Author: Yusuf Lawal

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has responded to Lionel Messi’s surprise endorsement for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Messi, Inter Miami’s captain, recently tipped Martinez to win the prestigious award, citing his impressive performance in the Copa America. Messi had stated, “Lautaro deserves the Ballon d’Or more than anyone else. He was the top scorer in the Copa America.” This endorsement has generated buzz, with Vinicius Junior, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Martinez, Messi’s Argentina teammate, revealed that they hadn’t discussed the award. “We didn’t talk about this award. I was just pleased he was…

Nigeria’s national grid collapsed again on Saturday, October 19, 2024, leaving millions without power. This marks the third grid failure in just one week, following previous collapses on Monday and Tuesday. The latest outage occurred at 8:16 a.m. Saturday, with power generation plummeting from 3,042 megawatts at 8 a.m. to a mere 47MW by 9 a.m. The national grid is a complex network of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. A collapse occurs when the entire transmission system fails, causing widespread electricity outages. This can happen due to technical faults, insufficient generation, transmission challenges, or overloading of the grid. The…

Former Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has lifted the lid on Neymar’s shocking transfer decision, revealing the Brazilian ignored his advice to join the Premier League instead of Paris Saint-Germain. In 2017, Neymar made a stunning €222 million switch to PSG, a transfer record that still stands today. However, Suarez believes his former teammate made a grave mistake. Suarez recounted his conversation with Neymar, saying, “[We said] ‘Ney, if you want to win it all, stay with us [at Barcelona]’. We said ‘Ney, at least go to England, Manchester City. Their football is better, but in France…'” Suarez firmly believes Neymar…

Nigeria’s hopes for glory at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards were dashed as Burna Boy and Odumodublvck failed to clinch any awards. Burna Boy lost the coveted Best Live Performer award to legendary rapper Missy Elliott. This category recognizes artists who deliver exceptional live performances, and Burna Boy’s energetic shows had made him a strong contender. Odumodublvck was also unsuccessful in the Best International Flow category, which was won by UK rapper Ghetts. This category celebrates artists who showcase exceptional lyrical skill and flow. _Biggest Loser: Megan Thee Stallion_ Megan Thee Stallion, who entered the awards with 12 nominations,…

Renowned Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has shared his disappointment and frustration over not receiving an invitation to Davido’s high-profile wedding to Chioma on June 25, 2024. In a candid conversation on “Curiosity Made Me Ask” with Bae U Barbie, Kuti revealed that the snub weighed heavily on him. “Davido would come to the African Shrine with 100 guys, and he would drink without paying, but when it was time for his wedding, I didn’t get IV. I was pained, I didn’t sleep for one week,” he disclosed. Kuti’s sentiment stems from the familiarity and hospitality he had extended to Davido…

British rapper Central Cee, known for his hit single “Band4Band,” has shared intimate details about his personal life in a recent interview with Dazed. The 25-year-old artist revealed that he maintains a sober lifestyle, abstaining from alcohol and smoking. Central Cee’s decision to avoid substances is a deliberate choice, reflecting his focused approach to life. “I don’t play games, I don’t watch TV, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t go out,” he stated. This self-discipline has enabled him to prioritize his music career and maintain a sense of clarity. Contrary to the typical image of a rapper, Central…

The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn yesterday as a faction of the party announced the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the new Acting National Chairman. This decision comes on the heels of the suspension of Ambassador Illiya Damagum, the erstwhile Acting National Chairman. The faction, led by National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, made the announcement despite a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja restraining the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) from removing Damagum. The court’s decision seems to have been disregarded by the faction, which cited the…

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has shed light on his spiritual inclinations, revealing a strong affinity for traditional Orisa worshipping over Christianity and Islam. In an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, Soyinka attributed his preference to the artistic and mysterious nature of Orisa worshipping. “For me, it was more artistic, creative, and also more mysterious. I don’t find much of the mysterious in Christianity and even less in Islam,” he stated. Soyinka’s exposure to both Christian and traditional Orisa worshipping worlds, courtesy of his grandfather, a chief and Orisa devotee, deeply influenced his spiritual leanings. “My grandfather’s side fascinated me…

The Federal Capital Territory has witnessed a significant surge in transportation costs following the recent hike in petrol prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in Abuja. The national oil company’s retail price for petrol has increased from N897 to N1,030 per litre, representing a 14.8% or N133 rise. This development has left many residents frustrated, including a customer at the NNPCL mega station in Central Area, who expressed disappointment after discovering the new price. “I am very angry right now. I entered this station thinking their price would be better. It was only after I had wasted…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has vowed to take enforcement measures against Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, for increasing its subscription prices in Nigeria without regulatory approval. The price hike, which affects both existing and new customers, saw the monthly subscription fee jump by 97% from N38,000 to N75,000, while new users will now have to pay N590,000 for the Starlink kit, a 34% increase from the previous price of N440,000. According to Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, “The decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the Nigerian…