Author: Akintayo Adams

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,…

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.