Usman Isa 
Nigerians on social media have expressed concerns about Nollywood actress-turned-politician Funke Akindele’s depression message. The expressions of concern erupted after Funke, in a tweet on Wednesday, shared an emotional take on the reality of depression and the value of being kind to others. The Jenifa actress tweeted: “Depression is real. Please be kind to others. … Read more
The unfreezing of Abia State accounts in about 27 banks on Thursday by an Abuja High Court has been received with joy by civil servants and contractors in the State. The court presided over by Justice Bello Kawu had, on March 28, granted an ex parte order freezing the accounts after an applicant, Uche Eni, … Read more
The Department of State Services, DSS, and Nigeria Police Force have been urged to arrest a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, within 48 hours, before he sets Nigeria ablaze. The Nigerian Democratic Youth Front, NDYF, warned the police and DSS to stop “dilly-dallying” and arrest Fani-Kayode before his “injudicious, uncultured and … Read more
Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, could be on his way to Saudi club side Al-Ittihad. The France international is close to joining Al-Ittihad and this is after Rudy Galletti previously reported the SPL champion’s interest in the Frenchman. The Frenchman was said to have turned down the initial offer and now the Tigers have reportedly … Read more
On Tuesday, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated a 12-person committee to distribute the N5 billion in palliatives to the State. He reaffirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring that the distribution process is completely impartial, open, and trustworthy. The palliative, according to the governor, is just one of several measures the government has taken to … Read more
Following his kissing of Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final, FIFA banned Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF), from all football-related activity for three months. This comes after Rubiales declared at a news conference on Friday that he would not step down from his job in the face of criticism … Read more
Christian Pyagbara, a former Flying Eagles player, is now on trial with Nigeria Professional Football League team, Shooting Stars. Pyagbara took part in Wednesday’s preseason match between the Oluyole Warriors and Tradesafe FC. The fight happened at the Ebiedei Stadium in Shagamu. Since departing Latvian team JFK Ventspils in 2020, the former Enyimba attacker has … Read more
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, a Dubai-based socialite and close associate of famous Nigerian Instagram influencer and convicted felon Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges against him in United States Court. Olalekan Ponle, commonly known as Woodberry, agreed to forfeit $8 million in proceeds of the fraudulent scheme known as … Read more
The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations in Uganda, Colonel Charles Okello Engola, was on Tuesday shot dead by one of his military bodyguards as he was entering his vehicle to go to work. The Uganda police, while sharing preliminary information about the killing of the minister, said the deceased was gunned … Read more
Emmanuel Dennis is being sought after by Crystal Palace, say various sources. Following the departure of Wilfred Zaha, Palace manager Roy Hodgson is looking to add attacking reinforcement. Dennis is a good replacement for the Ivorian who is currently playing for Turkish club Galatasaray due to his versatility and Premier League experience. The international player … Read more