Social commentator and good governance advocate, Bello Galadanci, popularly known as Dan Bello, has stirred controversy after criticizing Chef Hilda Baci’s recent attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the biggest pot of jollof rice. The cooking event, which reportedly drew an audience of over 20,000 people, was described by Dan Bello as a…
Brazilian jazz icon Hermeto Pascoal has passed away at the age of 89, his family announced on Saturday. Pascoal, instantly recognizable by his flowing white beard and hair, was affectionately nicknamed “The Sorcerer” for his unique ability to create music using not only conventional instruments but also everyday objects. In a statement posted on Instagram,…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Seyi Shay, has revealed how the death of her mentor, Sound Sultan, in 2021 had a profound impact on her career, leading her to temporarily step away from music. In an interview with TVC, the singer described Sound Sultan as not only her mentor but also a father figure and best…
Crown FC technical adviser Ayodeji Ayeni has warned his squad that no player is guaranteed a place in the team as preparations begin for the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The Ogbomosho-based side, nicknamed the Ajilete Warriors, resumed training on Monday following a disappointing campaign in which they finished bottom of their group in…
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina will be sidelined for around three months after suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty with Nigeria, British media reported Friday. The 27-year-old was forced off after just 10 minutes in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday. According to the Telegraph, the versatile full-back is…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said Friday that Cole Palmer remains a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Brentford as he continues his recovery from injury. The England forward limped out of the warm-up before Chelsea’s 5-1 win over West Ham last month and also missed the 2-0 victory against Fulham before the international break….
Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman has rejoined Atalanta’s first-team training after weeks on the sidelines amid a failed transfer to Inter Milan, Italian media reported Friday. The 27-year-old had trained separately since August following a fallout with the club during his push to join Inter, even removing Atalanta content from his social media. Inter’s reported €45…
After three weeks on the road to open the La Liga season, champions Barcelona will finally play at “home” on Sunday though not at the rebuilt Camp Nou as they had hoped. Hansi Flick’s side will host Valencia at the club’s 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium, normally reserved for the reserve and youth teams, after failing…
Chelsea striker Liam Delap could be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining a hamstring injury, manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday. The 21-year-old, who joined from Ipswich for £30 million ($40 million) in June, has featured in all three of Chelsea’s Premier League matches this season but limped off early during the 2-0…
Israeli referee Sapir Berman says she is living her dream after becoming the first transgender woman to officiate an international football match earlier this year. “I always wanted to be a woman, and I always wanted to be a football referee and then those two came together and fused into one dream that just exploded…
