Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Spain meet France, Netherlands battle England in semi-finals “Personally I really don’t care, because at the end of the day, we are in the semi-finals,” said midfielder Youssouf Fofana on Sunday. Three weeks down and with one week to go, Euro 2024 has reached the semi-final stage and is getting ready for two heavyweight ties as France take on Spain and England meet the Netherlands. France and Spain go head-to-head in Munich in the first last-four clash on Tuesday, which brings together the best team at the competition so far and the best European nation at each of the last…

Spain knock out hard-fighting Germany 2-1, approach semi-finals After the penalty drama, Olmo curled in a cross for Merino, who leapt high to head the ball past Neuer and put Spain into the Euros semi-finals. A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis. After a fiery yet goalless first half, Spain’s Dani Olmo latched onto an inch-perfect pass from Spanish wunderkind Lamine Yamal to give La Roja the lead on 51 minutes. Niclas Fuellkrug struck the post with 14 minutes remaining but with…

Nigerian Idol Season 9 Top 4 Shine In Bigi-Sponsored Live Show The Nigerian Idol Season 9 top 4 contestants delivered unforgettable performances on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in a thrilling episode of Nigeria’s premier music reality show. Still, the night ended on a bittersweet note as contestant Maio was eliminated. Chioma, Chima, Mira Clear, and Lammy electrified the audience with their dual performance, taking on Nigerian hits and international R&B classics. The evening’s excitement peaked with the guest appearance of Nigerian hip-hop artist M.I Abaga, who joined the judging panel. Chioma’s rendition of Chike’s “Hard to Find” showed her exceptional…

Dele Momodu Reveals Details Of Davido And Sophia Momodu’s Custody Battle Dele Momodu has revealed details of Davido and Sophia Momodu’s custody battle. Glamtush reports that media mogul, Aare Dele Momodu has disclosed some unknown facts about his niece, Sophia Momodu, and her baby daddy, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido’s custody drama over their nine-year-old daughter, Imade Adeleke. Recall that there was a back-and-forth between Davido and Sophia Momodu after the former filed for joint custody of his daughter with Sophia a few days before his wedding with his baby mama, Chioma Rowland. Sophia retaliated by spilling about their…

See Top 6 oldest crowns in the world and their significance Crowns symbolize power, authority, and divine right, serving as artefacts that reflect the cultural, political, and religious significance of their times. Beyond mere adornments, they encapsulate the aspirations, beliefs, and power dynamics of civilizations. Ancient ritualistic symbols and medieval emblems of kingship and imperial authority, crowns provide a window into humanity’s diverse cultural history. Each crown tells a unique story, showcasing the continuity and evolution of power and tradition across ages. According to Oldest, here are the top 6 oldest crowns in the world, each with a unique story…

Informal businesses: only 1.3% make ₦2.5m profit/month Only 1.3 percent of Nigerian informal businesses reach over ₦2.5 million monthly profit, a new report on the informal economy has revealed. According to the Informal Economy Report 2024, compiled by Moniepoint, this network of unregistered businesses, contributing over half of the country’s GDP — teeming with street vendors, artisans, and service providers — appears prosperous based on revenue figures. The report which was launched on Friday in Abuja also revealed that businesses in the informal market contribute over half of Nigeria’s GDP as 72.3% of informal businesses surpass the ₦1 million mark…

Banky W returns to school, transition from CEO to student Renowned Nigerian singer and politician, Banky W, has disclosed his decision to pursue a Master’s degree in policy at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. In his Instagram post, Banky W expressed a change in priorities, stating, “I traded being a CEO for the opportunity to become a student… because sometimes you must relinquish.” He added, “I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Policy at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. “The journey of faith continues. Please wish me well.”

Ogun Is Leading In Ease Of Doing Business In Nigeria-HoS Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, has said that the State is leading other states of the Federation in Ease of Doing Business, owing to the provision of requisite infrastructural facilities through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects in the State. Onasanya made this known while delivering a keynote address at the launch of a book titled “Practical Guide to Public Private Partnership Arrangement in Nigeria” authored by Pastor Adebisi Sogunle and held at the Waterfalls Events Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. According to him, since the State passed the…

‘Ikigai’ becomes biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria in 2024 Rapper Olamide‘s surprise EP, ‘Ikigai’, has shattered records on Spotify Nigeria in 2024, garnering an impressive 7.92 million streams in its opening week. This feat surpasses Shallipopi’s ‘Shakespopi’, which accumulated 5.7 million streams. The EP’s first-day numbers also broke records, with 1.86 million streams in 24 hours, outpacing Shallipopi’s ‘Shakespopi’ with 1.59 million streams. ‘Ikigai’ marks Olamide’s 10th solo project and his 15th overall, solidifying his position in Nigerian mainstream music. The EP features collaborations with YBNL artists Fireboy and Asake, as well as former associates Pheelz, Young Jonn, and…

Itsekiri Leader Sets Record Straight Over UROAGAN’s Presentation at National Assembly On Thursday, June 27, Chief Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, National Chairman of the Urhobo Oil and Gas Nationality (UROAGAN), presented a compilation of Urhobo oil and gas facilities to distinguished senators and representatives of the Urhobo ethnic nationality at the 10th National Assembly in Abuja. This presentation, which was later circulated on social media, has sparked significant controversy, prompting a detailed rebuttal from Edema Collins Oritsetimeyin, Sole Representative of the Olu of Warri and Liaison to NNPCL. The Misleading Claims Addressing misleading claims in his presentation, Chief Dr. Ominimini made…