World Cup: I am proud of Ghana. They have good electricity, security, road and universities - Singer Paul Okoye says

 Singer Paul Okoye has said that he is proud of Ghana despite Nigeria losing World Cup slot to them. 

 

NFF apologises to Nigerians over Super Eagles’ World Cup failure

The Nigeria Football Federation has apologized to the Federal Government and Nigerians after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup finals in Qatar.

 

"This fool Alec Baldwin took a woman's life and got sympathy from the same Hollywood trying to condemn Will Smith" The Game slams those criticising Will for slapping Chris Rock

The Game has reacted to Will Smith getting criticised for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

 

Will Smith faces possible suspension, expulsion or other sanctions permitted as Academy begins disciplinary proceedings against him for slapping Chris Rock

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday March 30, that it is beginning disciplinary proceedings against actor Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock on stage at Sunday night’s Oscars event.

 

Pandemonium in Abuja stadium after Nigeria-Ghana match as angry fans chase all players away

 Pandemonium broke out at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja after the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 1-1 draw with Ghana. 

 

Super Eagles of Nigeria fail to qualify for 2022 World Cup

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 1-1 draw with Ghana at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

 

CAF approves 60,000 fans for Super Eagles vs Ghana clash in Abuja

Africa's soccer ruling body, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has permitted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to allow up to 60, 000 spectators for Nigeria’s 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs second leg tie against the Black Stars of Ghana.

 

If you pray or sing at a political event, you have endorsed that candidate — Akah Nnani tells his colleagues to turn down money from politicians

Akah Nnani has told his colleagues to turn down money from politicians.

 

Again, bandits attack Kaduna communities kill '50' people, raze houses, church and vehicles

 

About 50 people were reportedly killed when bandits attacked nine communities in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday, March 24. 

 

"Super chickens" John Dumelo mocks Nigeria after match with Ghana ended in a draw

John Dumelo has taken to Instagram to mock Nigeria's Super Eagles after their match with Ghana ended in a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their World Cup playoff in Kumasi.

 

Nigeria's First female Vice Chancellor Grace Alele-Williams has died

The first Nigerian female Vice Chancellor, Grace Alele-Williams is dead.

 

Super Falcons move two steps up in new FIFA World Rankings

Nigeria’s Women national football team, the Super Falcons have moved up on the FIFA World Rankings by two places.

 

President Buhari commissions Dangote's $2.5bn Fertiliser plant

L-R: Deputy Secretary-General, The United Nations, Amina Mohammed; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; President Muhammadu Buhari, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during the commissioning of Dangote Fertiliser 3.0 Metric Tonnes Urea Plant, Dangote Industries Free Zone, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos on Tuesday, March 22, 2022

 

Paulo Dybala to leave Juventus for free this summer after the Serie A giants 'decided to change their proposal' over a new contract

 Argentine superstar,  Paulo Dybala will reportedly leave Juventus this summer after failing to agree on terms on a new contract with the Italian giants. 

 

Footballer Isaac Hayden is charged by the FA for improper conduct for 'attacking the integrity of the match official'

Newcastle midfielder, Isaac Hayden has been charged by the Football Association over comments made on social media following the club's controversial Premier League defeat at Chelsea.

 

Vaccinated travelers arriving Nigeria no longer required to take COVID19 test – FG

The Federal government has announced that fully vaccinated travelers coming into Nigeria will no longer be required to take a pre-departure PCR COVID-19 test.

 

The Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this during a briefing of the PSC announcing a revision of International Travel Protocols on Monday, March 21.

 Mustapha added that passengers who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated are still expected to take a COVID-19 PCR test 48 hours before departure, or do a Day 2 and day 7 test on arrival.

 

He stressed that such passengers will be expected to pay for their PCR tests through the Federal Government’s travel platform, while fully vaccinated passengers will not be charged for rapid antigen tests at the airport.

Arabs are racist - Former Emir of Kano's daughter, Shahida shares her experience of racism in Saudi Arabia

 Shahid, the daughter of 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has shared her experience of racism in Saudi Arabia.

 

Lagos police reacts to claims Festac police officer serves as an informant to armed robbers

 The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to claims made by a suspected drug dealer who alleged that men of the Festac police division work in collaboration with armed robbers.

 

Davido takes delivery of the Lamborghini Aventador he bought for himself as a Christmas present last December

 Davido has finally taken delivery of his Lamborghini Aventador he bought for himself as a Christmas present last December.

 

'I'm sure I'll be the next account suspended for speaking freely on an app created for us to equally share as humans' -The Game defends Kanye West then claims Kanye's Grammy performance has been canceled for attacking Trevor Noah

Rapper, The Game has come to the defence of his colleague and friend, Kanye West, claiming the voice of Black people and artistes is under seige while alleging that Kanye West has been pulled from the Grammys performance lineup after he made a racial slur towards comedian, Trevor Noah.

 

Thomas Tuchel dismisses wanting to leave crisis hit Chelsea for Manchester Utd

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel has reiterated his support for the crisis hit club saying he is ‘fully committed’ to Chelsea amid links to Manchester United .

EFCC explains why Obiano was arrested

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained why it arrested the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano.

 

Be ready to lose all your money in crypto - EU warns

The European Union has warned that consumers risk losing all their money invested in cryptoassets and could fall prey to scams.

Black schoolgirl, 15, stripped by police while on her period after teachers thought they smelt cannabis on her

 A black schoolgirl was strip searched by police while on her period after being wrongly suspected of carrying cannabis.

 

We have a president representing our country at the most important time in history, who is physically and mentally challenged - Trump rips Biden over his handling of Russia

Former US president, Donald Trump has ripped President Joe Biden as 'physically and mentally challenged' over his first foreign policy crisis- the Russia-Ukraine war.

 

"The bandits are Fulani from Nigeria and other neighbouring countries" - Emir of Bungudu recounts his 32 days experience in kidnappers' den

 The Emir of Bungudu, Zamfara State, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, has recounted his experience in kidnappers' den. 

 

Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar's flashy lifestyle is not for me - Saido Mane says footballers who live glamorous lives 'irritate' him

Senegalese and Liverpool forward, Saido Made has distanced himself from the glamorous lifestyle lived by some footballers.

"Beauty with brains" Femi Otedola boasts about daughter DJ Cuppy as he pays her a visit in Oxford

Femi Otedola paid daughter DJ Cuppy a visit in Oxford.

 

Lagos government begins publishing names and photos of sex offenders

The Lagos State Government has announced that it has commenced the publication of details of sex offenders in the state.

 

U.S to ban imports of oil and gas from Russia - Joe Biden says in response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

US President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will ban imports of Russian oil, a major escalation in the international response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine..

Coca-Cola, Pepsi and McDonald's suspend business in Russia over invasion of Ukraine

Iconic brands, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Starbucks have announced they are suspending business in Russia after that country’s invasion of Ukraine. 

 

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists he is 'not sorry' over letting Lionel Messi leave the club

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has insisted that he is 'not sorry' about his bombshell decision to allow Lionel Messi to leave the club last summer.

 

Compared to my male counterparts, I 'm underpaid and undervalued - DJ Cuppy

Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy has said that she is underpaid and undervalued in her industry. 

 

Zimbabwe Presidential Soldiers arrested for robbery

Three Zimbabwe Army Presidential soldiers have been arrested for robbery after a family was robbed at gunpoint at a farm in Beatrice, Mashonaland East.

 

Third batch of Nigerian evacuees from Ukraine land in Abuja

The third batch of Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

 

Manchester City thrash Manchester United 4-1

Manchester City thrashed Manchester United 4-1 on Sunday evening, March 6 in an  entertaining clash at the Etihad.

We will soon have to say goodbye to Nigeria as a nation - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that we might be saying goodbye to Nigeria as a nation following recent trends in the country. 

 

Russian tennis star reacts as Ukrainian opponent refuses to play her

Russian tennis star, Anastasia Potapova, has responded after Ukrainian opponent Elina Svitolina said she would refuse to play her amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

 

"It doesn't change the fact that I'm too much" Tuface reacts after show promoters made Burna Boy stand out on show poster while he and other artists got less prominence

Tuface has reacted after Burna Boy, who is headlining a show in Las Vegas, was given pride of place on the show's poster, while he was lumped together with other Nigerian artists at the bottom of the poster.

 

Everton owner and Russian billionaire, Alisher Usmanov's £600million megayacht is seized by German authorities amid crackdown on Putin's oligarchs

Sanctioned Russian billionaire and Everton owner,  Alisher Usmanov's megayacht has been seized amid a crackdown on oligarchs who are friends with Vladimir Putin. 

 

Manchester United consider appointing Carlo Ancelotti as manager

Carlo Ancelotti could return to the Premier League as manager barely a year after leaving Everton.

 

FIFA 2022 World Cup Qualifier: Tijani Babangida speaks on how Super Eagles can overcome Ghana

Nigeria football icon, Tijani Babangida has that the Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Austin Eguavoen needs to select the right strikers if he wants his team tp beat Ghana in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.