Author: Rashaad Harris

American monthly magazine, RollingStone has released its “40 Best Afropop Songs Of 2022,” which sees Burna Boy headlining the list. The self-proclaimed African Giant has his record hit “Last Last” emerged as the biggest Afrobeats song of 2022.The single which was released in May 2022 has the lead single to Burna Boy’s 6th album “Love, Damini” and has enjoyed massive success across Nigeria and beyond.The single has also earned a nomination for Best Global Song at the 2023 Grammy, after making a grand entry into No. 4 on the UK Charts, and NO. 44 on Billboard Hot 100. Other Nigerians…

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Controversial Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable shocked fans overnight when he arrived in a coffin, at his concert earlier this morning. Billed to perform at New African Shrine on Wednesday night, December 28, Portable decided to give fans a show for their money with his creative entrant. He was ushered in with praises and chants, accompanied by drums, before he exited the white coffin with his shoulders above his head, sauntering majestically. Check full video here.

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The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has declared that his party, if elected will right all the wrongs done to Nigerians by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okowa who’s also the incumbent Governor of Delta State said this at Ughelli, Ughelli North LGA of the state, during the PDP’s governorship campaign.He said: “APC has destroyed the economy and Nigeria universities with their insecurity and continuous ASUU strike. During the ASUU strike, universities in Delta State were in session.“PDP will solve all the problems brought to Nigeria by APC. The APC governorship candidate…

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The Nigerian Senate has lodged a complaint about the proposed phasing out of the old Naira notes. Recall that the Central Bank had set January 31, 2023 as the official date for the old N200, N300 and N1000 notes to be phased out. However, as of the time of writing this report, only a handful of persons are in possession of the new notes and most of them are not common Nigerians. The motion was moved by Ali Ndume, the Senator representing Borno South. Ndume argued that the notice was too short and that for States like Yobe and Borno…

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Manchester City resumed their English Premier League season with a 3-1 win away to Leeds United on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s Men went into the encounter having gone seven points shy of league leaders Arsenal and pushed to third on the log by high flyers NewCastle United.A first half which saw Manchester City dominated proceedings, with the citizens having a possession of 74% and a total shot of 15 with six on target before they left it late to find the breakthrough in the last minute of added time in the half through Midfielder Rodri, who punched onto a rebound…

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Liverpool Football Club have reached an agreement for the transfer of Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven, subject to a work permit.The 23-year-old forward will officially become a Reds player at the start of the January transfer window after agreeing personal terms and successfully completing a medical at the AXA Training Centre.Gakpo arrives on the back of an impressive World Cup showing with the Netherlands, netting three goals in five appearances, starring alongside Virgil van Dijk in helping their country reach the quarter-final stage. Prior to the Eredivisie’s pause for the Qatar tournament, he was the league’s leading scorer and assister…

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While applauding Commander, Brigade of Guards, Major Gen. Mohammed Usman, President Muhammadu Buhari has said he’s a very difficult person to please, and he’s been satisfied by the General’s output. The President who was assisted by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, and the wife of the Commander, Dr Rekiya Usman, decorated the officer with the rank of Major General and made the statement at the Presidential Villa today. He said, ‘‘Those who work with me know I am very difficult to satisfy. But I have never had any reason, whatsoever, to report you to the Chief…

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has applauded the Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Professional Football League for its efforts to reposition the Nigeria League, following the conduct of the Draw for the new Season in Abuja on Wednesday. At the colourful ceremony held inside the press conference hall of the Sandralia Hotel, the 20 NPFL teams were calibrated into two different groups for the purpose of the abridged League season, already approved by the NFF. “Let me state clearly that the NFF is satisfied with the efforts the IMC headed by Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye…

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Yira Sor has completed a move to Belgian side, KRC Genk on a permanent transfer from SK Slavia Prague. The 22-year old forward who made 10 appearances for SK Slavia Prague of Czech Republic during the first half of the season joined KRC Genk on a five-year deal. Genk confirmed his arrival with a post on their Club official website on Wednesday afternoon, describing the starlet as a player who will give them more options in their attack. “KRC Genk today signed an agreement with Yira Sor until 2027 and thus takes over from Slavia Prague. The 22-year-old Nigerian can…

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Chelsea FC has reached a pre-agreement with Molde FK for the transfer of David Datro Fofana. That’s another Fofana in the squad. He’s 20 years old and hails from Ivory Coast. He will join the Blues officially on January 1st. He has scored 24 goals in 65 games for Molde and has been capped twice by the Ivory Coast. It is not clear if he will be kept to compete with the likes of Aubameyang and Sterling for a starting spot or loaned out for further development.

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