Arsenal Fined ÂŁ65,000 for Player Conduct
Arsenal have been fined ÂŁ65,000 after their players were deemed to have behaved in an “improper way” following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card against Wolverhampton Wanderers last month. It was alleged that Arsenal failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper way around the 43rd minute, and the club subsequently admitted to this […]
U.S. and Russia Hold Ukraine Talks Without Kyiv
High-level delegations from the U.S. and Russia were set to begin talks in Saudi Arabia today Tuesday over the fate of Ukraine — negotiations taking place — without Ukraine. Ahead of the talks that the State Department said were aimed to discuss ending the now three-year-long war, an American delegation headed by Secretary of State […]
Chiney Ogwumike Named First Female BAL Ambassador
Nigerian American basketball star, two-time WNBA All-Star, and ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike has been named the first female Basketball Africa League (BAL) Ambassador. The announcement was made by BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall during the NBA Africa All-Star Luncheon at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco, USA. Chiney, who joins an elite list of […]
Tinubu Backs Africa-Led Credit Rating Agency
President Bola Tinubu says he strongly supports an Africa-led credit rating agency (ACRA), saying it will provide fairer, more transparent credit assessments for African economies. Speaking yesterday at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Tinubu explained that an independent […]
Zicsaloma Reveals He Didn’t Pay for His Nose Job in Turkey
Comedian Zicsaloma, whose real name is Isaac Aloma, revealed that he didn’t pay for his recent rhinoplasty in Turkey. In a YouTube video posted on Friday, he explained that the procedure was part of a collaboration with the hospital. “I wouldn’t call it free, but I only paid for my visa and flight,” he said. […]
CBN Ends Free ATM Withdrawals from Other Banks
From March 1, customers will now pay for every withdrawal made from another bank’s ATM in Nigeria. This is as the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, will scrap the three free monthly withdrawals previously allowed for customers using other banks’ ATMs. In a circular signed by its Acting Director of Financial Policy, John Onojah, the […]
FA Cup Draw: Plymouth vs. Man City, Man Utd vs. Fulham
Plymouth have been drawn to face Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round, following their stunning win against Liverpool. FA Cup holders Manchester United will face Fulham at Old Trafford, League Cup finalists Newcastle meet Brighton, while Bournemouth take on Wolves in another all-Premier League tie. Aston Villa will host Championship team Cardiff, Exeter […]
Nigeria Unveils 24-Man Squad for AfroBasket Qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced a 24 man D’Tigers’ provisional roster for the crucial final Window 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers scheduled to hold later this month in Tripoli, the Libyan capital. The roster include 11 players from 4 clubs in the domestic league with Champions, Rivers Hoopers having the lion share of 5 players, to be supported […]
Drake and Kendrick Lamar Make Headlines
Drake and Kendrick Lamar both made headlines on Sunday, but from different corners of the world. While performing in Melbourne, Australia, on February 9, Drake surprised fans with generous cash giveaways. The 38-year-old rapper spotted a sign in the crowd reading “Adonis for President” — a nod to his 7-year-old son — and decided to […]
Lil Wayne Jokes About Super Bowl Snub in Cetaphil Ad
Lil Wayne playfully addresses his Super Bowl halftime snub in a humorous Cetaphil commercial. The ad features the rapper helping people through awkward moments—like a failed handshake, a jumbotron rejection, and being left with the bill—by offering them Cetaphil for their “sensitive” situations. With his signature wit, the five-time Grammy winner reminds everyone that while […]
