Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim is reportedly exploring a swap deal to bring in Napoli’s star forward, Victor Osimhen. Amorim eyes the deal in the January transfer window. The proposed deal would see United offer Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee plus cash to secure Osimhen’s services. Zirkzee, who joined Manchester United from Bologna last summer, has struggled to make an impact, scoring just once in 17 appearances. Reports suggest that the Red Devils are ready to offload the 22-year-old as part of their efforts to strengthen their attacking options. Napoli currently values Osimhen at €75 million, but United’s initial proposal, according…

Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer met briefly with China’s President, Xi Jinping at the Sheraton Hotel, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil moments before the commencement of the G20 summit meeting on Monday. UK media reported that Starmer told the Chinese President Xi Jinping that Britain will be a “predictable, consistent, sovereign actor committed to the rule of law” in their bilateral ties. According to Britain’s Press Association, Starmer was said to have told his Chinese counterpart, “We want our relations to be consistent, durable, respectful” and to “avoid surprises where possible.” The summit has since commenced.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Rodrigo Bentancur has been slapped with a seven-match domestic ban by the Football Association (FA) following an alleged racist comment made about his teammate, Son Heung-min, during a TV interview. The 27-year-old was charged by the FA in September over an incident that occurred in his home country of Uruguay. The former Juventus player had been asked in June about a Spurs player’s shirt, to which he responded, “Sonny’s? It could be Sonny’s cousin too as they all look the same.” Bentancur, who has also been fined £100,000 ($126,000), later apologized to Son, the South Korean international.…

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra State killed four members of the Anambra Vigilante Services (AVS) were killed on Monday morning. Three of the vigilante members were killed in Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state while one was killed in Abatete, Idemili North LGA. It was learnt that the gunmen had stormed Abatete, firing indiscriminately, which led to the death of one person. The attacks occurred following Governor Charles Soludo’s directive, urging traders to ignore the Monday sit-at-home order issued by IPOB and go about their normal business. An eyewitness…

Vivacious Nigerian Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, recently took to social media to humorously declare herself “wife material. The 32-year-old entertainer highlighted her hardworking and dilligence virtues by sharing a photo of herself doing laundry on the social media. In the post on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, “Wifey material: doing laundry and trying not to break hearts at the same time.”Beyond her lighthearted remark, DJ Cuppy also reflected on her faith, emphasizing the importance of God in her life and any future relationship. She wrote, “God, may I be so deep in you that my…

A cheering development has come the way of Nigerians in Canada as the Canadian government has adjusted its regulations to allow eligible Nigerians and other international students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic terms, an increase from the previous limit of 20 hours. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRC), Marc Miller, explained that the decision strikes a balance between enabling students to gain valuable work experience and ensuring their focus on academics remains intact. Miller stated, “This change will give students more flexibility to manage their time and gain practical experience.” The adjustment…

Organizers of the 2024 edition of Beatz Awards have honoured music producer, ID Cabasa and Afro hip-pop legend, D’Banj for their outstanding contributions to the Nigerian music industry. The award event took place on Saturday night at Muson Centre in Lagos. The awards ceremony had the theme: “Empowering the Next Generation”. According to the CEO of Beatz Awards, Elijah John, this year’s edition is specifically designed to celebrate emerging talent and innovators within the industry, while also acknowledging the achievements of veterans. He said, “We are proud to honour ID Cabasa and D’Banj for their remarkable contributions to the music…

United States of America rapper, Drake, has lost $355,000 following Jake Paul’s victory over boxing legend, Mike Tyson on Friday. Drake lost the bet of the sold-out boxing match that took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States of America. The match took place after a year of heated exchanges between Paul and Tyson. Drake is known to stick out his neck in bets for sporting events. While he has won some, he lost many more in the recent past. Drake betting analysis from recent years In 2024, Drake made six significant bets. He only hit two,…

One of the most loved Nollywood figures, Etinosa Idemudia has shared how a challenging movie role impacted her mental health, revealing that she had to undergo therapy to disconnect from the character. Narrating her experience on her X page on Saturday, Etinosa recounted her time portraying a witch in the series Blood of Enogie, a role she played for three months. Explaining how deeply the character affected her psyche, she stated, “The role an actor gets is a function of how the casting director perceives such actor. It is difficult to explain how the mind works, but after playing some…

In an outcome that would spark a wild jubilations among law enforcement and child protection advocates, Thomas Govan, 23, of Worthing, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role as the ringleader of a global paedophile network. Govan pleaded guilty to 25 charges, including rape, sexual assault, and distributing indecent images of children. The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) launched an investigation into Govan in May, uncovering a sinister chat group on Telegram where he groomed a 13-year-old girl to self-harm and degrade herself on camera. The investigation revealed that Govan met with the girl twice, raping and…