At least three players in the Super Eagles squad have escaped being suspended for the Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast. They are Moses Simon, Ola Aina and Calvin Bassey. The trio, who was one booking away from missing the final should Nigeria beat South Africa, survived as they were not booked and…
A 43-year-old man, Mikail Osundiji, has been reported dead while watching the semi-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to reports Osundiji went into shock and died while watching the match at a public football viewing centre in Olomoore area of Abeokuta. The father of two reportedly died when…
Nollywood star, Ethel Aderemi, nee Ekpe has died. She died of cancer on Wednesday in Lagos. The sad news was confirmed by Dr Shaibu Husseini, the Director General of the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB in a Facebook post on Wednesday night. “I have been reliably informed that Ethel Ekpe, the screen beauty…
A young Nigerian man has died just seven weeks after he got married. Ande Danjuma Biki and his wife, Joy Benjamin Bawa got married on December 16, 2024, in Jalingo, Taraba State. However, he sadly passed away in February. Sharing the sad news, a friend wrote: “One of the most collected and calm mates secondary…
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard has completed a move to South Korean side FC Seoul. Lingard has been without a club since his contract expired at Nottingham Forest at the end of last season. It is understood the 31-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the K-League club, with the option for…
The bandits who abducted women accompanying a bride to her matrimonial home at Damari, Sabuwa LGA of Katsina State last Thursday have released a video showing the captives. In the video, which is currently trending on social media, the bandits threatened to tie the wedding knot between the already married lady and one of them,…
The Traditional King of Asaba, who is the 13th Asagba of Asaba in Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR, JP, is dead According to reports, the traditional ruler died on Wednesday Febraury 7 Born on July 28, 1925 in Asaba to the famous family of Edozien, who were said to be the…
UFC president Dana White has denied a date has been set for Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC after the Irishman announced he would fight on 29 June. McGregor has not fought since losing to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, in part due to the broken leg he suffered in that loss. Asked about McGregor’s…
Nigerians have taken to several social media platforms to express their disappointment in the outcome of the 2024 Grammy Academy Awards, which signalled a poor outing for Nigerian artistes as none of them bagged the prestigious annual award. The award, which marked the 66th ceremony, was held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, United…
American hip-hop artiste, Kanye West, has included Lagos among list of cities he would be touring in 2024 and 2025. The rapper disclosed this in a screenshot of a conversation shared on his Instagram story on Wednesday. The screenshot listed Eko Energy City in Lagos, Nigeria for December 14, 2024, and Nyayo International Stadium in…
