Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the Nigerian Flag Designer, Passes On at 87

The Nigerian history maker, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of the Nigerian Flag, died at the age of 87. He died on Wednesday, 30 August 2023, after a brief illness. 

His son, Akinkunmi Akinwumi Samuel, announced his death via social media on Wednesday.

Heavyweight Anthony Joshua Wins Robert Helenius with One-punch Knockout

Anthony Joshua, the British boxer of Nigerian origin, defeated the Finnish boxer, Robert Helenius, with one-punch knockout in round seven in their heavyweight boxing bout at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night, 12^th August 2023.

The former heavyweight champion won the fight after he handed his opponent from Finland a brutal punch in the seventh round in the first half of the match.

Nigerian Super Falcons Draw Ireland to Qualify for Second Round of Women's World Cup

The Super Falcons of Nigeria managed goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland on 31 July 2023, to reach the second round of the Women's World Cup tournament. There were joyous scenes for Nigerians as their goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland bode well their move into the Women's World Cup knockouts.

Nigeria Beats Co-hosts Australia to Top the Group at Women’s World Cup

The Nigerian Super Falcons on Thursday, 27 July 2023 defeated co-hosts Australia 3-2 at the Women’s World Cup at the Brisbane Stadium, Australia.   

The Super Falcons recorded their first win in the competition and the fifth win in the history of the Women’s World Cup.  A World Cup host playing in front of its own fans is always a spectacle.

Nigeria Super Falcons Draw Canada in Women's World Cup 2023

The Nigerian Super Falcons held a 0-0 draw game against the Olympic champions Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on 21 July 2023 in Melbourne, Australia.

The Olympic champions Canada were forced to settle for the goalless draw after Canadian captain Christine Sinclair’s penalty was saved by Nigerian Super Falcons Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Osun State High Court Sentences A Hotelier Adedoyin to Death by Hanging

Osun State High Court has found the popular hotelier, Dr Ramoni Adedoyin guilty in the murder case of Timothy Adegoke. The court, under the ruling of Chief Judge Adepele Ojo, sentenced Adedoyin, who is the owner of the Hilton hotel, to death by hanging on Tuesday, 30 May 2023.

The victim, Timothy was a former master’s degree student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, whose death occurred at Hilton Honours Hotel, Ile-Ife between 5 and 7 November 2021.

Nigerian AIT Founder Raymond Dokpesi Passes On

Nigerian Media mogul Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi passed on at age        of 71. Chief Dokpesi, the founder of DAAR Communications, proprietor of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM died Monday morning, 29 May 2023, in Abuja.

Chief Dokpesi died while exercising on the treadmill in his home. His son, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr., confirmed the development in a statement on Monday.

Nigeria Swears In Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a New President

Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) has been sworn in as Nigeria's president, at a ceremony took place on Monday, 29 May 2023, at the Eagle Square, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as Nigeria's 16^th president. Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima took the Oath of Office administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Charles III Is Crowned King of Britain

Charles, Britain’s first new monarch in 70 years, was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London during an ancient ceremony that incorporated some modern touches. “I come not to be served, but to serve,” he said.              Britain’s Charles III was crowned king on Saturday, 6 May 2023, during an eighth-century ritual in a 21st-century metropolis with a handful of concessions to the modern age but the unabashed pageantry of a fairy tale, unseen since the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, his mother, in 1953.

PSG Star Achraf Hakimi’s Wife Hiba Abouk Files for Divorce

Online trending reports reveal that PSG Star Achraf Hakimi’s wife Hiba Aboukhris Benslimane  has filed for divorce from the football star for yet-to-be-identified reasons.

Apparently, Hiba Abouk wanted more than half of the Moroccan footballer’s property and fortune.

But unfortunately for her, when they arrived in court, they realized that Achraf Hakimi had nothing.

Adesanya Reclaims Title from Pereira with Knock Out At UFC 287

The Nigerian middleweight boxer, Israel Adesanya, reclaimed the title at a vengeance match at UFC 287 at Miami yesterday Sunday 9 April 2023 in a knockout with fierce punch on his Brazilian contestant Alex Pereira. The Nigerian-born New Zealander described his victory over Alex Pereira as a sweet revenge.

Brazilian Football Legend Pele Dies at 82

The Brazilian football icon, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele died on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at a Sao Paulo hospital. He had been diagnosed of bowel cancel for age and receiving chemotherapy for bowel cancer before died on his fateful day, Thursday, December 29.

Fake New ₦1,000 Notes in Circulation, See the Difference

It was reported that few days after the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, released the redesigned naira notes in the denominations of ₦200, N500 and ₦1,000, fake copies of the new ₦1,000 naira notes have been released into circulation.

A mobile money and bank agent in a video disclosed this saying that a customer performed a bank transaction through his wife’s Point of Sale (PoS) using the fake copy of the redesigned ₦1,000.

Argentina Beat France on Penalties to Win Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina won their third World Cup in an extraordinary final on Sunday, 18 December 2022, at Lusail Stadium, Qatar, as they beat France 4-2 on penalties after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw and Kylian Mbappe grabbed a hat-trick to bring the holders back from 2-0 and 3-2 down.

Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96 (1926 – 2022)

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday, 8^th February 2022, at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.

In keeping with the royal tradition, a written statement announcing the Queen's death was displayed on the gates of Buckingham

Watch video of World Champion, Oluwatobiloba Amusan sheds tears of joy as the Nigerian anthem was played to celebrate her Gold medal in the 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA

Nigerian Amusan Breaks Record in the Women's 100m Hurdles at the World Athletics Championships Oregon 2022

Nigerian Athletic Oluwatobiloba Amusan won Gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

The sprint hurdler clocked a new world record in the women’s 100m hurdles semi final early hours of Monday, 25 July 2022, on the closing day of the World Athletics Championships Oregon 2022.

Oshoala Wins CAF Women’s ‘Player of the Year’ for the Fifth Time

Nigeria ’s Super Falcon striker, Asisat Oshoala has been crowned 2022 CAF Women’s ‘Player of the Year’ for the fifth time. The 27-year-old Barcelona star was announced the winner at the Caf Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. 

Nigeria’s Super Falcons Get Applauds Despite Loss to Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in the Semi-Final WAFCON Morocco 2022

The Nigeria Super Falcons suffered an excruciating 5 – 4 penalties defeat to the Atlas Lionesses on Monday 18 July 2022, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium packed with almost 45,000 fans in Rabat, Morocco.

The Falcons were reduced to 9 women after Halimatu Ayinde and Rasheedat Ajibade were both sent off in the second half following clumsy tackles.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons Beat Cameroon’s Lionesses to Qualify for Semi-final at Morocco 2022 WAFCON and Clinch 2023 Women’s World Cup Ticket

The Super Falcons of Nigeria won Lionesses of Cameroon in an epic quarterfinal battle held on Thursday evening 14 July 2022 inside the Stade Mohammed V in the Morocco’s commercial and economic capital, Casablanca in the ongoing Morocco 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). With this expensive trophy the Falcons have secured a ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria Randy Waldrum admitted that the Super Falcons had a tough encounter against the Lionesses.

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Dies At 83

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi III joined his ancestral late hours yesterday Friday, 22 April 2022, at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State in the South-West Nigeria.

The remains of the colossal monarch of Yorubaland were brought back to Oyo town in the early hours of Saturday, 23 April 2022 for burial.

SEN. LEKAN BALOGUN IS CROWNED AS 42ND OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND

Ibadan Indigenes and residents of Oyo State, and all well-wishers trooped out en masse yesterday Friday, 11 March 2022, to the venue of coronation ceremony of Senator Moshood Olalekan Balogun, as the 42^nd Oba Olubadan of Ibadanland at Mapo Hall.

Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi and Ajagungbade Lineage

Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, was born Prince Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi on 27 May 1926 into the Royal House of Oluwusi in the town of Ogbomosho to the reigning king, Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi, Ajagungbade I, and one of his queens, Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi. 

Celebration of Life Service of Soun of Ogbomosoland, Late Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III

Life service celebration of late Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi kicked off in Ogbomoso on 22 Jan 22, at the Palace of Soun Ogbomoso.

Members of the Soun of Ogbomoso Royal family (including sons and daughters), home and abroad were prompted at the celebration.

Nigeria Super Eagles Win Guinea Bisau 2 – 0 Lead to Second Round of AFCON 2021

Nigeria Super Eagles beat Guinea Bisau 2 – 0 to lead the Group to Second Round of AFCON Cameroon 2021 at Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua on Wednesday 19th January, 2022. Nigeria led the Group with the maximum points and the highest score.

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji Passes Away @93

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji (Aje Ogungunniso 1) joined his ancestors this morning Sunday, 2 January 2022.

The 93-year-old monarch passed away at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo state.

Having confirmed his death by palace sources on Sunday, the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, said, “The news of the death of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, came as a shock. His wealth of experience, his immense wisdom, and his commitment to seeing a greater Ibadan and a better Oyo State are unrivalled. Ibadan, Oyo State,

Veteran Nollywood Actor Baba Suwe Passes On @63

The Yoruba Nollywood actor and comedian, Babatunde Omidina (a.k.a Baba Suwe) died today Monday, 22^nd November 2021 after nurtured ailment.

His death was disclosed on social media by his son, Adesola Omidina, quoted:  

Psquare Reconciles

The popular twin musicians Paul and Peter Okoye (Alias PSquare) settled brawl within after a long loggerhead. The twins are even rolling out a new album for the come-back soon.

 

The Social Media (Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram) Crash for Six Hours

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger which all went down on Monday afternoon with users worldwide reporting the crashes, have now been restored.

It was observed that the sites were restored after about six hours of crash, cutting billions of users from social networks around the world.