Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting trophy

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy would be an “amazing” moment for him and the country. The Super Eagles beat South Africa on penalties to reach Sunday’s final in Abidjan, where they will face tournament hosts Ivory Coast (20:00 GMT). Nigeria have reached their first final since 2013, when […]

Usher promises to Roller-Skate during Half-Time Performance

US R&B singer Usher has promised to roller-skate during his Super Bowl half-time show, in Las Vegas, on Sunday. He said would recreate a skating sequence that had become a viral highlight of his recent Vegas residency, while the show would be a “crescendo” marking a “new beginning” in his 30-year career. Previous Super Bowl […]

EFCC raises Special Taskforce against Dollarisation of economy

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to enforce extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement yesterday said the Task Force, inaugurated by the Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, is to protect […]

Israel’s Netanyahu rejects Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms – saying “total victory” in Gaza is possible within months. He was speaking after Hamas laid out a series of demands in response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal. Mr Netanyahu said negotiations with the group were “not going anywhere” and described their terms as […]

Chelsea Beats Aston Villa 3-1 in their FA Cup fourth-round replay

Chelsea comprehensively outclassed Aston Villa in their FA Cup fourth-round replay with a 3-1 win. Villa’s formidable home form this season made them firm favourites to reach the last 16 but Chelsea produced a devastating attacking display to ease the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino. Chelsea’s cup performances are rescuing their season, already reaching the […]

Nigeria to play hosts Cote d’Ivoire In AFCON Final

Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped two places in the latest FIFA ranking, but the three-time African champions are still far ahead of their West African rivals Ghana

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria’s substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa last after the semi-final tie ended 1-1 in regulation time and extra time in Bouake. On the […]

Master P and Snoop Dogg sue Walmart over cereal sabotage claim

American rappers Snoop Dogg and Master P are suing supermarket giant Walmart and a food manufacturing company for sabotaging their cereal brand. A lawsuit filed on Tuesday accuses Walmart and Post Consumer Brands of hiding boxes of Snoop Cereal and incorrectly saying it was out of stock. Lawyer Benjamin Crump called it a “blatant disregard” […]

Kanye West Announces Tour Dates, Includes Lagos, Nigeria

American hip-hop artist Kanye West has revealed plans to include Lagos, Nigeria, as one of the destinations for his upcoming tours in 2024 and 2025.  Making the announcement via his Instagram story on Wednesday, West listed Lagos alongside other countries such as Nairobi, Kenya, and Egypt. The screenshot shared by West outlined suggested tour dates, […]

Where is Usher?

Ahead of USHER’s highly anticipated Apple Music Halftime Show performance, Apple Music presents a short film that begs the question Where is USHER?! starring USHER, the city of Las Vegas and an eclectic circle of close friends helping to save the day.  TEASER VIDEO HERE