Author: Akintayo Adams

‘Calm Down’, the global hit song by Nigerian Superstar, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema has, yet again, made history. The song has just become the first African song to earn 1 billion on-demand streams in the United States. The feat was made known by American Music Stats Company, Chart Data. “REMA’s “Calm Down” becomes the first Afrobeats song in history to earn over 1 billion on-demand streams in the US,” Chart Data announced in a tweet. Recall, in August 2023, ‘Calm Down remix’ with Selena Gomez became the first African song to hit the billion mark in Spotify’s history.…

The Premier League has released its schedule of matches ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season. In an earlier post, the opening fixtures was included, and here is a ‘standardized’ version which contains the whole schedule of matches to be played. It is advised to note that kickoffs are only confirmed for the opening round of fixtures and others are subject to change for television coverage and European competition. Friday, Aug. 1620:00 – Manchester United vs. Fulham Saturday, Aug. 1712:30 – Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool15:00 – Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers15:00 – Everton vs. Brighton & Hove Albion15:00 – Newcastle United vs. Southampton15:00 – Nottingham Forest vs. AFC Bournemouth17.30 – West Ham United vs. Aston Villa Sunday, Aug. 1814:00 – Brentford vs. Crystal Palace16:30 – Chelsea vs. Manchester City…

The Premier League fixtures for the 2024/25 campaign have been released. This is to get teams prepared ahead of the new season, which begins on the weekend of 17 August. Manchester City, the defending Champions, begin their bid for a fifth consecutive title with a mouthwatering clash against Chelsea and new manager, Enzo Maresca. Leicester, Enzo Maresca’s former club begin their Premier League adventure by facing Tottenham on Monday evening, 19 August. Meanwhile, Arsenal, who missed the title by a whisker under Mikel Arteta, face a home clash with Wolves. Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag, who has been offered a second…

Guinness Nigeria Plc has refuted claims that it is exiting the Nigerian market. This became necessary as speculations became rife following the sale of the 58.02% majority shareholding by Diageo, a British multinational alcoholic beverage company to Tolaram Group. A statement by the company said it “wishes to correct the recent speculations and false/malicious misinformation alleging a plan to exit from the Nigerian market.” “Contrary to rumours being peddled on various media platforms, Guinness Nigeria remains firmly committed to its operations in Nigeria and is poised for a new phase of growth and innovation. “Our unwavering commitment to Nigeria is…

Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor has ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration to take charge of the 23 council areas of the state with immediate effect. The Governor gave the order in a statewide broadcast early Tuesday (Today) morning. The directive is sequel to the expiration of the three-year tenure of the elected local government chairmen, vice chairmen and councillors on Monday, June 17, 2024. Fubara’s speech was captured in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi. “I wish to acknowledge and commend the dedicated services of the outgoing elected local government chairmen,…

Former Governor of Oyo State and the Ọ̀tún Olúbàdàn of Ìbàdànland, High Chief (Sen.) Rashidi Adewolu Ládọjà, said that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State does not possess the power to crown the new Olúbàdàn of Ìbàdànland. Mákindé, during the state burial of the Late Olúbàdàn, Ọba Lekan Balogun had announced that he would crown the new Olúbàdàn, Ọba Owólabí Olàkúlẹ́hìn when he is certified fit. High Chief Ládọjà also dismissed rumours that the coronation was deliberately delayed by the Governor to target him. Ládọjà, while speaking with journalists at his Ìbàdàn residence during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration said, “I am…

Veteran Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, has called out the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye, over the economic situation of Nigeria. In a viral video clip, Eedris Abdulkareem challenged Pastor Adeboye to call out President Bola Tinubu’s government over the current plight of the nation just as he did with the previous administration of Fmr. President Goodluck Jonathan. Eedris referenced the one million match staged by the Cleric during Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s administration to decry the state of the nation at that time. Recall, fuel was ₦65/litre at the time. “Our Daddy, Pastor Adeboye, during Goodluck…

President Bola Tinubu will, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity made it known in a statement on Monday. President Tinubu had earlier congratulated Ramaphosa on his re-election. In a brief statement, Ngelale confirmed that Ramaphosa’s inauguration for his second term follows his re-election. South Africa’s parliament re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa after the African National Congress (ANC) formed a coalition with the Democratic Alliance (DA) and other opposition parties. This new coalition follows the ANC’s loss of its…

Ivan Schranz’s early goal led a tenacious Slovakia to a stunning 1-0 victory over Belgium in Frankfurt, marking the biggest upset of UEFA Euro 2024 so far. The game started with several chances, including Romelu Lukaku missing one for Domenico Tedesco’s team, with Martin Dúbravka saving his shot. Soon after, Slovakia took advantage of Jérémy Doku’s risky pass across his own goal. Although Juraj Kucka’s shot was saved, Ivan Schranz tapped in the rebound. In the second half, Belgium dominated but couldn’t get past Martin Dúbravka, who made key saves against Lukaku and Trossard. Lukaku had a close-range goal disallowed…

A Christian clergyman from Abeokuta, Ogun State named Timothy Olatunbosun expressed sadness that younger generations do not value and honor their fathers. Olatunbosun, who is the pastor in charge of Ibara Baptist Church, Abeokuta, stated this on Sunday while delivering his sermon themed ‘Fathers Are Superheroes’ as part of the activities for the 2024 Father’s Day celebration. He stressed that some children question their fathers, asking, “What have you done that nobody has ever done?” He warned them not to toe the path of destruction. “Everything is about their family, and the family will still look at them as if…