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Mark Angel
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Mark Angel Comedy Ends Management Deal with Emmanuella and Success

by Nelson Ugwuagbo December 11, 2024
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Popular Nigerian skit maker and comedian, Mark Angel, has announced that he is no longer managing teen stars Emmanuella and Success. The development signals a significant shift in the structure of the Mark Angel Comedy crew.

The announcement follows recent controversies involving former crew member Denilson Igwe, who accused Mark Angel of financial exploitation. The allegations sparked public scrutiny of the inner workings of the comedy brand, raising questions about management practices within the industry.

During a TikTok live session on Tuesday, Mark Angel confirmed that Emmanuella and Success are now managed by a professional agency. He stated that his decision was due to his busy schedule, which made it difficult to handle their management responsibilities. Despite stepping back, Mark noted that he still collaborates with the young stars on projects.

“I no longer manage Emmanuella and Success. There was a time I managed them when they were kids, but I’m now overwhelmed with various commitments. They are now under the management of a professional agency because I am too busy to manage them myself. But I still work with them,” he said.

The shift represents a new phase for Emmanuella and Success, who rose to fame as children through their roles in Mark Angel’s comedy skits. The transition to professional management highlights the growing demands of their careers and the need for structured oversight as they continue to grow in the entertainment industry.

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Abuja Agog, as Makems Excites Fashion Lovers at 2024 Jewellery Exhibition

by Folarin Kehinde December 11, 2024
written by Folarin Kehinde

Makems Jewellery, an Abuja-based fast-rising jewellery-making company in Nigeria, has set the city agog, as it recently held its annual jewellery exhibition with a wide range of trendy, fine and unique handmade, locally-produced and imported jewellery products on display for hundreds of visitors to the venue of the event.

The jewellery exhibition was an expertly-curated showcase of exceptional ornaments, ranging from contemporary designs to vintage treasures such as Makems handmade jewellery, earrings, long necklaces, jewellery set, bangles and bracelets, rings and male bracelets, among others with special focus on promoting local contents, which aligns with Federal Government’s policy direction on promotion of local contents in all sectors of the economy.

The annual Makems 2024 Jewellery Exhibition, which took place on December 7, 2024 at the Glowing Ages Academy, Games Village Road, Kaura District, Abuja attracted fashion lovers and potential clients, who used the opportunity to purchase trendy jewellery of their choice which meet their status as the Yuletide season begins while networking with other visitors.

Addressing stakeholders and visitors at the event, the Director of Business Development at Makems, Miss Temitope Adejare, said Makems Jewellery makes unique jewellery products locally and also sell imported jewellery products as well.

“Considering what has been happening in the economy in the area of dollar exchange to Naira, you will realise that things that are imported have become so expensive because they are in dollar. So, what we have done at Makems Jewellery is to ensure that we source for local jewellery materials and we have a lot of them that are locally-made in Nigeria on display at this exhibition.

“Makems Jewellery has a passion for making jewellery and we now make do with what we can really do in Nigeria and we have been able to come out with beautiful jewellery pieces that people really love at this exhibition,” Adejare said.

She explained that “what we do is unique to an individual. We do not repeat the design. So, if you buy any Makems jewellery piece, it is the only one that exists in terms of design. Overtime, people have come to know this and they love it also and they like coming for the exhibition.”

According to her, Makems works year round to gather the best of locally-manufactured jewellery products as well as some imported designs and bring people together at the exhibition to come and see the various designs that Makems has brought on display for the season for them to purchase their favourite designs.

“As you can see, we sell imported jewellery pieces as well but as you may have observed, most people would be at the Stand for Nigerian-handmade jewellery products because they are more unique, more durable and are very nice. This means, our locally-produced collection of jewellery appeals more to our clients.

“Why most people run from Nigerian-made products is literally because of the quality. Most of the time, people that do local contents tend to compromise quality standards but what we have done at Makems is to ensure that what we have is of high quality even better than many of the imported jewellery, as the designs are nice and unique and meet the expectation of Nigeria across social divides.

Speaking on affordability, the Business Development Director said because the products are domiciled in Naira, “you find out that it is easier for people to buy.” She optimistically noted that Makems was targeting “exporting our locally-manufactured jewellery products in the long run, thereby helping Nigeria’s Naira-to-dollar exchange to appreciate through local production of the fashion products and exports.”

According to her, “With what we have done at Makems, we have a lot of staff that we have employed and this also means we are creating employment opportunity for Nigerians across the value chain. We are also available online across social media platforms for online purchase of our products.”

Adejare added that Makems’ plan is to become a household name as an indigenous jewellery-sourcing and production firm, thereby enhancing the government’s policy direction to deepen local content, improve value addition through offerings of durable, comfortable and affordable jewellery products in Nigeria in the next few years.

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Fire razes Mercy Aigbe’s Lagos home

by Folarin Kehinde December 5, 2024
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Lagos residence of award-winning Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has been ravaged by a devastating fire.

The inferno, which swept through the multi-million naira property, reduced valuable possessions to ashes, leaving the beloved actress heartbroken.

Taking to her official Instagram page on Wednesday night, Aigbe expressed profound gratitude that no lives were lost, despite the immense loss in a video post.

“Devastated, but I thank God no life was lost. It is well,” she wrote, drawing an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues alike.

Meanwhile, sources reveal that the disaster might have been avoidable, intensifying the emotional blow to Aigbe.

PUNCH Online, however, reports that official announcement have yet to be made by concerned authorities about the cause of the incident.

Details later…..

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Pep Guardiola
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Manchester City Will Hit Top Form Again – Pep Guardiola

by Nelson Ugwuagbo December 3, 2024
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remains optimistic that his team can return to their dominant form once key players recover, despite their current struggles.

The reigning Premier League champions have lost six of their past seven matches across all competitions, leaving them 11 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool. This downturn is a stark contrast for a team that has won six of the last seven Premier League titles, including the past four consecutively.

Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s home match against Nottingham Forest, Pep Guardiola expressed confidence in City’s ability to recover. “With all the squad this season, we’ll be close to the level that we reached last season,” he said during Tuesday’s pre-match press conference.

City’s season has been marred by injuries, including the long-term absence of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. Other key players, such as Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Mateo Kovacic, and Ruben Dias, have also faced time on the sidelines.

Despite a 2-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday, Guardiola described the team’s performance as “magnificent.” He noted that City are just two points behind second-placed Arsenal and insisted the team is not far from regaining its consistency.

Guardiola hinted at potential reinforcements in the January transfer window, stating the club would discuss the matter internally.

Addressing the goalkeeper situation, Guardiola confirmed Ederson remains the first-choice keeper despite being benched for the Liverpool game in favor of Stefan Ortega. The Brazilian was dropped following an error in last week’s 3-3 draw against Feyenoord. “Ederson number one, Stefan number two. But maybe Stefan continues. We’ll see tomorrow and the next games,” he said.

Guardiola also appealed to City’s fans to rally behind the team. “Many, many good moments we’ve lived together,” he said. “They know that we need absolute support because all of us, the players especially, are human beings.”

Nottingham Forest, currently sixth in the league and one point behind City, will visit the Etihad on Wednesday in a critical fixture for Guardiola’s side.

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Super Eagles
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Super Eagles Fall 8th Places in Latest FIFA Ranking

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 29, 2024
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have fallen eight places in the latest FIFA rankings, moving from 36th to 44th globally. The rankings, released on Thursday by FIFA, also show that Nigeria has dropped to fifth in Africa, losing a spot to Algeria.

This marks one of the biggest declines for any team in the rankings, with Congo Brazzaville and Sierra Leone also recording significant drops.

The slide follows a poor performance by the Super Eagles in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Despite securing qualification before their match against Benin Republic, courtesy of Rwanda’s victory over Libya, Nigeria managed only a late 1-1 draw against the Gernot Rohr-led Beninese.

Four days later, the team suffered a shocking home defeat to Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, compounding their underwhelming performance.

On the continental stage, Morocco and Senegal retained their positions as the best African teams, followed by Egypt in third and Algeria in fourth.

Globally, Argentina continues to lead the rankings, with France and Spain in second and third, respectively. England and Brazil complete the top five teams in the world.

The latest FIFA rankings reflect a challenging period for the Super Eagles, who will look to regain form ahead of the 2025 AFCON tournament.

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Peak
Sports

Peak Celebrates Super Eagles AFCON Qualification with Team Breakfast

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 25, 2024
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, producers of Peak Milk and the official dairy partner of the Super Eagles, marked the national team’s qualification for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a special breakfast event in their camp on Sunday.

The Super Eagles secured their spot in the tournament following a 1-1 draw against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan last Thursday. The result saw Nigeria top their group with 11 points from five matches, ahead of Rwanda and Libya, earning an early ticket to the 37th AFCON scheduled to take place in Morocco.

In a statement on Monday, Ore Famurewa, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs at FrieslandCampina WAMCO, highlighted the company’s long-standing partnership with the Super Eagles, which dates back to 1998. Famurewa noted that Peak Milk presented its nourishing dairy products to the players and officials during the event, aiming to boost morale and provide high-quality nourishment.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong expressed gratitude on behalf of the team for Peak Milk’s continued support.

“We are especially grateful to Peak Milk for hosting us today and for standing by the team for decades. Their support is invaluable, and I believe it will inspire us to achieve even greater success, especially at next year’s AFCON in Morocco,” Troost-Ekong said.

Olumide Olaokun, Brand Manager for Peak, underscored the importance of the event, stating:

“Peak has been nourishing Nigeria’s number one football brand as the Official Milk of the Super Eagles since 1998. Today’s presentation of our nourishing products will definitely spur the team to victory as we all look forward to a greater performance at next year’s AFCON and earning the ticket to the World Cup to be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.”

The breakfast event further strengthened Peak Milk’s bond with the Super Eagles as both look ahead to a successful campaign in Morocco.

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Wizkid
Entertainment

Wizkid Breaks Records as All Tracks from ‘Morayo’ Dominate Top 17 on Apple Music

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 22, 2024
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Afrobeats star Wizkid has set a new milestone as every track from his latest album, Morayo, occupies the top 17 positions on Apple Music. This achievement came less than 10 hours after the album’s release on November 22, 2024.

Morayo, a tribute to Wizkid’s late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun, who passed away in August 2023, has already made a significant impact. The album’s lead single, Piece of My Heart, secured No. 4 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and No. 7 on the World Digital Song Sales chart.

The album also shattered streaming records in Nigeria, with one of its singles racking up 1.57 million streams on Spotify within its first day.

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Osimhen
Entertainment

Osimhen Smashes 100 Goals Milestone Quicker Than Messi, Ronaldo, and Lewandowski

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 21, 2024
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Nigerian Striker and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has scored 100 goals in just 197 matches. This is an impressive 0.93 goals per 90 minutes, beating records of football giants.

Among the players Osimhen surpassed are Robert Lewandowski who played 216 games before scoring 100 goals; Lionel Messi, played 210 games before netting the 100th time, Christiano Ronaldo, had his 100th goal after 301 games, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, needed 201 matches to hit the 100 goals spot.

Born in Nigeria, Osimhen began his senior career in Germany at VfL Wolfsburg in 2017.Following a season and a half at the club, he moved to Belgian side Charleroi on loan in 2018–19, before moving to Ligue 1 with Lille, scoring eighteen goals in his sole season with the French club.

In 2020, Osimhen transferred to Serie A side Napoli for a club-record fee of €70 million, and won the Serie A Best Young Player award in the 2021–22 season. In the following campaign, he finished as the league’s top scorer with 26 goals, a record-high for an African player, as he helped Napoli win a first Serie A title for 33 years. For his efforts, he won the league’s Best Striker award, before also being named Serie A Footballer of the Year a few months later. Osimhen is currently the highest scoring African player in the history of Serie A.

Osimhen won the Golden Boot award at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which Nigeria won. He made his senior international debut in June 2017, and played at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and 2023. His impacts off and on the pitch with other members of the team made them reach the final of the African Cup of Nations in 2023 of which they lost to the host country Ivory Coast. He is currently the joint-second all-time highest goalscorer of the Nigeria national team. On 29 May 2023, Osimhen was made a Member of the Federal Republic by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Osimhen finished in eighth place at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony, becoming the first Nigerian to make the top ten of the French award. He was also named the African Footballer of the Year at the 2023 CAF Awards, the first Nigerian to receive this honour since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.

Oshimen is currently on loan with Galatasary where he has scored 8 goals in nine appearance. He currently has an impressive 122 club career goals and 23 goals for the Nigerian Super Eagles.

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Tyson and Jake
Entertainment

Jake Paul Defeats Legendary Boxer Mike Tyson

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 16, 2024
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul emerged victorious against former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated and controversial fight on Friday night.

The bout, streamed live on Netflix, saw Paul secure a win by points with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 from the judges. At 31 years younger than Tyson, Paul maintained a clear advantage throughout the contest.

Tyson, known as “Iron Mike,” struggled with movement during the fight, while Paul appeared cautious in the final rounds, refraining from going for a knockout.

Over the 16-minute bout, Tyson landed just 18 punches out of 97 thrown. In contrast, Paul delivered a dominant performance, landing 78 punches from 278 attempts—over four times as many as Tyson.

The match has sparked debates among fans and analysts regarding its fairness and the physical condition of the 57-year-old Tyson compared to the younger and more active Paul.

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Tyson and Paul
Entertainment

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul to Face Off in Historical Boxing Match

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 15, 2024
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul are set to face off in a live boxing match streamed on Netflix this Friday, marking Tyson’s first sanctioned fight in nearly 20 years amid concerns about his age and safety. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Unlike the typical pay-per-view model, the event will be accessible to Netflix’s 282 million subscribers, as revealed in the company’s recent Q3 earnings report.

Originally scheduled for July, the fight was postponed due to a flare-up of Tyson’s stomach ulcer during a flight.

According to ESPN, the match will set a record for the largest age gap in professional boxing history, with the 58-year-old Tyson facing the 27-year-old Paul, a difference of 31 years.

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