Year: 2024

Nigerian Woman Dies After Graduation From UK University

A Nigerian woman identified as Oluwaseun Bello has reportedly died in the United Kingdom, shortly after completing her studies. The Nigerian community association in the UK conveyed this unfortunate news through a statement on their official X account on Monday,…

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka loses on Grand Slam comeback

Naomi Osaka fell at the first hurdle in her Grand Slam comeback on Monday, losing 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) to Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Australian Open. A single break proved enough for the French 16th seed to…

I’ll pay whatever price other artists paid to be successful – BNXN vows

Daniel Benson, a Nigerian musician better known by his stage name BNXN, has sworn to do whatever it takes to succeed in the music business. The crooner of “Finesse” acknowledged that his peers have to pay “prices” and are not…

Lionel Messi becomes the first to win The Best FIFA Men’s player 3 times

Lionel Messi has become the first footballer to win The Best FIFA Men’s Player award three times. The Argentine superstar, 36, was confirmed as the 2023 winner at The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in London on Monday, January 15….

‘Cooking With Lynja’ TikTok chef Lynn Yamada Davis dies at 67

Tributes from content creators have poured in on social media after news rocked the tight-knit digital culinary community that TikTok star Lynn “Lynja” Yamada Davis died. The late social media star who was best known for her quirky and fun…

I saw music as a hobby, not a career – Yemi Alade

Award-winning Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has shared her perspective on music, considering it more of a hobby than a dedicated career. Speaking in the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, Alade expressed that if given the choice a…

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou face off for first time ahead of heavyweight fight [VIDEO]

Anthony Joshua will face Francis Ngannou on March 8 in Saudi Arabia; the fight takes place three weeks after Tyson Fury takes on Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed heavyweight title clash; promoter Frank Warren says the winners of the two…

AFCON:Egypt 2-2 Mozambique: Salah rescues late point for Pharaohs

Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time penalty as Egypt salvaged a 2-2 draw with Mozambique in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game. The seven-time AFCON champions took an early lead through Mostafa Mohamed, only for Mozambique to turn the game…

Peter Obi Donates ₦‎75m To Mission Hospital In Enugu

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has donated N75 million to the Annunciation Hospital Health Scheme owned by the Congregation of Daughters of Divine Love, Enugu. “This donation is towards building a…

Rwandan varsity appoints Nigerian as Deputy VC

The University of Kigali has appointed a Nigerian, Professor Ogechi Adeola, as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, for the institution. This was made known in a statement posted on the university’s website. According to the institution’s governing body, Adeola’s appointment,…