The Nigeria Football Federation is still searching for a new manager for the Super Eagles. Several international candidates have continued to be linked to the vacant position left by Finidi George’s resignation. A claim that the football federation has begun interviewing its coaching candidates has surfaced. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is making every attempt to discover the best candidate for the position of Super Eagles coach. Several foreign tacticians have indicated an interest in the role left open by Finidi George’s resignation, with some even uploading videos to demonstrate why they should be considered. However, as the coaching situation…
Author: Emmanuel Ferdinand
Kenza Layli, a hijab-wearing lifestyle influencer from Morocco, has been crowned the world’s first Miss AI. This innovative pageant, hosted by the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards, brought together over 1,500 AI-modified contestants from around the globe, with Layli emerging as the inaugural winner. The AI queen’s victory comes with a $20,000 grand prize that will go to her creator, a tech executive from Morocco. The diverse panel of judges, comprising human and android experts, evaluated the contestants based on beauty, technology, and social media presence. The competition was fierce, with contestants showcasing their unique blend of human and artificial…
Renowned Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kanayo O Kanayo, has expressed his disappointment and frustration with individuals who show a lack of gratitude when receiving financial assistance. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, Kanayo criticised the common response of “seen” after receiving money, labelling it as ungrateful and an “inheritance mentality.” He said, “I have one question. Why are people very ungrateful? “You do somebody a favour by sending him or her money, and the person receives it and sends you a text with ‘seen.” The actor further blamed such a response as “inheritance mentality,” where people…
Super Eagles player Kayode Olarenwaju has filed for divorce from his estranged wife, Ezinne Dora Kayode, at an Abuja High Court. Kayode, who plays for Turkish club Gençlerbirliği, urged a Federal Capital Territory High Court to dissolve his marriage, stating that it has broken down irretrievably. The footballer has filed a N1 billion lawsuit against UK-based pastor Tobi Adegboyega for allegedly having an affair with his wife. The marriage between Olarenwaju and Ezinne has been plagued by allegations of infidelity, witchcraft, and financial mismanagement. The couple has three children together, and Olarenwaju is seeking custody of the children, citing his…
Maureen Achebe, daughter of the late novelist Chinua Achebe, has been awarded the Brigham and Women’s Hospital 2024 Faculty Development and Diversity Awards. Her brother, Chidi Achebe, chairman of the African Integrated Development Enterprise Public Benefit Corporation, announced this in a LinkedIn post. Chidi added that the hospital, a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, notified Maureen of her prize by July 2, 2024, which he also published. The post read, “2024 Faculty Development and Diversity Awards “To God be the glory always! Ekenedili Chukwunna! Very big deal at Harvard! All glory to God! “Maureen Okam-Achebe,…
Kenya Sevens coach Kevin Wambua has announced an unchanged squad for the upcoming Paris Olympics, opting for consistency and team harmony as they bid for a successful outing. The same players who secured Olympic qualification and earned a spot back in the World Sevens Series will represent Kenya in Pool B against Samoa, Australia, and Argentina. Vincent Onyala and Tony Omondi are still the co-captains, with John Okoth, Kevin Wekesa, George Ooro, Samuel Asati, Nigel Amaitsa, Brian Tanga, Patrick Odongo, Lamech Ambetsa, Chrisant Ojwang and Herman Humwa making the team. Festus Shiasi and Dennis Abukuse are the travelling reserves,…
The Absa Run Your City 10km race in Durban witnessed historic performances by South African long-distance athletes Elroy Gelant and Glenrose Xaba on Sunday. Gelant clinched the men’s title in a personal best time of 27 minutes, 47 seconds, while Xaba shattered the South African record in the women’s race, finishing in 31 minutes, 12 seconds. Kabelo Mulaudzi (27:53), the defending champion, finished second, with Thabang Mosiako (27:54) rounding out the podium. “It’s great to win my first race in the Absa Run Your City series,” said Gelant, who along with Mokoka will represent South Africa in the Olympic Marathon…
The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s women’s national football team, have commenced their training in Seville, Spain, in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics Games. The team held their first training session on Sunday, July 9, after arriving in the Spanish city on Friday. The training session was attended by a few players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi, Deborah Abiodun, Toni Payne, and Rivers Angels keeper Morufat Ademola. Other players reported to be in camp include goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Gift Monday, Chidinma Okeke, and Christy Ucheibe. The team is expected to spend two weeks in Seville before departing for France…
Nigerian actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, and his wife, Nneoma Nwaijah, have announced the arrival of their second child, a baby boy. The actor made the announcement on his official Instagram page. He shared a photo from his wife’s maternity shoot and another photo of his newborn child’s feet. “My wonderful people, please rejoice with us my wife and I have welcomed a bouncing baby boy. To God Be The Glory.” This comes six years after the birth of their first child in 2017 and thirteen years after their wedding in 2011. In an August 2023 interview with…
Banky W, a Nigerian singer and evangelist, has revealed his intention to pursue a Master’s degree in Policy at Georgetown University in Washington DC. This move follows his successful battle with cancer earlier this year. Banky W announced the news on Instagram, sharing a video of his experience at the elite American university. His caption read: “Gave up being a CEO to become a student… because sometimes you have to let go of what’s impressive to gain what’s important. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Policy at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The journey of faith continues. Please wish…