Author: Akintayo Adams

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,…

Rafael Nadal has announced that he will retire from professional tennis later this year, marking the end of a remarkable career in which he won 22 Grand Slam titles and solidified his status as one of the greatest players in tennis history. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, Nadal revealed that the Davis Cup finals in Malaga this November will be his final tournament, capping nearly 20 years at the pinnacle of the sport. Known as the greatest clay-court player of all time, Nadal holds an unprecedented 14 French Open titles and once secured 81 consecutive wins on…

The naira saw a sharp depreciation against the dollar at the foreign exchange market as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) once again. According to FMDQ data, the naira weakened to ₦1625.13 per dollar on Wednesday, down from ₦1561.76 traded on Tuesday—marking a loss of ₦63.37. This followed a ₦73.39 gain the currency had recorded against the dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, on the black market, the naira slid to ₦1895 per dollar on Wednesday, compared to ₦1780 the previous day. Additionally, daily FX transaction turnover dropped to $170.60 million on…

Hurricane Milton tore through central Florida on Thursday, following its landfall on the state’s west coast, unleashing deadly tornadoes, destroying homes, and leaving nearly 2 million residents without power. The storm made landfall near Siesta Key around 8:30 p.m. EDT (0030 GMT) on Wednesday as a Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour (195 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. By 11 p.m. EDT (0300 GMT), wind speeds had decreased to 105 mph (165 kph), downgrading Milton to a Category 2 hurricane, though it remained highly dangerous. The storm’s eye was situated 75…

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, is preparing to lead the team in their upcoming Premier League match against Brentford next Saturday, despite ongoing uncertainty about his future. Following a seven-hour meeting in London with United’s football executives on Tuesday, where the team’s performance and Ten Hag’s leadership were discussed, speculation continues to swirl around his position. United will face Brentford at Old Trafford in their first game after the October international break. According to the UK Mirror, sources close to Ten Hag indicate that the Dutch manager remains focused on preparing for this match. Currently on holiday, Ten Hag…

The Nigerian government has announced plans by a consortium of South Korean investors to establish four 100,000-barrel capacity refineries across Nigeria. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, revealed this during a summit organized by the Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria in Lagos on Tuesday. Lokpobiri noted that these refineries will be located in different parts of the country, emphasizing the government’s commitment to providing an open environment to encourage such investments. He stated, “We encourage investors to build modular refineries by offering an open and transparent environment. A recent approval has been granted to a South…

Barcelona’s financial accounts reveal they still owe seven clubs as part of the deal to sign Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich in 2022. The club is indebted to Bayern Munich for €10.4 million, with additional debts to the following clubs: Overall, Barcelona faces €45 million in short-term debt and €102.6 million in long-term debt. Further, they owe over €42 million for Raphinha’s transfer from Leeds United, €24.5 million for Jules Kounde’s transfer from Sevilla, and €26 million to Manchester City for Ferran Torres. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Wimbledon’s iconic tradition of having line judges in uniform will come to an end in 2025, as the All England Club has announced the introduction of artificial intelligence to make ‘out’ and ‘fault’ calls. This shift follows extensive testing at the 2024 tournament and builds on the ball-tracking and line-calling technology already in use. Sally Bolton, the chief executive of the All England Club, explained that the decision was driven by the pursuit of maximum accuracy in officiating. She highlighted that players have already experienced similar technology at other tournaments, making it a seamless transition. Despite the change, Bolton emphasized…

The Federal Government has launched an online portal for Nigerians interested in converting their vehicles from using Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). In a statement released by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday, titled “Payment plan to make it easier to switch to CNG,” it was announced that Nigerians can apply through the portal and take advantage of flexible payment plans, allowing them to spread conversion costs over monthly installments. The statement highlighted that switching to CNG has been made more accessible through tailored payment options, providing a smooth and affordable transition from petrol to…

Despite being the King of Pop with countless admirers, Michael Jackson didn’t have the romantic life people might have expected. Though he sang about wanting to “rock with” someone at 21, it took another 14 years before, according to his ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, he had his first intimate experience. Jackson was famously married to Lisa Marie, Elvis Presley’s daughter, before marrying Debbie Rowe, the mother of his children, Paris and Prince. Lisa Marie and Jackson had a whirlwind romance, marrying in 1994 just months after they began dating. Now, the details of their relationship are revealed in Lisa Marie’s…