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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.

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 […]

Rema HEIS album sparking off a frenzy on social media

Rema has released his highly anticipated sophomore 11-track album, “HEIS”, sparking off a frenzy on social media.

Rema has released his highly anticipated sophomore 11-track album, “HEIS”, sparking off a frenzy on social media. The album features hit singles like “Benin Boys”, featuring Shallipopi, and follows Rema’s debut album, ‘Rave & Roses’, released in March 2022, which included his monster hit, ‘Calm Down’. Music lovers and fans have been taking to social […]

NFF opens applications for Supersand Eagles Head Coach position

NFF has opened applications to fill the position of Head Coach for the National Beach Soccer Team known as the SuperSand Eagles. 

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

William Ruto, has dismissed almost his entire cabinet, and promised to make consultations to form a “broad-based government”

Kenyan President, William Ruto, has dismissed almost his entire cabinet, and promised to make consultations to form a “broad-based government” 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 […]

Shakira to Perform at 2024 Copa America Final

Shakira has been confirmed to perform at the 2024 Copa America final, where a crowd of 54,000 is expected to gather at Hard Rock Stadium

Colombian pop star Shakira has been confirmed to perform at the 2024 Copa America final, where a crowd of 54,000 is expected to gather at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, July 14.  The renowned singer, famous for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” will take the stage during the halftime show of the highly anticipated event. Shakira, […]

Spain beat France to reach Euro 2024 final

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history as Spain beat France 2-1 to reach the final of Euro 2024.

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history as Spain beat France 2-1 to reach the final of Euro 2024. After Randal Kolo Muani headed in Kylian Mbappe’scross to give France an early lead, Yamal curled home a stunning strike from outside the box to write his name into the record books by […]

Zambia records increased new COVID-19 cases 

Zambia has recorded about 73 new COVID-19 cases, following the recent cold season in the country.

Zambia has recorded about 73 new COVID-19 cases, following the recent cold season in the country. Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo, told a press briefing that about 3,070 tests were conducted between May and June, out of which 2.4 per cent tested positive, which is an increase from the 1.5 per cent positivity rate recorded […]

Nigerian Preacher Emmanuel Iren Ventures into Filmmaking to Spread God’s Word

Emmanuel Iren, the founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), has recently disclosed his reasons for venturing into filmmaking. 

Emmanuel Iren, the founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), has recently disclosed his reasons for venturing into filmmaking.  Iren emphasized that churches should adopt various methods to spread God’s word, provided the platform is effective in raising disciples. Following in the footsteps of his wife, Laju Iren, Emmanuel Iren is set to debut in the […]

President Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria to Paris Olympics

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The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the entire budget estimate submitted for Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Enoh, who did not mention the amount approved, stated this yesterday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, while handing over the Team Nigeria athletes to […]