Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second. Ronaldo also headed the list last year following his move to Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr. Business magazine Forbes says, externally the 39-year-old Portugal forward earned $260m (£205m) – up…
Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second. Ronaldo also headed the list last year following his move to Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr. Business magazine Forbes says, externally the 39-year-old Portugal forward earned $260m (£205m) – up…
African star Victor Osimhen has bagged four nominations at the 10th Nigerian Pitch Awards. Nigeria’s longest-running football awards are scheduled for Saturday, 8th June at the Ibom Meridien Hotel and Resorts. Osimhen has been nominated for the Striker of the Year accolade, King of Pitch prize, Sportsmanship Award and the Sam Okwaraji Award. The SSC…
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has revealed why his late father, the pioneer of the Afrobeats genre, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, married 27 women in one day. In 1978, Fela, in what was seen as a very daring move, married 27 women in one day. Speaking on the controversy, Seun, during an interview on the ‘Fresh…
Dr Anu Adepoju’s conviction by the Lagos Federal High Court has sparked jubilation on social media. The renowned BBL doctor, who is the owner of MedContour, has faced severe criticism on social media for a series of unsuccessful surgeries. Tragically, in 2020, a patient named Miss Nneka Onwuzuligbo lost her life after undergoing a procedure…
CNN today, May 17, 2024, released shocking footage that appears to show American rapper and music executive, Sean “Diddy” Combs punching and kicking his ex-girlfriend and singer, Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. The music mogul can be seen following Ventura down the corridor in a towel on surveillance footage taken at…
The portal provides a user-friendly interface to enable students submit their applications conveniently. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has annouced May 24 as the official opening date of the portal for student loan applications. This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by the the Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr. Sawyerr stated that…
Lagos’ own “Mayor,” Mayorkun, is ready to take over the dance floor once again with a new single “Under The Canopy.” Following the success of his October 2023 EP, “Love.. For Free,” Mayorkun delivers a fresh dose of energy with “Under The Canopy.” Produced by Clemzy, the song promises an irresistible groove on the dancefloor….
ID Cabasa, the music producer and CEO of Coded Tunes, says he cried when Olamide, the rapper, left his record label. Olamide exited Coded Tunes and launched YBNL Nation, his imprint, in 2012. In a recent interview with Afrobeats Podcast, ID Cabasa said he met Olamide when he was young and recognised his talent. He…
Oritsefemi, the Nigerian singer, has revealed what transpired between him and Nabila Fash, his estranged wife. The couple tied the knot in 2017. In 2021, their marriage faced a crisis over allegations of infidelity. Fash later accused the singer of “constant cheating, verbal and emotional abuse”. She claimed Oritsefemi has children out of wedlock with…
Nasir Ayitogo, the Media and Public Relations Lead of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced in a statement released on Thursday. “The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) led by its Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr is thrilled to announce the 24th of May, 2024 as the official date for the opening of…
The anti-graft agency chairman said that Nigeria needs to adopt new technology to enhance the nation’s currency tracking. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that unknown to young crytocurrency traders in Nigeria, terrorists use their trade as a means to fund terrorism in Nigeria. According to him,…
Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Ejekiru, better known as Sabinus, and his wife, Ciana Chapman, have reacted to rumours of domestic violence in their marriage. Naija News reports that an Instagram blog, Cutie Julls, had alleged that the skit maker was fond of beating his wife. The accusation generated mixed reactions among fans of the…
In a recent Instagram live session, a fan of the Grammy-winning singer asked him why he is yet to have any kids. Burna Boy disclosed that he will not have children until he is married and can “be there for them everyday”. The 32-year-old singer said his kids deserve to experience love and affection from…
The Black Entertainment Television Network (BET) has unveiled the nominees for the 2024 BET Awards. This year’s list includes a strong showing from Nigerians, with Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Seyi Vibez, and Asake all receiving nods. Ayra Starr leads the pack with three nominations. She’s up for Best New Artist, Best International Act, and the BET Her…
Isreal Afeare, popularly known as Isreal DMW, the logistics manager for Nigerian singer, Davido, has reacted to the accusation of being a snitch in the 30BG crew. Recall that after Davido fired Bobo, celebrity journalist, Stella Dimoko Korkus (SDK) shared some of the alleged messy details that led to it, including embezzlement of funds. Reacting…
Portable, the Nigerian singer, has teased his upcoming song titled ‘Spider Man’ — where he detailed his recent arrest. Portable was arrested by the Lagos state police command on Tuesday for allegedly failing to pay the debt he incurred after purchasing his G-Wagon from a car dealer. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker was said to have…
Nigeria’s economic challenges, exacerbated by economic policies, nationwide insecurity, and rising production costs, have pushed the country’s inflation rate to one of the highest in Africa. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Wednesday that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 33.69 percent in April 2024, up from 33.20 per cent in March 2024….
In a pivotal moment in Premier League football, the contentious topic of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has once again taken centre stage. The recent submission of a resolution by Wolves to the Premier League has triggered a vote, sparking a heated debate among clubs regarding the fate of VAR in the Premier League. Since its…
Manchester City are just one step away from a fourth Premier League title in a row – a feat achieved by no other club. There will be celebrations if they reach their goal, but the club still has the 115 Premier League charges hanging over them. In February 2023 in was revealed that City had…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has warned intending pilgrims to avoid money laundering as they embark on the spiritual exercise. He urged them to shun any form of criminal act during their pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sanwo-Olu gave the admonition at a one-day seminar and special prayers organised for the Year…
