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Lionel Messi has agreed to stay at Barcelona on a deal until 2026 which includes reducing his wages to half of his previous allowance. The announcement is dependent on player departures that will allow Barca to fund the Argentina captain’s wages. Lionel Messi, 34, was a free agent after his contract – that reportedly paid him £123m a season – expired on 30 June. Currently on holiday after winning the Copa America  with Argentina National team, the finer details of the contract are yet to be finalised. Re-signing Messi was the principal summer target of new chairman Joan Laporta. Barca are also looking…

In today’s internet age, social media plays many important roles in our daily lives but when we allow it to distract us, it poses many risks to almost every aspect of our life. The dark side of social media is its addictive nature. As social media is becoming more popular, users all over the world, irrespective of age, sex, status, profession or nationality spend a large amount of their time on social media, chatting, updating status, exchanging pictures, sharing trending news and videos etc. There is no doubt that social media has become part of our daily lives. As long…

Justice Nicholas Oweibo of a Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday July 12 adjourned till October 5 (85 days) to continue the alleged internet fraud trial of Afeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley. Naira Marley is standing trial on an 11-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering and internet fraud preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was arraigned on May 20, 2019, pleaded not guilty and is out on bail. In the charge, the EFCC alleged, among others, that some of the credit cards discovered in Marley’s residence bore the fictitious names…

Nigeria Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has sent forth Nigeria’s Olympic delegation to Tokyo, Japan, charging Nigerians to pray and support the contingent. The send forth ceremony for Team Nigeria to the Olympic Games held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday, July 12, 2021, and Osinbajo charged the Nigerian contingent to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to remember that they are standing “on the shoulders of giants” as they prepare to depart Nigeria. Recalling the exploits of past Nigerian teams to previous Olympics, Osinbajo said “you will also carry with you the encouragement of the great exploits of Nigerian Olympians before you.”…

A mural artwork of England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been vandalised following England’s Euro 2020 final loss to Italy. Penalties were needed on Sunday night, July 11, to decide the winner of the European Championship match between both countries after the match ended 1-1 at full time. After Italy won 3-2 on spot-kicks due to Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka missing, all three players have been subjected to tons of racial abuse from online trolls. The Rashford mural – placed in the streets of Manchester, was created by street artist Akse in partnership with community project ‘Withington Walls,’ whose co-founder has expressed his disappointment. Ed Wellard said; “I’ve come…

President Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of renowned singer and songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan. It would be recalled that the singer died on Sunday, July 11 after a long battle with cancer. He was 44 years old. In a statement released by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President noted that Sound Sultan’s demise was not only a loss to the Nigerian music industry but the country as a whole. ” As a celebrated rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, he lived an exemplary life, achieved several milestones in his career and contributed greatly to the development of the Nigerian music…

An African-American woman has gone viral after she arrived at her 50th birthday reception in a casket. The theme for the party was “Life after death”. The celebrant was wheeled into the venue in a glass-topped casket while a poem titled Life After Death was recited as she made her entrance. When she emerged from the casket, she gave her guests a rendition of Beyoncé Sweet Dreams. Watch the video below… https://www.instagram.com/tv/CROZHikgZkg/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=013e103d-7bc0-4313-a4fa-109c7ebd798a&ig_mid=3DB4E48A-F482-417B-BEED-5CEF25F528B2

Oyo government has confirmed that the state has recorded a case with Delta variant of COVID-19. Recall that the World Health Organisation (WHO) described the variant as deadlier and “most transmissible.” The State Incident Manager and coordinator of the Emergency Operations Centre, Dr. Olabode Ladipo made the announcement, stating that there is need for the general public to take extra caution. Residents were warned against letting the guards down as it might have dangerous consequences. All inbound travellers have also been directed to always isolate for seven days and submit themselves for tests. A statement issued on Sunday night by the Chief Press Secretary…

Aliyu Zubair Rogun from Patigi LGA has emerged as the Coordinator of Kwara North APC Youth Movement. The incumbent coordinator of Kwara North Youth Movement, Aliyu Zubair Rogun of Patigi LGA polled 109 votes out of 144 valid votes cast during the Kwara North APC Youth Movement election held on Sunday at the Hassada Motors, Ilorin. Tajudeen Sulaiman from Baruteen LGA who emerged runner up gathered 35 votes. The electioneering process was free and fair starting from the accreditation process down to the election period. The winners for each of the categories were announced by the KWNAPCYM electoral chairman, Hon. Alhaji Abdullahi…

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has advised Nigerians to pray for President Buhari instead of confronting him over the high level of insecurity in the country. The former Head of State gave the charge at the 23rd anniversary and founder’s day celebration of Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), with the theme: Rejigging the security architecture: imperatives for a second line of public safety; the Nigerian Peace Corps perspectives, at the Obasanjo Space Centre, Abuja on Saturday, July 10. Represented at the event by a former military governor of Bauchi State, Major General Chris Garuba (rtd), Gowon said the problems in the country are also weighing the President down.…