Author: Akintayo Adams

Borussia Dortmund have parted company with manager Edin Terzic. He reportedly asked the club “to terminate his contract with immediate effect”. The German club said they agreed to Terzic’s request following “a joint discussion”. “After the game at Wembley, I asked for a meeting with the club’s senior management team, because after nine years at BVB – including six on the coaching staff and two and a half as head coach – I feel that the club’s new era should begin with a new man on the touchline,” said Terzic. “Everyone close to me knows that this has been a…

AC Milan have appointed Paulo Fonseca as their new manager. The 51-year-old Portuguese, who managed French club Lille from 2022-2024, replaces Stefano Pioli, who left AC Milan by mutual consent after they finished fourth in Serie A. He has signed a three-year deal until 2027. Just like Pioli, Fonseca left Lille by mutual consent after his side finished fourth in Ligue 1 and missed out on a direct Champions League spot. Fonesca previously managed Roma, Shakhtar Donetsk and Porto before he joined Lille. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀, Ọba Adéyẹyè Ògúnwùsì has called for collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in eliminating societal ills, and fostering nation building. The Highly Reverred Monarch made the plea while hosting Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at his palace in Ilé Ifẹ̀. In a statement shared on the Monarch’s X handle, he lauded the anti-graft boss for his belief in the younger generation and efforts in giving the country a better image. “It was a great delight to host Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

A Nigerian lady has expressed deep shock at an unexpected act by her husband, months after their wedding. The lady, who took to social media to announce her discovery said her husband used their wedding banner to construct a new home for their chickens. Accompanying a video shared on her TikTok handle is a caption conveying her pained reaction: “Just negodi, wetin my husband use our wedding banner do. This thing pain me een,” she wrote. As expected, the video drew the attention of many social media users who besieged the comments section to share their thoughts on the situation…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the planned arraignment of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, till June 27. The adjournment is sequel to the absence of the lead counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Kemi Pinhero, SAN, in court. Pinhero, SAN, reportedly notified the defence lawyers that he would not be able to make it to court and accordingly requested a new date for the defendant to enter his plea plea to the 19-count charge the anti-graft agency preferred against him. Bello, who governed Kogi State for eight…

The Oyo State Police Command have arrested members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’ and concerned Nigerians over an unlawful protest in Ibadan on Thursday. The protesters, who claimed to be demanding an end to economic hardship, insecurity police brutality, reversal of the electricity tariff, and insecurity. They, as reliably informed, were picked up at the early hours of the day at Mokola A in the Ibadan North West local government area. It was gathered that the police had earlier received an intelligence report that the group was planning to stage a protest to disrupt the celebration of Democracy Day…

Nollywood actress, Ramota Adetu, known as Aunty Ramota, has refuted rumours going round that she was in a coma following an unsuccessful Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery. The internet was agog that the sensation was in a coma after undergoing a failed BBL. However, via a video message shared on her Instagram page, Aunty Ramota denied any such medical procedures. Speaking in Yoruba, Aunty Ramota said, “My lovers, thank you, nothing happened to me. This is my body.” She revealed she is hale and hearty. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Nigerian Artiste, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, aka Ruger, has claimed that Nigeria currently boast of less than five talented musicians. He spoke in a recent interview with Cool FM, Lagos. “I’m not the biggest artiste in Nigeria but talentwise, I’m standing somewhere there. We are not up to 5,” he said. “I won’t say where I am on the list but I’m there. It’s not up to five. Most people are just singing for cruise but we [the talented artists], we make music.” Speaking further, he revealed his shock at finding out that he has a large following in Israel. He…

Fidelity Bank Plc was the most active stock on Monday at the stock market. This is sequel to a strong positive sentiment which led Nigerian equities to a net capital gain of N324 billion in the first trading session of the week. Trading opened with widespread positive sentiment as investors sought to lock into value stocks in the high-end sectors of oil and gas, construction and manufacturing. With three gainers for every loser, the market closed with average return of 0.58 per cent, equivalent to net capital gain of N324 billion. Turnover rose by 148.33 per cent to 963.541 million…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he will approve a new minimum wage that is payable by the government. He stated this on Wednesday at a dinner to mark Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted Democracy in Abuja. “I have to celebrate with you my dear brother, Senate President, Deputy Senate President,” he said, adding that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Jibrin Barau would soon get an Executive Bill from him on the new minimum wage. “The minimum wage is going to be what Nigerians can afford, what you can afford and what I can afford. Cut your coat according to your…