Diomaye Faye officially declared Winner of Senegal’s Presidential Election
Mr. Diomaye Faye has officially been declared winner of the presidential election in Senegal, following the conclusion of collation of votes, winning 54.28% of votes in the first round. The 44 year old Faye, who has said he wants a “break” with the current political system, is set to become the youngest president in Senegal’s […]
AGN President shuts down Zack Orji death rumours
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has refuted rumour circulating on social media about the demise of Nollywood actor, Zack Orji. News emerged on social media yesterday that the ailing thespian had died. However, the National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, has urged the public to disregard the rumours, saying the actor is alive. Orji had […]
Gabriel Barbosa suspended for two years in anti-doping case
Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa has been given a two-year ban for ‘attempted fraud’ in a doping case in Brazil. Gabigol was found guilty of attempting to manipulate the doping test at the Flamengo training camp on April 8, 2023. The 27-year-old made the much-publicised transfer from Santos to Inter in the summer of 2016 for €29.5m. […]
Mali defeats Super Eagles in int’l friendly
The Eagles of Mali defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-0 in a friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco last night. Goals in each halves by El Bilal Toure and Kamory Doumbia sealed the win for Mali. The last time Mali defeated the Super Eagles was on 5th September 1975 also in a friendly which ended 4-1. Prior […]
Sharon Ooja announces her Surprise Wedding and said Yes a few months ago
Nollywood beauty Sharon Ooja, who disclosed that she had exchanged wedding vows with her beau in a private civil ceremony, has joined the growing number of Nigerian celebrities who have tied the knot this year. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the celebrated actress shared the good news on her Instagram page with a kind message. […]
Goge Africa celebrates 25th anniversary, unveils contest
Goge Africa, a culture and tourism promotion platform, has celebrated its 25th anniversary with colourful and interesting cultural presentations, as well as fashion and arts exhibitions. Founded on Oct.1, 1999 by Isaac Moses and Nneka Isaac-Moses, the celebration, held in Lagos, also featured a contest for the Face of Goge Africa (FOGA), aimed at showcasing […]
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor dies at 62
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sad news of his demise comes just few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. Muonagor, a […]
Bassey To Miss Super Eagles’ Friendly Game Against Mali With Injury
Calvin Bassey is set to miss the Super Eagles friendly game against Eagles of Mali due to injury. Bassey did not feature in Friday’s friendly game against Ghana’s Black Stars which the Eagles won 2-1. The Fulham defender was on the bench for 90 minutes as the trio of debutant Benjamin Tanimu, Chidozie Awaziem and […]
Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games
The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]
University workers end warning strike, orders members to resume work and review situation
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has announced the end of its seven-day warning strike, to give more room for government to do the needful. President of the association, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, who made the declaration at a virtual stakeholders’ forum, blamed the present state of things on the government’s attitude toward the education […]
