Sports Minister says Osimhen/Finidisaga is not NFFâs priority
Minister of Sports, John Enoh, says addressing the recent outburst by Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen,against former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, is not the immediate priority for the Nigeria Football Federation. In a radio interview in Abuja, Enoh noted that the Federation needs to prioritize other pressing issues within Nigerian football, rather than being sidetracked […]
US Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official, not private acts
The U.S. Supreme Court today held that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for official actions taken as President, but can for private acts. The justices, in a 6-3 landmark ruling written by Chief Justice John Roberts, threw out a lower court’s decision rejecting Trump’s claim of immunity from criminal charges involving his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. However, Roberts […]
Big Brother Naija Set for New Season in July
The highly popular reality show, Big Brother Naija, is gearing up for a new season starting this July. The announcement was made via the official X account of the show on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The post teased the theme of the upcoming edition with a photo creative and a caption that read, “What’s better […]
Rivers Angels and El-Kanemi Warriors emerge Champions of President Federation Cup
El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri have clinched the 2024 President Federation Cup, after beating AbiaWarriors 2-nil in the finals. The win was the third in the finals of the oldest cup competition in Nigeria for the Maiduguri-based team, who previously won the cup in 1991 and 1992. The Desert Warriors went home with a prize money […]
South Africa’s new coalition government unveiled
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government, after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in May’s elections. In a televised speech on Sunday, Ramaphosa said “the government of national unity… is unprecedented in the history of its democracy”, as the ANC will have 20 out of 32 […]
Pheelz drops New EP Pheelz Good II
Nigerian singer and producer Pheelz has released his new EP Pheelz Good II, which is available for streaming and download across all major streaming platforms. After starting 2024 with the number one album on Billboardâs Top Album Sales Chart thanks to his songwriting and production work on Usherâs ‘Coming Home’ album, Pheelz returns with a new EP titled ‘Pheelz Good II’ to wrap up his âPheelz Goodâ trilogy series, […]
Nicki Minaj wishes Davido and Chioma a happy wedding
American rapper Nicki Minaj has taken a moment to congratulate Afrobeats star Davido on his recent traditional marriage to his longtime partner Chioma. The rapper acknowledged Davido’s recent marriage by pausing her performance on June 27, 2024, during her GAG City tour stop in Portugal. “Wait,” she inquired. Wait, wait, waitâdid Davido get hitched?” The […]
Taraji P. Henson to Host 2024 BET Awards
Oscar-nominated American actress Taraji P. Henson has expressed her excitement about hosting the 2024 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, set to take place this coming Sunday in Los Angeles. The BET Awards are an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and various other fields. Canadian rapper and singer […]
New NPFL season to kick-off August 31 with referees to use gadgets to aid officiating
The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has said referees in the Nigerian topflight will begin to use gadgets to aid their officiating next season as part of efforts by the league board to improve the NPFL. Having announced August 31 for the resumption of the 2024/25 season, Elegbeleye said the NPFL board was […]
West Africa Defense chiefs propose deployment of 5000-standby force to fight insecurity
Defense chiefs of West Africa are proposing a plan to deploy a 5,000-strong âstandby forceâ to fight the regionâs worsening security crises. The plan, which will cost $2.6 billion annually, was proposed to heads of state at a meeting of defense officials today in Nigeria’s capital of Abuja. It also aims to prevent further coups following a […]
