Manchester City Fall 2-0 To Juventus As Winless UCL Run Hits Three Matches
Manchester City’s struggles in the UEFA Champions League extended to three matches after a 2-0 defeat to Juventus on Wednesday night. Ederson returned to the starting lineup after being benched in recent games, while Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku replaced Matheus Nunes and Savinho. Following a goalless first half, Juventus broke the deadlock in the […]
Jamaican TikToker Xavier Fogah Shot Dead During Livestream
Xavier Fogah, a popular Jamaican TikToker known by the handle ‘Niah Gang,’ has tragically been shot and killed. The 23-year-old, with over 200,000 followers, was live streaming on December 7 in Panton Lane, St Catherine, when the incident occurred. He was engaged in a TikTok match with another man when gunshots rang out, causing both […]
Senate Declares Okpebholo’s Senatorial Seat Vacant
The Senate on Wednesday declared the seat of Edo Central Senatorial District vacant following the election and inauguration of Monday Okpebholo as Edo State Governor in November. The red chamber urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacancy.
FIFA Names Saudi Arabia As Host Of 2034 World Cup
FIFA has officially announced Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup following an Extraordinary Congress meeting on Wednesday. The meeting also confirmed Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as hosts for the 2030 World Cup, with celebratory matches set to take place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to mark the tournament’s centenary. […]
London Teenager Faces 1-Year Jail Term in Dubai for Underage Romance
Marcus Fakana, an 18-year-old from Tottenham, north London, has been sentenced to one year in prison in Dubai for engaging in a romantic relationship with a 17-year-old British girl. The two met while on holiday with their families in September and started a secret romance After returning home, the girl’s mother discovered explicit messages and […]
Shallipopi issues a press release as he ends Agreement with Dapper Music
In a bold move, Nigerian artist Shallipopi has publicly announced his decision to terminate all agreements with Dapper Music and Dvpper Digital. This drastic measure comes after Shallipopi alleged that the companies had betrayed his trust, mismanaged his finances, and disregarded his rights as an artist. Shallipopi cited three primary reasons for his decision. […]
Nigeria Faces Nationwide Blackout After Latest Collapse Of Power Grid
Nigeria was plunged into darkness on Wednesday following another collapse of the national power grid. Since January 2024, the grid has collapsed 11 times, with three of those incidents occurring within a single week in October, leading to widespread blackouts and public outcry. The National Grid’s official Twitter account confirmed the latest collapse at around […]
Court Halts Distribution Of Dele Farotimi’s Book Following Afe Babalola’s Lawsuit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order stopping the production and distribution of Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by embattled lawyer Dele Farotimi. The order was granted following an application by Afe Babalola, filed through his chambers. Under suit number CV/5372/2024, the court approved an interlocutory injunction on December 6, […]
Reps Demand Probe Into Naira Scarcity, Urge CBN To Act
The House of Representatives has demanded an investigation into the ongoing scarcity of naira notes in commercial banks, citing the severe hardship it is causing Nigerians. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Uguru Emmanuel (APC, Ebonyi). The House urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately address the shortage […]
Naira Falls Sharply To N1,780 Per Dollar, Reversing Recent Gains
The Naira experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday, dropping from N1,600 to N1,780 per dollar in the black market, reversing its recent gains. “We are buying at N1,720 and selling at N1,780 per dollar,” a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator told BusinessDay. This marks the second consecutive depreciation of the Naira since the launch of […]