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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.…

Singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan, has died. A statement released by his family says he died on July 11 after a long battle with throat cancer. The singer is survived by his wife and three children. See the press statement released by his family below…

Lionel Messi ended his wait for a first major international trophy as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio’s Maracana stadium. Messi, 34, fell to the ground in joy at the full-time whistle and was swiftly mobbed by his teammates, before being hurled in the air in celebration, as he finally claimed top-level honours with his country in his 10th major tournament. He also helped end Argentina’s 28-year spell since they last won the competition and was named player of the tournament after scoring four goals in the tournament. Angel di Maria scored the only goal with his…

Kwara State APC chairman, Hon. Bashir Bolarinwa has described Alhaji Luqman Mustapha, chairman, sobi radio as a true rebirth champion. In a birthday message released by his media office, Hon. Bolarinwa said” Alhaji Mustapha exemplifies the virtues of honesty, humanism and consistency as a lifestyle. His passion for a true rebirth of our state is uncommon”. On behalf of our party elders and teeming members in kwara state, l wish him many more years of service to humanity and our dear state. I also congratulate him on the 4th year anniversary of our dear sobi fm. I join his family,…

One of Kwara State’s foremost youth entrepreneurs and community development advocates, Soliu Mohammed has joined Nigerians in mourning the death of Emir of Lafiagi, Alh. Sa’adu Kawu Haliru (OFR). Mohammad described the late king as a father figure whose commitment to the development of Lafiagi and Nupeland will forever be remembered. He recounted his visit to the palace where he met with the late Emir and how he was warmly received by him. Mohammed described the late Emir as a trusted repository of knowledge and a leader who not only preaches peace but also demonstrate it in all his dealings.…