Biden and Trump agree to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10
Joe Biden has proposed two televised US presidential election debates, which rival Donald Trump quickly accepted. The first is proposed for June 27 and the second would be in September. But the US President’s proposals break several traditions, as it by-passes the presidential debate commission, which since 1988 has scheduled debates and had already set […]
Police arrest Portable over unpaid G-Wagon debt
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the arrest of a popular musician, Habeeb Okikiola, (AKA Portable), over alleged failure to pay the balance of his G-Wagon vehicle. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday night, saying the Police command received a petition against the musician for failure […]
PSG Star Mbappe To Join Madrid Next Season – La Liga president
La Liga president Javier Tebas says Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid next season. The 25-year-old France captain announced last week he is leaving PSG at the end of his contract this summer, without specifying his destination, and Madrid are poised to sign him after years of failed attempts. Tebas believes Mbappe […]
Biopic on Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti to Hit Cinemas on May 17
The blockbuster biographical film ‘Funmilayo Ransome Kuti’ is set to hit the cinemas nationwide on May 17. The biopic written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters was among the Nigerian featured films selected for screening at the 12th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFG) 2023. The film which tells the life story of the late […]
Haaland takes Manchester City closer to unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title
Erling Haaland’s double put Manchester City within touching distance of an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away on Tuesday. The Norwegian tapped home his side’s opener early in the second half and settled City’s nerves in stoppage time when he blasted home a penalty for his 27th league goal […]
Ireland to raise minimum age for tobacco sales to 21
The Republic of Ireland will raise the minimum age for the purchase of cigarettes to 21, designed to reduce the country’s adult smoking rate to less than five per cent. Lawmakers in the country said in a statement on Tuesday, that the plan would make Ireland the first country in the EU to take such measure, […]
‘Not Like Us’ by Kendrick Lamar beats Drake’s ‘Family Matters’ to Billboard #1 spot
In the chart week dated May 17, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ debuted at NO. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 thus becoming Kendrick Lamar’s second chart-topping single in the United States in 2024 following Metro Booming & Future‘s ‘Like That’. ‘Not Like Us’ which is the last track released by Kendrick Lamar in his rap feud with Drake became the icing on the cake for […]
American singer, Stevie Wonder, granted Ghanaian citizenship
American musician and songwriter Stevie Wonder has officially been granted Ghanaian citizenship status by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, May 13, 2024. At a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House, the renowned singer who is in Ghana with his family following a decision in 2021 to permanently relocate to the West African country, […]
Aston Villa Stage Dramatic Comeback To Play To Liverpool Draw
Aston Villa staged a dramatic late comeback against Liverpool at Villa Park to earn a vital point in the race for fourth place in the Premier League. Villa could have confirmed Champions League football for the first time with victory. Villa are still in pole position to reach next season’s Champions League as they stand […]
Finidi George formally unveiled as Super Eagles Coach, names assistants
The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled Finidi George as coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team; the Super Eagles. In a brief ceremony in Abuja, the NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, revealed that the Federation gave Finidi George the free hand to select his assistants, and named Daniel Amokachi and Benjamin James to serve as his […]
