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Kingsley Ughelumba, the father of Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, has once again made a public and emotional appeal to reconnect with his son and other children after nearly 18 years of separation. Two years ago, Ughelumba first spoke publicly about being estranged from his children. Now, he has renewed his plea, describing his struggle as “dying in silence” and expressing a desperate hope for reconciliation. Hailing from Ihiala Local Government Area in Anambra State, Ughelumba shared that his first three sons — Elvis, Mathew, and Calvin — were born in Italy, while his youngest, Michael, was born…

Nigerian filmmaker Biodun Stephen has spoken out against what she described as a growing fashion trend of women going out without underwear. Sharing her experience, the director recounted an incident at a salon where she said she felt uncomfortable after a female customer, who had come in for a pedicure, allegedly exposed herself unintentionally while lifting her leg during the procedure. Stephen said the moment left her shocked and concerned about public decency. While acknowledging that people are free to make personal fashion choices, she advised women who prefer not to wear underwear to consider outfits that offer more coverage,…

Former Spain national team manager Robert Moreno has reportedly been dismissed after heavily depending on artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to make key decisions during his time in charge of Russian First League side FC Sochi. Moreno, 48, parted ways with the club last September after a poor run of results that saw Sochi collect just one point from seven matches. Details of his unusual methods were revealed by the club’s former sporting director, Andrei Orlov, who claimed the coach leaned on AI for training plans, travel schedules, and even player recruitment. According to Orlov, Moreno strictly followed a schedule generated…

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders reportedly failed to comply with the state government’s directive to ignore the Monday sit-at-home order. The state government had earlier warned that it would take firm action against businesses and public officials who continued to observe the sit-at-home directive linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). During a visit to the market on Monday morning, Governor Soludo observed that many shops were shut, allegedly in compliance with the sit-at-home order. In response, he directed that the market be closed…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pushed back against comments by former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh regarding Victor Osimhen’s status in Nigerian football. Oliseh had suggested that Osimhen’s global reputation and recent achievements place him among the very top football brands associated with Nigeria, sparking debate about whether any individual player can rival the identity of the Super Eagles as a national institution. However, the NSC disagreed with that view, stressing that while Osimhen remains one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football exports, the Super Eagles brand represents the collective identity, history, and pride of the nation’s football and cannot…

Nigerian international Victor Moses has officially joined his 11th professional club, signing with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Kaysar Kyzylorda. The 32-year-old winger, who previously played for clubs including Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Spartak Moscow, confirmed the move via social media, expressing excitement about this new chapter in his career. Moses, who won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League with Chelsea, is expected to bring experience and versatility to Kaysar Kyzylorda, adding depth to the squad in their bid to compete at the top level of Kazakh football. The Nigerian international has also been capped numerous times for…

Former Spain manager Robert Moreno has been dismissed after relying heavily on ChatGPT to make decisions for his team. The 48-year-old left Russian First League side FC Sochi last September after earning just one point in seven matches. According to the club’s former sporting director, Andrei Orlov, Moreno’s dependence on AI led to some unusual and impractical decisions. During an away trip to Khabarovsk, Moreno strictly followed ChatGPT’s recommendations for scheduling. He ordered his players to train at 7 a.m. two days before the match and instructed them to stay awake for an astonishing 28 hours straight. Orlov recalled the…

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has addressed his team’s brief walk-off during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, calling it a human error that was quickly corrected. Speaking on French television on Sunday, January 25, Gueye reflected on the tense and controversial 1–0 extra-time victory in Rabat, which saw him score the winning goal for the Lions. The incident occurred late in regulation when Morocco was awarded a penalty, prompting Senegal’s players to leave the pitch in protest, delaying the match for around 20 minutes. “We are only human, we realised our mistake and came back out,” Gueye said.…

Former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard believes Kylian Mbappé has what it takes to win the Ballon d’Or but says the French forward must first achieve major success with both club and country. Hazard stated that Mbappé’s path to the prestigious individual award depends on winning top honours, particularly the UEFA Champions League and the Spanish LaLiga title with Real Madrid. He also stressed the importance of a strong performance with the French national team at the World Cup. “Mbappé and the Ballon d’Or? He will win the Ballon d’Or,” Hazard said. “He needs to win the Champions League, LaLiga,…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said Nigeria is making progress under President Bola Tinubu, even though many citizens have yet to feel the benefits of the government’s economic reforms. Dogara made the comments during an appearance on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, where he defended the president’s performance and stressed the need for continuity in governance. Responding to questions about whether Tinubu had delivered on his campaign promises, Dogara said the president had focused on key areas such as economic recovery, security improvement, and long-term structural reforms. “I think we are on the right track,…