Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has singled out Marcus Rashford and Christian Eriksen for praise following the Red Devils’ Premier League 3-2 win over Aston Villa on Christmas Boxing Day. Scholes said Rashford was at his best against Aston Villa, while Eriksen made the difference. Recall that a brace from Alejandro Garnacho and a goal…
The Director General of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has described 2023 as a year of achievements and “avoidable suffering.” Reflecting on 2023, which also marked the UN agency’s 75th anniversary, Ghebreyesus highlighted key achievements and set out objectives for the coming year. The WHO chief said the outing year saw significant milestones…
Nollywood luminary, Funke Akindele, has struck gold once again with her recent movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ which amassed a whopping N400 million within its initial 12 days of screening. This achievement has propelled the new movie to claim the top spot as the highest-grossing movie of 2023. The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN),…
President Bola Tinubu has declared to governors that the federal and state governments have the joint responsibility to ensure peace and stability of Nigeria. Tinubu stated this at a meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at his Lagos residence on Tuesday. The President said, “Nigeria needs peace and stability to move forward. Nigeria belongs…
Nigeria has announced it will commence gas supply to South Africa in the first quarter of 2024. David Ige, the Executive of Riverside LNG, a Nigerian-based energy company, disclosed this in a recent interview in Abuja. According to him, both nations have kick-started discussions of serious energy collaboration. Earlier this year, Riverside LNG entered into…
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is dead after battling illness for long. In view of reports received, Akeredolu died in Lagos on Wednesday. The Sunshine State governor died at the age of 67. The source explained that Governor Akeredolu’s condition had deteriorated to the point where he needed a dialysis machine to help him….
In a tragic turn of events, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has passed away. Na’Abba, the second Speaker of the House of Representatives in the current 4th Republic, died early Wednesday morning. Details of his death were not immediately available. Na’Abba was elected to the House of…
Israel bombed Gaza on Tuesday after its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there won’t be peace until its Hamas rulers are destroyed and Palestinian society is “deradicalised”. The army said it had struck more than 100 targets in 24 hours, including military sites and tunnel shafts in central Jabalia and Khan Yunis in the south,…
The Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has extolled the role of stakeholders in the Nigerian art and creative industries in building a peaceful and united nation. The minister gave the commendation in her Yuletides’ goodwill message to artists, performers, artisans, cultural workers and other stakeholders in the sector across the…
Chelsea defender, Malang Sarr is reportedly open to leaving Mauricio Pochettino’s side amid interest from La Liga club Sevilla. According to OK Fichajes, Sevilla are interested in signing Sarr from Chelsea in 2024. The report added that both parties have discussed an initial loan deal with an option to buy for €10 million. Sarr joined…
Beyoncé’s childhood home was consumed by a Christmas Day fire. Firefighters in Houston, Texas’ Third Ward, responded to a raging blaze on the 2400 block of Rosedale Street in the early hours of Christmas day, according to local station KIAH. They reportedly took 10 minutes to largely tamp down the flames after needing only three…
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba, has revealed that his dad kept malice with him for ten years because he chose to become a comedian rather than a lawyer. Alibaba revealed this when he featured as a guest in the Christmas edition of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Alibaba recounted leaving the…
The All Progressives Congress, APC has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the February 3, 2024 by-elections. The APC timetable, which was released on Monday, was signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaimon Argungu. According to the party, the sale of nominations, expressions of interest, and delegates forms for contestants into Senatorial,…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed its heartfelt condolences over the recent violent incidents in Plateau State, which occurred on Christmas Eve. The horrifying incidents, which took place in the villages of Ruku, Hurum, Darwat, Mai Yanga Sabo, NTV, and Lisham Kwahasnat community in Wase LGA, led to the loss of numerous lives…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has released a timetable and schedule of activities for the contestants in senatorial, House of Representatives, and state assembly seats ahead of the February 3, 2024, by-elections. The PDP timetable was released on Tuesday and signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. The sale of nominations, expressions of…
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, from the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has urged Nigerians to renew their commitment to self-examination and repentance for the nation to experience significant transformations. He advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to anchor his Renewed Hope agenda on a sturdy foundation of faith and hope, aiming for the restoration of Nigeria’s former…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on all Nigerians to have love for and confidence in Nigeria and fight together for its peace and progress. Musa made the appeal on Monday when he visited ailing personnel at the Defence Headquarters Hospital, Abuja, to mark Christmas and his birthday. He urged…
The people of Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State, on Monday, called on the federal government to rename the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) after the founder of the Alimi Dynasty, Sheikh Alimi ibn Solihu ibn Janta. The people also requested the Kwara State government to direct all heads of government offices, captain of industries and chairmen…
Sophia Ukoni, a Nigerian researcher, has been honoured with the 2024 Global Qualitative Researchers’ Award. This recognition was announced alongside Florian Growth, a Senior Research Consultant specialising in Consumer Research at Point Blank in Berlin. Sophia began her journey into market research over seven years ago at Kantar Nigeria, spending five formative years there before…
Manchester City currently top UEFA’s coefficient rankings heading into 2024. Pep Guardiola’s side are ahead of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, who are in the top three. Below are the teams: 1 Man City (ENG) 141.000 2 (=) Bayern (GER) 136.000 3 (+3) Real Madrid (ESP) 123.000 4 (+1) Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) 108.00 5 (-2)…
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome popularly known Alibaba revealed on The Honest Bunch Podcast that he once gave shelter to fellow comedians Basketmouth and AY Makun when they were still new in the comedy industry. He said they lived in his boys quarters for a while. Alibaba is considered to be one of the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the dates for the qualifying matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The preliminary round will take place from March 18 to 26, 2024. The first and second round matches will be played from September 2 to 10, 2024. All qualified teams will then compete…
Israeli airstrikes in the central Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza have reportedly killed at least 70 people, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry. The spokesperson for the Ministry added that the death toll is likely to rise, as many families are living in the area. It is unknown if the victims were civilians or militants….
As the anticipation for Christmas builds, there’s something truly special about Christmas Eve. It’s a time for warmth, togetherness, and the magic of the season. Here are some ideas to help you craft a memorable Christmas Eve celebration within the comfort of your own home. 1. Decorate with Delight: Transform your space into a festive…
Different generations of the Black Stars of Ghana have come and gone but for four decades none has been able to recapture the elusive African Cup of Nations crown. Different generations of the Black Stars have come and gone but for four decades none has been able to recapture the elusive African Cup of Nations…
Israel pushed on Sunday with its military campaign to destroy Hamas over the October 7 attacks, as the focus of the deadly combat shifted to southern Gaza where most displaced Palestinians are trapped. US President Joe Biden stressed the “critical need” to protect civilians, in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who vowed Israel…
Graduating in the First Class category from a university anywhere in the world is not easy to achieve. It means the person must have A passes in all his/ her courses and have 4.50 and above in the Cumulative Grade Point Average, CGPA. But some undergraduates are so endowed that they break the barrier by…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has urged Christians to draw from the spiritual import of Christmas by sharing love and fostering harmony in their communities. Governor Adeleke, who described Christmas as a moment of reflection on the blessing that the birth of Jesus Christ symbolises for humanity, also charged residents of the state, especially…
In a shocking turn of events, a popular actor, Azeez Ijaduade, has been reportedly shot by police in the Iperu area of Ogun State. According to sources, the actor was shot at the Iperu market in the presence of his friends. The cause of the shooting is not yet clear, but local residents are said…
The history of Christmas celebrations is as rich and diverse as the holiday itself. Dating back to the Roman Empire, Christmas has been a time of religious observance and cultural celebration for centuries. Throughout the ages, the way people have celebrated Christmas has changed and evolved, but the holiday has always retained its core meaning….
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have had a tumultuous few years leading up to the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, with mixed results on the pitch and some off-field controversy. But, as they say, the show must go on, and the Super Eagles are now looking ahead to the tournament with renewed optimism. Led by Portuguese coach,…
