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Jide Kosoko The New Masquerade actress, Ovularia, is dead

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, yesterday mourned Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia in the 1980s TV sitcom, ā€˜The New Masqueradeā€™, who died at the age of 81. Evoemeā€™s death was announced by her family on Tuesday, without much details. Kosoko, described the late actress as a disciplined woman who had contributed immensely to the […]

Nottingham Forest fail in appeal to have four-point deduction overturned

English Premier League side, Nottingham Forest have failed with an appeal against their four-point punishment for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR). An appeal board upheld the original decision of an independent commission, which found Forest’s losses in the year 2022-23 breached the threshold of Ā£61m by Ā£34.5m  The three-person appeal board arrived […]

Borussia Dortmund defeat PSG to reach Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund are into the Champions League final after a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, giving the Germans a 2-0 win on aggregate. Matt Hummels was the hero on the night as his 50th-minute header sealed the final berth.  Dortmund will face either fellow German side Bayern Munich […]

SECURITY GUARD SHOT AT DRAKE’S TORONTO HOME

A security guard has been reportedly shit at Drakeā€™s home in Toronto, Canada according to authorities on Tuesday. According to Inspector to Paul Krawczyk of Toronto Police at press conference said Police officers were called to the home about 2 a.m. local time Tuesday, where they found a wounded man who was taken to the […]

South African actor Mpho Sebeng dies tragically in car accident

South Africa is in mourning following the tragic demise of actor Mpho Seben.  His family confirmed that Sebeng, famed for his appearances in TV dramas like “Justice For All” and “Zero Tolerance,” died on Sunday in a car accident in Potchefstroom, North West province. The 30-year-old actor’s family has appealed for privacy as they grapple […]

Nigerian Comedian Ali Baba and Wife Dedicate Triplet Sons in Church Ceremony

Nigerian comedian Atunyota Akpobome known as Ali Baba and his wife Mary Akpobome have dedicated their triplet baby boys in church.  The dedication took place at the RCCG Christ The Lord Central Parish in Lagos, marking a special moment for the Akpobome family. Following the solemn dedication service, a joyous reception was held at Jewel […]

Crystal Palace thrash Man Utd 4-0 to leave Ten Hag’s future in doubt

Manchester United are at risk of failing to qualify for Europe next season after a dismal 4-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace left the Red Devils eighth in the Premier League. Michael Olise scored twice, either side of goals from the in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell, as the Eaglesā€™ resurgence since the appointment of Oliver […]

Nigeriaā€™s Relay teams seal automatic qualifications to Olympics in Paris

Nigeria Menā€™s 4x400m relay team have qualified for Paris 2024 Olympic after placing second in Heat 2 at the world athletics relays in Bahamas. Competing in heat 2, the quartet of Chidi Okezie, Dubem Nwachukwu, Dubem Amene and Sikiru Adeyemi finished second, thus helping the team pick one of the two automatic spot for the […]

Britainā€™s King Charles III Marks First Anniversary of his Coronation

Britainā€™s King Charles III today marked the first anniversary of his coronation. The 75-year-old monarch, who has had a difficult year that has seen a cancer diagnosis and continuing tensions with his estranged son Prince Harry, was also reportedly keen to mark the day with minimal ā€œfussā€ given the link between his accession and the […]