Brazilian legend Pele, who won the World Cup a record three times and officially scored 767 goals across one of the most celebrated sporting careers of all time, died Thursday. He was 82. Pele was diagnosed with colon cancer in September 2021 and began undergoing chemotherapy that month. He was recently admitted to Hospital Albert…
Neymar was sent off in Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Strasbourg for a second-half dive in the penalty area Wednesday in his first match since the World Cup. As reported by ESPN, PSG went on to win the match 2-1 after a late penalty kick from Kylian Mbappe sealed the three points in the Ligue 1…
Boxing world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis was reportedly arrested on Tuesday after being charged on domestic violence in Florida. This is not the first time he has been arrested on this charge, as back in 2020 he surrendered to police days after a video went viral showing him grabbing his ex-girlfriend by the throat at…
Nollywood actress and producer Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi has revealed that her greatest fear is losing her home and marriage. She shared this information in a sit-down with Media Room Hub, where she also discussed her marriage and most recent movie, ‘Ijakumo: Born Again Stripper.’ The actress admitted that the idea of living without her husband alone…
Funke Akindele’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ is currently leading the Nigerian Box Office. Over the weekend, the comedy grossed almost N50 million, passing James Cameron’s ‘Avatar 2’ (N44 million); a rare feat for local movies. While Akindele’s movie enjoyed an 8% increase from December 23rd-25th, ‘Avatar 2’ appears to be losing steam, falling behind by…
The coach of Japan’s national soccer team, Hajime Moriyasu, who led the Samurai Blue to the knock-out stage of the Qatar World Cup, will stay on to lead the team into the next World Cup in 2026, the Japan Football Association said on Wednesday. Moriyasu will be the first coach to manage Japan’s team in…
Chinese people have rushed to book overseas travel after Beijing announced it would reopen its borders next month. As reported by the BBC, passport applications for Chinese citizens wishing to travel internationally will resume from 8 January, the immigration administration said. It follows an announcement on Monday that ended almost three years of strict quarantine…
Chelsea manager Graham Potter says he has his “fingers crossed” that Reece James’ latest knee injury is not serious. James was withdrawn in the 53rd minute of the Blues’ 2-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Tuesday. It was the 23-year-old’s first game since his return from the knee injury that ruled him out of…
Manchester United and Arsenal have reportedly held talks with the agent of Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix. The 23-year-old has fallen out of favour at the Wanda Metropolitano and hasn’t started a game for Diego Simeone’s side since September. It is therefore no surprise that Felix is strongly linked with a move away from the…
Veteran Yoruba actor, Kamal Adebayo, popularly known as Sir Kay, is dead. The deceased was also the father of popular skit maker, Abidemi Adebayo, popularly known as Isbae U. The Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, announced the actor’s death on Tuesday via his Instagram page….
Michael B Jordan has been spotted watching Bournemouth take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. As reported by Daily Mail, the Hollywood star is part of the consortium that took over Bournemouth – headed up by American businessman Bill Foley. The game at Stamford Bridge is the Cherries’ first Premier League game since the takeover, as…
Despite alleged rift between Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus and her long-time close friend, Davido, the former has vowed to show love and impact to the society as reported by Independent. Recall that the actress came under heavy criticism for allegedly using the death of Ifeanyi Adeleke Davido’s son for monetary gains after posting a series…
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Molde striker David Datro Fofana on January 1 and are interested in Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. As reported by Sky Sports, the Blues were the Premier League’s big spenders in the summer following the takeover led by Todd Boehly, and they appear to be taking a similar approach…
Bob Marley’s grandson, Jo Mersa Marley, has died at 31 years old, a rep for the musician confirmed to Rolling Stone on Tuesday. His cause of death has not yet been released as reported by ET Onine. Born into reggae music royalty, Jo is the grandson of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, whose…
Betinho has sent a message to Portugal stars Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes after the little-known striker was named alongside them on the Manchester United squad list following an error on the Premier League website. With the January window not yet open, eagle-eyed United supporters had spotted a new addition to their squad before Erik…
Nigerian-born German international, Karim Adeyemi was recently spotted live at Olubadan Stadium in Oyo State in Nigeria. The Borrussia Dortmund star who is reportedly on a private trip to Ibadan, his place of origin, attended a local team match at the stadium. Adeyemi watched the local team, Adeyemi FC, which is owned by the German…
Kim Kardashian broke down in tears while discussing the difficulty of co-parenting with Kanye West during an interview with Angie Martinez, host of the “Angie Martinez IRL” podcast.Kardashian shares custody of four children with ex-husband West: North, 9, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 3. “I’ll do anything to keep their life as normal as…
Nigerian superstar Rema has recorded another feat as his hit single ‘Calm Down’ records over a million in sales in the US. In a report tweeted by reputable chart news platform Chart Data, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ has sold over a million copies in the US. The post revealed that when the original version and the…
Oha soup is a meal native to the South Eastern part of Nigeria and it is one soup that is very much top tier. It is made with the African Rosewood plant commonly referred to as Oha or Ora by the Igbos. Apart from its nutritious taste, Oha soup also has some amazing health benefits…
Carl Douglas McMillon was born in 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee. When he was 16, his family moved to ‘the birthplace of Walmart’ — Bentonville, Arkansas. During the summer, McMillon worked at the Walmart distribution center unloading trucks. After graduating from the local public high school, McMillon set off for the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville….
What! Did just a young tennis sensation slam the GOAT debate? But why and was this necessary? A lot of questions are running into tennis fans’ minds regarding Holger Rune‘s views over the most curious question of all time. What was the Danish tennis player’s reason behind not liking the GOAT debate? It’s a well-known…
Mary Jane Copps founded a consultancy called The Phone Lady 16 years ago to assist businesses in enhancing their employees’ phone abilities. She told Insider, “Gen Z has never had the abilities given to them.” “The telephone was mounted on the wall in every home during my growing up, and we were taught how to…
Shark Tank star and the owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, says bitcoin is a good investment. The billionaire wants the price of the cryptocurrency to fall further so he can buy some more. Meanwhile, he insulted gold investors, calling them “dumb…” Mark Cuban Prefers Bitcoin Over GoldMark Cuban, shared his thoughts…
Norwich City have sacked Dean Smith. The former Aston Villa manager, who oversaw the side’s relegation from the Premier League last season, has been dismissed following the Canaries’ 2-1 loss to Luton Town in the Championship on Boxing Day. That result meant Norwich have won just three of their last 13 league games – losing…
Marcus Rashford found the net again as Manchester United eased past Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Tuesday, with the England international scoring in consecutive games since returning from World Cup duty in Qatar. First-half goals from Rashford and Anthony Martial and a late third from Fred at a rain-soaked Old Trafford were all Erik ten Hag’s…
Andrew Tate has replied to a Piers Morgan tweet claiming that the former was found shot dead in Dubai on Monday. As reported by MARCA, Morgan, 57, was hacked and the culprit had a field day with his account, offending countless famous people, from Queen Elizabeth II to pop singer Ed Sheeran. Tate, 36, joined…
Chelsea marked their return to Premier League action in style with a convincing 2-0 win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. As reported by ESPN, Graham Potter’s side, who had not won in the league at home since Oct. 8, struck twice in quick succession early in the first half through Kai Havertz and…
We are so used to eating these foods after they have been cooked but actually, these foods can be eaten raw and some of them are even healthier that way. Here are five foods you can actually eat raw. 1) Ripe PlantainPlantains are healthy carbohydrates-rich foods. They are also a good source of fibre, vitamins,…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has shut down a popular nightclub, Quilox for organising an event without a sound control permit. As reported by Pulse, The nightclub located at Ozumba Nbadwe Street, Victoria Island belongs to Shina Peller, a federal lawmaker representing the Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola Federal Constituency in Oyo State. In a statement released on…
Former Morocco national team manager Vahid Halilhodzic has finally spoken up after being let go by the Moroccan FA just months before their record-breaking 2022 World Cup run. Halilhodzic was in charge of Morocco for three years, from 2019 to 2022. He coached them to the quarterfinals of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations and…
What will you do if someone comes knocking on your door one day and asks you to sacrifice a member of your family in order to save the world from the apocalypse? Would you believe them, or would you do everything in your power to save your family from the strangers who appear to be…
Netflix is soon to release Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody biopic movie. As reported by The News, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is a Sony production that hit theatres on December 23. It is written by Anthony McCarten and directed by Kasi Lemmons. The movie stars Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton…
With 3:43 to go in the fourth quarter, Klay Thompson rose above Dillon Brooks to knock down a 20-foot jump shot to put the Golden State Warriors up 16. As reported by ESPN, Brooks stumbled backward, falling over in the process. As Thompson ran back on defense, he leaned over Brooks, side shuffling three times…
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day took a turn for the worse after halftime, with the Mavericks blitzing L.A. in the third quarter to win 124-115, L.A.’s fourth straight loss without Anthony Davis. Lakers coach Darvin Ham has continued to start the 6-foot-1 Patrick Beverley alongside the 6-1 Dennis Schroder in the backcourt since the…
The Premier League title race is about to get real for Arsenal. For the first time since Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles” won the club’s last title in 2003-04, Arsenal feel like a team that can go all the way and take the trophy to the Emirates. But manager Mikel Arteta’s side have only done the easy…
Liverpool have beaten out top rivals to the World Cup star with the Netherlands, further fortifying an attack that can go toe-to-toe with anyone in Europe as reported by Goal. “PSV and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement on the upcoming transfer of Cody Gakpo,” wrote PSV in an official statement. “The 23-year-old attacker will…
Arsenal padded their lead in the Premier League with a barnstorming, come-from-behind 3-1 win over West Ham United at the Emirates on Monday night. Arsene Wenger looked on from the stands in north London for the first time since leaving the club in 2018 following his 22 years as Gunners manager, as table-topping Arsenal moved…
Newcastle United’s Joelinton won a penalty and netted a first-half header in a 3-0 thrashing of Leicester City that took his side up to second in the Premier League table on Monday. Leicester defender Daniel Amartey got the match off to a terrible start for the hosts, gifting Newcastle a penalty when he chopped down…
Harry Kane shook off his World Cup disappointment to spark a Tottenham Hotspur revival in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Brentford on Monday as the Premier League roared back to life. An early goal by Vitaly Janelt and Ivan Toney’s close-range strike shortly after the interval put Brentford 2-0 up as Spurs struggled to deal…
Prosecutors of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that filed a lawsuit against former billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) have alleged that the crypto exchange’s executives hid $8 billion in liabilities in fake customer accounts, Business Insider reported. SBF’s directed FTX was the world’s second-largest crypto exchange before a liquidity crunch pushed the company into bankruptcy….
Referee Szymon Marciniak has hit back at French accusations of bias and that he should have disallowed Argentina’s third goal during the World Cup final. The Polish official has been widely praised for his performance during football’s biggest showpiece event, in which Argentina claimed a third world title, defeating France on penalties after a thrilling…
Only just a second week into its premiere, the sequel to Avatar, has been a major success at the box office. Avatar: The Way of Water has currently brought in $2.9 billion USD globally, a strong second week to start of the holiday season. While the second film has only just been released in theaters,…
The 26-acre compound in Greece that has a starring role i Netflix’s new “Knives Out” mystery flick has been listed on Zillow. Featuring a total of 17 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms, the glass onion-topped property is located on the Aegean Sea, and spans 29,000 square feet. It has been listed on the Real Estate site…
The series Wednesday, produced and directed by Tim Burton and which premiered on Netflix on November 23, has become the second most watched series in the streaming platform’s history, surpassing Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and behind only Stranger Things. As reported by Marca, according to figures released by Nielsen, Wednesday has been watched for…
Nigerian veteran rapper, Vector Tha Viper has married his longtime girlfriend, Yinka Coker, at an intimate wedding ceremony on the 22nd of December 2022. Photos and videos of the rapper’s nuptials had surfaced on the internet via Instagram stories from friends and family members of the newly weds. The media receipts had featured videos of…
President Barack Obama shared his end-of-the-year song list titled the Music Of 2022, and fans are excited about the inclusion or the presence of three top Nigerian artists on the list. The year 2022 has been huge for afrobeats, and this has been very obvious on the end of the year of some of the…
Gal Gadot still does not know if she will continue to give life to Wonder Woman in the DC universe, and less with the changes that the new CEOs, Pete Safran and James Gunn, are making with the world’s most iconic superheroes. But at least next year she will be seen in one of the…
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has suggested he will only select players who were not involved in the World Cup for his side’s Boxing Day match at Brentford. The Premier League resumes on Monday, just eight days after the World Cup final in Qatar.Conte has already said his players who were involved in the final –…
England midfielder Kalvin Phillips returned from the World Cup overweight and not in the right condition to play, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has revealed. As reported by the CNN, Phillips was used for only 40 minutes as a substitute at the finals, having not started for City since his move from Leeds United in…
The referee who took charge of the 2022 World Cup final, Szymon Marciniak, has admitted he made a mistake during the game between Argentina and France. Marciniak became the first official from Poland to oversee the biggest game in world football last Sunday. He has received plenty of applause from pundits and fans for his…
