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Content creator on record-breaking visit to 165 Abuja restaurants

An Abuja- based food content creator, Monachimso Nwana, has declared interest to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) by visiting over 165 restaurants in different parts of Abuja in 24 hours. Nwana, who is also the Director of Brian’s Abuja Food Quest, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, saying the move to […]

Jude Bellingham wins 2024 Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award

England and Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has secured the prestigious 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.  The 20-year-old has quickly risen to prominence since his £89 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid last summer, establishing himself as a pivotal figure within […]

Bobrisky Files Appeal Challenging Conviction for Naira Abuse

Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, the controversial cross-dresser, has taken legal action against his recent conviction on charges of Naira abuse.  Bobrisky, through his lawyer Bimbo Kusanu, has filed a Notice of Appeal seeking to overturn the six-month imprisonment sentence imposed on him by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos. […]

Athletics Federation assures of adequate preparation for athletes ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has assured that serious preparations are ongoing ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics amidst rumours of inactivity. A Press Release signed by the Secretary-General of the Federation, Rita Mosindi, emphasized its commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s representation at the global sporting event, acknowledging the support from the sports ministry, including […]

UK’s Prime Minister promises to start Rwanda flights in 10-12 weeks

Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill is finally set to become law after months of wrangling ended in a parliamentary showdown shortly before midnight. It designates Rwanda a safe country and is a key part of the government’s plans to send some asylum seekers there. The bill has been fiercely criticised by opposition parties but the […]

Nigeria’s Diana Paul will today begin an attempt to break a Guinness World Record

Nigeria’s Diana Paul is attempting to break a Guinness World Record (GWR)

Nigeria’s Diana Paul will today begin an attempt to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) of 105 hours in singing marathon event. The one-of-a-kind event scheduled to hold at the Blake Resort, Garki, Abuja, would see the song writer, and girl-child enthusiast attempt to set the new singing marathon record currently held by India’s Sunil […]

TikTok Expresses Concerns Over Bill Mandating Potential U.S. Ban On The App

Video hosting service TikTok says a potential ban on its app in the US would “trample the free speech” of 170 million Americans. The US House of Representatives voted at the weekend to ban TikTok if the app’s owner does not cut its ties with China. The legislation was part of a US foreign policy […]

Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir has set a world record for a women-only marathon

Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir has set a world record for a women-only marathon. The Olympic champion stormed to victory in a world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds in the London Marathon yesterday. The 30-year-old athlete finished ahead of World record holder Tigst Assefa, and Joyciline Jepkosgei in third. Another Kenyan won the […]

Manchester United to play Manchester City in FA Cup final

Manchester United had to battle their way on penalties against Coventry City to make the FA Cup final after squandering a 3-goal lead. Erik ten Hag’s men won the shootout at Wembley 4-2, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the decisive spot kick after the teams were level at 3-3 after extra time. The red devils will […]

Tinubu celebrates chess master Tunde Onakoya’s new world record

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Tunde Onakoya on setting a new world chess record and putting up Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity for global acclaim. According to a statement by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, Onakoya broke the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon on Saturday, after playing for over 58 hours and […]