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The eagerly anticipated Complete Sports Celebrity Workout is set to make its return on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at the scenic Ikoyi Recreational Park, located on Corporation Drive, Off Ijeh Market, Ikoyi – Obalende, Lagos. Running from 7 am to 12 noon, this event promises to be grander and more impactful than ever. The Complete Sports Celebrity Workout is a premier health and fitness event designed for individuals eager to embark on a transformative fitness journey to lead healthier lives. This initiative, which began a few years ago with its inaugural edition held at the Palms Shopping Mall Lekki, Lagos…
Linda Osifo, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s Nollywood film industry, has opened up about a deeply personal struggle she faced while living in Canada. The actress, originally from Benin City, Nigeria, moved to Canada at the age of 16. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, she revealed that she once contemplated skin bleaching due to the racial slurs and racism she encountered in Canada. Osifo described the racism she experienced as particularly traumatizing because it came from people who were part of her own community. She explained that she felt the urge to bleach her skin because…
Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o is facing allegations of involvement in match-fixing, with claims suggesting he played a pivotal role in securing the promotion of Cameroonian football club Victoria United to the first division. An audio recording has surfaced in which Eto’o is purportedly heard making promises related to game-fixing, telling someone on the line that “there are things we can do… we’ll give you your three points.” In the recording, he asserts, “Opopo must go up to the first division. This is our goal. This is our federation. Victoria United will go up.” Eto’o, a former…
The Supporters Club of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan gathered for its annual pre-season prayers on Thursday, in preparation for the upcoming 2023/24 NPFL season set to commence this Saturday. This well-attended meeting was a solemn occasion marked by heartfelt prayers for the team’s success in the forthcoming season. Christian and Muslim clerics led the prayer sessions, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba. Additionally, the Supporters Club took the opportunity to honor several distinguished individuals, including the Executive Chairman of 3SC, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro, the Acting General Manager and Team…
Renowned Afro-fusion sensation, Burna Boy, has made the regrettable decision to cancel his highly anticipated concert in South Africa. Initially scheduled to take place on September 23rd at Johannesburg’s prestigious FNB Stadium, this exciting event has been called off due to the organizers’ failure to meet their contractual, financial, production, and technical obligations, as confirmed by Burna Boy’s management in a statement released on Tuesday. The statement expressed the disappointment felt by the artist’s team, highlighting that the agreed-upon production standards for a venue of this size were unattainable because the production vendors had not received their payments. In light…
On Sunday, September 3, 2023, Guinness Nigeria unveiled a groundbreaking football viewing experience known as Guinness MatchDay, placing fans at the forefront of the football action. The launch event coincided with the commencement of the 2023/24 English Premier League (EPL) season and featured a thrilling match between Arsenal and Manchester United, two beloved teams in Nigeria. The grand event unfolded at the Balmoral event center, located in Victoria Island, Lagos, and welcomed thousands of enthusiastic football fans who were in for a memorable football viewing experience. Guinness MatchDay left no stone unturned in providing fans with an unforgettable experience. Over…
The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League season kicked off in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, and it featured Nigerian talents showcasing their skills on the grand stage. Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze, displayed a dominating performance for AC Milan but couldn’t secure a victory in their opening game, which ended in a goalless draw against Newcastle United. Despite his efforts, as reported by Soccernet, Chukwueze’s UCL debut for AC Milan saw him play for 60 minutes. Unfortunately, he couldn’t influence the scoreline and was substituted for Christian Pulisic after the first half-hour. Chukwueze managed 36 touches and made two goal attempts. In…
After enduring a protracted 10-month goalless period, Nigerian international Moses Simon, the winger for FC Nantes, made a triumphant return to scoring with a sensational lob during Sunday’s match against Clermont. His stellar performance drew accolades from both his coach and teammates, as reported by Soccernet.ng. Simon’s goal drought had lingered as a distant memory, but the 28-year-old winger rewrote the narrative with his exceptional lob. “I saw the goalkeeper advancing and I shot,” Simon recounted to France Bleu, clearly thrilled with his performance. This goal marked a pivotal moment for Simon, who is now in the concluding year of…
The administration of Splash FM 105.5 in Ibadan, Oyo State, has implemented a ban on the broadcast of songs by Azeez Fashola, more commonly known as Naira Marley. This decision has been taken in light of the ongoing investigation surrounding the untimely demise of his former label artist, Mohbad. The prohibition was formally conveyed through a message posted on X (formerly Twitter) by one of the station’s presenters, Aderonke Adesola. The internal memorandum issued by Splash FM’s management cited the active police inquiry into the circumstances of Mohbad’s passing as the rationale for this restriction. In recognition of the…
Nigerian international footballer Akinkunmi Amoo has completed a transfer from F.C. Copenhagen to Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus, inking a three-year contract with his new club, as reported by Soccernet.ng. Amoo, a rising star in Nigerian football, had previously faced allegations of sexual misconduct during his time in Denmark. However, his move to Cyprus represents a fresh beginning in his career. He has now joined the ranks of the Nicosia-based club, where he will reunite with fellow countryman Francis Uzoho, the current number one goalkeeper for the Super Eagles. Uzoho has been playing for Nicosia since 2020, having made the move…