Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Iconic Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun simply known as AY, has apologised to his colleague in the entertainment industry, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido over his comment at a recent comedy show in Warri, Delta State. During the show, AY mentioned that he had been trying to have children for years despite the fact that Warri men have ‘huge manhoods’ but it took him years to have two children. However, according to the funny man it took Davido who has a ‘little manhood’ fathered several children. AY’s statement has since gone viral in the Nigerian digital space. But…

Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over title rivals Manchester City in the biggest game of the Premier League season so far. The Brazilian’s 87th-minute shot hit Nathan Ake in the face and deflected past a wrong-footed Ederson, giving Arsenal the lead and subsequently a three huge points. Arsenal had earlier made a nervy start and could have been behind inside five minutes, but a Josko Gvardiol shot was cleared off the line and Ake blazed over from close range. David Raya in particular was wobbly and very luck that the ball ended up in the side…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of nine workers who were allegedly involved in fraudulent ticket dealings. The suspension was as a result of allegation that some staff members of the NRC engaged in dishonest act – collecting cash from passengers unlawfully. A video emerged in the past week showing the yet-to-be-identified staff collecting money from passengers on the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service. The staff had allowed the passengers to board the train without obtaining tickets, only to ask them for money mid-trip. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, Mr. Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director of the NRC confirmed that…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of popular Bombata and Jankara Markets in Lagos Island as part of the on-going efforts to regenerate Lagos Island and deflooding project of the area. Sanwo-Olu gave the directive on Sunday, while addressing the media during an inspection tour which started from Idumagbo Avenue through Ojo-Giwa, Jankara, Oroyinyin, Bombata, Pelewura and Ilubinrin of the state. The state government is building a Pumping Station, six metres by 1.2 metres to convey flood water from Thomas and Idumagbo areas into the Lagoon. Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied by the state Commissioners for the Environment and…

Lewis Dunk grabbed a late equaliser as Brighton rescued a 2-2 draw with Liverpool following an absorbing match at the AMEX Stadium. The Merseysiders were looking to bounce back from their controversial first league loss of the campaign at Tottenham last week, but fell behind on 20 minutes when Simon Adingra caught out former Seagulls star Alexis Mac Allister before firing a clinical long-range shot beyond the out-of-position Alisson. The visitors struggled for large periods in the first 45 but turned it around with a double blast in five minutes prior to the break. Salah guided home his first on…

Christian Pulisic’s late strike at Genoa sent Milan top of the Serie A table, despite a crazy end to the match which saw both goalkeepers red-carded. The American striker controlled a cross from compatriot Yunus Musah on his right foot and then crashed home a left-footed volley leaving Josep Martinez with no chance. There was a lengthy check to judge whether the ball struck Pulisic’s bicep or right chest before he shot home, but without conclusive evidence, it appeared, eventually the goal was allowed to stand. That was only the start of the drama though, as seven minutes into injury…

Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered all criminals currently operating in Benue State to leave or risk arrest. This is contained in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sir Tersoo Kula, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Saturday. According to the statement, “Gov. Alia is serious about securing the state and ridding it of criminal elements.” The statement stated that no criminal in the state would escape punishment, adding that nobody is above the law as long the person is a resident in the state. On the Kwande attack on…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has instituted a scholarship scheme for 550 indigent students of the Remo Federal Constituency of the state. He instituted the scheme in memory of his son, Gbemiga Abiodun, aka DJ Olu, who died six years ago. Speaking at the launch on Saturday at Iperu in Ikenne Local Government Area, Abiodun said the scheme would ensure that brilliant, but indigent students had access to quality education. He said primary school pupils and students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions would benefit from the scheme, adding that the number of beneficiaries would increase to 1,000 in the next 12…

The Police Command in Kaduna State, says it has arrested 10 suspected kidnapers between September and Oct. 3, 2023. The Command’s Acting Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, stated this at a news conference on Saturday in Kaduna. He said that operatives of the Command recovered three AK47 rifles; three fabricated 10 rounds revolvers, 448 rounds of 7.62 X 39mm live ammunition, another cache of 15 rounds of 7.62 X 39mm live ammunition, and a vehicle with registration number Ebonyi HKW 578 AA. “It is pertinent to note that we often have interface with you in an effort to showcase…

Jude Bellingham Hits Double Figures across all competitions with his latest brace against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu.  In what bore no correlation to regular playing tempo – Madrid have conceded most goals (4) in the opening 15 minutes in the league this season – the hosts raced into an early lead. Bellingham capped off a slick passing sequence down Osasuna’s left flank, shifting Dani Carvajal’s first-time layoff onto his left boot before stuffing it into the roof of the net. The clearest chance fell to Ante Budimir on the cusp of half-time but Osasuna’s leading scorer lacked all the…

Scott McTominay scored an incredible stoppage-time brace as Manchester United came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League at Old Trafford. A series of United errors had allowed Brentford to take a first-half lead as first Casemiro gave the ball away, Victor Lindelof failed to clear after Yoane Wissa drove into the box and Andre Onana should have saved Mathias Jensen’s shot – but didn’t, letting the ball squirm under his body. Brentford were good value for their lead and came agonisingly close to a first win at Old Trafford since 1937, but substitute McTominay had other…

Chelsea came from behind to thrash Burnley 4-1 as Vincent Kompany’s side suffered a sixth Premier League defeat. Mauricio Pochettino was hoping to build some momentum going into the international break after their victory at Fulham on Monday night, and his team have now finally recorded back-to-back victories in the league. Wilson Odobert scored after 15 minutes to put Burnley ahead, but an own goal from Ameen Al-Dakhil after 42 minutes meant the two sides went in level at half-time. New signing Cole Palmer put Chelsea ahead from the spot on 50 minutes, before his former Manchester City team-mate Raheem…