Paris Saint-Germain must make drastic cuts to their wage bill or face sanctions in the Champions League. PSG were one of 10 clubs fined for breaching UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules for the 2020-21 season. They had accumulated losses of €30million across three accounting years, leading to a whopping €55m fine – of which…
USA Basketball has reached a deal with Abu Dhabi to bring Team USA to the Middle East for exhibition games in August, the latest sign of the United Arab Emirates’ growing investment in American basketball that could eventually lead to NBA team ownership. As reported on ESPN, the announcement was made Wednesday in Berlin by…
Pau Gasol, the perfect complementary player to Kobe Bryant, was paid the best compliment possible by his former team: The Lakers retired his jersey. “I mean life goes by pretty fast, right? In the blink of an eye, you can be a kid playing basketball in your school with your buddies, then all of a…
Prosecutors are seeking corruption charges against Barcelona and former president Josep Maria Bartomeu following the unearthing of payments to the former vice president of the refereeing committee, judicial sources have confirmed to Spanish news agency EFE. Until now, former referee Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira had been the sole focus of the investigation for payments worth…
A supporter who ran onto the field during PSV Eindhoven’s Europa League match against Sevilla and punched the Spanish club’s goalkeeper in the face was sentenced Wednesday to two months in prison. As reported on ESPN, the 20-year-old, who was identified as Dylano K. in line with Dutch privacy guidelines, was convicted of assaulting goalkeeper…
The actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has discussed the profound effects her father’s passing had on her. As reported on PULSE, she detailed the life-changing experience in an exclusive interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where she opened up on effects of losing her father at age 12. Because she was sent to Kaduna at a young…
Every Liverpool supporter with an official ticket for last season’s Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris will be given a full refund by UEFA following the chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France that led to hundreds of fans missing the game. As reported on ESPN, UEFA announced that all 19,618 tickets which…
A Canadian brother and sister born at 22 weeks have been named by Guinness as the world’s most premature twins. Adiah and Adrial Nadarajah were born at 126 days early, overtaking the previous record of 125 days early set in 2018 by twins in the US state of Iowa. If the children had been born…
US airlines are being called out for their family seating fees as calls grow from the Biden administration to cut back on so-called junk fees. As reported on BBC, the Department of Transportation (DoT) has launched a new dashboard in an attempt to put public pressure on airlines to address customer concerns. It shows American,…
Rihanna reached out to a group of Kentucky grandmothers after they went viral posting a hilarious recreation of Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII performance. As reported on Daily Mail, the women of the Kentucky Arcadia Senior Living Facility achieved TikTok fame with their 12-second video that showed ladies in white stepping to the side to reveal…
A painting by Russian Modernist Wassily Kandinsky that once belonged to victims of the Nazi Holocaust, has sold for £37.2 million ($44.55 million) at Sotheby’s in London. As reported on CNN, part of the auction house’s Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction on Wednesday, “Murnau mit Kirche II” (“Murnau with Church II”; 1910), was the most…
Nigerian singing sensation Peruzzi has disclosed that he will be dropping a new single featuring Nigerian superstar Fireboy. Details: Peruzzi announced via his Twitter account on March 5th, 2023 that he will be releasing a new single titled ‘Pressure’ which will feature award-winning superstar Fireboy. Last month, Peruzzi posted a video of himself in a…
Popular indigenous rapper Olamide has detailed the most embarrassing moment in his life. According to the widely-loved rapper, the incident made him both livid and ashamed at the same time. The Nation reports that the incident, as he explained, happened many years ago when he was still working under his boss and producer, ID Cabasa….
The boss of one of the UK’s largest business groups has stepped aside while an investigation takes place into complaints about his conduct at work. As reported on BBC, the CBI said it took all matters of workplace conduct “extremely seriously”, but would not comment further until the probe was complete. In a tweet, Tony…
Apple’s biggest supplier Foxconn says its revenue last month fell by 11.65% compared to the same period in 2022 due to weaker demand for electronics. However, February revenue was more than $13bn (£10.8bn), the second highest figure on record for the month. Foxconn added that operations at the world’s biggest iPhone factory in the Chinese…
Amitabh Bachchan, one of India’s most famous actors, has said he was injured on set, resulting in “painful” movement and breathing. Bachchan, 80, said he tore a muscle and cartilage in his ribs during the filming of an action scene for his upcoming movie “Project K” in the southern city of Hyderabad. Writing on his…
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with her Russian opponent Varvara Gracheva after claiming victory in the final of the ATX Open in Austin, Texas. As reported on CNN, Kostyuk defeated Gracheva 6-3 7-5, collapsing to the court after converting match point, before refusing to shake hands with the Russian. https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/06/tennis/marta-kostyuk-ukraine-russia-wta-spt-intl/index.htmlThe 20-year-old,…
The Mavin Prince continues to enjoy global recognition for his smash tune “Calm Down.” Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Rema, has reacted to a recent gesture from popular footballer Ronaldo about his song. The Mavin/Jonzing World act, who has been hitting career milestones upon milestones, continues to operate at the highest level of the…
Toblerone bars, sold in over 100 countries, can no longer be called Swiss chocolate because the brand’s US owner is moving some production out of Switzerland. As reported on CNN, the peak-shaped treat made with honey and almond nougat will also lose the iconic Matterhorn mountain from its packaging after Mondelez (MDLZ), which makes Toblerone,…
Starbucks plans to open 100 new stores across the UK this year, while investing millions of pounds in upgrading existing cafes. As reported on BBC, it comes as the world’s largest coffee chain reported a big jump in sales in the UK for 2022, continuing its recovery from the pandemic. Last year the firm was…
Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has called on paparazzi to keep their distance and stop yelling at the “Die Hard” star when they see him in public. As reported on CNN, Heming Willis made an emotional plea in a video shared on her Instagram page over the weekend, saying “there’s still a lot of…
For three quarters, Stephen Curry looked like a player who had not been on the court in over a month. That rust quickly disappeared in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.The All-Star guard scored 19 of his 27 points in the final 12 minutes of the Golden State Warriors’ 113-105 loss….
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday that Ja Morant has “no definitive timeline” for his return following the guard’s Instagram video in which he brandishes a gun at a nightclub. As reported on MARCA, Morant, 23, was initially expected to miss just two games, but now Jenkins changed the tone in his pregame…
Real Madrid legend Marco Asensio is reportedly ready to listen to a potential offer from FC Barcelona and switch allegiances between Spain’s two biggest rivals. As reported on Forbes, the three-time Champions League winner is out of contract in the summer, and is said to be fed up with his lot at the Bernabeu where…
Heralding a new chapter in its space odyssey, Silhouette is partnering with aspiring female astronaut Alyssa Carson on its groundbreaking Titan Minimal Art collection. Carson is partnering with Silhouette as the premium eyewear brand continues its journey into the cosmos while it supports her dream of becoming the first human on Mars. The 21-year-old visionary…
American rapper Drake has won $1.7 million after placing a $500,000 bet on Jon Jones to defeat Ciryl Gane in the UFC heavyweight championship title. The rapper staked $250,000 on Jones to win by knockout and $250,000 on Jones to win by submission. While Jones’ submission win yielded $1.7m, Drake could have also scooped $1.3m…
Adele sent a newly-wedded couple’s wedding night up an octave on Friday when the “Easy on Me” singer signed a part of a bride’s wedding dress when she and her husband attended the concert right after their ceremony. As reported on New York Post, the video, which was taken during Adele’s residency at Caesar’s Palace…
Reports have it that ₦2,949,557,867 has been illegally transferred from the accounts of African fintech unicorn, Flutterwave. As reported on PUNCH, the tech giant’s counsel, Albert Onimole, reported the case to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, Techcabal reported. According to Onimole’s letter, the hack on Flutterwave’s accounts occurred about…
Tyson Fury thinks Deontay Wilder is capable of knocking anyone out cold, well anyone besides him, adding he was his most formidable opponent so far, specially after having three fights in which the British touched the canvas on four occasions. As reported on Marca, the “Gypsy King” explained to Foxify that his big size were…
A first-time solo feature film director has won one of cinema’s top awards. A representative for Youssef Chebbi, 38, said the filmmaker was “grateful for the trophy” at Fespaco in Burkina Faso, awarded for the murder mystery Ashkal, set in his native Tunisia. The film sees a male-female police duo unravel a dark and puzzling…
Chris Rock finally addressed the Oscars slap and made Netflix history on Saturday, with the platform’s first live global streaming event. “I’m going to try to do a show tonight without offending nobody. I’m going to try my best, because you never know who might get triggered,” Rock said as he opened his set from…
Liverpool recorded their biggest win ever against Manchester United with a 7-0 humiliation of their traditional rivals at Anfield. Goals from Darwin Nunez (2), Cody Gakpo (2), Mohamed Salah (2) and Roberto Firmino took Liverpool to win three points of the top four, but they also put an end to suggestions that third-place United could…
Max Verstappen is starting the new Formula 1 season as he finished the last one, with the Dutchman taking pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix. As reported on MARCA, he posted a time of 1:29.708 in his Red Bull, finishing 0.138 seconds ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez. Charles Leclerc was in…
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant apologized via his representation after posting a video of himself earlier in the day, appearing to hold a gun. “I take full responsibility for my actions last night,” the statement read. “I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for…
Cristiano Ronaldo was heckled by a young fan in the tunnel as he came off at half-time with Al-Nassr trailing 1-0 against Al-Batin. As reported on Goal, Ronaldo refused to react after being taunted in the tunnel with a heckle of: “Messi is the GOAT!” after a poor first half against bottom side Al-Batin. Al-Nassr…
Abdullahi, one of the sons of the late former Head of State, Sani Abacha, is dead. This was revealed on Saturday by his sister, Gumsu Sani Abacha. Gumsu broke the sad news in a Twitter post. According to her, Abdullahi died in the early hours of the day. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I lost…
Rema’s smashing hit song ‘Calm Down’, on which he featured Selena Gomez on the remix, has received huge honours in UK and Canada. Following the release of the original and remix version, which featured multiple award-winning singer Selena Gomez, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ has received two major recognition in UK and Canada. ‘Calm Down’ remix has…
We are approaching the release of Demon Slayer season 3, and that means promotion is starting to ramp up even further. This week, we now have an exact release date for season 3, plus a new English dub trailer to check out. So, the launch of Demon Slayer season 3 is going to be a…
Fernando Alonso started his 20th season in Formula One with a strong opening day of practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. As reported on Gazette Times, Alonso was fastest in Friday’s second practice in his new Aston Martin ride, following up on the morning session when the 41-year-old Spaniard was second fastest. At the…
Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III” is now playing in theaters, which means a lot of moviegoers may find themselves asking the same question: Where the hell is Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa? Stallone starred opposite Jordan in “Creed” and “Creed II,” even earning an Oscar nomination for supporting actor thanks to his role in the 2015…
It was jubilation galore across the country yesterday following the ruling of the Supreme Court that the old N1,000, N500 and N200 bank notes should remain in circulation till the end of the year. As reported on ThisDay, the CBN had in October 2022 announced the redesign of N200, N500, and N1,000 notes, and asked…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has reacted to reports linking striker Roberto Firmino with a move away from the club this summer. Firmino has been linked with a move away from Liverpool at the end of the season,The Brazilian’s contract with Jurgen Klopp’s side will expire this summer. The 31-year-old is in his eighth year at…
A man in Florida was walking with his family on a beach when he found an abnormally large clam. It turns out, it was not only big, but extremely old – and dates back to 1809. Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, a research lab and aquarium, said Blaine Parker was on Alligator Point, a Florida beach…
Tom Sizemore, the “Saving Private Ryan” actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, died Friday at age 61. As reported on AP News, the actor had suffered a brain aneurysm on Feb. 18 at his home in Los Angeles. He died in his sleep…
In late 2018, the companies behind the most widely traded cryptocurrency were struggling to maintain their access to the global banking system. Some of their backers turned to shadowy intermediaries, falsified documents and shell companies to get back in, documents show. One of those intermediaries, a major tether trader in China, was trying to “circumvent…
Three players were ejected from an Ohio Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinal game Thursday night after Southern Illinois-Edwardsville forward DeeJuan Pruitt struck Tennessee-Martin forward Rifen Miguel in the face late in the first half. Both players were ejected, as was UT-Martin’s Jalen Myers after a scuffle ensued in the aftermath of Pruitt’s blow to Miguel’s head….
Arsenal have a new hero. Reiss Nelson, making his first Premier League appearance since November, completed Arsenal’s unbelievable comeback from 2-0 down against Bournemouth on Saturday with a sweet half-volley in the 97th minute that keeps the north London side’s lead atop the Premier League table at five points. Bournemouth took the lead after just…
Rihanna is an uncontested musical talent, her discography known and well-remembered by millions upon millions. And after entertaining much of the world during the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, she’s set to reprise yet another past effort: her collaborative FENTY line with PUMA. Alongside producing some of the most iconic songs of all-time, Rihanna has…
While Andrew Tate’s tweet about his appearance garnered support from many of his followers, there were also a number of comments that poked fun at his current look. One commentator attached a photo showing mostly skin on the top of Andrew Tate’s head, saying that “a full head of hair is kinda stretching it bro.”…
Lionel Messi has ordered gold iPhones for Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad and staff, with the custom-made devices reportedly worth £175,000. As reported on Goal, the Albiceleste emerged victorious at Qatar 2022, with Messi putting in another collection of talismanic displays as captain. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has just landed the FIFA Best men’s…
