Author: Akintayo Adams

Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has undergone a heart procedure after experiencing palpitations during the team’s recent goalless draw against Aston Villa. Mazraoui, who joined United from Bayern Munich in a £17 million transfer, felt unwell at halftime and was subsequently substituted. He also withdrew from international duty with Morocco. According to club sources, the procedure was minor and corrective, addressing a relatively common condition. The surgery was successful, and Mazraoui is expected to recover fully, returning to action in several weeks. Initial reports speculating that he might be out for two months due to an irregular heartbeat have been…

FC Barcelona is broadening its influence beyond football with the launch of Barça Kitchen, a food delivery service in collaboration with Rappi. The service, which caters to Latin American fans, offers a menu inspired by the club’s rich history and iconic moments, including dishes like the 125th Anniversary Burger and La Masia Chicken Sandwich. The venture aims to bring the club’s spirit directly to the homes of fans, starting in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Toluca, Saltillo, Puebla, and Merida. The menu, featuring options like the Tiki Taka Burger and La Clasica Burger, also includes aioli sauce, adding a unique flavor…

Applications are open for The Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship. It is a 24 month full-time Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme offered by universities in the UK, France, Denmark, Netherlands, and Poland. Apply || Oyo State Civil Service Recruitment Summary Eligibility Requirements To be considered for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Literature Media & Cultural Entrepreneurship, you must have: Benefits The Erasmus Mundus scholarship has a value of EUR 1,400 per month, for a total duration of 24 months (two-year programme). The maximum grant amount per student is 33 600 Euro (1,400 Euro x 24 months). The Erasmus Mundus scholarship includes: Required…

A Nigerian man has gained attention on social media after gifting ₦200 to Davido’s twins on their first birthday. The man shared the gesture on X (formerly Twitter), where he posted a receipt of the ₦200 transfer to Davido’s account and expressed his well-wishes for the twins. In his post, he wrote: “Happy birthday to the twins! @davido, I sent you something to get stick sweet for them 🙌🙏🔥.” This thoughtful act came shortly after another social media user gifted ₦2,000, with ₦1,000 for each twin. Davido had earlier expressed gratitude to God as he celebrated his twins’ milestone. The…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) challenging the Band A electricity tariff review by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and 11 other entities. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the court concluded that MAN’s lawsuit was premature and an abuse of the court process, as it did not comply with Section 51 of the Electricity Act 2023. The court also found that MAN had not exhausted the dispute resolution mechanisms before filing the lawsuit, deeming it to have no reasonable cause of action. MAN had…

Afrobeat sensation Ayra Starr has solidified her position as a global star by surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify. This impressive milestone comes just months after the release of her highly anticipated second album, The Year I Turned 21, which has already garnered over 500 million streams on the platform. The album, known for its genre-blending sound and introspective lyrics, has been both a commercial and critical success, significantly boosting her streaming numbers. Ayra Starr first gained widespread recognition with her debut self-titled EP in 2019, quickly rising within the Nigerian music scene. Her career has since been defined by…

Maverick singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has responded to Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s recent apology regarding his comments on tithing. Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, had apologized for previously stating that those who don’t pay tithes would not make it to heaven. He clarified, “I’m sorry, that’s wrong, and it’s not in the Bible. What the Bible says is, ‘Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God.’” Reacting to this, Charly Boy took to social media, saying Adeboye’s apology is meaningless unless he promises to…

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has urged career-driven women to prioritize having children over getting married, sharing her views on balancing family and career for long-term success. In an interview with Nollywood On Radio, Bakare emphasized that starting a family is more important than the traditional path of marriage, drawing from her own experience. “If you are aspiring to be a successful superstar as a young girl, I would advise you to get married and have kids early so that you can have the rest of your years to push your career because the family area is very important,” she said.…

Abubakar Garima, the National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) owes the association nearly ₦15 billion. Garima made this disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday. When asked about the outstanding amount, Garima stated, “Roughly now, they are owing us getting to ₦15 billion.” This revelation follows NNPCL’s recent increase in the pump price of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦1,030 per litre, as observed at some NNPCL stations in Abuja on Wednesday. The hike has sparked widespread…

Nigerian international and Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has shed light on why he sags his shorts during football games, a style that has often drawn attention from fans. While many might assume it’s a fashion statement, Aina revealed the real reason behind his choice. In an interview with Fanstribe, Aina explained that his physique—specifically the size of his thighs and buttocks—makes regular shorts uncomfortable during matches. He opts for larger, looser shorts to avoid the discomfort caused by tighter ones riding up. Aina humorously added, “The shorts always go up, and it’s too uncomfortable. So, I take bigger shorts,…