AFCON Blow: Atalanta Coach Laments Losing Red-Hot Lookman to Nigeria Duty

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Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed frustration over the imminent departure of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, who is set to join the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to Sky Italia and Football Italia, Gasperini admitted that Lookman’s absence will create a significant gap in Atalanta’s attack, especially given […]

Bauchi Crime Shocker: State Records 592 Criminal Cases in One Year — Rape Tops the List

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Bauchi State has been hit with a disturbing crime surge, recording 592 criminal cases within just one year — with rape emerging as the most prevalent offence, according to new security reports widely referenced by platforms like . Security officials disclosed that cases ranging from sexual violence, assault, theft, and other violent crimes spiked across […]

EPL Showdown: Arsenal’s Madueke Fired Up for Explosive Battle Against Former Club Chelsea

Arsenal winger Noni Madueke is already buzzing with anticipation ahead of the Gunners’ highly awaited Premier League clash against his former club, Chelsea. The young star, who once rose through Chelsea’s academy system before leaving England for more opportunities abroad, says facing the Blues again feels both personal and electrifying. Madueke expressed his excitement while […]

Liquorose Breaks Silence: Why Becoming a Musician Has Always Been My Biggest Dream

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Former BBNaija star and multi-talented entertainer, Liquorose, has finally opened up about her long-nurtured desire to become a musician — a passion she says started long before fame found her. In a recent sit-down shared across entertainment platforms like Pulse Nigeria and The Nation Entertainment, Liquorose revealed that music wasn’t just a career option for […]

AFCON Shockwave: CAF Unveils Full Officiating List — No Nigerian Referee Makes the Cut

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe,has announced that the next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

In a surprising twist ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full list of match officials—with no Nigerian referee or assistant referee making the final cut. The announcement has stirred debate across the football community, raising questions about Nigeria’s dwindling presence in continental officiating. […]

From No Plan to Global Star — Wizkid Admits His Success Was Unplanned”

Wizkid has garnered significant recognition, securing nominations in seven categories at the upcoming AAE Awards

Nigerian superstar Wizkid has revealed that his breakthrough journey into global stardom didn’t come with a master plan — he simply “had no blueprint” when he first began making music. In a deeply personal interview, he admitted that his rise was fueled by passion, hard work, and the courage to make art without any guarantee […]

U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Spike as Caracas Rejects ‘Ridiculous’ Terror Claim”

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Venezuelan authorities have strongly rejected the United States’ recent designation of the alleged “Cartel de los Soles” as a foreign terrorist organization, calling it a “ridiculous lie” fabricated to justify future military intervention. In an official statement released by the Foreign Ministry, Caracas condemned the move by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, arguing that […]