Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from professional football
German footballer Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from professional football. The former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder, announced his retirement at the age of 34. Writing on Instagram, Ozil said: “After thoughtful consideration, I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football.Mesut Ozil won 1 World Cup, 4 FA Cup, 1 La Liga, 1 […]
”You shouldnât have wasted N300bn” Simi attacks INEC
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, better known by her stage name Simi, has slammed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the conduct of the 2023 general election. The singer feels that the electoral process was disappointing and did to level up to the N300 billion used in conducting the elections. Simi […]
Ramadan: EPL to allow players break fast mid-game
Refereeing bodies in England have told English Premier League, EPL, and English Football League match officials to pause play so that players can break their fast during the holy period of Ramadan. Match officials have been given guidance so players in the Premier League can break their fast by taking liquids, supplements or energy gels […]
Davido Announces Fourth Studio Album âTimelessâ
Afrobeats superstar Davido announced on Tuesday (March 21) that heâll be releasing his fourth studio album, Timeless, on March 31 via Columbia Records. The American-born, Nigerian singer-songwriter explained the album title in a press statement. âThere is a time for everything. A time to grieve and a time to heal. A time to laugh and a time to […]
INEC declares PDP candidate SIMINIALAYI FUBARA winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Rivers State
The independent National Electoral Commission , INEC in Rivers State has declared the Governorship Candidate of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Siminalayi Fubara the governor elect at the just concluded March 18th Governorship elections. Our Correspondent Allwell Ene reports that Siminalayi Fubara pulled a total of three hundred and two thousand, six hundred and fourteen votes […]
AFCON 2023 Race: Peseiro calls Musa, Osimhen, Lookman, 20 others for Guinea Bissau
Head Coach JosĂ© Santos Peseiro has invited team captain Ahmed Musa, in-form forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman as well as 20 other players to the Super Eaglesâ camp, ahead of this monthâs 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau. Nigeria and Guinea Bissau clash at the Moshood Abiola […]
Burna Boy to perform in Champions League Final
The UEFA champions League will have Nigeriaâs Burna Boy as a stage performer in the lead up to the final at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on 10 June. UEFA announced on their website, âGRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, and producer Burna Boy will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show […]
Oscar winners 2023: See the full list
The 95th Academy Awards were presented on Sunday and Tems became the talk for most Nigerian netizens after she turned up with a wedding-like gown which was criticized by some for blocking the views of spectators who sat behind her. See below for a full list of the nominees. The winners are indicated in bold. BEST […]
UCL: Chelsea defeat Dortmund 2-0, reach Champions League quarter-finals
Graham Potter enjoyed his finest night as Chelsea manager as they overcame a first-leg deficit against Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Potter was under huge pressure after a dismal run of results following Chelsea’s huge outlay in the transfer market, but he will hope the manner of this performance and the advance […]
Nicki Minajâs Record Label Signs Ghanian Artiste Nana Fofie, 4 Others
Nicki Minaj is ready to put her foot on the music industryâs neck once again. 2022 saw her begin an impressive comeback to the rap game, and this New Music Friday (March 4), she dropped off her first single of the year, âRed Ruby Da Sleeze,â much to fansâ pleasure. Nicki revealed in the latest episode of her Queen Radio podcast […]