Oldest Olympic gold medallist Keleti dies at 103
Agnes Keleti, the world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103. Five-time Olympic champion Hungarian gymnast Keleti won her first gold aged 31 at the 1952 Games in Helsinki, before winning…
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala Named “Woman Of The Year, 2024″
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has been named “Woman of the Year 2024” by ThisDay newspaper. The publication stated that under her stewardship, the WTO facilitated historic trade agreements that played a pivotal role in…
Commercial Motorcyclists To Pay N146,000 Tax
Commercial motorcyclists otherwise known as “Okada” riders and taxi drivers in Enugu State will pay a whooping N146,000 and N164,250 respectively in taxes to the State Government in 2025, according to a new tax regime approved by the Executive Chairman,…
WWE star Omos wins championship on his return to the ring
Omos has been absent from WWE television since early April when he participated in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The Nigerian Giant is a champion again following his return to the ring on January 1 in Tokyo, Japan….
Deontay Wilder has finally said goodbye to professional boxing, according to Michael Benson
The famous ‘Bronze Bomber’ would have ‘hung up his gloves’, thus giving priority to his family and business Boxing journalist Michael Benson posted on his ‘X’ account (formerly Twitter) on January 1 a piece of news that shook the boxing…
Debut at 18, still playing at 40 – James makes more history
LeBron James became the first person in NBA history to play as a teenager and past the age of 40 as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who made his NBA debut as an 18-year-old in…
Star Wars actor Angus MacInnes dies aged 77
Star Wars and River City actor Angus MacInnes has died at the age of 77. The Canadian was best known for playing Y-wing fighter gold leader Jon “Dutch” Vander in Episode IV: A New Hope, but also had roles in…
Rihanna Performs Two of Her Own Songs at Karaoke — and the Internet Has Thoughts
The “Diamonds” singer hasn’t released an album since 2016 Rihanna is closing out 2024 in a relatable way — with a night of karaoke. According to videos shared by fans online, the “Diamonds” singer popped by an New York City…
BREAKING: Ivory Coast president declares that French forces should withdraw from the country
Alassane Ouattara, the president of Ivory Coast, announced Tuesday that French troops would leave the country. Speaking to the nation at the conclusion of the year, Ouattara stated that Ivorians should be proud of their own armed forces’ modernisation. “In…
What 2024 “Detty December” taught us about Nigeria’s economy
Detty December, the month-long rave that turns Nigeria into a global party hotspot, has morphed into more than just a festive tradition. It’s a cultural and economic phenomenon. What started as post-pandemic revelry is now a potent force driving global…