Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Messi Isn’t My Favourite, But Ronaldo – Davido Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke professionally known as Davido has cited ‘discipline’ as the reason he prefers Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi in the G.O.A.T debate. favourite. The 30-year-old musician made this known on the sidelines of the Professional Footballers Association awards. Recall Davido thrilled the audience at the ceremony to a medley of his songs when the awards marked its 50th anniversary. Asked by GOAL about his thoughts on the greatest footballer of all time debate between Ronaldo and Messi, the singer said, “Cristiano for me, he is very, very disciplined.…

 Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu Returns To Nigeria After 3-Month Medical Leave The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has returned to Nigeria following his medical leave in Germany. The governor embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 and was expected to return on July 6. His deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been standing in as Acting Governor in his absence. In August, Akeredolu wrote to the House of Assembly, notifying the lawmakers that he would be extending his medical leave abroad. However, KOKO TV NG learnt from a source close to the family that Akeredolu returned to Nigeria on…

Jim Iyke, Kate Henshaw and Chidi Mokeme reumite after many years apart [Instagram/Jim Iyke] Jim Iyke wants to know Kate Henshaw’s secret to her youthful looks She definitely has the elixir of youth hidden somewhere because she really doesn’t age. Nollywood legends Jim Iyke, Kate Henshaw and Chidi Mokeme recently reunited and Henshaw’s impression left Jim wondering how she still looks so young. The thespians attended an interview at Glitch Africa studios, completely unaware that they would be reuniting with one another. The warm welcome was recorded by the staff at the centre and Iyke excitedly uploaded the video to…

Hollywood’s A-listers Turn out for Messi Actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Ferrell, Tom Holland, Toby Maguire, Owen Wilson and Gerard Butler were amongst the ‘notable attendees list’ that watched Lionel Messi laid on two assists to help Inter Miami beat MLS champions Los Angeles FC 3-1 at BMO Stadium Sunday night. Also packed in the VIP boxes of the 22,000-seater stadium were musicians Liam Gallagher, Selena Gomez, Tyga, BReal and Nas. Facundo Farias, Jordi Alba and Leonardo Campana scored to cancel out Ryan Hollingshead’s effort for the hosts. The statement victory against last season’s MLS Cup winners puts Miami nine points…

It took me 13 years to write new book − Oyekemi Wilson A gospel singer, Oyekemi Wilson, says that his recently released two-in-one book titled, The Accomplished, and God’s Awesomeness, took him 13 years to write. Speaking during the book launch at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, the singer-cum-author said, “God is actually the motivation for writing this book. I started writing when I was 40 years old, and now, I am 53 years old. “God gave the inspiration. I started the book in 2011, and I was writing it on and off, before…

Ousted Gabon President regains freedom Gabon’s former president Ali Bongo, who was ousted in a putsch, is free to leave the country and travel abroad the leader of the coup that toppled him said on Wednesday. “He has freedom of movement… and can travel abroad if he wishes,” general Brice Oligui Nguema said in a statement read on state television. Bongo, in power for 14 years, had been under house arrest since the military coup of August 30, carried out without bloodshed less than an hour after his party proclaimed his re-election in a vote described as fraudulent by the…

Nigerian elections are won by most rugged politicians – Davido Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has asserted that elections in Nigeria are won by the most “rugged” candidates. Davido made the remark via his X page, on Wednesday. He wrote, “Nigeria Election nah by who rugged pass.” A curious fan asked if his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State also won by ruggedness and Davido confirmed that rugged men were on his uncle’s side. The fan with the X handle @chief_ochuko wrote via the comment section; “Na ruggedity ur uncle take win Abi?” Davido replied: “Men mount.” Pmnewsnigeria.com

Paris Olympics: Amusan, Nathaniel Qualify As Long jJumper, Ese Brume Narrowly Misses Former World 100m hurdles champion, Tobi Amusan, and 400m hurdler, Ezekiel Nathaniel have secured their spots at next year’s Olympic Games in Paris, France. Last December, World Athletics revealed the pathway to qualify for athletics at Paris 2024, including the entry standards athletes will need to achieve between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. Amusan became the first Nigerian athlete to secure her place at the Games. She achieved this feat at the BAUHAUS-Galan Diamond League event in Stockholm, Sweden, on July 2, where she clocked an…

Osimhen Bags 2023 Ballon d’Or Nomination Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. The award is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football. The nomination follows his outstanding performances in the just concluded season. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star, Aitana Bonmati, leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize. Messi, who recently left Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Miami, is in with a chance of succeeding Karim Benzema and winning the Ballon d’Or…

Boniface battle Kane for Bundesliga award Following an impressive start to the 2023/24 season since joining Bayer Leverkusen, Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, has been nominated for Bundesliga Player of The Month award, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The striker will battle Bayern Munich duo Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies as well as Union Berlin’s Kevin Behrens. Wolfsburg’s Jonas and Wind and Leipzeig’s Benjamin Henrichs are the other players nominated for the Bundesliga Player of The Month award. Boniface joined Bayer Leverkusen this summer from Belgium club Union Saint-Gilloise and has scored four goals and added two assists in only three league…