Burnley manager Vincent Kompany gets two-match ban
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has been handed a two-match touchline suspension following his red card against Chelsea on 30 March. He will serve a one-game ban immediately, with the other match suspended until the end of the year. Kompany was dismissed for protesting against a penalty decision that led to Lorenz Assignon being sent off. […]
White House moves to close âgun show loopholeâ
The White House is to close a loophole that allows thousands of firearms to be sold at gun shows and on the internet without federal background checks. It will classify around 23,000 vendors as licensed firearms dealers, making their gun sales subject to the checks. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the regulation was a “historic […]
Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu eyes NPFL club purchase
Billionaire banker and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, says he is evaluating the possibility of owning a Nigerian Premier Football League club as part of his Corporate Social Responsibility. Elumelu hinted at the prospect during discussions surrounding private ownership of clubs in Nigeria with the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh. In response to a […]
Kannywood Actress Saratu Gidado has passed away at 56
A popular Kannywood actress, SARATU GIDADO, has passed away at the age of 56. Fondly known as Daso, the sad news was confirmed by relatives of the late actress who spoke to a Kano-based private radio station. Reports revealed that Daso was found lifeless on Tuesday morning after she returned to bed following Sahur, the […]
Arsenal earned a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the UCL quarter-final first leg
Arsenal earned a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich as Leandro Trossardâs late leveller stopped Harry Kane making a triumphant return to north London in last nightâs Champions League quarter-final first leg. Arsenal had taken an early lead through Bukayo Saka before former Gunners winger Serge Gnabry put Bayern back on level terms. Then Harry Kane […]
Super Falcons qualify for 2024 Olympics
The Super Falcons have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The last time Nigeriaâs Super Falcons reached the Olympics was 16 years ago. Nigeria beat South Africa 1-0 on aggregate to reach the Summer Olympics. Rasheedat Ajibade had scored from the spot in the first leg of the qualifiers in Abuja last Friday, while […]
Jacob Zuma wins court battle, to stand in South Africa’s next election
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma is free to run in May’s general election after an electoral court overturned a ban on his candidacy. Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction. It argued the constitution prevented people from holding public office if convicted of a crime and sentenced to […]
UNILAG HOST PELUMI NUBI ON ARRIVAL TO NIGERIA WITH CALL ON WOMEN TO ACHIEVE GREATNESS
Content creator Pelumi Nubi who embarked on a solo road trip from London to Lagos, has arrived in Nigeria to a rousing welcome. Pelumi who had spent sixty seven days on the trip which began on the 31st of January in London and ended on the 7th of April at the University of Lagos, Akoka. […]
J. Cole Apologizes for Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
American rapper J. Cole has tendered unreserved apology to colleague Kendrick Lamar for dissing him lyrically. J. Cole had fired back at Lamar on â7 Minute Drill,â saying âhe fell off like the Simpsonsâ after he dissed Cole and Drake on Future and Metro Boominâs song, âLike That,â which featured him. In review, J. Cole […]
Court Fines Actress Halima Abubakar N10m For Defaming Apostle Suleman
An FCT High Court has ordered Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, to pay N10m as damages to the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, for publishing derogatory comments against him. The court also restrained her from further publishing defamatory statements against the cleric. The cleric accused Abubakar of publishing […]
