Manchester United and Arsenal are both keeping a close eye on Ollie Watkins, with the Aston Villa striker emerging as one of the Premier League’s most sought-after forwards as the summer transfer window enters its final stages. According to reports, United are considering a move for the 30-year-old England international if Joshua Zirkzee leaves the…
Popular Nigerian music executive and White Lion Global CEO, Soso Soberekon, is celebrating his traditional wedding to his longtime partner, Princess Ebiere, in Warri, Delta State, on Saturday, July 25. The colourful ceremony comes just days after videos surfaced online showing Soberekon fulfilling traditional marriage rites, including the payment of his bride price ahead of…
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been overshadowed by reports that several Super Falcons players had cash stolen while staying at the team’s hotel in Casablanca, Morocco. The allegations first surfaced after forward Esther Okoronkwo shared posts on social media claiming that money disappeared from players’ wallets while they…
Suspected bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nura Umar Bungudu, following a deadly overnight attack on his residence that left four members of his security detail dead. The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday in the Zango area of Bungudu, less than 20 kilometres from the…
Team Nigeria has enjoyed a dream start to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, dominating the para powerlifting events with multiple medals, including gold, while also breaking world records on the opening day. Nigeria’s para powerlifters stole the spotlight as Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Rita Ferdinand both set new world records on their way to outstanding…
Uganda’s first nationwide National Cleaning Day has sparked controversy after a video appeared to show a police officer striking a man during enforcement of the exercise on Saturday morning. The incident, which quickly spread across social media, occurred as authorities rolled out the new monthly sanitation program aimed at improving public health, environmental cleanliness and…
Arsenal are positioning themselves to move for Julian Alvarez if the Argentine forward signals he is ready to leave Atletico Madrid before the transfer window closes, with sporting director Andrea Berta maintaining regular contact with the player’s representatives. The 26-year-old, who joined Atletico from Manchester City in a deal worth around €95 million in 2024,…
Sophia Momodu has sparked fresh reactions online after a heated live session in which she firmly told fans and critics to stop bringing Davido into conversations about her life. In the viral clip, which surfaced on Saturday, the entrepreneur and mother of Davido’s eldest daughter, Imade, appeared visibly frustrated as she addressed social media users…
The debate over the standout player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has intensified after The New York Times ranked Lionel Messi as the tournament’s best performer, despite FIFA awarding the official Golden Ball to Spain midfielder Rodri. Messi, who inspired Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup final with eight goals and four assists,…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed widespread reports claiming that Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu ordered officers to “shoot on sight” anyone found carrying illegal firearms, describing the reports as a misrepresentation of his remarks during a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Force clarified that…
