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Brazil Appoints Ancelotti Head Coach

by Nelson Ugwuagbo May 12, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Carlo Ancelotti has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Brazil national football team and will assume his duties on May 26, following his final match in charge of Real Madrid against Real Sociedad in La Liga.

The 65-year-old Italian becomes the first foreign coach in the history of Brazil’s men’s national team. According to sports journalist David Ornstein, all agreements have been finalized and contracts signed.

Ancelotti, who had one year remaining on his contract with Real Madrid, reached an agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) following cordial negotiations led by Diego Fernandes on behalf of the CBF.

Regarded as one of the most successful managers in football history, Ancelotti will take over Brazil’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, with the objective of securing a record-extending sixth title at the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

May 12, 2025 0 comments

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Seun Kuti Survives Stray Bullet Incident in U.S. Hotel Room

by Nelson Ugwuagbo May 5, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti narrowly escaped injury after a stray bullet pierced the window of his hotel room during a recent visit to the United States.

Kuti shared the alarming experience on his Instagram page, posting a video that revealed a bullet hole in the window. In the footage, he expressed his disbelief, stating, “Tell me you’re in America without telling me you’re in America. I’m in my hotel room just chilling and boom” .

In the caption accompanying the video, he questioned the perception of safety in Western countries, writing, “I read somewhere that these are the civilized people” .

Although visibly shaken, Kuti assured his followers that he was unharmed. He did not disclose the specific location of the incident but mentioned he was in a downtown area .

The incident has sparked discussions online about gun violence in the United States, with fans expressing concern for Kuti’s safety and relief that he was not injured.

May 5, 2025 0 comments

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Police arrests VeryDarkMan in Abuja

by Folarin Kehinde May 2, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Popular Nigerian social media personality and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, known widely as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Abuja.

The arrest reportedly followed his public criticism of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) over alleged unauthorized transactions from his mother’s account.

His lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development on Twitter on Friday, revealing that officers of the Nigeria Police Force apprehended VeryDarkMan at Area 3 in Abuja.

“JUST IN: VDM arrested by the police at GTB. Spoke to them before he was arrested. This is absolutely unacceptable. Demanding accountability is not a crime,” Adeyanju tweeted.

In another update, he added, “A team of policemen arrested VDM at GTB. He was arrested with his friend C Park but they left his mom alone.”

More details to come…..

May 2, 2025 0 comments

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Osimhen Gifts N10m as Remo Stars Celebrate Historic NPFL Title Win

by Nelson Ugwuagbo April 30, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has donated N10 million to Remo Stars in celebration of their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, marking a significant gesture of support for the newly crowned champions.

Osimhen made a personal video call to the team before announcing the donation, with N5 million allocated to the players and another N5 million to the technical crew. Head coach Daniel Ogunmodede confirmed the development while addressing reporters, as tributes poured in from across the country.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lauded the club’s triumph, describing it as a reflection of the players’ and management’s dedication and resilience.

“The historic victory, four years after the team’s promotion to the elite league, is a testament to the hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit of the players, the coaching crew, and the management,” President Tinubu said in a statement.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun also praised the achievement, calling it an unprecedented moment in the state’s sporting history. In a statement issued by his media adviser, the governor said, “It is my utmost delight that the age-long perseverance and consistency of Remo Stars Football team have eventually paid off at the national level and to the admiration of every Nigerian.”

He further commended the club’s emergence as the first privately owned NPFL champion since Ocean Boys in 2006.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) joined in celebrating the feat, describing it as a moment of “immense pride” not just for Remo Stars but for the entire southwest region, which had not produced a league champion since Julius Berger’s title win in 2000.

April 30, 2025 0 comments

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VIDEO: Odumodublvck’s mic turned off after mentioning Jesus at 17th Headies awards

by Folarin Kehinde April 28, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Popular Nigerian Rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, widely known as Odumodublvck’s performance at the 17th Headies has captured the hearts of many attendees and viewers of the award.

Singing amongst loud cheers and standing ovation from the crowd at award ceremony that held late Sunday night, the rapper gave a music performance with energy.

Following the energetic performance from Odumodublvck, he was announced as the winner of the Next Rated Artist Category at award ceremony.

While presenting his speech, the mic was allegedly cut off but the rapper stood on the stage to finish his speech.

The 17th edition of the Headies, dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements in Nigerian music, was held on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.

The event had in attendance star-studded gathering of the industry’s leading figures and performances from some of its brightest talents.

Watch video below

Video: Odumodu Blvck powerful speech after winning Headies Next Rated award.

They switched off his mic when he was talking about Jesus. He refused to leave the stage, until they turned it back on. #Headies2025 pic.twitter.com/GMk7Q75dxG
— Trending Explained (@TrendingEx) April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025 0 comments

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Pep Guardiola and Wife Working on Reconciliation After Separation

by Nelson Ugwuagbo April 25, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, are reportedly making efforts to reconcile following their separation earlier this year.

The couple, who married in 2014 and share three children, spent Easter weekend together in Barcelona, sparking speculation of a possible reunion. According to Catalan outlet El Nacional, the pair are now “prepared to give each other another chance.”

Guardiola and Serra began dating in 1994. Serra, a fashion entrepreneur, relocated to Barcelona in 2019 with their youngest child. Reports suggest that Guardiola’s decision to extend his contract with Manchester City may have contributed to the split, with divorce proceedings initiated in February following their separation in January.

In a bid to bridge the gap, Guardiola is reportedly planning to make regular visits to Catalunya.

Off the pitch, Guardiola remains focused on Manchester City’s push for a top-four Premier League finish and a potential FA Cup triumph. However, a full summer break may be limited due to the Club World Cup commitments.

April 25, 2025 0 comments

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Portable dares Anthony Joshua After Speed Darlington Win

by Folarin Kehinde April 22, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Controversial street-pop musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has declared his intention to fight former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match.

“Now that I’ve beaten Speed Darlington, it is only Anthony Joshua I can fight now,” Portable told PUNCH Sports Extra.

The “Zazuu” crooner, who defeated Speed Darlington at the “Chaos In The Ring” bout on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, also confirmed receiving N20 million from Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy.

Portable has requested a musical collaboration with Burna Boy, who has been at loggerheads with Speed Darlington, following the generous reward.

The celebrity boxing match ended abruptly in the second round when Speed Darlington was unable to continue after reportedly suffering a dislocated shoulder. Following his defeat, the American-based Nigerian artiste demanded a rematch, claiming his opponent used supernatural forces to secure the win.

“Portable, I want a rematch, it breaks my heart you are carrying that money. It is so unfair, you have up to two experiences fighting. I have not entered ring before,” Speed Darlington lamented in a video posted on Instagram.

The defeated musician further accused the organisers of tribalism, alleging the event favoured Portable because of his Yoruba heritage, despite the outcome being determined by his inability to continue fighting rather than by judges’ scorecards.

Reacting to the accusations, Portable sarcastically embraced the juju allegations, saying, “I am not a loser, I am a winner. He is saying I used juju. Yes, na juju, go find your own juju.”

This is not the first time Portable has expressed interest in fighting Anthony Joshua. Earlier this month, he declared he wanted to fight the boxing star for N100m, stating that Speed Darlington was an unworthy opponent.

“I’m not fighting Speed Darlington again; I want Anthony Joshua with N100m,” Portable had said in a video posted on his Instagram page on April 9.

The victory over Speed Darlington adds to Portable’s boxing record, following his previous win against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha in December 2023.

April 22, 2025 0 comments

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Burna Boy gifts Portable N20 million after he defeated Speed Darlington in boxing match

by Folarin Kehinde April 20, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has gifted Portable N20 million to celebrate his victory over Speed Darlington in the weekend’s celebrity boxing match.

LEADING REPORTERS reported that Portable won the ‘Chaos in the Rings’ title after Speed Darlington failed to show up for the 2nd round after breaking his arm during the first round.

To celebrate the ‘Zazu’ crooner’s victory, Burna Boy, who has been at loggerheads with Speed Darlington, gifted him N20 million.

Portable disclosed this via his Instagram story on Saturday when he wrote, “20 million from @burnaboygram.

“If you wanna be like Odogwu, can you do like Odogwu?

God bless your family.”

April 20, 2025 0 comments

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Portable knocks out Speed Darlington, breaks his hand during boxing match (VIDEO)

by Folarin Kehinde April 19, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable knocked out his colleague, Speed Darlington, during a boxing match on Friday night at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos.

Leading reporters reports that singers were scheduled to face off in “Chaos In The Ring,” a highly anticipated fight that followed a weigh-in session that nearly escalated into violence.

Both artists exchanged verbal insults and punches before being separated by bouncers.

The fight, which was held on Saturday morning, saw the two celebrities throw punches at each other.

In the first round, the zazoo-zeh crooner threw several calculated punches, breaking Speed Darlington’s hand. Portable, later emerged victorious after knocking out Darlington in the second round.

Watch video below:

Video: Akpi Speed Darlington vs. Portable.

Akpi arrived with a casket for portable. Portable arrived as a prisoner.

The match was for 4 rounds.

Akpi threw in the towel after the first round and left the arena in an Ambulance with a broken arm. pic.twitter.com/kYjH7dOrh3
— Trending Explained (@TrendingEx) April 19, 2025

April 19, 2025 0 comments

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Iyabo Ojo’s Daughter, Prisciilla Ties Knot With Tanzanian Partner In Lagos

by Folarin Kehinde April 17, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo, has officially tied the knot with her Tanzanian heartthrob, Juma Jux, in a grand traditional wedding ceremony.

The much-anticipated union, held on Thursday, was attended by several top names in the Nigerian entertainment industry, drawing both admiration and online buzz.

The Lagos ceremony follows their intimate customary wedding held in Tanzania earlier in February.

The event was graced by numerous Nollywood stars, including Mercy Aigbe, Destiny Etiko and Toyin Abraham, who were spotted assisting with the event and dancing joyfully with the guests.

One notable appearance was that of 83-year-old legendary Juju musician Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, whose presence thrilled attendees.

For their Nigerian traditional celebration, the couple dazzled in vibrant ensembles of purple, orange and pink. Priscilla wore a long-sleeved, asooke blouse paired with a dramatic, layered skirt adorned with sequins and stones. She completed the regal look with a purple gele and matching ipele.

The Tanzanian singer complemented his bride in a striking agbada made from matching purple asooke, featuring orange and gold embellishments. His royal blue cap with orange accents and a purple staff, topped with a carved map of Africa, added symbolic depth to the ensemble.

The bridal party added extra colour to the occasion, with the groomsmen sporting pink agbadas and the bridesmaids dressed in stylish pink traditional attire with gele headwraps.

Several clips circulating online captured the couple performing their traditional marriage rites. The decorated hall had a dreamy and heavenly ambience.

Before Thursday’s wedding, videos also showed Jux’s family in numbers flying down to Nigeria for the occasion.

April 17, 2025 0 comments

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