South Korea’s Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature was on Thursday, October 10, awarded to the South Korean author, Han Kang “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” According to a statement by…
Mele Kyari, NNPCL CEO, Loses Daughter
Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), has lost his 25-year-old daughter. Details of her death were sketchy as of the time of filing this report, but NAN reported that the deceased…
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…
Cameroon Government Assures President Biya’s Good Health
The Cameroonian government has dismissed rumours about the health of its 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, stating that he is in good health and labeling the widespread reports as “pure fantasy.” Biya, who has not been seen in public since attending…
Nigeria International Reveals Transfer Talks with Inter Milan
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye ranked highly on the Inter Milan wishlist during the summer transfer window. During his recent interview with Transfermarkt, as reported by FCInterNews, the Nigeria international delivered an update on the heavy media speculation in the past…
14-Year-Old Iranian Table Tennis Sensation Stuns World Number One
Teenage Iranian table tennis player Benyamin Faraji has triumphed over the world number one, Wang Chuqin from China, in the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championships. The 14-year-old became the sensation of the international competitions held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday after…
British fencer Akinyosoye switches allegiance to Nigeria
British fencer, Folayemi Akinyosoye, has pledged his allegiance to Nigeria, leaving behind his representation of Great Britain. Akinyosoye, who has been a prominent figure in British junior fencing for the past six years, made this decision as fencing gains momentum…
NPFL: Amuneke relieved after Heartland end winless streak
Heartland head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has admitted he is relieved after the Naze Millionaires recorded their first win of the season. The Owerri club defeated Niger Tornadoes 2-0 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday to end their barren run….
Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Leads Kano Pillars to Victory
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has scored a brace upon his return to Kano Pillars, powering them to a 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars. Musa, who joined alongside Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi, wasted no time to announce his return…
Court Rules in Favor of Nigerian Company in Mayweather Contract Dispute
A U.S. court has confirmed that former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is required to pay $2.4 million in damages to Zinni Media Concept Limited, a Nigerian company, for breach of contract. According to a statement from Alex Nwankwo,…