Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Iheanacho Named Leicester’s Player of the Season What would have been Kelechi Iheanacho’s glorious moment has been dampened by the relegation of Leicester City to the second tier Championship division of English football. The Nigerian international was yesterday named Leicester City’s Player of the Season in an understated awarding of the prize. Despite picking up injuries that limited his playing hours in the 2022/23 Premier League season, Iheanacho scored eight goals including vital ones against Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Super Eagles forward only started 13 games in all competitions this term, but…

U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles beat Argentina to soar into quarterfinals Nigeria’s forward Ibrahim Muhammad (C-covered) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Argentina 2023 U-20 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Nigeria at the San Juan del Bicentenario stadium in San Juan, Argentina, on May 31, 2023. (Photo by Andres Larrovere / AFP) The Flying Eagles are through to the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after beating Argentina 2-0 to send the tournament hosts out of the championship. Ibrahim Muhammad opened the scoring for Ladan Bosso’s boys on 61 minutes before…

Bitter kola, also known as garcinia kola or bitter kola, is a common plant which can be found across Central and Western Africa. The early blends of Coca-Cola contained the plant, explaining the similar name, while the current formula of the world famous drink is no longer flavoured with actual bitter kola. Bitter kola has been used in traditional African medicine for centuries, and is considered to have many beneficial properties, including being able to help fight bacterial and viral infections. In terms of taste, the plant is well named! The edible seeds have a notably bitter taste, while there…

Dangote’s Wealth Skyrockets to $21.2 Billion, Now Ranked Among First 75 Richest Men Globally Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, jumped nine places to rank 75th richest person in the world from the 84th position he occupied On Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Africa’s richest man had remained in the 80s zone for over a year before a massive leap on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Dangote’s wealth surges by $769 million According to Bloomberg Billionaire Index, the billionaire’s wealth surged by $769 million in one day, at $21.2 billion from the $20.5 billion it occupied for the past four months. Dangote, whose…

Top 10 Tips To Stay Safe In The Gym This year in particular, we’ve all been even more aware of our health and safety, especially when it comes to training. So it’s never a bad time for a refresher course on gym safety — especially if you’ve been away from it for a little while. Accidents in the gym are entirely preventable and while we all get small injuries from time to time, an activity that is geared around health — going to the gym — should never put you in physical danger. Here Are 10 Of…

Messi topples Ronaldo record of most goals in top five leagues Lionel Messi has, in spectacular fashion, broken another record previously set by Cristiano Ronaldo with his goal for Paris Saint-Germain against Strasbourg. The goal which set things rolling in the game was the Argentine superstar’s 496th goal in a top five European league which sees his tally topple the 495 goals Ronaldo has to his credit. Messi found the net with dexterity after a pass from Kylian Mbappe, ensuring the World Cup winner nicked his 16th league goal of the season and one that could…

‘Life kicks you’, Iheanacho reacts to Leicester City relegation Kelechi Iheanacho has said he is disappointed after Leicester City failed to survive the drop to the Championship. Going into the ultimate day of the league, Southampton were already relegated, leaving Leeds United, Leicester and Everton the remaining teams to battle it out for survival. Though the Foxes claimed a 2-1 win over West Ham United in the final game of the 2022/23 season, it was not enough to keep them in the topflight as fellow strugglers Everton also managed a 1-0 win over Bournemouth, a vital…

Messi topples Ronaldo record of most goals in top five leagues Lionel Messi has, in spectacular fashion, broken another record previously set by Cristiano Ronaldo with his goal for Paris Saint-Germain against Strasbourg. The goal which set things rolling in the game was the Argentine superstar’s 496th goal in a top five European league which sees his tally topple the 495 goals Ronaldo has to his credit. Messi found the net with dexterity after a pass from Kylian Mbappe, ensuring the World Cup winner nicked his 16th league goal of the season and one that could…

‘Life kicks you’, Iheanacho reacts to Leicester City relegation ‘Life kicks you’, Iheanacho reacts to Leicester City relegation Kelechi Iheanacho has said he is disappointed after Leicester City failed to survive the drop to the Championship. Going into the ultimate day of the league, Southampton were already relegated, leaving Leeds United, Leicester and Everton the remaining teams to battle it out for survival. Though the Foxes claimed a 2-1 win over West Ham United in the final game of the 2022/23 season, it was not enough to keep them in the topflight as fellow strugglers Everton also…

Daniel Congratulates Osoba, Abiodun, Mustapha on national awards Daniel congratulates Osoba, Abiodun, Mustapha on national awards   Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, OGD, has sent congratulatory messages to the governor of the state, Prince Dapo Abiodun; former governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Senator Olamilekan Mustapha on the conferment of national awards on the trio by immediate past president Muhammadu Buhari. In separate letters of felicitation on Sunday, Daniel exhorted the dedication, sacrifice and invaluable contributions of the three awardees in the state and at the national level. “This conferment is indeed well deserved in recognition…