Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala will play against her former club FC Barcelona for the first time when her National Women’s Soccer League club host the Catalans in an international club friendly on Tuesday, August 27. The 29-year-old joined Bar FC from Barcelona in February and is expected to face her former teammate at their […]
It was gathered that the rain which fell for three consecutive days also claimed the lives of domestic animals, destroyed farmlands and other valuable properties worth millions of naira. Responding to the tragic incident, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, established a high-level committee headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Mohammed, to assess […]
Jamaican dancehall legend, Buju Banton, has accused afrobeats artistes of stealing from Jamaican reggae and dancehall music without crediting their source. Appearing on the ‘Drink Champs’ podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Banton claimed that afrobeats music has no substance and would fade with time. He also berated afrobeats artists for using their music […]
Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Sanwo-Olu said they discussed issues centred around the future of the state and building on the solid foundation already in place. Posting on his X page, Sanwo-Olu said their conversation centred around the future of Lagos and building on the solid foundation already in […]
The national president of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry disclosed this in an exclusive interview with newsmen. He said his recent visit to the 250 barrels per day refinery showed readiness to produce petroleum products in commercial quantity. Gillis-Harry explained that the full-scale kickoff of Port Harcourt Refinery and […]
The Islamic Republic and its allies have blamed Israel for Haniyeh’s killing on July 31 during a visit to the Iranian capital for the swearing-in of President Masoud Pezeshkian. Israel has not commented. Iran has vowed to avenge the death, which came hours after an Israeli strike in Beirut killed a senior commander of Hezbollah, […]
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on his X handle. Pate said the policy is more than just a response to the ongoing exodus of healthcare professionals but a comprehensive strategy to manage, harness, and reverse health worker migration. Many Nigerian healthcare workers leave the country for greener […]
The incident that occurred at the Olorisaoko community in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state on Saturday evening has thrown the whole area into confusion. Investigations revealed that the victim recently wrote his final subject for the West Africa Examination Council at Iyana Community Grammar School, Olode, Moniya, Ibadan. Multiple sources who spoke […]
Grammy-winning American gospel singer, Kirk Franklin, has said the concepts of marriage, giving and sexuality have been weaponised by Western Christianity. Appearing on the ‘Funky Friday’ podcast, the ‘My Life Is In Your Hands’ crooner explained that because of the weaponisation of certain concepts in Christianity, many are fulfilling man’s dogma, thinking that they are […]
The collapse of Omorodion’s transfer has forced Chelsea and Atletico Madrid to explore alternative options, with both clubs now considering a return to London for Joao Felix. The Portuguese forward spent time on loan at Stamford Bridge in 2023. Despite the setback, Manchester City remains optimistic about Alvarez’s potential move to Atletico Madrid. The Spanish […]