Controversial rapper Speed Darlington has sparked a heated debate regarding Burna Boy’s Grammy Award victory, citing the pivotal role played by American musician and entrepreneur P. Diddy. Darlington’s bold remarks come in the wake of recent allegations against Diddy, who has reportedly been investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for charges related to human trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. In a provocative Instagram video, Darlington credited Diddy with Burna Boy’s swift rise to international fame and Grammy success, highlighting the American rapper’s significant influence on the Nigerian singer’s career. He publicly urged Burna Boy to disclose details of his…
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The much-touted league stage of the new Champions League format is off to an interesting start. The first round of matches ended yesterday with 18 games played in different arenas across Europe. The games were a mix of massive wins, intense and heated ties as well as interesting upsets. Here are some of the takeaways from week 1 Champions League results: Goals everywhere Bayern Munich’s attacking firepower was unrestrained against Dinamo Zagreb, destroying the Croatian side in a 9-2 blowout. Harry Kane was a big part of the win, scoring four goals and winning the Man of the Match Award.…
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has sparked debate after sending a provocative message to Nigerian women regarding sex. In a now-deleted Instagram story post, Kuti claimed that only prostitutes “offer” sex to just anyone, arguing that intimacy is a shared act, not a favour. Kuti emphasized that sex should not be viewed as a favour unless one is a sex worker, and he stressed that sex itself is not inherently bad. He expressed his views on the topic in an Instagram story on September 19, 2024, stating that only sex workers “provide” sex. “No one gives anyone sex except a prostitute.…
Hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail once again on Wednesday after his lawyers pleaded for his release from “horrific” jail conditions while awaiting trial in a sex trafficking case. On Tuesday, a federal judge in New York ordered the musician to remain in custody after prosecutors argued he was a “serious flight risk.” Mr. Combs was arrested earlier this week on charges of running a criminal organization since at least 2008, which allegedly used drugs and violence to coerce women to “fulfil his sexual desires,” according to authorities. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Mr. Combs’…
Premier League champions Manchester City stand accused of financial fair play rules violations in a landmark case. The hearing into the case, which is expected to go on for months, started on Monday. The club has denied all charges and continues to maintain it has irrefutable evidence to clear it of any wrongdoing.However, a lot is at stake in this epoch-making case. Among other penalties, City could be at risk of expulsion from domestic cup competitions, and their eligibility to continue playing in the Champions League or later at the Club World Cup is uncertain if they are found guilty.Premier…
The Lagos State Government has issued a warning about an imminent structural collapse at the Mopol 20 Barracks in Onigbongbo, Ikeja. This follows preparations by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to begin the emergency evacuation and demolition of the old Block 3 section of the barracks. Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, stated in a press release on Wednesday that the agency’s response team had inspected various parts of the structure and found them to be in a precarious condition. “The agency dispatched a response team to the site, and the findings indicate that the building and adjacent structures…
Succour has come the way of the families of seven police officers who lost their lives while fighting against bandits in Katsina State.This was disclosed during a ceremony held at the Katsina Police Command Headquarters, where Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration, DCP Aminu Usman Gusau, presented cash gifts to the bereaved families on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa Thursday.Each of the families of the fallen officers received N500,000.Spokesperson of the Command, ASP Sadiq Abubakar, disclosed that the token was provided by the Katsina State Government as a mark of honour and appreciation of the sacrifices…
Real Madrid and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has seconded Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s warning about a players’ strike. Rodri voiced concerns over the number of games footballers now have to play during a press conference on Tuesday where he said, “there will be a moment where” players are left with no other option than to embark on strike action.Courtois’s endorsement came on Wednesday during a chat with popular Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos. He said, “Rodri is right. There are a lot of games. Fans want to see the best and we have to find a balance. There are too many…
Manchester United’s plans to erect the “Wembley of the North” may eventually involve demolishing the Old Trafford, reports indicate. The initial plan was to use the monument as a replacement for the Leigh Sports Village for the use of the club’s women’s teams and its academy. This would follow a downsizing of the stadium from its current 74,000 capacity to about 30,000, according to the Manchester Evening News. The rationale was to keep the stadium as a piece of the club’s treasured history.Tearing down the stadium may be a cause of concern for many United fans. The club, showing it…
Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has recently launched an initiative to help African students study abroad. The ‘Cuppy Fund’ aims to provide financial assistance to African students at New York University (NYU). DJ Cuppy recently shared a video in which she expressed her excitement about launching the project. She explained that the fund aims to support African students at New York University (NYU), where she graduated. The billion heiress emphasised that this was her way of giving back to the institution that played a significant role in her educational journey. The fund will offer financial…