Femi Adebayo Emerges Best Actor in Supporting Role
Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo, has emerged the Best Actor in Supporting Role for his historical thriller, “Jagun Jagun”, at the 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held at the weekend. Adebayo’s “Jagun Jagun” which earlier attracted seven nominations, also clinched the Achievement Award in visual effect and in make-up respectively. Actress Elsie Abang won the ‘Best Actress in Supporting Role’ in “KIPKEMBOI”, […]
Lil Durk Reportedly Plans To Plead Not Guilty In Murder For Hire Case
Lil Durk is presently incarcerated in Miami on a conspiracy charge of murder-for-hire. Shortly after five suspected OTF affiliates were detained last week, the Chicago rapper was also arrested. The authorities suspect they were bribed to carry out an attack on Quando Rondo, but his cousin Lul Pab was killed instead. However, a source recently […]
Breaking: Manchester United agree deal to hire Ruben Amorim as head coach
Manchester United has successfully negotiated an agreement with Sporting Lisbon for the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. As part of the arrangement, Amorim will remain with Sporting for their upcoming three matches, which include a significant clash against Manchester City on Tuesday and another match against Braga on November 10. Consequently, Amorim is expected to […]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Soar Past Ghana to Retain WAFU B U-20 Cup Title
In a thrilling final match against their arch-rivals Ghana, Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, successfully defended their WAFU B U-20 Cup title. The decisive victory took place at the Stade de Kegue in Lome, Togo, with Nigeria emerging victorious with a score of 2-1. Kparobo Arierhi emerged as the hero of the match, […]
UN aid group warns Israel’s ban on organisation could cost lives, as Gaza war rages on
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has issued a grave warning regarding the potential consequences of Israel’s recent ban on its operations. The agency, which provides essential services to millions of Palestinian refugees, stated that this decision could significantly jeopardize lives in the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian crisis is already dire due […]
Lawmaker Granted Bail After Assaulting Bolt Driver
A House of Representatives member for Aba North and South, Alex Ikwechegh, was granted bail on Wednesday by a Kuje Magistrate Court. The lawmaker was arrested and charged with assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, outside his Abuja residence. The incident, which was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, showed Ikwechegh threatening […]
Climate Change Fuels Malaria and Cholera Surge in Nigeria
Medical experts warn of a looming public health crisis as rising temperatures and extreme weather create ideal conditions for the spread of infectious diseases. Nigeria faces a growing threat from climate change-induced diseases, with malaria and cholera emerging as significant concerns. Experts warn that unless proactive measures are implemented, the country could experience a surge […]
Moniepoint Achieves Unicorn Status with $110M Funding Round
Nigerian fintech startup, Moniepoint, has secured a significant $110 million Series B funding round, catapulting its valuation to over $1 billion and earning it the coveted “unicorn” status. The funding round was led by tech giant Google and London-based private equity firm Development Partners International (DPI). This substantial investment will fuel Moniepoint’s ambitious expansion plans […]
Super Falcons Beat Algeria 4-1 In International Friendly
The Super Falcons continued dominating Algeria yesterday with a 4-1 win in the second-leg of their international friendlies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Folashade Ijamilusi’s hat-trick was the highlight the afternoon, while Gift Monday added another goal to secure a second consecutive victory over the Green Ladies. The Super Falcons had defeated the Green Ladies 2-0 in their first friendly last Saturday. This means that Interim Coach, Justin Madugu, has now won his first two matches since the resignation of Randy Waldrum.
Winners at the Ballon D’Or Event Announced
Spanish player Rodri and Aitana Bonmati each won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world male and female. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented , fourth successive Premier League trophy last season, while Barcelona’s Bomati won the women’s award for a second time. Meanwhile, Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr said he will keep on fighting racism even if his activism is what led to him not winning the Ballon d’Or. Asked what Vinicius meant with his post, his management staff said “the football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.” The 24-year-old Vinicius who has been subjected to racial abuse on several occasions in Spain, stated this on social media after his LaLiga side Real Madrid cancelled their plans to attend the ceremony in Paris, boycotting it despite winning the Men’s Club Of The Year award, and their manager Carlo Ancelotti was named Men’s Coach Of The Year. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/erik-ten-hag-sacked-as-manchester-united-manager/