Lionel Messi of Argentina won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world for a record-breaking seventh time on Monday, defeating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho. After winning the Copa America for the first time with his country in July, the forward added to his 2009, 2010, 2011, …

It was a delight to reconnect with my former school mates from the University of Port Harcourt, forty years after graduation at the ongoing Unique Uniport Class of 1981 Reunion in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State . Today was an eventful day as we visited notable sites in Bayelsa like the first …

Arsenal produced a strong second-half performance to defeat Newcastle United 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium in their Premier League clash. Bukayo Saka put the Gunners ahead with a fine finish, before Gabriel Martinelli scored his first home Premier League goal in 22 months to secure the three points. The Gunners …

Widow to the late Odumegwu Jim Ojukwu, Mrs Bianca Ojukwu, has pleaded with President Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu Speaking at the 10th memorial anniversary of late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu on Friday, November 26 in Owerri, the former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain urged the President to consider the …

Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has hit out at calls for bandits to be declared terrorists, saying the decision won’t change anything. In a statement by Malam Tukur Mamu, the Dan-Iyan Fika and Media Consultant to Sheikh Gumi, the Muslim scholar said: “I think the Federal Government has succumbed to …

Popular Nigerian actress, Adunni Ade has recounted how her father cut her off after she got pregnant while in school. The movie star made this while appreciating her two sons and how they have influenced her career growth. “These past few days have been overwhelming! I remember when I found …

Big Brother Naija star, Angel, has attacked fans who are always trying to police her life. The reality star isn’t happy with the way people who claim to love her also tell her what to say, eat or wear and she’s asked to be left alone. Her post reads ; …

Governor Willie Obiano has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he will be relocating to his United States base when he leaves office next March. Reacting yesterday to Wednesday’s placement of the governor on a watch list by the anti-graft agency, Anambra State Commissioner for Information and …

A new COVID variant B.1.1.529 (until a Greek name is assigned by the WHO) has been detected in South Africa. Twenty-two positive cases of variant B.1.1.529 have been recorded in the country following genomic sequencing collaborations between the NICD and private laboratories. In addition, other NGS-SA laboratories are confirming more …

Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has taken to social media to say she’s done being scared of getting her heart broken. It can be recalled that the mum of one has suffered multiple heartbreaks from men. Her marriage to businessman, Olakunle Churchill, crashed within two years over allegations of domestic abuse …