Anthony Joshua to face Daniel Dubois for IBF heavyweight title on September 21
Anthony Joshua will face fellow Briton, Daniel Dubois, for the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on September 21. Undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt yesterday and interim champion, Dubois, was elevated to champion status as a result. While Joshua is on a four-fight winning streak and has three stoppages in his past three bouts, […]
Drake Becomes Artist with Most Songs Over 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Canadian superstar Drake has set a new record, becoming the artist with the most songs surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify. Known globally for his chart-topping hits and multiple awards, Drake continues to solidify his position as one of the most successful artists of the digital era. Previously, Drake tied with Justin Bieber for having […]
Cubana Chief Priest Ordered to Forfeit ₦10 Million in Settlement with EFCC
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered popular celebrity bartender and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, to forfeit the sum of ₦10 million to the Federal Government. This decision comes as a part of a settlement agreement concerning allegations of Naira abuse. The terms of the settlement were adopted by […]
NFF denies talks with Herve Renardover Super Eagles coaching job
Nigeria Football Federation has denied it held talks with French tactician, Herve Renard, for the vacant Super Eagles coaching job. The dismissal comes after reports emerged that the Federation was in contact with Renard to lead the Super Eagles. The NFF are in the hunt for a new head coach for the Super Eagles following […]
Senegal identifies Covid-19 from Hajj returnees
Senegal’s health authorities have detected Covid-19 in dozens of pilgrims returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. From tests conducted at Dakar’s Blaise Diagne International Airport, 78 cases of Covid-19 were recorded among the returning pilgrims. The health ministry indicated that these results were not unexpected, as returning pilgrims had been advised to wear masks […]
Tamayo Perry dies after being attacked by shark while surfing in Hawaii
Pirates of the Caribbean actor, Tamayo Perry, has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing in Hawaii. The 49-year-old died on Sunday afternoon after emergency services were called to the Beach. Perry, who was also a lifeguard, was pronounced dead by paramedics after being brought to shore by jet ski. For more news […]
Injured Murray ‘not made decision’ on Wimbledon farewell
Andy Murray has not made a decision on whether he will be fit enough to make a planned Wimbledon farewell next week. The 37-year-old Briton had a procedure on a back issue at the weekend. Murray is set to retire later this year and hopes for a final appearance at Wimbledon, where he won two […]
Wizkid Hints at Collaborations with Nigerian Artists for Upcoming Album “Morayo”
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has revealed plans to collaborate with fellow Nigerian artists on his highly anticipated sixth album, titled “Morayo.” The album is a heartfelt tribute to his late mother. During an interactive session with fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) today, Wizkid shared that he has been in the studio with several prominent […]
Nigeria’s U-17 Women team faces tough draw in World Cup Group A
Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, have been drawn in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos will face the host nation Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand in Group A. This will mark the third time in recent that a Nigerian team will be grouped with the hosts haven […]
Sierra Leone’s parliament outlaws child marriage
Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a law banning child marriage, in a development lauded by activists as a major win for children’s rights. The legislation, welcomed by activists and rights groups, criminalizes the marriage of girls under the age of 18 and imposes stringent penalties on offenders. Under the new law, individuals found guilty of […]