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In a dramatic twist to the 2024 summer transfer saga, Victor Osimhen’s highly anticipated move to Chelsea has collapsed. The deal fell through with just two hours left before the transfer window closed, as the Nigerian forward and the Premier League side failed to reach an agreement. Osimhen’s prospects of moving to Saudi Arabia have also evaporated. Al Ahli, a potential suitor for the Nigerian striker, chose to sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney on deadline day instead.   The collapse of the Chelsea deal is compounded by a significant breakdown in Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli. Romano reported that if no new bid arrives before the Saudi League transfer window closes—Osimhen risks being frozen out of Napoli’s first-team squad. “Deal completely OFF for Victor Osimhen. No agreement with Chelsea and the Chelsea delegation now leaving Napoli. If nothing happens from Saudi next 3 days, Osimhen will stay at Napoli but he’s NOT gonna be part of the first-team squad. The relationship(with Na...

  No fewer than 1,425 international students who gained admission to universities in the United Kingdom were denied entry at the country’s airports between 2021 and 2023. A total of 161 Nigerians were affected, as they were removed on arrival at airports across the UK. According to data exclusively obtained from the UK Home Office through the Freedom of Information Act, India topped the list of affected foreign students with 644, representing 45 per cent of the figure, while Nigeria followed with 11.3 per cent. Ghana is third on the list with 92 (6.46 per cent), while Bangladesh is fourth with 90 (6.32 per cent). However, the released data, covering October 2021 to October 2023, is limited to students denied entry at the airports. It does not include international students deported by the Home Office for violating the terms of their visas, such as working beyond 20 hours weekly and academic malpractice. The Home Office did not also specify the reasons for the removal of the foreign...

  Popular comedian and content creator, Mark Angel, has addressed the accusations made by his former co-creator, Denilson Igwe. In an interview with  Saturday Beats,  Angel stated that he chose to remain silent on the matter, because he doesn’t consider the issues raised by Igwe to be important. He said, “I don’t want to talk about anything that has to do with Denilson. It is not important.” Recall that Igwe had recently courted attention when he aired his grievances regarding the treatment he received during his time working with Angel. He lamented their strained relationship and even requested a share of the revenue generated by Angel during their time working together. Talking about the current state of their relationship, Denilson had said, “He (Mark Angel) said I was no longer his brother, but a houseboy, and that was what I would remain. Besides, different people had been contacting me, asking me to speak out, but I refused because I considered him to be a brother.”...

She has undergone a Brazilian butt lift, liposuction, and lip fillers, and she says it was worth it.     Big Brother Nigeria star Mercy Eke has opened up about her cosmetic procedures, including her Brazilian butt lift. Eke appeared as a guest on the latest episode of the  Love is a Game  show, where she disclosed her motivations behind her surgeries and cosmetic procedures, stating that her very BBL was spurred by pressure in 2018. The reality TV star,  who has been open about her journey,  said,  "To be very truthful, it was the trend at the time. I think this was around 2018 and it was the trend, peer pressure and everyone was doing it. I had a very good form and it wasn't bad, the stomach was too much." "I was really scared when I wanted to do it; I didn't tell my mum because I didn't want anyone to discourage me. So it was me and two of my other friends, we planned it, paid and did it together." Eke described the post-BBL experience as painful inc...

  France has charged Russian-born Durov -- who also has French citizenship -- on several counts of failing to curb extremist and illegal content on the popular social media platform. The Kremlin warned France on Thursday not to turn a criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov into “political persecution.” Russia, which has led an unprecedented crackdown on political opponents during its Ukraine offensive, has painted Durov’s surprise arrest in Paris earlier this week as politically motivated. France has charged Russian-born Durov — who also has French citizenship — on several counts of failing to curb extremist and illegal content on the popular social media platform. “The main thing is for what is happening in France not to run into political persecution,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “Of course, we consider him a Russian citizen and as much as possible we will be ready to provide assistance,” he added. “We will be watching what happens next.” Durov was gran...

The husband took part in the rapes, filmed them and encouraged the other men using degrading language, according to prosecutors. A French retiree goes on trial Monday accused of recruiting dozens of strangers online to rape his wife after he drugged her into unconsciousness, in a case that has horrified the country. Fifty other men are also on trial in the southern city of Avignon alongside the main suspect, a 71-year-old former employee at France’s power utility EDF. They are accused of raping the woman who, her lawyers say, was so heavily sedated that she was not aware of the abuse. The trial will be “a horrible ordeal” for the woman, now in her 70s, and who does not wish to be identified, said Antoine Camus, one of her lawyers. “For the first time, long after the fact, she will have to live through the rapes that she endured over 10 years,” he told AFP, adding that his client had “no recollection” of the abuses which she only discovered in 2020. The woman could have asked for the tr...

  Following his release from prison for allegedly defaming Davido, Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has tendered a heartfelt apology to his fans and Nigerians. The singer took to X on August 30, 2024, expressing regret for his actions and outlining his plans for moving forward. He wrote , "I am sorry about everything, to my fans (I hope I still have fans lol). To my fans, if I still have, I am sorry. Moving on, expect good music from me and music only #lovealwaysleads." Dammy Krane's arrest came weeks after he announced  Davido was to be held responsible  if anything happened to him. He   alleged that he was being  "arrested and oppressed for seeking justice."  He also accused Davido of trying to frame him with false allegations to protect his interests. Following this, on August 28, 2024, social media personality Verydarkman (VDM) announced the singer had been arrested and detained by the police. In his Instagram post, VDM described an encounter at a police sta...

  Former Big Brother Naija contestant,   Chinwe , has spoken out about her relationship with boyfriend   Zion , as she reveals that she’s not worried about a potential breakup. She made this known during her media rounds, following her  eviction  from the ‘No Loose Guard’ show. In a frank conversation with Hero Daniels, Chinwe criticized Zion for bragging about his past  relationships   with women from other countries and claiming she doesn’t meet his ideal partner criteria. Despite this, Chinwe believes people misinterpreted Zion’s comments. Chinwe said … “Zion said some things he shouldn’t have said. People misunderstood his statement about me not being spec. He has dated white girls and other girls deemed to be his spec, with me.. It’s different. “It was like a brag, Zion saying he dated foreign girls and that I’m not his spec.” The host asked: “Are you afraid of your relationship with Zion?” Chinwe responded: “I’m not afraid to start all over.”

  Famed videographer,   TG Omori   appreciates his fans for their massive support and concern for him as he gives update on his   health. The recalls that the musician had disclosed that he was  battling with kidney failure. The disclosure had left fans and colleagues deeply concerned about his health. Many prayed prayers of health and restoration for him while wishing him a total recovery. TG Omori who’s touched by this has expressed his appreciation to everyone praying for him. He noted that he is fairing well and recovering from the stitches of the failed one. Additionally, he noted that he will continue to fight the disease as he has done for the past two years. The videographer also added that he cannot wait to get back to the entertainment field to do what he does best. He said … “Up and grateful o lord. (Sadly I can’t backflip) Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes, I’m healing now from the stitches of the failed one, I’ll continue the fight, been...

  Late Nigerian music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, aka Elegant Stallion will be buried today in Lagos. The singer died on July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring Dr Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. According to a burial arrangement issued by the family, her funeral service will be held at the Fountain of Life Church Ilupeju and burial held at a private vault in Ikoyi, CKN News reports. Also, a funeral flyer stated that the Service of Songs is scheduled for 10 -12 noon while the burial, 2-4 pm. She is survived by her two sons.

  The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the anti-Yoruba comments made by a Canadian Igbo lady, Amaka Patience Sunnberger. Sunnberger had in a viral video threatened to use harmful substances on fellow Nigerians who were either Yoruba or Bini. Following her outburst, the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa revealed the identity of the woman, and urged the Canadian government to prosecute her. Reacting to the development in a series of tweets on his X handle on Friday on Friday, Obi described Sunnberger’s outburst as bigotry taken too far. Obi said that such divisive comments should not find a place in our society and should be rejected by everyone. Obi said, “I utterly condemn the reported hateful statement and actions attributed to a purported Igbo woman living in Canada against Yoruba or Benin people. Such divisive comments or behaviour have no place in our society. “As Nige...

  The Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, Abdulsamad Rabiu has related how cement dealers frustrated his company’s plan to sell cement at  ₦ 3,500 per bag last year.  Rabiu who spoke at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the company on Thursday, said cement prices would have dropped to as low as ₦3,500 per bag were it not for large appetites of profiteering dealers. He added that the devaluation of the naira devaluation in 2023 and the fuel subsidy removal also played roles in making the policy unsustainable. Rabiu stated: “So, a lot of the dealers took advantage of that policy. Rather than pass the low prices to the customers, they were selling at even double the price we sold to them. “Some were selling at N7,000 and 8,000 per bag. They made a lot of money with a very high margin. I think we had sold more than a million tons at N3,500 before we realised what the dealers were doing. “And then, because of the issues that Nigeria faced at the time about devaluation of the Naira las...

  Recall that he made a post thanking her for staying by him for 10 years, even though all she got from was pain, tears and heartbreak. Nigerian singer Solidstar has clapped back at those chastising him over his social media post about his fiancée. In an Instagram post made on August 29, 2024, angrily reacted to  the backlash he received , saying,  "Men celebrates and cherish good and beautiful women who go through the good and the bad with them Hookup girls Dey vex. Dirty used and abused Smelly Asses! Oorwe. However, his reaction was met with more disapproval from some Instagram users, who reprimanded him in the comment section. "Ah no accept this one wey u dey abuse Hookup girls oo🤷🏽 PRAISE ya woman without attack anyone brrrahhh👌🏽👌🏽 Afterall na dem dey there for u when she dey far ABI U WON LIE🤷🏽 make we face reality,"  said another user. All this comes after Solidstar posted a controversial message in his appreciation post for his fiancee on August 27, 20...

  On his self-titled fourth album, Fireboy features Nigerian music legend Lagbaja, Grammy-nominated Afrobeat star Seun Kuti, Grammy winner Jon Baptiste, and sensational hitmaker Lojay. In an interview with Apple Music Africa Now, Fireboy talks about his new album and the experience of collaborating with  Lagbaja  and Seun Kuti. "That’s a special record, right there. It means a lot to me getting a legend like Lagbaja on that record, in [the] time that we are in now. One major theme around the album is nostalgia—there’s this nostalgic feeling when you listen to the album, so it’s only right that I employed my legends in the game to help me push this message. Right from the very beginning, I knew this record was special, and I could not wait for everyone to listen to it. You would not believe this: [Lagbaja] was masked up in the studio. It was crazy—I did not get to see his face. I had a few interesting thoughts; I wanted to ask him if I could see his face! But you know, all...

  The Zinwe duo from BBNaija, Chinwe and Zion, have spoken out about the intense scrutiny and criticism they have faced from viewers regarding their relationship. Speaking during a recent interview on the  Beat 99.9FM , the newly-evicted pair, who attracted significant attention during their time on the show, revealed that they did not anticipate the criticisms they faced after eviction. Chinwe started,  "We came out to some shocking revelations. Based on the conversations we had, misunderstandings were part of the game. But coming out, opinions were formed as well and based off those opinions, we didn't really expect that level of criticism towards the relationship." Chinwe and Zion expressed their surprise at how seriously the public has taken their personal matters. "It's the both of us in it and we understand what happened but other people seem to be taking It a little more seriously and I'm just like, 'You guys chill,'"  Chinwe added. "...

  The Federal Government has approved a 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, announced this on Thursday at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State. The minister commissioned the Electronic Health Records and Alternative Power Supply at the Lawal Jafaru Isah Emergency Complex and the solarisation project at the dialysis unit, which includes a solar-powered borehole and a 10.2 KVA inverter at the Abdulkareem Jika Yusuf COVID-19 Intervention Centre in the state. Alausa said this gesture aims to reduce the running costs for public hospitals and alleviate the impact on patients. He also announced plans to rename the hospitals as Specialist Hospitals to broaden health “We are going to change the names of our Federal Hospitals to Specialist Hospitals to expand care delivery and destigmatize hospitals so that everybody can come here. While the core services will remain psychiat...