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2023 Women’s world cup: FIFA to pay Nigerian Squad prize bonus directly after NFF canceled their match bonuses
The prize money for the participation of Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the 2023 Women’s World Cup will be received directly from the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), according to FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura. This was revealed to the Nigerian women’s team on Monday in the dressing room of Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium after their 0-0 draw against the Republic of Ireland in the final group stage match of the World Cup. In a video posted…
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Chimamanda Adichie joins Obi, Datti at Presidential tribunal
Renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie joined the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, at the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja. Adichie was present in the courtroom before the tribunal resumed the hearing on the adoption of a written address by the LP and Peter Obi. Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed are currently contesting the victory of President Bola Tinubu from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February…
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Breaking: Helicopter crashes into building in Lagos
On Tuesday, a helicopter crashed into a building in Oba Akran Ikeja, Lagos State. The incident took place around 3:30 pm, near AP Filling Station and United Bank For Africa in Oba Akran. The helicopter caught fire close to its destination, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). Fortunately, the pilots of the helicopter were rescued, but there is no available information on whether there were other passengers on board at the time of the crash. At…
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Former NBA President, Olumide Akpata joins Labour Party
Olumide Akpata, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has officially become a member of the Labour Party (LP). He shared this information via a tweet on Tuesday. Akpata disclosed that he joined the LP back in March and recently attended his first ward meeting on Saturday. He wrote; ”Quite a number of people have called/messaged me to confirm the news, currently making the rounds, that I have joined a political party. ”Yes.…
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Sit-at-home: Simon Ekpa fully bankrolled by the Nigerian Government to cause unrest in our region – Nnamdi Kanu claims
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made allegations against the Nigerian government, claiming that they are providing financial support to Simon Ekpa, a Biafra agitator based in Finland. According to Kanu, this support is intended to incite turmoil and unrest in the Southeast region of Nigeria. Kanu expressed concern that the sit-at-home order, which has been a part of the ongoing agitation, is being manipulated by the government to…
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He said it was a mistake and it will never happen again – woman narrates how her husband impregnated his side chick, seeks advise
A woman has shared that her husband, with whom she has been married for ten years, got another woman pregnant during their marriage. The lady made this revelation in a Facebook group on Monday, July 31. According to her, her husband claimed that the pregnancy with the other woman was an ‘accidental’ occurrence. She expressed her dilemma and sought opinions on whether this situation aligns with the principles of a godly marriage. For the past…
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President Bola Tinubu leaves Nigeria for Benin Republic for the country’s 63rd independence anniversary
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja and is currently en route to Benin Republic to attend the country’s 63rd independence anniversary celebration. In his capacity as the chairman of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), he will be the Special Guest of President Patrice Talon at the ceremony. Accompanying him on the trip are six Governors: Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Seyi Makinde of…
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‘Money is no longer the root of all evil’ – Timaya
Nigerian Singer, Timaya has made a bold statement that “money is no longer the root of all evil.” According to him, attention has taken that position now. He shared this insight through his Twitter handle on Tuesday morning. In his tweet, Timaya wrote, “Money is no longer the root of all evil. Attention is.” His post garnered significant reactions, with many pointing out that money has never been “the root of all evil” but rather,…
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Ajuri Ngelale appointed SA to the President on Media and Publicity
Ajuri Ngelale, who previously served as a Senior Special Assistant for Public Affairs in the administration of Muhammadu Buhari, has been appointed as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement of his appointment was made by Willie Bassey, the Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Monday, July 31. His appointment is effective from July…
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Marrying my best friend biggest mistake of my life. We were meant to be friends, not lovers – Stella Damasus
Stella Damasus, the renowned Nollywood actress, has attributed the “greatest mistake” of her life to religion. She revealed that while she was a choir member in a church, she faced pressure to marry her best friend, who also served as the choir director. However, she now regrets that decision as they were not meant to be husband and wife. Although they were exceptional friends, their romantic relationship did not thrive. The actress had revealed during…
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Palliatives: Tinubu approves buses for students of public tertiary institutions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light to provide buses to student bodies in all universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. On Monday, a statement released by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy, highlighted that this decision stems from Tinubu’s commitment to alleviating the impact of fuel subsidy removal on higher institution students. He said the president’s desire is to see that students can access…
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The first time I kissed my wife was when the priest said, “You may kiss the bride” after dating for 10 years – South African Relationship Expert, Bakhe Dlamini
Bakhe Dlamini, a South African marriage therapist, and relationship expert, made a surprising revelation that he and his wife never shared a kiss throughout their 10 years of dating. Dlamini shared this information in a Facebook post on Saturday, July 29, 2023, explaining that he and Nokwanda, a community psychologist and social worker, first met during high school in 2001. Accrding to him; “So my wife & I never kissed during 10 years of dating.…
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