Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing In Ghana Fight
A Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during an undercard boxing match in Ghana at the weekend. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. He was reportedly leading on points before […]
ECOWAS Allows Visa-Free Travel for Exit Countries
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has told its member states to recognise the international passports of citizens of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, despite the countries’ exit from the bloc. The three West African countries are junta-led, and their military regimes show no hope for a return to democracy. The three countries […]
Upload Awaiting Results or Face Disqualification – JAMB
Candidates who applied for admission through the 2024 Direct Entry (DE) mode using awaiting results from IJMB or JUPEB have been urged to upload their results as soon as they are released. Public Communication Advisor of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dr Fabian Benjamin in a statement yesterday, emphasised that failure to upload […]
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance Received FCC Complaints
American rapper, Kendrick Lamar, has received 125 formal complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for his historic Super Bowl halftime performance on Feb. 9. Reports say the complaint ranges from accusations that the performance was provocative, racist, with profane lyrics and vulgarity, and gang affiliated gestures. Lamar was the first solo rapper to headline […]
Annie Macaulay Returns to Social Media, Drops 2Baba’s Name Idibia
Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has returned to social media, dropping her husband’s surname, Idibia. In a new Instagram post yesterday, the actress shared a picture of a flower and poured out her gratitude to those who stood by her during what seemed like a tough period in her life, ending the message with her full […]
Cote d’Ivoire Withdraws As Host For 2025 U-20 AFCON.
Cote d’Ivoire has withdrawn from hosting the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations just weeks before the tournament is set to begin from April 26 to May 18, 2025. In a statement, the Ivorian Football Federation said the government has officially notified the CAF Secretary General of this development. CAF had already conducted the draw […]
U.S. Embassy In Chad Suspends Non-immigrant Visas For 90 Days
U.S. embassy in Chad has suspended the issuance of most non-immigrant visas for 90 days. The State Department announced this yesterday, marking the first known international travel restrictions of President Donald Trump’s second term. A State Department spokesperson, who failed to give reason for the suspension, said it applied to non-immigrant tourists, business travelers and student […]
Bill To Return Nigeria To Parliamentary System Scales Second Reading
A bill seeking to return Nigeria to the parliamentary system of government, and establish the office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the President as Head of State, passed second reading yesterday at the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda and 59 others, seeks to alter […]
Davido Shares Reason Behind “5ive”
Multi-award-winning singer Davido has shared the inspiration behind the title of his highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘5ive’, during a recent appearance on a Twitch stream hosted by Cruel Santino. According to the artist, the title reflects the fact that this is his fifth album, set for release on April 18th, which follows his “Time […]
FIFA Declares $125m Prize For Club World Cup Winners
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, says the team that wins this year’s expanded Club World Cup in the United States can earn up to $125 million in prize money, including extra bonuses. Infantino, in a statement yesterday, announced that the total prize money for the tournament, which will take place from June 14 to July 13, […]