni for next week’s Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. This was revealed by manager Carlo Ancelotti during a press conference on Friday. According to Ancelotti, Tchouameni is “working to recover for the Euros”. Tchouameni was injured in the second leg semi final clash with Bayern Munich. According to […]
“Sam Allardyce Makes Bold Claim: Manager to Succeed Ten Hag Far More Successful Than Guardiola, EPL Speculation Rises”
< 1 mn read “Sam Allardyce Backs Carlo Ancelotti as Potential Manchester United Manager Amid Erik Ten Hag Uncertainty” Former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce has weighed in on the speculation surrounding Manchester United’s managerial position, particularly in light of Erik Ten Hag’s uncertain future. With Manchester United’s disappointing performance in the Premier League this season, finishing eighth, there’s […]
“Barcelona Makes Shocking Move: Manager Xavi Sacked Amid LaLiga Turmoil”
< 1 mn read Barcelona on Friday sacked their manager Xavi Hernandez. The Catalan club disclosed this in a statement via their website. The statement partly read: “Today Friday, FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta has informed Xavi Hernández that he will not be continuing as first team coach in the 2024-25 season. “FC Barcelona wishes to thank Xavi for […]
“Tragic Loss: Nigerian Musician Flavour Mourns the Passing of His Father”
< 1 mn read Nigerian highlife singer Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has lost his father, Elder Onyemaechi Okoli. The ‘Ijele’ crooner announced the sad news via his X (formerly Twitter) handle. Elder Okoli passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2023. Mourning his dad, Flavour wrote in Igbo: “My father, Ijele’s (his nickname) father, rest well. God gave […]
“Former BBNaija Contestant Ahneeka Sparks Debate: ‘Phyna Doesn’t Deserve BBNaija Prize Money’, Igniting Controversy Over Competition Ethics”
< 1 mn read “Ahneeka Criticizes BBNaija Winner Phyna for Publicly Calling Out Organizers Over Unpaid Prize, Deems it Unwise Move” Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Maryanne Ahneeka Iwuchukwu, has expressed her disapproval of Season 7 winner, Phyna’s, decision to publicly call out the organizers of the reality show over an unpaid prize. Phyna, in an emotional statement, revealed […]
“Fela Kuti’s Son Reveals: Iconic Musician Had Over 100 Concubines, Unveiling the Enigmatic Persona Behind the Afrobeat Legend”
< 1 mn read Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has revealed his late father and the pioneer of Afrobeats, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, had over 100 concubines. Kuti said people only knew of Fela’s 27 wives, but they didn’t know of his over 100 concubines who were living in his house. He disclosed this on the latest episode of the ‘Bahd […]
“Royal Rendezvous: King Charles Extends Buckingham Palace Invitation to DJ Cuppy for Exclusive Reception”
< 1 mn read British monarch King Charles III has invited Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, to a reception at Buckingham Palace in celebration of The King’s Trust Awards 2024. The billionaire heiress shared a copy of the invite via her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday. She captioned it; “I’m off to Buckingham […]
“Minister: Nigeria Fully Embraces Community Policing as Tinubu Initiative Marks One-Year Milestone”
2 mn read “Minister Gaidam Delivers Comprehensive Report on Nigeria’s Police Transformation under Tinubu Administration” During a recent media briefing at the National Press Centre in Abuja, Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, provided a detailed overview of the strides made in Nigeria’s law enforcement sector since President Bola Tinubu’s administration took office. Serving under Tinubu’s leadership for […]
“Groundbreaking Achievement: Ibrahima Becomes First Female Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament”
2 mn read “Mrs. Maimunatu Ibrahima, a parliament member from Togo, has shattered the glass ceiling by becoming the first female Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step forward for gender equality and representation in the region’s political leadership. Sworn in during the second extraordinary session of […]
“Governor Yusuf Allegedly Reappoints Sanusi as Emir of Kano, Orders Former Monarchs to Vacate Seats Within 48 Hours”
2 mn read In a significant move, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the reappointment of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano under newly enacted laws. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the state’s history, especially considering the political and cultural significance of the Kano Emirate. Governor Yusuf’s approval of Emir […]
“Illness and Surgery Cause Delay: Tems Opens Up About Challenges Faced in Releasing Debut Album”
< 1 mn read Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, recently shared with the New York Times the challenges she faced in releasing her debut album. She revealed that a “serious illness,” which she chose not to specify, led to the postponement of her album release in 2021. This illness necessitated surgery and a six-month recovery […]
“Online Stir as Ayra Starr’s Bold Outfit Grabs Attention at Private Album Listening Party”
2 mn read Nigerian singer Ayra Starr’s choice of outfit for her private album listening party has generated a lot of attention online. Attendees and fans reacted angrily as the 21-year-old singer turned heads in a daring blue outfit that attracted diverse reactions. Although the concert was designed to showcase her latest musical offering, it seems the outfit of Ayra Starr has taken the […]