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Nigerian singer Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, aka Charly Boy, paid a touching tribute to his late father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, on his posthumous birthday. Charly Boy shared an emotional message on Instagram on September 22, 2024. In it, he included a carousel of photos of himself and his father and expressed his deep love and admiration for him, reflecting on the impact he had on his life. He highlighted how much his father is missed and appreciated for shaping him into the person he is today. The “Ninja Bike” crooner reflected on the tough but loving approach his father used in…

Nigerian artist Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, has addressed one of the strangest rumors he has heard online: being labeled a “devil worshipper.” In an interview with the ‘Kids Take Over’ podcast, the Afrobeats artist behind the global hit “Calm Down” was asked what the most outrageous misconception he had ever read about himself was. “They say I worship the devil,” Rema said with a laugh. “It’s crazy. I didn’t respond because it’s not important. It’s a waste of time.” The singer, who is known for mixing traditions into his art, stressed that the iconography some have misread is…

The Nigerian Professional Football League champions Enugu Rangers are out of the CAF Champions League. Rangers crashed out of the continent’s elite club football after losing 3-1 away to Angolan club Sagrada Esperanca on Sunday.Rangers were eliminated 3-2 on aggregate having won the first leg of the tie one-nil at Uyo a week earlier. With Rangers’ exit from the competition, Nigeria will not be represented in the money-spinning group stage. Nigeria’s other flagbearer at the competition, Remo Stars had been eliminated earlier. Rangers were down 2-0 in the first half of the encounter in Luanda before a goal by Anayo…

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted the details of his contract extension negotiations with Liverpool would remain private. Alexander-Arnold whose current deal with his boyhood club will expire in June however revealed that winning trophies is a major consideration for him in deciding his future. The Liverpool vice-captain has been with the club for 20 years, but fans are now worried he may be lured away from the club on a free transfer if he does not renew his deal.The fears are valid considering the interest in the defender from Real Madrid. The Spanish club has on its roster Alexander-Arnold’s…

Barcelona’s perfect start to LaLiga continued over the weekend with a merciless 5-1 thrashing of Villareal. With the win Barca maintain their convenient spot at the top of the LaLiga table, four points above Real Madrid in second place. However, their win over Villarreal was blighted by an injury to first choice goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.Ter Stegen picked up a serious injury on his right knee just before halftime. The German goalkeeper was trying to intercept a cross when he got injured, prompting signals from his teammates and opponents for medical help. He was subsequently taken off the pitch on…

It was another weekend of drama and excitement in the English Premier League as week 5 clashes delivered the goods. A late equalizer by Manchester City denied Arsenal a win to go top of the table. Aston Villa climbed into the top three with their fourth win of the season in five games. Here are the biggest talking points from Premier League Week 5: Heated contest at the topArsenal was two points and a place behind league leaders Man City coming into Week 5. Despite Pep Guardiola’s optimism, City were without Kevin De Bruyne who picked an injury against Inter…

Nine years after her divorce, Nollywood Actress Ini Edo has revealed she got engaged three months ago to a yet-to-be-unveiled man. In 2014, the actress announced separation from her United States-based businessman husband Philip Ehiagwina. The marriage lasted for six years, However, the love went sour after the husband accused her of cheating on Him and they divorced in 2014 without a child.She confirmed the divorce through her Twitter account. The actress shared the exciting news of her engagement on her Instagram page Sunday. She recalled meeting her fiancé during a vacation six months ago and shared that three months…

Actor Yemi Solade has marked his 21st wedding anniversary by reaffirming his love and commitment to his wife, Hannah Marsh. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Solade shared a touching photo of himself and his wife and expressed his desire to refresh their relationship as they hit another milestone. Reflecting on their journey together, he recounted his vows from 2003, promising to love and cherish Hannah through life’s ups and downs. In his statement, Solade expressed his unwavering love, anticipating a bright future together. He articulated: “On our wedding day, I vowed to cherish you in both health and illness,…

Singer Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, proudly invited his mother to attend his concert at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Throughout his career, Asake has frequently spoken about the significant influence his mother has had on his life and music. As he performed to a full-capacity crowd, his mother’s stunning appearance caught the attention of many attendees, sparking curiosity about her age. While some admitted that Asake’s mother would be overjoyed about her son’s success, others focused on how young she appeared. Fans took to social media to express their admiration, with comments highlighting her…

Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, is currently leading in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. According to the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, Okpebholo is ahead in 16 out of 18 local government areas, having secured 244,549 votes. His closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has so far garnered 195,954 votes. INEC announces a 3-hour recess to await results from the final 2 LGAs. Results from 16 LGAs have already been presented at the commission’s headquarters in Benin City. Collation will resume at 5 PM.…