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Aliou Cisse has officially stepped down as Senegal’s head coach after an impressive nine-and-a-half-year tenure. During his time in charge, the 48-year-old led the Teranga Lions to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2021. Cisse’s contract technically ended in August, but he remained in charge for Senegal’s …

“Men in Black” director Barry Sonnenfeld recently shared an amusing behind-the-scenes story, revealing that actor Will Smith’s father of another notable celebrity, Jaden Smith, flatulence once caused an entire film set to be evacuated for three hours.  The incident occurred in 1997 while Smith and co-star Tommy Lee Jones were …

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has made history by becoming the highest-ever African goal scorer in the UEFA Champions League, surpassing Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba. The 32-year-old Egyptian forward netted his 45th goal in the competition during Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Bologna on Wednesday, September 2, marking a significant milestone …

Reno Omokri has sparked controversy after sharing photos of himself with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Independence Day. The post captioned “Spending Independence Day with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. May God bless Nigeria,” triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians, many of whom recalled Omokri’s past …

Fashion designer Fifi Dilly has quietly made changes to her Instagram bio following her ex-husband, businessman Dilly Umenyiora, publicly flaunting a new relationship with his new lover.   Dilly, who announced their separation in December 2023 after 15 years of marriage and 17 years of dating, recently shared photos celebrating his …

“Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown, 20, and Jake Bongiovi, 22, have shared a glimpse into their intimate wedding celebration at Villa Cetinale in Italy, showcasing how joyous they are to be together and remain one forever.   After secretly marrying in May, the couple posted beautiful photos on Instagram on …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible if they are forced to embark on another strike because they have refused to listen to their cry.  In a statement from ASUU’s Nsukka Zone, the union highlighted the government’s failure to address key …

An unidentified crossdresser in Abuja was attacked and forcibly stopped by a group of people after being confronted over his appearance, which is not accepted by them and just doesn’t seem right.   The incident, captured in a viral video, shows the crossdresser being questioned before the group took matters into …

Italian referee Fabio Maresca has reportedly been suspended from European officiating duties after allegedly threatening to kill a player during a match in the Kuwait Premier League. The incident, which occurred last Friday, involved Kuwait Premier League star Khaled Al Murshed, who claimed that Maresca told him, “See you next …

An unidentified lady was found abandoned by the roadside on Asikolaye Street in Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The woman, whose behavior appeared erratic, was discovered by residents who suspect she may have fallen victim to ritualists, often referred to as “yahoo yahoo” boys. Moreover, witnesses reported …

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested five individuals for allegedly killing a fisherman, Segun Sikiru, in Iwopin town, Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Saheed Mureni, Afeez Mureni, Saheed Taidi, Thompson Samuel, and Ogoji Olorunwa, were reportedly caught stealing from Sikiru’s fish trap before fatally assaulting him …

A 45-year-old man, Ayobami Oshoko, tragically took his own life in Abeokuta, Ogun State, due to the severe economic hardship he was reportedly facing in his home and could no longer handle the frustration coming from it.   The incident occurred in the early hours of September 30, 2024, at his …

At least 10 people, including three children, tragically lost their lives in a fatal accident early this morning, on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The accident occurred when a Toyota Sienna bus carrying passengers from the eastern part of Nigeria collided with a stationary Shacman truck loaded with granite. The incident, attributed …

American rapper Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, tragically died from an accidental drug overdose, according to a report from the Fulton County medical examiner. The 33-year-old artist, who gained prominence in the mid-2010s, passed away on September 5th, 2024, after ingesting a combination of drugs including fentanyl, alprazolam, …

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has reported the successful rescue of 150 people following a boat mishap involving approximately 300 passengers who were all in the boat.   The tragic incident occurred on the night of October 1st, 2024, in the Gabjibo community, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger.  …