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Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona on Wednesday condemned the racist abuse suffered by Nigerian player James Nnaji during their Spanish basketball championship final victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid. The incident comes as Spanish sport wrestles with the global outcry sparked by racism aimed at Real’s Brazilian football star Vinicius Jr. “FC Barcelona strongly condemns the racist insults suffered by first-team basketball player James Nnaji before game three of the final,” Barcelona said in a statement. “The club expects a firm response from the ACB (Spanish basketball league) against any racial or…

Bakare Urges Couples to Prioritize Pleasing God in Marriage The Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has urged couples to prioritize bringing pleasure to God through their marriages. The call came during the launch of a Bible-based book titled ‘The Proverbs 31 Couple – A Balanced Approach To Building A Kingdom Marriage,’ authored by Pastor Morin Osunmakinde, widely known as PMO. The book, hailed by the author as a divine inspiration on the sacred institution of marriage, was officially unveiled in multiple locations including Abuja, Lagos, and Leicester, United Kingdom. During the launch, Bakare,…

Amusan Delighted With Changing Fortunes Of Nigeria’s Track And Field History Amusan World 100m hurdles champion, Tobi Amusan says she is delighted by the giant strides Nigerian track and field athletes are taking in repositioning the country globally. Amsuan, while congratulating Nigerian collegiate stars that shone like million stars at the just concluded 2023 NCAA Outdoor championships in Austin Texas, said she was once an NCAA champion in 2017 and understands the athlete’s emotions and nuances in the field of action. “A few years ago, only two or three Nigerian athletes were performing at world class level, but…

How FineDope community is nurturing creativity and empowering talent FineDope, the vibrant music and creative community founded by Favi, a renowned Nigerian Afroswing rapper, singer, and songwriter, has emerged as a driving force in the entertainment industry. This dynamic community, recognized for its dedication to fostering growth and providing essential resources, has become a platform where artists and creatives thrive. Founded in 2018, FineDope quickly gained momentum under the visionary leadership of Favi, who sought to revolutionize the entertainment industry with his passion and love for music. Working in collaboration with OVO, the founder of P.O.T.S Pride of…

“You’re Lucky Because You Get to See Burna Boy and Rema”- Bill Gates Daughter Excited Over Her Father’s Visit to Nigeria American business mogul, Bill Gates, has said his 20-year-old youngest daughter,Phoebe, was excited over his visit to Nigeria, saying “you’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema”. He said this on Wednesday while delivering his opening address at an event in Lagos State. Apple’s Bite reports that Gates and Aliko Dangote visited President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The visitation was part of the Gates Foundation’s commitment to working closely with communities and leaders…

Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona on Wednesday condemned the racist abuse suffered by Nigerian player James Nnaji during their Spanish basketball championship final victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid. The incident comes as Spanish sport wrestles with the global outcry sparked by racism aimed at Real’s Brazilian football star Vinicius Jr. “FC Barcelona strongly condemns the racist insults suffered by first-team basketball player James Nnaji before game three of the final,” Barcelona said in a statement. “The club expects a firm response from…

Jonathan arrives Freetown, leads election mission to Sierra Leone The West African Elders Forum 2023 Election Mission to Sierra Leone on Wednesday arrived in Freetown to encourage and support a peaceful democratic transition ahead of the country’s general election scheduled for this weekend, June 24. This was conveyed in a statement issued by the Communications Officer of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, host of the WAEF, Mr Wealth Ominabo, on Wednesday. It noted that the former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, is the head of the mission which includes a former Burkinabe prime minister and one-time president of the…

Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona on Wednesday condemned the racist abuse suffered by Nigerian player James Nnaji during their Spanish basketball championship final victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid. The incident comes as Spanish sport wrestles with the global outcry sparked by racism aimed at Real’s Brazilian football star Vinicius Jr. “FC Barcelona strongly condemns the racist insults suffered by first-team basketball player James Nnaji before game three of the final,” Barcelona said in a statement. “The club expects a firm response…

The Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates. Nigerian govt spends N6,900 per person on health annually – Bill Gates Mr Gates said Nigeria’s huge youth population represents many potential skills and passion for solving big problems. ByPremium TimesandAgency Report June 21, 2023 Reading Time: 3 mins read The Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has cited poor investment in the nation’s health sector as part of the challenges limiting the potential of many Nigerians. Mr Gates, who spoke on Wednesday in Lagos during the Pan-African Youth Innovation Forum, said the…

How Cambridge University Press Rewarded Ogun Public School Teacher Mr. Akeem Badru, a teacher at St Michael RCM Primary School, Ogunpa Lunloye, Abeokuta, Ogun, recently recieved the 2023 Cambridge dedicated teacher awards for Central and Southern Africa, instituted by Cambridge University Press, for his achievement in First Step Initiatives’, a STEM project that combines craft and model making to promote inquisitiveness, creativity and critical thinking among children. Funmi Ogundare reports St. Micheal RCM Primary School, where Akeem Badru teaches, was built with old corrugated iron sheets. For his passion and dedication to the teaching profession, the Abeokuta-born teacher, recently…