Maduka Okoye Handed Two-Month Ban Over Betting Scandal
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who plays for Udinese, has been suspended for two months by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) due to his involvement in a betting controversy tied to a Serie A match against Lazio in the 2023/2024 season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old was found guilty of breaching sporting regulations after being […]
27 Nations Urge Immediate Gaza Ceasefire, Slam Israel’s Aid Restrictions
In a powerful joint statement, the foreign ministers of 27 countries, including the UK, France, Canada, and Japan, have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, describing the humanitarian crisis as “unbearable.” The ministers condemned Israel’s current aid distribution model, saying it endangers civilians and denies Palestinians their dignity. They expressed outrage […]
Lilian Afegbai Praised for Powerful Role in Netflix’s To Kill a Monkey
Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai is receiving widespread praise for her performance in the new Netflix show, To Kill a Monkey, directed by Kemi Adetiba. Reacting to the outpouring of support, Afegbai took to Instagram to thank fans and colleagues, calling the role of Idia one of the most emotionally demanding of her career. She described […]
Hugo Ekitike Set for Liverpool Medical Ahead of ÂŁ79m Move
Hugo Ekitike is expected to arrive in the UK on Tuesday for a medical and to finalise a six-year contract after Liverpool reached a total agreement in principle with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal worth ÂŁ79m. Liverpool are understood to have kept a contingent of staff in the UK to complete the signing and, once […]
IGP Meets with Retired Officers at Force HQ
In fulfilment of his earlier promise, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has arrived at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he is currently addressing retired police officers who gathered peacefully to express their concerns over retirement benefits. The IGP’s presence is a demonstration of the Police leadership’s commitment to listening to […]
50 Cent’s G-Unit Books Sues Ex Shaniqua Tompkins for $1M
G-Unit Books, the publishing arm of rapper 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson), has filed a $1 million lawsuit against his former partner, Shaniqua Tompkins, alleging she violated a long-standing agreement by publicly sharing personal stories about their past. According to court documents, Tompkins—mother of 50 Cent’s 28-year-old son, Marquise—allegedly signed over exclusive rights to her life […]
Ex-Ohio Teacher Sentenced for Stalking Former Boyfriend
Former Ohio teacher Hannah Freeman broke down in tears as she was sentenced to jail for stalking her ex-boyfriend, in a tense courtroom moment that sparked a brief dispute. The 27-year-old, previously a fourth-grade teacher at Ranger High-Tech Academy in North Ridgeville, was sentenced to seven days in Cuyahoga County Jail and 18 months of […]
Arsenal Break Women’s Transfer Record with Olivia Smith Signing
European champions Arsenal shattered the women’s transfer record by signing Canadian forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool, for a fee of one million pounds, making the 20-year-old the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier. Arsenal’s blockbuster move eclipses the previous record set by American defender Naomi Girma’s 900,000-pound transfer from San Diego Wave to […]
UK To Lower Voting Age To 16 In General Elections
The British government says it plans to lower the national voting age to 16, marking a historic shift that would make the UK one of the countries with the youngest voters in general elections. This follows a campaign promise by the Labour Party before it came to power last year. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended […]
ART X Launches “Resonance” Residency for Nigerian Creatives in Paris
As ART X Lagos celebrates a decade of championing African creativity, the organisation has announced the launch of a new international residency programme, Resonance, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Nigeria and the CitĂ© internationale des arts in Paris. The Resonance residency aims to provide Nigeria’s most promising curators, visual artists, and designers with the opportunity […]