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The Olympics Opening Ceremony showcases the host nation’s culture and spirit through a grand spectacle of performances, parades, and pyrotechnics. Athletes from around the world proudly march, fostering unity and sportsmanship. The event features traditional music, dance, and innovative technology, symbolizing global harmony and the anticipation of the thrilling competitions ahead. Here are what you should know ahead of tonight’s Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony: Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Legendary music executive and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, has revealed that he doesn’t allow his artistes to release songs or projects on the same day as Wizkid or Asake. In a podcast interview with Fisayo Fosudo, Jazzy said releasing music on the same day as the duo was suicidal. Wizkid and Asake are among the most successful artists in Nigeria in this streaming era. “We [Mavin] are moving from the traditional Friday release date to Wednesdays and Thursdays because there are no more Fridays [without another artist dropping a song]. “If my artiste is to drop a song…

Malang Sarr has found a new permanent club, leaving Chelsea to join Lens on a two-year contract. During the early days of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign, it became clear that the 25-year-old had no future at Stamford Bridge, with Pochettino needing a reminder at a press conference that Sarr was still at the club. Sarr spent the entire 2023-24 campaign without making an appearance, following a loan spell at Monaco the previous season. With a year left on his Chelsea contract, his departure before the end of August was inevitable as Chelsea sought to reduce their outgoings. While Chelsea has not…

Traditional rulers, led by His Imperial Majesty, Ọọ̀ni Adéyẹyè Ẹnitàn Babátúndé Ògúnwùsì – Ọ̀jájá II and His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III, The Sultan of Sokoto, under the aegis of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), have called for calm over the planned nationwide protest against the prevailing economic hardship in Nigeria. The protest, scheduled to begin on August 1st, 2024, has gained traction on social media, prompting a meeting between the traditional rulers and President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. The Ọọ̀ni called for caution so the protest would not be hijacked.…

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has again warned against any planned demonstrations, saying the nation’s capital is not available for any nationwide protest. The Former Rivers State Governor stated this on Thursday while addressing some FCT residents during an inspection tour in Saburi. “For those who want to protest on the 1st, FCT is not available for such protests,” he said while urging residents to desist from embarking on such act. He reiterated that the planned demonstration won’t stop the problems bedeviling the country, except a joint effort from every citizen. He further said top political…

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that his mother carried his pregnancy for 12 months before his birth. He claimed she battled with those he described as witches and wizards before he was delivered. The Balógun of Òwu Kingdom spoke at the presentation of the drama, titled “Àrẹ̀mú ọmọ Àṣàbí” in honour of his late mother held at the main auditorium of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Wednesday. However, he lamented that it was unfortunate his mother did not live to enjoy the fruit of her labour. Obasanjo said: “I was told…

Former Ligue 1 champions Bordeaux have shockingly announced that they are revoking their status as a professional club amidst financial struggles. The 2023/24 campaign was the worst in Les Girondins’ history, with the club sinking to 13th in the Ligue 2 table, having finished third the previous season in their first-ever campaign in the second division of France. The club was later demoted even further to France’s third tier. After failed discussions with Fenway Sports Group, which also owns Liverpool FC, it has been revealed that Bordeaux will be forced to become a semi-professional side to cut costs moving forward.…

The Department of State Services (DSS) have asked the protest planners to abandon their plans and eschew any form of proposed rage, anarchy, and spoliation. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Peter Afunaya. The Service says that while peaceful protest is a democratic right of citizens, it has confirmed a sinister plan by some elements to infiltrate the protest and use it to cause chaos and extreme violence in the land. The statement added that the Service has identified the reason behind the protest to be political as the plotters…

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. He was two months away from clocking the age of 82. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late Chief Emmanuel. According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness. “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read. “Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief…

Steve Harvey has signed with CAA for representation. Harvey is an Emmy Award-winning television host, radio personality, and motivational speaker, as well as a New York Times bestselling author, businessman, and philanthropist. He is known for hosting Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, Family Feud Africa, Judge Steve Harvey, and the national radio show The Steve Harvey Morning Show. He was previously with WME. With the belief that “God blesses you to become a blessing,” the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation was established in 2010 and provides youth outreach services in diverse communities. The foundation helps cultivate the next generation of…