Thomas Muller announces retirement from German national team
Germany striker, Thomas Mueller, is retiring from international football after a disappointing Euro 2024 that saw the host nation eliminated in the quarterfinals. Muller announced his decision in a video statement, after 131 national team games and 45 goals. The striker who turns 35 in September, will however, continue to play for his club Bayern […]
Donald Trump picks Senator Vance half his age as Running Mate
Donald Trump has named right-wing Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate in the US presidential election. The 78-year old Trump, announced his pick on the first day of the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, few days after an assassination attempt on him. The 39-year-old Vance embraces Trumpâs anti-immigration America First movement. One of […]
US museum returns looted Benin artefacts today
A United States museum, has concluded plans to hand over looted Benin Bronzes to Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. The Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, said in a statement yesterday that the Benin monarch would be receiving the artefacts looted from the Oba palace over a century ago, today (Monday). Osaigbovo said […]
Alcaraz Beats Djokovic To Retain Wimbledon Title
Carlos Alcaraz powered to victory over Novak Djokovic to retain his men’s singles title at Wimbledon. Although the final failed to live up to the five-set thriller of 12 months ago, Alcaraz battled through the third-set tie-break for a 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win. The result continues the four-time major winner’s 100% record in Grand […]
Kaffy to Celebrate 25th Anniversary as a Professional Dancer in 2025
Renowned Nigerian dancer Kafayat Shafau, widely known as “Kaffy,” has unveiled plans to celebrate her 25th anniversary as a professional dancer in 2025. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Kaffy announced her intention to organize mentorship and coaching classes for aspiring dancers as part of the anniversary celebrations. She will […]
Spain Beat England to Win Euro 2024 Final
Spain completed a perfect competition by beating England 2-1 to lift a record fourth European Championship. After a drab first-half, Nico Williams gave Spain an early second-half lead. Substitute Cole Palmer pulled England level in the 47th minute, but La Roja would have the final laugh as Mikel Oyazarbal fired late to hand Spain the […]
US President Joe Biden calls for calm after assassination attempt on political rival Donald Trump
US President Joe Biden has called for the “temperature of politics” to be lowered after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, who says he was shot in the ear during the Saturday rally, but calls on Americans to “stand united”. Biden in a primetime address from the White House,strongly condemned the shooting and repeatedly stressed that politics […]
Rema HEIS album sparking off a frenzy on social media
Rema has released his highly anticipated sophomore 11-track album, âHEISâ, sparking off a frenzy on social media. The album features hit singles like âBenin Boysâ, featuring Shallipopi, and follows Remaâs debut album, âRave & Rosesâ, released in March 2022, which included his monster hit, âCalm Downâ. Music lovers and fans have been taking to social […]
NFF opens applications for Supersand Eagles Head Coach position
Nigeria Football Federation has opened applications to fill the position of Head Coach for the National Beach Soccer Team known as the SuperSand Eagles. This come nine days before their 2024 Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier against Mauritania. According to the NFF, the 3-day application window will close at midnight of Friday, July 12, with a […]
Kenyan president sacks all cabinet ministers after weeks of protests
Kenyan President, William Ruto, has dismissed almost his entire cabinet, and promised to make consultations to form a âbroad-based governmentâ following anti-government protests. In a televised address, Ruto said he decided on the dismissals after reflecting and listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said and after a holistic appraisal of the performance […]
