The U.S. men’s basketball team’s gold medal defense tipped off in earnest Sunday at the Paris Olympics, with a 110-84 win against Serbia to open group play. Kevin Durant led the way for USA, scoring 23 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Durant, who missed all of exhibition play leading up to Paris, looked dominant coming off the bench. LeBron…
A gruesome incident has shaken the community of Igede-Ekiti, leaving residents in shock and disbelief. A man, who had been separated from his ex-wife, stabbed her to death before taking his own life in a tragic turn of events. According to eyewitnesses, the ex-wife, a mother of two, had traveled out of Igede-Ekiti after leaving…
Israeli airstrikes hit a school being used by displaced people in central Gaza on Saturday, killing dozens of people, as the country’s negotiators prepared to meet international mediators to discuss a proposed cease-fire. At least 30 people sheltering at a girls’ school in Deir Al-Balah were taken to Al Aqsa Hospital and pronounced dead after a strike that…
Nina Ivy, the ex-BBNaija housemate, has opened up on the challenges she faced after undergoing a breast reduction and lifting surgery. The reality TV star earlier disclosed her plan to undergo the surgery. She said she had “waited for this day my entire life” to have the surgery. But in an Instagram post, Ivy shared a video of the…
Ayra Starr, the Afrobeats singer, has announced the release of her limited-edition dolls. In a recent social media post, the 22-year-old songstress said the ‘Ayra Starr Dolls’ will be available in Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. Starr added that she would share more information about how her fans can win the dolls….
Rema, the Nigerian singer, has announced a homecoming concert in Benin, Edo state. The singer, via a social media post on Friday, revealed he will perform in his hometown. The concert is set to take place on August 30 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. Last year, Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo, announced plans to host…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians who relocated abroad to always remember that there is no place like home. He recalled that he once lived and worked abroad but returned home to contribute his quota to build the country. The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume,…
Savvy music executive and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mavin Records said it is suicidal to release his artiste’s songs on the same as Wizkid or Asake. Don Jazzy made the backhanded compliment in a podcast interview with online personality Fisayo Fosudo. Considered the most successful Nigerian artistes in the present music streaming era, Don Jazzy said…
Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her. Former President Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Ms. Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands”. Mr….
Famous Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold, who is married to singer Simi, turned to social media to praise Olamide for providing him with the chance to enter the music business. Initially trained as a graphic designer, Adekunle Gold disclosed that he created the YBNL logo before joining the organization. Adekunle Gold posted on the microblogging site…
