Tag: Football

ASUU Issues 21-day Ultimatum to States and FG to address issues

The National President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, disclosed this yesterday to newsmen at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, to intimate the public with the outcome of the union’s National Executive Council meeting held between August 17 and August 18 at the University of Ibadan. Osodeke said ASUU has issued a 21-day ultimatum […]

Fireboy To Release Fourth Album ‘Adedamola’ on August 29

Fireboy is set to release his fourth album entitled ‘Adedamola’ on August 29. The Nigerian superstar, who announced this on his social media pages, is yet to release the tracklist for the album.  The album, Adedamola’, which is Fireboy’s first name, comes 2 years after the singer released his third album ‘Playboy’. Read another recent post here: https://thebeat99.com/edo-queens-book-final-spot-in-caf-women-champions-league/

Edo Queens book final spot in CAF Women Champions League

Edo Queens defeated hosts Inter D’Abidjan 2-1 in the semi-final of the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers at the Stade de la Paix on Tuesday night. In the other semi-final tie, Benin Republic’s Ainonvi beat Etincelle of Burkina Faso 1-0.  Edo Queens and Ainonvi will clash in the final at the Stade de la Paix […]

IPMAN blame NNPCL for supply-induced fuel scarcity

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said its members do not get enough Premium Motor Spirit supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the wake of scarcity of products sweeping across the country.  Meanwhile, IPMAN Ore Depot Chairman, Engr Shina Amoo said the NNPCL, which is currently the sole […]

Chelsea Agree in Principle to Sign Joao Felix, Remain Interested In Osimhen

Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal. The fee for the 24-year-old Portugal international is undisclosed, but it will allow him to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal with an option for a further […]

House of Reps. Speaker withdraws Counter Subversion Bill

Following widespread public outcry, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill, which prescribed 10-year jail term for anyone who refused to sing the reintroduced national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee‘. The speaker, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Musa Krishi, explained that his decision came after […]

Barack Obama: Nigerian Stars Feature In 2024 Summer Playlist

The Ex-President of USA, Barack Obama has shared his 2024 summer playlist, showcasing the tracks that have been on heavy rotation for him this season. The former U.S. president describes his playlist as an “eclectic mix,” featuring different artists that reflect his broad musical tastes. With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that […]

Nigeria Athletes Begin Training for 2024 Paralympics

24 Nigerian Paralympic athletes are set to represent the country at the 2024 Paralympic Games in France, scheduled for 28th August to 8th September. Nigeria will be represented in four sports at the 2024 Paralympics, namely: Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Powerlifting, and Para Table Tennis.  As they prepare to represent the nation in Paris, […]

Paris Olympics 2024 – USA Tops The Table With 126 Medal

Stars of sport, screen and music came together at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony to bring the 33rd Olympic Games to an end. Actor Tom Cruise descended from the roof of Stade de France to collect the Olympic flag as part of the handover to the American city of Los Angeles, which will host the […]

FG – MTN Donates N1bn, 4600 Digital Devices

Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the donation of N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme and 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools by telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria. He said the gesture by the telecommunications outfit towards the government’s efforts in addressing hardship in the country is worthy of emulation […]