Sanwo-Olu appoints Pelumi Nubi, a solo driver from London to Lagos, tourism ambassador
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed a 28-year-old travel content creator, Pelumi Nubi, as the state tourism ambassador. This was made known yesterday by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril Gawat, in a tweet on X. Nubi, who completed her solo road trip from London, United Kingdom, to Lagos, Nigeria […]
Everton deducted two points for second breach of Premier League financial rules
Everton have been deducted two points for another breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Before the points deduction was announced, Everton sat 15th in the Premier League table, four points above the bottom three. They now drop below Brentford into 16th place on 27 points, two points and two places above […]
Spain deny Nigeria U-15 team visa for UEFA U-16 tournament
The Nigerian U15 boys Future Eagles have suffered a setback in their quest to practical in the UEFA U-16 development tournament in Spain as the Spanish Embassy has denied them visas. The development was disclosed through an official statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation via its official channels on Monday, adding that the visa […]
Niger junta doubles down on order that US troops leave
Niger’s ruling junta has doubled down on its demand that US troops withdraw, dealing a blow to Washington’s security interests in the Sahel. Last month, military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani ordered US troops to leave after ending a military agreement. At least 650 US personnel are stationed in Niger to monitor jihadist activity. In a […]
Comedian AY Makun, wife Mabel separate after 20 years
Comedian, Actor, and Filmmaker Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has opened up on the rumoured disagreement between him and his wife, Mabel Makun. Recently, rumours have been swirling around social media platforms, claiming that the comedian and his wife had parted ways as their marriage hit the rock. Additionally, according to reports, Mabel moved […]
Christian King Combs, Diddy’s son accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
Christian “King” Combs, the son of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a yacht during a family holiday in St Martin in 2022. Miss Grace O’Marcaigh says Christian “King” Combs physically and sexually assaulted her, according to a lawsuit filed in a civil court in Los Angeles. It […]
London-To-Lagos Solo Ride: Lagos Govt Hails Resilience, Can-Do Spirit Of Pelumi Nubi
The Lagos State Government has commended the resilience and “can do” spirit of the Nigerian lady, Pelumi Nubi, who drove solo from London to Lagos. Nubi embarked on the journey since January thirty first 2024 and arrived Lagos through the Seme border at about on Sunday morning. Speaking with Journalists at the National Stadium Area […]
South Africa Coach Talks Tough Ahead Return Leg of 2024 Olympic Games Qualifier
As the Super Falcons of Nigeria prepares to take on their South African counterparts in Pretoria on Tuesday night, Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis believes there is still plenty to play for in their 2024 Olympic Games qualifier. Nigeria defeated the visitors by a single goal thanks to a penalty kick by Rasheedat Ajibade […]
Rivers United crash out of CAF Confederation Cup after aggregate loss
Rivers United are out of the CAF Confederation Cup. The team lost 2-1 on aggregate after losing 2-nil in Algiers in the return leg of their quarter-final clash against the Algerian side, USM Alger, who are Last season’s winners of the competition. They had won the first leg 1-nil at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, […]
Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency
Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG – the name stands for “Zimbabwe Gold”. It is the latest attempt to stabilise its economy. Unveiling the new notes, central bank governor John Mushayavanhu said the ZiG would be structured, and set at a market-determined exchange rate. The ZiG replaces a Zimbabwean dollar, the RTGS, […]
