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Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson has withdrawn from the 200-meter race at the Paris Summer Olympics, meaning she will not compete for an individual medal. This decision follows her earlier withdrawal from the 100-meter event, where she had initially hoped to focus on the 200 meters. Jackson, the reigning 200m world champion, had been a favorite to…

Nigerian online critic Vincent Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has called out actress Tonto Dikeh on social media following a heated confrontation with a car dealer in Abuja. VDM shared a video on Instagram showing Dikeh causing significant damage to the dealer’s office. This incident occurred despite Dikeh still owing the dealer N2 million…

President Bola Tinubu has called for an end to the protests against Nigeria’s economic hardships, acknowledging the widespread frustration but urging for a suspension of demonstrations and violence. In his televised address on Sunday, August 4 2024, Tinubu assured that the government is committed to addressing the concerns of protesters and emphasized the need for…

Singer Paul Okoye has responded sharply to a critique by politician Joe Igbokwe. “Joe Igbokwe…Your Papa…Elder wey mumu!! Focus on the country wey you put mouth scatter!!. People are hungry!!” Paul posted on social media. In a recent Facebook post, Igbokwe expressed disappointment that Paul and Peter Okoye, the twin brothers of PSquare, have failed…

Nigerian singer Simi has publicly shown her support for the nationwide protests against poor governance and hunger, which began on August 1, 2024. The protests, under the banner #EndBadGovernance, have seen many Nigerians take to the streets to voice their frustrations over economic hardships and ineffective leadership. The demonstrations have ignited a debate on social…

Anambra State Governor Prof. Charles Soludo’s eldest daughter, Adaora, recently married her fiancé Arinze in a private civil ceremony held in London on July 26, 2024. Adaora, a fashion entrepreneur, delighted her followers by sharing stunning photos from the wedding on Instagram. She expressed her happiness about marrying her “best friend” and described the event…

A media figure known as @TheDamiForeign has sparked controversy by criticizing Afrobeat star Davido for allegedly disrespecting his wife, Chioma. On the social media platform X, he posted a photo showing Davido smoking near Chioma during a Barcelona versus Real Madrid match. In his post, @TheDamiForeign expressed disappointment, suggesting that Davido’s behavior was disrespectful to…

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer entangled in the gender controversy at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has addressed the harassment she has faced, stating it “harms human dignity.” In her first comprehensive interview, Imane Khelif, who is assured of a medal, revealed that the scrutiny has taken a toll on her family, who are “worried…

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed a measured outlook on the potential departure of 23-year-old Danish midfielder Matt O’Riley during this transfer window. Matt O’Riley has been linked with interest from Serie A’s Atalanta and Premier League giants Chelsea, who were recently defeated by Celtic in a pre-season match. Despite the speculation, Brendan Rodgers remains confident…

Cartoon Network and Max have announced that renowned Nigerian singer Yemi Alade will record and perform the theme song for “Iyanu,” a highly anticipated superhero animated series. The show, deeply inspired by Nigerian culture and mythology, is based on the popular graphic novel Iyanu: Child of Wonder by Nigerian creator and filmmaker Roye Okupe. Produced…