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Brazilian football legend and World Cup winner Ronaldinho has agreed a surprise deal with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC, more than a decade after bringing his illustrious playing career to an end. The 46-year-old, who retired after a brief spell with Brazilian side Fluminense in 2015, is set to be unveiled by Ravenna at an event in Miami next week.
Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the African artiste with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart. He surpassed fellow Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems. Ogulu, announced the milestone on his social media platforms on Tuesday, describing it as a significant achievement in his career.
On 14 June, 131 aspiring modern-day ninjas descended on Koka City in Shiga Prefecture to test their ninja prowess by taking a special ninja certification test. Known as the Koka-ryu Ninja Certification, with “Koka-ryu” meaning “Koka School”, the exam is divided into three levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced – and includes written questions as well as marks for shuriken throwing and ninja attire. For the 18th iteration of the exam this year, participants came from across Japan and even overseas, including Singapore and Hong Kong. With ages ranging from 9 to 76, there were 93 beginner-level candidates, 28 intermediate,…
Popular TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has announced that he has fulfilled traditional marriage rites by paying the bride price of his partner, Elizabeth Aminata, popularly called Jarvis, during their family introduction ceremony.
Rita Dominic-Anosike is proving there’s more to her than award-winning acting. Since taking over the Miss Nigeria franchise from her husband, Daily Times owner Mr. Fidelis Anosike, after their traditional wedding in April 2022, she has quietly reshaped the pageant’s direction.
Blessing Obasi addresses criticism over her Blood Sisters 2 role and shares how she handles negative comments from viewers. Nollywood actress Blessing Obasi has addressed the criticism she received from some Christians following her portrayal of a lesbian character in the Netflix series Blood Sisters 2. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the actress explained that her role as an actor requires her to interpret different characters and should not be mistaken for her personal beliefs or lifestyle.
Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has sparked reactions online after revealing that he placed a bet on the gender of his unborn child with wife Temi Otedola. The singer and entrepreneur disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, writing: “I just bet on if Temi Ajibade & Mr Eazi are having a boy or girl.” The post quickly drew attention from fans, with many interpreting it as Mr Eazi’s playful way of joining the excitement surrounding his first child. Others, however, joked that the singer may already know the baby’s gender, while some teased him for turning…
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has expressed deep sorrow over the reported passing of fellow actor Alexx Ekubo, describing him as a passionate performer whose talent and dedication left a lasting mark on the film industry. In a heartfelt message shared on his Facebook page, Agu said he was “deeply saddened” by the news, noting that Ekubo was “young, talented, and full of promise.” He added that the late actor gave his craft “passion, sacrifice, and heart,” stressing that the industry has lost “not just an actor, but a storyteller who still had so many roles left to bring to…
A creative force and proud son of Abia” – Alex Ekubo remembered as a cultural ambassador as Nollywood mourns his passing at the age of 40. Ini Edo, Omoni Oboli, Obi Cubana, and more joined family and fans to honor Nollywood icon Alex Ekubo at his emotional burial in Abia State.UMUAHIA — Emotion and grief filled Ujari, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday as the state government, family members, friends, and top figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry gathered to bid farewell to Nollywood actor Alex Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke, popularly known as Alex Ekubo. Ekubo, one of Nigeria’s…
Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has lashed out at those judging celebrity designer, Luminee, for welcoming a child with convicted actor, Baba Ijesha. Hours ago, on her Instagram page, she said she has a lot to say, but she keeps praising God for her. Hailing Luminee, Bob said she is the baddest stylist/designer, noting that she creates magic in less than 24 hours.
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, announced his arrival at the 2026 World Cup with a stunning hat-trick against Algeria. His treble ensured he drew level in the all-time scoring charts with Germany’s Miroslav Klose on 16 tournament goals.
Natasha Idibia, the wife of legendary singer 2baba, otherwise known as 2face, has gushed over the singer and his first son, Nino Idibia. On her Instagram story, the Edo lawmaker shared a video of herself, the legendary singer, and his first son, Nino Idibia. In her caption, she described the singer as the love of her life and called his son with ex, Sunmbo Adeoye, her first son. “The love of my whole life and my first son”. Natasha hanging out with 2baba’s kids isn’t surprising.
Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of six bribery charges on Wednesday, following a corruption trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court. She faced five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery.
Ghana won a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending thousands of Ghanaians in Canada’s largest city into a frenzy and settling an otherwise attritional battle. Both sides largely struggled to generate chances in the first half after Panama striker Cecilio Waterma’s second minute attempt was steered away by outstretched Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi.
The Democratic Republic of Congo ended their half-century wait to return to the FIFA World Cup in some style on Wednesday, as Yoane Wissa scored a fine equaliser as the Leopards came from behind to deny Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo a win. The 1-1 draw saw the DRC hold steady against the European favourites, with Wissa cancelling out João Neves’ first-half header. The result saw the Leopards record their first-ever point at a World Cup. Pitted against one of the tournament favourites in Portugal upon their return, Congo were up against it against Ronaldo and Co., but held their nerve…
Social media personality and self-acclaimed financial expert, Ojaigho Prosper, popularly known as GehGeh, has said that women who criticise him online often behave differently when they meet him in real life, stating that he receives more attention from women offline than men.