In a thrilling series of encounters during Match Day 14 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gombe United FC held Sunshine Stars FC to a 1-1 draw while Kano Pillars FC secured a hard-fought victory against Remo Stars FC, emerging triumphant with a 2-1 win. At the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, Sunshine Read More…
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Ex-International Friday Ekpo urges focus on Super Eagles’ depth than coach sack
In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo, emphasised the importance of reinforcing key departments of the team with fresh home-based and foreign professionals rather than an immediate sacking of Head Coach José Peseiro. Amidst the Super Eagles’ lacklustre performance in the ongoing 2026 Read More…
Messi accuses Brazilian police of brutality, chaos delays Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifier
At Maracana Stadium, the commencement of the World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil faced a half-hour delay due to clashes between Brazilian police and visiting fans, alleged Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Tensions erupted between Brazilian and Argentine fans during the national anthems, leading to a confrontation prompting police intervention. The situation escalated as Argentina Read More…
Beyond Borders: The Uncharted Odyssey of Noo Saro-Wiwa
The paraphrase of an interview by Olatoun Gabi-Williams Noo Saro-Wiwa, the daughter of the renowned activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, emerges as a distinctive figure whose life is interwoven with the cultural arras of Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Her narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a remarkable familial legacy, a tale of struggle Read More…
Shining Through: Patti Boulaye’s Journey of Faith, Fame, and Philanthropy
In the glimmering world of show business, where stars are born and dreams soar to new heights, one name has shone brightly for decades – Patti Boulaye. The Nigerian-British sensation has etched her name in the annals of entertainment history, captivating audiences worldwide with her mesmerizing voice, breathtaking performances, and indomitable spirit. A true icon, Read More…
I don’t like to be categorised – Patti Boulaye
Her stage name is said to have been inspired by the actress Evelyn “Boo” Laye. Patti Boulaye (nee Ebigwei, now Komlosy) was born dramatically in May 1954 after her mother went into labour in a taxi that was passing through two towns in Mid-Western Nigeria. She was raised in a strict Catholic household with nine Read More…
The rhythm of the words in the piano world of Echezonachukwu Nduka
By Nkanu Egbe purple robes adorn our bodiesas stench from decayinglimbs signal turbulence.we wine and dine in this roomwhere cadavers are laid like logs,pulling the strings of our heart.we do not see cadavers but paintingson the wrong canvas.the land is green, but its dreams are deferredtill her civil war victims are canonized on thealtar of Read More…
Money comes when you do your work well, says Bashir Olawale (Auto 1)
The buzz behind the acquisition of new skills as an artisan has become louder with the advent of new technologies. The need for it has always been there just that it existed in varied dimensions before. Tradesmen sharpened their career skills, focusing on either formal education or informal skill acquisition. These days, more young people Read More…
Bracing up to a post-COVID normal in food delivery by Saudat Salami, CEO, EasyShop, EasyCook
Saudat Salami is the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Easyshop Easycook, a foremost multi-platform fresh grocery delivery company in Nigeria that uses technology to provide domestic support services to working professionals. Through her work with Easyshop Easycook, Saudat has been involved in driving different developmental policies and strategies in agricultural ecosystem, gender equality and women Read More…
Wizkid joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music to chat about the success of #MadeInLagos
Wizkid joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music to chat about the success of his latest album Made in Lagos, the resilience of music and growing as an artist, collaboration, parenting, lessons learned during quarantine, making music moving forward, and more. Wizkid Tells Apple Music About The Resilience of Music… …like you said, music is life, Read More…