The Central African Republic will host Nigeria in a World Cup qualifying match on Sunday afternoon. The match will be played in Douala. This is the reverse fixture between both countries. The Wild Beasts shocked the Super Eagles 1-0 on Thursday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. The three-time African champions will be desperate…
American boxer, Deontay Wilder, has reacted to his trilogy heavyweight fight defeat against British fighter, Tyson Fury. Wilder said he ‘wasn’t good enough’ against Fury following the brutal knockout defeat on Sunday morning, Nigerian time. The 35-year-old was knocked down in the third, 10th and 11th rounds as he failed to avenge his 2020 defeat…
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that he has triggered his rematch clause with Oleksandr Usyk. The fight is expected to take place in March next year. Usyk has already said he would like to defend his newly-won titles in Ukraine. However,h Hearn has claimed that the rematch will take place in the UK….
Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has named some of the housemates on the ‘Shine Ya Eye’ edition that would have won if WhiteMoney didn’t land the grand prize. WhiteMoney emerged winner ahead of Liquorose, Pere, Cross, Angel and Emmanuel on the final day of the show. He walked away with N30million in cash and…
Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade has revealed that she was molested on set of a movie by a sound engineer. The mother of two, during a live session on her Instagram page, disclosed that she was molested while the sound engineer tried to put a microphone on her. According to her, this is the reason she…
Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has launched an attack on Senate Minority Leader, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe. Adesina, who was referring to Abaribe, said the Senator should be in prison for supporting “someone bent on dismembering Nigeria.” Abaribe from Abia South had stood as surety for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of…
Nollywood actress, Shan George has reacted to a video of Chinwetalu Agu denying that the outfit he was wearing when he was arrested is the Biafran flag. The Veteran actor was arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army for wearing Biafra-themed clothing at Upper Iweka Road, Onitsha. Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director, Army Public…
Nollywood veteran actor, Chinwetalu Agu has been released by the Nigerian Army. The actor was arrested by troops for wearing Biafra clothing. He was reportedly sharing food to less privileged persons wearing Biafran regalia when government forces stopped him at Upper Iweka Road, Onitsha. Agu was approached by two soldiers who wrestled him to the…
Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has admitted that he hoped Lionel Messi would agree to “play for free”. Messi left the club as a free agent to Paris Saint-Germain, once it became clear that Barca could not afford a lucrative contract extension. Both parties had agreed to fresh terms, but financial mismanagement at the Nou Camp…
The Zamfara State Police Command has said that it rescued one Mudassiru Malan from kidnappers den, saying that the ongoing fight against the terrorists in the state is yielding positive results as they are gradually leaving the state. According to a press statement signed by the command’s spokesman, SP Mohammed Shehu, the Police Tactical Operatives…
Nollywood veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu has broken his silence on his arrest by the Nigerian Army for wearing Biafran regalia. The actor was arrested by troops for wearing Biafra clothing at Upper Iweka Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Public Relations confirming his arrest said the veteran actor was apprehended for…
France Football editors are set to release the initial 30-man shortlist for this year’s Ballon D’Or prize. Once that list has been compiled, a selection of international journalists, national team coaches and captains will then vote to decide the winner. They will each be asked to choose their top five players from the 30. The…
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, are set to postpone the Club World Cup until next year (2022). Chelsea were due to play in the prestigious tournament from December 9 to December 19 this year, having won the UEFA Champions League back in May. But the competition is set to be delayed after original…
Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed that she is being blackmailed over a sex tape she did with the guy she’s currently dating. The Afro Beats singer said this during an interview with power105.1 host, Angie Martins in New York. According to her, her road manager sent her the sex tape which the supposed…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has reacted to the arrest of veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu. The actor was arrested by Nigerian Army troops for wearing Biafra clothing. He was reportedly sharing food to the less privileged persons wearing a Biafran regalia when government forces stopped him at upper Iweka road, Onitsha. Agu was approached by…
A US federal magistrate judge in Nevada, Danie Albregts, has said a rape lawsuit brought against Cristiano Ronaldo, should be dismissed. The case was instituted by Kathryn Mayorga, a model who sued for more than the $375,000 in hush money she received in 2010, claiming Ronaldo raped her in Las Vegas. Albregts has blamed Mayorga’s…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an incidence response facility aimed at addressing incidences of cybercrimes, protecting telecoms infrastructure and encouraging increased participation in the nation’s digital economy. The NCC Center for Computer Security Incident Response is the Commission’s industry-specific intervention, whose objectives are aligned to the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) published…
Niger State Government said efforts are on to secure the release of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Transport, Ibrahim Musa Garba 02 08 21. The Permanent Secretary was abducted alongside one of his children at Zungeru the headquarters of Wushishi local government council on the 2nd of October,2021 Commissioner for Information and Strategy…
The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has rescued six kidnap victims, along Barde/Keffi Road in Kafanchan Local Government Area (LGA), of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna, NAN reports. Jalige said that operatives of the command, on receipt of the…
Roma striker, Tammy Abraham, has opened up on how Jose Mourinho convinced him to leave Chelsea this summer. According to the 24-year-old, Mourinho advised him not to take the “easy option” of staying at Stamford Bridge. Abraham stated this while speaking at St George’s Park on Thursday. The player has been recalled to England’s squad…
