Ronaldo hints at staying with Saudi’s Al-Nassr
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo seems set to remain with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Ronaldo, the 40-year-old forward is out of contract at the end of this month. The former Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United striker last week posted a cryptic message on social media hinting he was set to leave the club he joined […]
Kendrick Lamar Tops 2025 BET Awards
Kendrick Lamar Leads Big Wins at 25th Annual BET Awards, Hosted by Kevin Hart The 25th BET Awards, dubbed âcultureâs biggest night,â took place live at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9. The milestone event marked a quarter-century of celebrating Black excellence across music, film, sports, and entertainment. This yearâs top […]
Jessie J Reveals Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Jessie J has revealed sheâs been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, sharing the news on Instagram. The singer said she will undergo surgery after her performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball at Wembley later this month. She explained she had been âin and out of testsâ and chose to go public to help process the diagnosis […]
EFCC Declares Two Suspects Wanted in N1 Billion Crypto Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun wanted in connection with the alleged N1 billion cryptocurrency scam involving Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The EFCC made the announcement via its official X account, urging anyone with information on the suspectsâ whereabouts to contact its offices nationwide. This increases […]
Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence are officially married!
Actor Eddie Murphy shared on The Jennifer Hudson Show that his son Eric recently married Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of fellow comedian and actor Martin Lawrence. The couple opted for a low-key church wedding, skipping the elaborate ceremony that had been in the works. âThey had plans for a big wedding, but ultimately decided to do […]
JAMB Releases Results of Rescheduled UTME
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 1.3 million candidates (representing 70.7 per cent) scored less than 200 points in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released yesterday by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the examination body noted that only a handful scored up to 217 […]
US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan Over Chemical Weapons
The US is set to impose new sanctions on Sudan, effective June 6, after finding evidence that chemical weapons were used in last yearâs brutal civil war against the Rapid Support Forces. Restrictions will target US exports to Sudan and limit the countryâs ability to borrow internationally. The conflict, now two years old, has already […]
Tottenham Win Europa League, End 17-Year Trophy Drought
Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year wait for silverware as Brennan Johnson’s scrappy first-half goal secured a 1â0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final. The victory delivered on manager Ange Postecoglouâs promise to win a trophy in his second season, making him only the third Tottenham boss to win a European title, after […]
Senate Targets Harmful Fruit Ripening Chemicals
The Senate has raised alarm over the growing use of dangerous chemicals particularly calcium carbide by fruit vendors to artificially ripen fruits, resolving to amend existing laws to criminalise such practice. Describing use of hazardous substances for fruit ripening as a major public health threat to consumers across the country, the lawmakers called for more […]
Ronke and Florence Olarinoye Win Weightlifting Medals for Lagos
Mother and daughter winning medals for Lagos state – Ronke (mother) and Florence (daughter) Olarinoye, who both competed in the women’s weightlifting. Ronke led the way, winning two medals in the 45kg: GOLD đ with a lift of 65kg, Silver đ„finishing 2nd overall in her category lifting a total of 140kg. Florence on her part, […]