UEFA to confirm 26-man squads for Euro 2024
UEFA is set to confirm nations will have 26-man squads for this summer’s European Championship in Germany. A meeting of the European governing body’s national competitions committee voted in favour of the change, which is set to be ratified by the executive committee later this week. UEFA had planned to revert to 23-man squads after […]
Music Producer Napji calls out Davido over alleged unpaid royalties
Napji, who produced three tracks, including the huge hit song “FEM,” off Davido’s third album “A Better Time,” is complaining about unpaid publishing and royalties. The hitmaker Davido has come under fire for outstanding debts from the producer of his hit song “FEM.” In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on April 22, […]
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe has died
Zulu Adigwe, a veteran Nollywood actor, passed away. The actor passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He gained fame for his portrayal of Mr. B in Ken Saro-Wiwa’s soap opera Basi and Company (1987). The news was confirmed by the movie producer Stanley Nwoko on Instagram. “I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, […]
Content creator on record-breaking visit to 165 Abuja restaurants
An Abuja- based food content creator, Monachimso Nwana, has declared interest to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) by visiting over 165 restaurants in different parts of Abuja in 24 hours. Nwana, who is also the Director of Brian’s Abuja Food Quest, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, saying the move to […]
Jude Bellingham wins 2024 Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award
England and Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has secured the prestigious 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. The 20-year-old has quickly risen to prominence since his £89 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid last summer, establishing himself as a pivotal figure within […]
Bobrisky Files Appeal Challenging Conviction for Naira Abuse
Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, the controversial cross-dresser, has taken legal action against his recent conviction on charges of Naira abuse. Bobrisky, through his lawyer Bimbo Kusanu, has filed a Notice of Appeal seeking to overturn the six-month imprisonment sentence imposed on him by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos. […]
Athletics Federation assures of adequate preparation for athletes ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has assured that serious preparations are ongoing ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics amidst rumours of inactivity. A Press Release signed by the Secretary-General of the Federation, Rita Mosindi, emphasized its commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s representation at the global sporting event, acknowledging the support from the sports ministry, including […]
Nigeria’s Diana Paul will today begin an attempt to break a Guinness World Record
Nigeria’s Diana Paul will today begin an attempt to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) of 105 hours in singing marathon event. The one-of-a-kind event scheduled to hold at the Blake Resort, Garki, Abuja, would see the song writer, and girl-child enthusiast attempt to set the new singing marathon record currently held by India’s Sunil […]
TikTok Expresses Concerns Over Bill Mandating Potential U.S. Ban On The App
Video hosting service TikTok says a potential ban on its app in the US would “trample the free speech” of 170 million Americans. The US House of Representatives voted at the weekend to ban TikTok if the app’s owner does not cut its ties with China. The legislation was part of a US foreign policy […]
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir has set a world record for a women-only marathon
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir has set a world record for a women-only marathon. The Olympic champion stormed to victory in a world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds in the London Marathon yesterday. The 30-year-old athlete finished ahead of World record holder Tigst Assefa, and Joyciline Jepkosgei in third. Another Kenyan won the […]
