One of the sons of late Afro-beats legend, Fela Kuti, Seun, has disclosed how the late MKO Abiola and his wife, Simbiat, framed his father up for armed robbery during the military regime of Muhammadu Buhari. Seun claimed that Abiola and Simbiat accused Fela of stealing their Ferrari car at gunpoint. During Buhari’s military era,…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday engaged in a panic debate on hunger and hardship facing the citizens across the country, fearing attack and revolt from the hungry and angry Nigerians. The debate followed a motion, titled: “Urgent Need to address Food Insecurity and Market Exploitation of Consumables in Nigeria ”, sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi…
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform at the 2024 Copa America final. The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ crooner will perform during the halftime of the showpiece final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, July 14. “Shakira is an extraordinary South American star who has dazzled the entire world,” said Alejandro Domínguez, president…
A Spanish tourist has been trampled to death by elephants after climbing out of his car to take photos of the herd at a game reserve in South Africa. The unnamed 43-year-old man was visiting Pilanesberg National Park with his fiancee and two other people when the attack happened. The group had been driving around…
At least four people have been confirmed dead and many more injured after three trees inside a market in Jattu m in Etsako West local government Area (LGA) of Edo state fell simultaneously According to reports, some traders and buyers took cover under the trees following a rainfall when the incident occurred. An Indigene of…
A court in Moscow has issued an arrest warrant for the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism The charges brought against Yulia Navalnaya, who lives outside Russia, in absentia are to do with her alleged “participation in an extremist society. Navalny was Russia’s most significant opposition leader of the past…
Marseille have agreed a deal worth £26.7m – including add-ons – with Manchester United for striker Mason Greenwood. United have inserted a significant sell-on clause into the deal, which is thought to be between 40 and 50 per cent. Greenwood has now been given permission to have a medical and discuss personal terms. He spent…
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is expected to start on the bench for England’s Euro 2024 semi-final against Netherlands, with Kieran Trippier in line to keep his place in the starting XI. Some fans and pundits had called for Shaw to be thrown in from the start at left wing-back after he made an impressive…
Nottingham Forest have signed towering goalkeeper Carlos Miguel from Brazilian club Corinthians. The 25-year-old, who is 6ft 8in tall, has moved to the Premier League on a four-year contract. The Brazilian began his senior career with Internacional and had spells on loan with Santa Cruz and Boa Esporte before signing for Corinthians in 2021. He…
Everton have rejected a second offer of about £45m for defender Jarrad Branthwaite from Manchester United. The Toffees rejected a £35m bid from United for the 22-year-old England international last month. It is understood United’s revised offer included the possibility of additional payments should set targets be met. However, that figure still does not match…
