Real Madrid winger Rodrygo has set two key conditions if he is to extend his stay beyond summer amid interest from Arsenal.

According to The Athletic, Rodrygo is expected to have in-depth discussions with new manager Xabi Alonso regarding his future with the club. Earlier this year, rumors circulated that the Brazilian had communicated to Real Madrid that he was prepared to leave for good. The 24-year-old has found himself on the fringes, with Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius […]

Bella Shmurda urges Nigerian artists to create music with meaning

Nigerian singer-songwriter Bella Shmurda has called on his peers to craft music that carries genuine purpose, while cultivating lifestyles that set positive examples for aspiring youths. He expressed concern that the Nigerian music scene has absorbed many negative trends from the West, now affecting younger audiences in troubling ways. On a recent episode of the […]

Nine Chinese Nationals Jailed in Lagos for Cyber-Terrorism, Set for Deportation

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, led by Justice D. E. Osiagor, has sentenced nine Chinese individuals to one-year imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to charges of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. Their sentencing took place on June 5, 2025. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the defendants were arrested in December 2024 during […]

Renaming of ICC to President Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre

The Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) has officially been renamed the President Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre. The name change was announced during the facility’s commissioning on Tuesday, following extensive rehabilitation. The governor of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, led the inauguration alongside notable dignitaries including the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate […]

Focus on Your Task, Ignore the Noise – Tinubu Advises Wike

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to block out distractions and concentrate on his core mission—revitalizing the national capital. Delivering remarks on Tuesday at the reopening of the refurbished International Conference Centre in Abuja, which now bears his name—the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja—the President emphasized […]

Fish Farmers to New NAIC Boss: “Your Appointment Must Deliver Real Change, Not Just Promises”

A coalition of aquaculture professionals, under the National Aquaculture Professionals Alliance (NAPA), has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s selection of Yazeed Shehu Danfulani as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). But their excitement comes with a clear challenge: this appointment can’t be merely symbolic. In a statement by NAPA President Engr. […]

Rhapsody of Realities June 10th 2025, OUR FELLOWSHIP WITH DIVINITY

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us (Ephesians 2:14). Angels, as far as we know, will live forever. But the life they have isn’t eternal life. They don’t have the organic and existential attributes of […]

Bruno Fernandes Sets His Sights on World Cup Glory After Nations League Victory

Following Portugal’s impressive victory in the UEFA Nations League, Bruno Fernandes has now set his focus on a more prestigious goal—winning the FIFA World Cup. Portugal triumphed over Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout on Sunday, securing their second UEFA Nations League title. Fernandes was instrumental in the team’s success, playing a vital role in […]

Tems to Lead First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Performance

Temilade Openiyi, the Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer widely recognized as Tems, is poised to make history as she takes the stage for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime performance. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) officially named Tems among the headliners of the Global Citizen-curated halftime show, alongside celebrated American rapper Doja […]

Leaked Clip of Victor Osimhen Chatting About Chelsea, Man Utd Sparks Transfer Buzz

A newly surfaced video of Napoli forward Victor Osimhen talking about his future club move is quickly gaining traction across social media platforms. In the video, Osimhen is seen casually enjoying a meal while chatting with friends over a group video call. Among the participants in the clip is Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Jerry Smart […]

Rema Acknowledges D’banj’s Pioneering Role in Afrobeats Global Breakthrough

Nigerian music star Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, has paid heartfelt tribute to Afrobeats legend D’banj for his foundational impact on the genre’s international rise—especially in the United Kingdom. He commended D’banj’s groundbreaking 2012 single “Oliver Twist,” which became the first Nigerian song to break into the top 10 of the UK Official Singles […]

Fire Destroys Client’s Mazda Bus at Ibadan Workshop

A devastating blaze broke out in the early hours yesterday at a mechanic’s workshop in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, completely destroying a Mazda bus. The fire erupted on Monday morning at a repair facility situated directly opposite Alarere Central Mosque in the Sawmill Area of Ibadan. It consumed the Mazda bus bearing registration […]

No Democracy in Nigeria Under Tinubu – Peter Obi Signals 2027 Presidential Bid

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential contender, has asserted that Nigeria is devoid of genuine democracy under President Bola Tinubu. Obi pointed to the recent Edo State governorship election and the state of emergency in Rivers State as evidence of the country’s democratic decline. Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating […]