Ballon d’Or organizers announce new rule for winner
France Football, the organizers of the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards, are introducing a change in their protocol for the winner this year. As anticipation builds ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony on October 28, a new rule is set to…
Rema Receives Warm Traditional Maori Welcome in New Zealand
Nigerian singer and songwriter Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has received a beautiful traditional welcome from his fans in New Zealand as he touched down in the country for his upcoming show. The global music star, whose hit tracks…
Enugu State Honors Chidinma Adetshina as Brand Ambassador
Great things I have achieved in my father’s land” – Chidinma Adetshina appointed brand ambassador of Enugu State, Nigeria The reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, a former finalist for Miss South Africa, has been selected the brand ambassador for…
PDP Faction Appoints New Acting National Chairman
The integrity faction of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday announced the appointment of Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as acting National Chairman of the party. Osun Defender reports that the crisis within the PDP took another dimension i the early hours…
Tinubu’s Wife To Nigerian Youths: No Food For Lazy Man
Tinubu’s Wife To Nigerian Youths: No Food For Lazy Man First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, charged Nigerian youths to be hardworking, saying “There is no food for the lazy man.” She spoke at the palace of Ooni of Ife,…
Lagos Government sacks LASTMA officers
The Lagos State Government has sacked six officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). According to Guardian, the dismissal was in line with the directives of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC), following the recommendations put forth…
Ayra Starr reaches 2 billion Spotify streams
Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr reaches a new landmark as she hits 2 billion Spotify streams. A track by track breakdown of Ayra Starr’s ‘The Year I Turned 21’ A track by track breakdown of Ayra Starr’s ‘The Year I Turned…
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces his retirement
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time grand slam champion, on Thursday said he will retire from professional tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old Spanish player said he would effectively end his career after the Davis Cup finals in November….
Speed Darlington released from police custody
Popular activist Deji Adeyanju has confirmed the release of singer and social media sensation Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, from the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria police. In a statement late Tuesday, Adeyanju tweeting as #adeyanjudeji, confirmed the release…
Partey Withdraws from Ghana’s Sudan Game
The Black Stars of Ghana have been handed a huge blow after captain Thomas Partey and three others withdrew from the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan. Joseph Paintsil, Osman Ibrahim, and Kingsley Schindler, who were…