Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigerians have taken 18 out of the top 30 spots on the list of Africa’s Most Talked About People of 2024, released by Top Charts Africa. Nigerian singer Wizkid tops the list, having trended throughout the year due to his renewed feud with Davido and the release of his new album, ‘Morayo.’ Kenya’s President William Ruto is in the second spot. Ruto made headlines in June when thousands of Kenyans protested against a tax increase. Following the storming of the Kenyan Parliament, he rejected the bill on June 28 and signed the “Appropriations Bill 2024” to address the budget shortfall.…

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet was mistakenly shot down over the Red Sea by the USS Gettysburg, injuring one crew member. The incident, described as a “friendly fire” error by US Central Command, occurred after the United States conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi militant targets in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. Both crew members ejected safely, with one sustaining minor injuries. The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18. The incident raises questions about the coordination of military operations in the region, as the United States aims to disrupt Houthi operations threatening international shipping in the Red…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that over 25 million mobile phones were stolen from May 2023 to April 2024. This alarming statistic was highlighted in the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), making phone theft the most prevalent crime during this period. The report revealed that 90% of these phone theft incidents were reported to the police, but only 11.7% of the stolen devices were recovered. Most of these thefts occurred either at home or in public places. It was also noted that approximately 17.97 million Nigerians experienced phone theft,…

Former United States President Barack Obama has included two Nigerian singers, Rema and Asake, in his list of favorite music for 2024. Released on Saturday, the list features Rema’s song “Yayo” and Asake’s track “Active” featuring Travis Scott. Additionally, South African artist Tyla is highlighted with her song “Jump” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng. Nigerian-American singers Shaboozey and Jordan Adetunji also made the list with their songs “A Bar Song” and “Kehlani.” Familiar names like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Karol G also made the cut with one song each. Obama shared his list on X, inviting people to check out his…

Arsenal set a new goal scoring record in English football following their impressive 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday evening. Gabriel Jesus netted twice in the first half, with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and Declan Rice each adding a goal to the tally. This win marks Arsenal as the first top-flight side to score five or more goals in six different away games in a single calendar year. Earlier this year, Mikel Arteta’s team defeated West Ham and Burnley 6-0 and 5-0 respectively in back-to-back league away fixtures. On March 4, they also triumphed over Sheffield United 5-0 at…

Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his heavyweight titles, defeating Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in their highly anticipated fight. The match took place in Saudi Arabia, where Usyk outpointed Fury with scores of 116-112 on all three judges’ scorecards. This victory solidifies Usyk’s continued dominance in the heavyweight division, as he remains the unified champion. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

President Asíwájú Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR on Saturday announced the cancellation of all his official events in Lagos State, where he is spending the end of the year holidays, over the death of several Nigerians in stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State. Earlier today, a tragic stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, while another occurred in the Okija community, Anambra State, simultaneously during a rice distribution event. Related || 20 feared dead in Okija Rice distribution stampede Reacting, Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, sympathized with…

United States Senator for Kentucky, Rand Paul, has endorsed Elon Musk as the next Speaker of the House. Paul made this suggestion in a statement on his official X account on Thursday, noting that the Speaker of the House does not need to be a member of Congress. He stated, “Nothing would disrupt the swamp more than electing Elon Musk . . . think about it . . . nothing’s impossible. (not to mention the joy at seeing the collective establishment, aka ‘uniparty,’ lose their ever-lovin’ minds).” This endorsement comes amid growing GOP backlash against House Speaker Mike Johnson over…

Mexican wrestling legend Rey Mysterio Sr., whose real name was Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, has passed away at the age of 66. The news was confirmed by his family and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, a prominent Mexican wrestling promotion. Rey Mysterio Sr. began his wrestling career in January 1976 and officially retired in 2009, although he made a few appearances in the ring after his retirement. Rey Mysterio Sr. was the uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio Jr. and the great-uncle of WWE superstar Dominik Mysterio. He was known for his incredible skill and charisma in the ring,…

Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho revealed that he has always been a fan of the Blues, crediting his childhood admiration to Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League match against Everton, Sancho shared his excitement about being back at the club where he spent his early years supporting. Sancho joined Chelsea on loan from Manchester United after struggling to secure regular playing time at Old Trafford. He expressed his feelings about returning to Chelsea, saying, “It’s still a bit weird to me… but it’s always good to be home. My family is close.” He also mentioned his…