Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Osimhen helps, as Napoli continue title lead with Atalanta win By Elegbede Abiodun Serie A top-scorer, Victor Osimhen registered an assist as Napoli returned to winning ways with a resounding 2-0 victory over Atalanta at Naples. The win extends Napoli’s lead at the top of the table to 18 points over closest challengers Inter Milan, to keep their quest for a first Serie A title triumph in 33 years alive with 12 league games left. Luciano Spalleti’s side bounced back from last week’s loss to Lazio as second-half goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Amir Rrahmani secured their 22nd league win…

Gambia is defeated by Senegal 2-0 to win Under-20 AFCON Teranga Lions of Senegal on Saturday at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt, defeated their Gambia counterparts 2-0 to lift their first-ever Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. Goals from forward Sulaymane Faye and midfielder Mamadou Camara were all the team needed to secure Senegal victory over their Gambian neighbours. The Senegalese side zoomed into Saturday’s final with a 100 per cent record, winning all their matches without conceding a goal. The Young Teranga Lions were playing their fourth Under-20 AFCON final, having finished runners-up in 2015, 2017 and 2019.…

Meet The 17 Women Who Made It To 10th National Assembly. Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June, 17 females who won during the February 25 parliamentary elections have received their certificates… Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June, 17 females who won during the February 25 parliamentary elections have received their certificates of return to be part of the Red and Green Chambers, Daily Trust Saturday reports. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has so far presented certificates of return to 98 senators-elect out of the 109 seats in the…

FG awards 110 retired staff for selfless service. Kazeem Biriowo The Federal Government has awarded no fewer than 110 retired staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their selfless service contributions to national development. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama at the valedictory ceremony in Abuja in honour of the staff who retired between 2019 and 2022 urged them to avail themselves of any opportunity for national assignment even in retirement. Onyeama acknowledged that their services were duly recognised by diplomats and other nationals who have come into contact with them in the course of their service. “The…

‘Screening of hearing loss should be prioritised at primary health care centres’ ‘Screening of hearing loss should be prioritised at primary health care centres’ ‘In this interview by SADE OGUNTOLA, Dr Adebolajo Adeyemo, a consultant Ear, Nose and Throat expert, says ear complaint is one of the major complaints received in an average health facility and calls for a boost in the primary ear and hearing care, even as Nigeria joins the global world to celebrate the World Hearing Day. What exactly does hearing loss or damage signify? Hearing loss is a state where an individual has impaired ability to…

10 Most played sports around the world With smartphones and digital gaming currently ruling planet Earth, children today are more glued to the screens than ever leaving little room for outdoor play and sports. Playing sports is the best form of physical exercise children and adults can indulge in. Educational institutions today are stressing on the importance of sports and investing generously in sports infrastructure and training facilities. We bring to you the ten most played sports around the world. Most of these globally popular sports are popular in India too, and have brought us many laurels in world championships.…

Genoveva: I fell in love with acting in high school. Genoveva Umeh is a Nigerian-British-trained actor. She is an alumnus of the Identity School of Acting, United Kingdom and the Ebonylife Creative Academy, Nigeria (2021). She is also a Law graduate from the University of Surrey, UK. In 2022, Umeh was nominated for the Best Actress in a drama award for her first feature film, ‘A Tune Away’. Her filmography includes being nominated for the British Academy Film Awards (BATFAs) and Sundance Short Prize Winner 2021 in a short film titled ‘Lizard’. Her Netflix credits include ‘Blood Sisters’, ‘Far From…

BBN: 5 Nigerian celebrities who found love in Biggie’s house Some love lasted, while some… Oh well. ‘Big Brother Naija’, a reality TV show that has been on our screens for almost two decades has had its fair share of drama, romance, and everything in between. Many reality TV shows have been responsible for bringing people together and forming lasting relationships. Big Brother is no exception, as it has been the starting point for several celebrity couples. Although many of these relationships went on and flourished, many weren’t that fortunate. Hang in there as we dive into the love stories…

Spyro announces Tiwa Savage features on ‘Who’s Your Guy’ remix All it took was a call from Tunde Ednut… One of the current artistes of the moment, Spyro, whose real name is Oludipe David Oluwasanmi, has shared how he got one of the Afrobeats legends, Tiwa Savage, on the remix of his hit song. Spyro, who got the streets raving about his song, ‘Who’s Your Guy?’ even recently wowed his fans with the remix. The remix got a lot of people talking, with the major comment being that the queen Tiwa “ate” her verse and gave the song a whole…

Nigerians Entertainers with Biggest and Successfully Performance on Stage. When it comes to music, Nigeria is a country that can hold its own on the global stage. The infectious rhythms of afrobeat and the catchy melodies of Afropop are the uniqueness of Nigerian music that has captivated audiences around the world. As a result, Nigerian musicians have performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues from the O2 Arena in London to Madison Square Garden in New York City. Here are some of the most memorable times Nigerian musicians have sold out on the world’s biggest stages: 1) Wizkid…