Four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka has decided to withdraw from the ongoing French Open following the bitter fallout from her decision to boycott all media activity. She made the announcement via her Twitter handle, Naomi said she intends to “take some time away from the court” rather than continue to be a distraction for her stance against speaking to the press. Last week, on the eve of the tournament, Naomi she would not face the press during the 2021 French Open, citing mental health reasons. She said at the time: “I’ve often felt that people have no regard for…
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Nigerian comedian, Debo Adebayo popularly known as Mr. Macaroni has reacted to the current insecurity challenges facing the country. In a tweet, the comedian fired Nigerian leaders, stating that they have failed woefully in protecting the lives of citizens. He wrote: ”The Nigerian Government has failed woefully in protecting the lives of the people. As irresponsible as they are, they use the Same Police responsible for the safety of Nigerians to oppress Nigerians. We don’t have Leaders. We have Tyrants in government!!!”
Argentina will no longer host the upcoming Copa America because of the surge in Covid cases, CONMEBOL announced this new development on Sunday night, putting the entire tournament in danger of not moving forward. Previously, Colombia was ruled incapable of hosting the competition amid political unrest. With the tournament, just a couple of weeks away, reported last-ditch options to include Chile or even the U.S, as CONMEBOL confirmed several nations have offered themselves as potential hosts.
The policewoman who was allegedly shot human rights activist, Owoyele Sowore during a protest over insecurity in the country was identified as Altine Daniel, a Chief Superintendent of Police, according to Sahara reporters. Sowore was on Monday morning shot in the right side of the stomach towards the hip by Daniel at the Unity Fountain, Abuja while he was trying to gain entrance into the place. The activist was said to have been speaking with a detachment of police officers stationed at the public facility when the female officer fired at him. https://twitter.com/SaharaReporters/status/1399344031495344128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1399344031495344128%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.36ng.ng%2F2021%2F05%2F31%2Fphotos-of-the-policewoman-that-shot-sowore%2F
Immediate past vice-president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Emmanuel Osodeke, has emerged as the new president of the union. A professor of soil science at the Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Osodeke was elected president of the union during a three-day conference, which held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State on the 30th of May, 2021. He took over from Biodun Ogunyemi, a professor of education at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State whose tenure ended last week. Other members of the union, who were elected alongside Mr Osodeke, include Chris Piwuna of…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has denied claims by publisher of Saharareporters, Omoyele Sowore, that he was shot at in Abuja during a protest against insecurity in the nation today, May 31. Reacting to his claim, the spokesperson for the command, Mariam Yusuf, in a statement released, said there was no record of any incident such as a shooting during the protest. The statement titled ‘Police restores calm at the Unity Fountain’ reads “The FCT Command wishes to debunk the viral message in some sections of the social media purporting that ‘Omoyele Sowore was shot by a female Assistant…
Popular cross-dresser, Bobrisky has given an account on his alleged “butt surgery” via videos he shared on his Snapchat account. He shared videos of him receiving Intravenous (IV) fluid drips while on a hospital bed and also disclosed that he is in pain. Watch Bobrisky’s video below…… https://www.instagram.com/p/CPiqZWfgaGv/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=f80ac701-a319-4abd-bb3d-900741416312&ig_mid=3869DFBD-45F0-45B3-B684-6B191D748599
Manchester City striker, Sergio Kün Aguero has completed a transfer move to Barcelona following his exit from Manchester City, the Spanish club have announced. The Argentina International joined Ronald Koeman’s side on a two-year deal. The 32-year-old striker will be presented at the Nou Camp with club president Joan Laporta on Monday evening, May 31, and will officially join on July 1. He will have a release clause of €100 million. Barca has said in a statement on their official website: “FC Barcelona and Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero have reached an agreement for the player to join the Club from 1 July…
Chelsea defeated Manchester city win the UEFA Champions League for the second time in a thrilling final in Porto. Kai Havertz scored the only goal just before half-time, running on to Mason Mount’s excellent pass before knocking it past Ederson and then rolling into the net. Chelsea crowned the new champion of Europe. See photos below
Omigie Osagiele Daniel (born December 14, 1994), known as Becini, is a Nigerian Afrobeats Dancehall singer, songwriter, record producer and sound engineer. Becini was born in Auchi, Edo state and attended Jatto Memorial Christian College in Benin city. He studied Political Science and International relations in the University of Abuja, Nigeria. Becini started music at a very tender age of 7, where he joined his church and school choir. On January 24, 2020 Becini dropped his first body of work “ Wave Mixtape Ep “ which comprises of 4 songs. In 2021 He released and extension of his Wave Mixtape…