Author: Akintayo Adams

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly been dumped by his girlfriend, Grace Jackson. The couple had been dating for a few months, but Jackson, a popular actress and Love Island star, decided to end the relationship. According to sources, Jackson felt that Rashford wasn’t serious about her and has since unfollowed him on Instagram. Jackson is preparing to return to Love Island, and she reportedly described the breakup as “his loss.” Rashford, who has been dealing with an uncertain future at Manchester United, now faces additional personal challenges. The forward admitted he was open to new challenges but reiterated…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that star winger Bukayo Saka will be out for “many weeks” due to a hamstring injury sustained during Arsenal’s 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Saka was taken off in the 23rd minute and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches. Arteta expressed his concern, saying, “It’s not looking good. He’s going to be out for many weeks. It’s a huge blow, but it’s going to be a big exercise for us to overcome another challenge.” When asked about how he plans to cope with Saka’s absence, Arteta mentioned, “I’m putting some ideas…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the dates for the Batch C Stream II Orientation Course for 2025. The orientation course is scheduled to begin on January 22, 2025, and will run until February 11, 2025. Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) are advised to prepare their necessary documents and ensure they meet all the requirements before heading to the orientation camps. Registration for the orientation course will commence on January 18, 2025, and the deadline for submission of applications is January 24, 2025. PCMs are also encouraged to avoid traveling at night and to break their journey if it…

The Association of Urological Surgeons in Nigeria (NAUS) has expressed concern about the recent and continued circulation of misinformation regarding the link between frequent ejaculation and the risk of prostate cancer. In a position statement on “Risk of Prostate Cancer and Frequency of Ejaculation,” the executive committee of NAUS noted that while some studies have explored a potential correlation between increased ejaculation frequency and a reduced risk of prostate cancer, the evidence remains inconclusive. More research is needed to fully understand the connection. The statement, dated December 16, 2024, and jointly signed by the Association’s President, Prof. N.K. Dakum, and…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced job openings for experienced professionals to join its team. The recruitment aims to strengthen the agency’s services. The official notice urges prospective applicants to carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying. These positions are for individuals ready to make a meaningful impact on public service and contribute to Nigeria’s national development. FIRS encourages interested candidates to submit their applications via the FIRS careers portal. FIRS has outlined several qualifications and requirements for applicants: The application portal will be open from Monday, 23rd December 2024. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday,…

Popular controversial rapper, Darlington Okoye, known as Speed Darlington, has been granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody. He was arrested on November 27, 2024, during a performance in Owerri, Imo State, linked to his comments about Afrofusion star Burna Boy and his alleged connection to American rapper Diddy Combs. Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Stan Alieke, confirmed the bail, expressing relief and gratitude. The rapper’s release has been met with excitement from his fans, who have eagerly awaited his return to the music scene. Alieke mentioned that Speed Darlington would be arraigned within 48 hours or released on…

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has assured that the urban renewal projects initiated by his administration will benefit the state for the next 25 to 30 years. Speaking at the Christmas Carol Service and Nine Lessons organized by the state government at the Remembrance Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan, the governor emphasized that the road upgrading projects, soon to be extended to other zones, are designed to last, ensuring future administrations won’t need to budget for them. Governor Makinde expressed gratitude to religious leaders for their prayers, which he credited with giving Oyo State strength and victory over the challenges of…

The founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, popularly known as SPAC Nation, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has referred to popular musician David Adeleke, known as Davido, as a gospel artist. Speaking on the Off The Record podcast, Adegboyega explained that “gospel” means “good news,” and he believes Davido embodies this through his music. The pastor made these remarks while addressing criticism over his decision to invite secular musicians to perform at his recent birthday celebration instead of gospel artists. Adegboyega also spoke about his close relationship with Nigerian artist Zlatan, whom he described as his “son.” He said, “Gospel means…

Althia Bryden, a 58-year-old woman from Highbury, north London, has found herself at the center of a medical mystery after suffering a stroke earlier this year. On May 4, she was discovered unresponsive in her bed with her face noticeably drooping on the right side. After being rushed to the hospital, doctors found she had experienced a stroke that left her unable to speak and without sensation in the upper-right side of her body. Further investigation revealed the cause to be a carotid web, a rare structural abnormality in her neck that disrupts blood flow to the brain. In August,…

The net foreign exchange inflow to the Nigerian economy in the third quarter of the year dropped by 2.97 percent to $14.46 billion from $14.89 billion in the preceding quarter. The Central Bank of Nigeria disclosed this in its third-quarter economic report published at the weekend. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, net foreign exchange in the third quarter decreased by 2.97 percent; however, compared to the third quarter of 2023, net foreign inflow had increased by 75.91 percent from $8.22 billion to $14.46 billion. In the quarter under review, foreign exchange inflow increased by 3.01 percent to $22.89 billion from $22.22…