The father of famed comedian Sabinus has been reportedly kidnapped, sparking concern across Nigeria.
It has been reported that the father of popular Nigerian comedian Sabinus, also known as Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, has been kidnapped. Details are still emerging, and the comedian has not yet released an official statement. The incident has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among his fans.
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has engaged in a fierce street fight with a motorcyclist in Lagos.
In the trending footage on the internet, Portable obstructed the movement of cars as he aggressively fought the man in the middle of the street.
Despite attempts by onlookers to intervene, Portable raged towards his challenger and pushed him to the ground.
A voice was heard in the background, speaking in Yoruba, saying, “He has wounded that boy. Portable is in trouble. We won’t allow you to go. They have wounded that guy. Your life will be a mess. Look at your dirty celebrity.”
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described as outright falsehood, reports in some online publications on Wednesday that the football-governing body has slammed a ban on Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen from the team, for his social media outburst few days ago.
NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi expressed amazement at the reports, saying the Federation has neither instructed a process nor has a process been concluded to ban the player from the National Team.
“The NFF hereby implores the media to join hands with the body to positively resolve issues and then focus on the big picture all the time, rather than needlessly escalate certain matters. There was no official communication from the NFF, yet some persons have gone to town to talk about a ban on Osimhen from the National Team. This is not good at all.
It was a mix of culture, heritage, class and music as Ogun State hosts the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode.
The prestigious Ojude Oba festival is underway in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, drawing individuals from around the world.
Former Ajax winger, Finidi George, has stepped down as coach of the Super Eagles.
This was made known by ex-Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye in a post on X.com on Saturday.
He wrote, “News just in. Finidi George #FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his #NGSuperEagles manager position.”
The resignation follows the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to appoint a foreign coach to oversee him, despite his recent appointment in May.
George, 53, took the reins after Jose Peseiro’s contract ended in February, having served as his assistant for 20 months. However, the team’s disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin led to his demotion.
As a result, George’s one-year contract will be downgraded, and his reported monthly salary of N15m will be reduced to N5m. His handpicked assistants will also be replaced by the new foreign coach’s staff.
In a meeting with Sports Minister John Enoh, George expressed his frustration with the lack of support from the NFF and questioned the commitment of Nigeria’s top players in the crucial World Cup qualifiers.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded plans to hire a foreign technical adviser for the national football team, the Super Eagles.
The decision follows recent dismal performances under coach former Enyimba coach, Finidi George.
The Executive Committee of the NFF rose from its board meeting on Thursday and resolved to employ an expatriate for the Super Eagles in the coming weeks.
The technical adviser is expected to lead the team ahead of the AFCON qualifiers and the remaining FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
“The Committee resolved to beef up the NFF Technical Department with more qualitative hands. Equally, the Technical and Development Sub-Committee will be re-jigged with immediate effect,” a communique released after the meeting revealed.
Music sensation Davido is reportedly planning to marry his wife Chef Chioma in a traditional wedding on June 25, 2024.
Stella Dimokokorkus, a renowned news blogger, broke the news on her Instagram page on Tuesday, revealing that the couple who recently welcomed twin children will have a legitimate ceremony rather than a private wedding they had a few years ago.
Both families are excited and looking forward to the event, though the singer and his wife have kept the reason for the chosen date a secret because they mutually agreed on it.
Stella shared: “The News you have been waiting for is here!!! Singer Davido is set to wed Chioma, the mother of his twins in a proper traditional wedding ceremony set to hold at the Eko Hotel in Lagos in 2 weeks time……
“Stella Dimoko Korkus sources say that there is excitement in both families as it would be an event that would bind them in love and strengthen family ties….. The Traditional wedding according to sources will hold on June Twenty fifth twenty twenty four……
“The sources responded to questions on why it has been fixed for this date with ”Only Chioma and Davido know why they picked this date but it is something everyone has been looking forward to happening. CONGRATULATIONS!!!”
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday in an ongoing clash against Benin Republic in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, recited the ‘Arise O Compatriot’ anthem as opposed to the newly signed ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’.
As observed by a PUNCH reporter, the players sang the now ‘old anthem’ at the beginning of the match.
President Bola Tinubu on May 29, signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law.
The bill reinstated the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”
This was disclosed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the joint plenary that Tinubu attended.
The final assent to the passage of the bill will bring about a shift from the now-recognised, “Arise O Compatriots.” The bill was rapidly cleared by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Meanwhile, Head coach Finidi George, ahead of the match named Terem Moffi and Ademola Lookman to spearhead the attack, while Victor Boniface has been placed on the bench.
The Super Eagles take to the field with the following lineup:
Goalkeeper: Nwabali
Defenders: Bassey, Tanimu, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel
Midfielders: Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi
Attackers: Chukwueze, Lookman, Moffi
The substitutes include; Iheanacho, Boniface, Onuachu, Abdullahi, Dele-Bashiru, Onyeka Awaziem, Olawoyin, Igboke, Ismaila, Okoye (GK) and Ojo (GK).
The match is currently ongoing at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.
Last Friday, Pressure mounted on the Super Eagles after the team played a 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifier.
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Popular Yoruba actress and comedian, Ramota Adetu, popularly known as ‘Aunty Ramota’, is said to have fallen into a coma following a Brazillian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery she underwent in a hospital in Ikorodu on Saturday, June 8.
A blogger, Tosin Silverdam, in a post on Instagram claimed that Aunty Ramota had undergone the BBL surgery to enhance her appearance.
Tosin said the procedure encountered complications, resulting in her current comatose state.
“Aunty Ramota slipped into a coma on Saturday, June 8th, subsequent to her BBL surgery at a hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State, due to surgical complications,” Tosin said.
The incident has sparked a range of reactions, with some questioning the authenticity of the news, while others expressed genuine concern and hope for her prompt recovery.
In response to the news, popular actress Toyin Lawani commented, “It’s a skit, forget. I’m not even falling for this. I’m just imagining how it will look on her legs. I know it’s a joke though. No doctor will do that to her; they would be jailed. It’s not ethical because of her condition.”
Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the moment the Super Eagles players kept mute during the national anthem recitation.
Super Eagles players were spotted struggling to sing the new Nigerian national anthem, ‘Nigeria we hail thee’, before the World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Friday.
The three-time African champions hosted South Africa in their third qualifying game which ended 1-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Singing the national anthem of each team during an international football match is a mandatory action before the kickoff.
However, before the South Africa game, Nigerian players could be seen silent while observing in solemnity the new national anthem as being played.
Reacting on social media platform X, some Nigerians were not surprised that the players were unable to recite the national anthem considering the short time frame to learn it.
@ChrisBassey22: How do you expect them to know the lyrics
@iamaleshinloye: How many of them even knows the first one? sabi the first one
@omahrico: no even expect them to sing. Most players no dey usually sing their anthems. Some country’s anthem don’t even have words.
@vinjahmedia: It clearly shows you how stup!d the whole idea is. Our lawmakers busy expending so much energy on things that have no bearing on national dev, while abandoning the very things they were voted for. Who will struggle to learn this at old age? I’m very sure the next administration will reverse it.
@Teesaids: It was a solemn recitation by the Super Eagles as the none of them could boldly sing out they will really suffer in coming matches.
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