Gospel minister Ebuka Hillary, known as Ebuka Songs, has received honorary citizenship from the U.S. State of Georgia. The recognition was announced during his live program, Pray & Worship Lagos with Ebuka Songs: The Homecoming, held overnight between Friday and Saturday in Egbeda, Lagos. During the event themed “Only In their words, “Minister Ebuka, on behalf of the State of Georgia, it is my honour to present this award in recognition of your outstanding achievements and dedication to excellence.” Ebuka Songs rose to national attention with his 2023 hit single “I Will Pray” and his album Midnight Cry (2021). WOW.
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Premier League CEO Richard Masters has said that discrimination is leaking into football. He recently had his say after Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused at Anfield. According to him, no EPL footballer should have to suffer any form of abuse while playing on the pitch, therefore Semenyo deserves all the support he can get at this time. Richard added that escorting the offender out of the stadium and detaining him is how racists deserve to be punished. His words, “No Premier League footballer should ever have to, in their workplace or online, suffer that sort of abuse. It is…
Popular Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has said that business understanding is key to sustaining and expanding Nigeria’s creative sector. He recently revealed that creativity alone is not enough in today’s competitive market. Speaking during a panel discussion at the inaugural QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit held in Lagos, Afolayan shared that while collaboration is key in the Nollywood sector, creatives must be very careful. According to him, he once got approached by people who wanted a partnership, and while he was initially open to the idea, the deal broke down when they proposed owning 49 percent of his company. “I was…
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has come out to share how he overcame a lack of formal education. He recently had his say during the first episode of his new BBC production, “The Wayne Rooney Show.” Rooney made Everton’s matchday squad for the first time in April 2002, just about the time his schooling should have been reaching its conclusion with GCSEs, but the teen prodigy failed to sit for exams and left school without any qualifications. Fast forward to 2025, it doesn’t matter much, because Wayne went on to make almost 900 career appearances over the subsequent 19 years…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sympathised with gospel singer and broadcaster Yinka Ayefele after a fire gutted Fresh FM in Ibadan on Friday night. He recently described the incident as unfortunate, thanking God that no life was lost. Reacting via a press statement by his chief press secretary, Suleimon Olanrewaju, Makinde revealed that he considers the Gospel singer a brother and a friend. According to him, he is happy that no life was lost to the inferno, and he hopes the radio station bounces back better and stronger. His words, “I commiserate with my brother and friend, Dr…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has promised fans of the club that his team will improve this season. He, however, warned that he has not been able to make all the changes he wants in one summer. Speaking at a news conference, Amorim revealed that the team is already better than what he had at his disposal last season. According to him, it was always impossible to fix all of the club’s problems in one transfer window, so more work would have to be done to build a complete team. “We cannot change everything in four weeks but we are…
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo Salami is mourning the death of veteran actor Chief Kanran, who passed away on Friday. He recently revealed that he is still struggling to come to terms with the unexpected loss. In a heartfelt message shared via his Instagram page, Adebayo disclosed that the death hit him hard because Chief Kanran had just finished working on one of his projects. According to him, he can only pray for Allah to forgive the late actor’s shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in the great beyond. The ‘Jagun Jagun” producer also prayed for strength and comfort…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended Martin Ødegaard’s captaincy amid criticism from former Arsenal skipper Tony Adams. He recently revealed that the players voted overwhelmingly for him to keep the armband this season. Speaking during his pre match conference, Arteta shared that despite having the opportunity to reshuffle the leadership group following the departure of experienced Jorginho, the players chose to retain Ødegaard as skipper. According to him, he is known to always allow the players decide who they want to be their captain, and the recent poll brought back Odegaard as their overwhelming choice. He stated that the result…
Popular singer Chike has come out to express his scepticism about marriage. He recently revealed that he has no plans to get married, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during a fresh interview, Chike simply shared that marriage is a very silly step that he does not plan to take. According to him, having a wife is just not for him, so he has decided to focus more on prioritizing financial stability as a major factor in his happiness. The “Running To You” crooner further noted that he needs a massive amount of cash to truly feel fulfilled, stressing that…
Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, sister to the late on-air personality Tosyn Bucknor, has come out to celebrate the broadcaster on her posthumous birthday. Reminding her followers that Tosyn would have been 44 on the 17th of August, 2025, Funke revealed that her courage is stil inspiring after her demise. Reacting via a joint collaboration post with These Genes Foundation, alongside photos of Tosyn, herself and their father, Mrs Bucknor-Obruthe celebrated the life of the late OAP, stating that she’ll never forget the impact Tosyn had on people wherever she went. According to her, remembering her beloved sister is also her way of…
The National Sports Commission Director-General, Bukola Olopade, has said that all outstanding payments for the Super Falcons were settled before their final match against Morocco. She recently revealed that all bonuses have been fully settled, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV, Bukola shared that after her latest discussion with Rasheedat Ajibade and the NFF, everyone is in agreement that the outstanding payments have been made. “I can confirm authoritatively that all their bonuses have been paid, I spoke with Olopade, however, stated that one or two players might not have collected their bonuses due…
Fresh FM, Ibadan, a radio broadcasting station owned by gospel musician Yinka Ayefele, has been gutted by fire. The fire outbreak happened on Friday night at the station’s premises in Felele, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State. Popular media personality Samuel Arugboboisi was the first to raise an alarm on social media, calling for urgent help. “Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station,” his post read. Another staff member of the station, who pleaded anonymity, said to The Gazette: “It’s pathetic…
Former US Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic nominee for president, Hillary Clinton, has said that she would nominate President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he helps end the war in Ukraine. She recently revealed that it would be a commendable achievement if Trump manages to restore peace between both nations. Speaking to Jessica Tarlov on her Raging Moderates podcast, Hilary shared that if Trump could end the war without making Ukraine concede its territory to Russia, it would be an applaudable move. Clinton stated that she will keep doing everything within her power to ensure a concession…
Veteran Nollywood actor Olusegun Akinremi, a.k.a Chief Kanran, has died at the age of 70. Nollywood filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi recently confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Friday, revealing that the actor passed away earlier in the day. “Popular actor Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, died Friday morning. Details soon,” he wrote. Chief Kanran was a mainstay in the Yoruba film industry, popular for his unique acting style, admirable elegance, passion for luxury, sense of humour, and endearing performances that lit up stage plays and movies for several years. In an old interview, the deceased detailed his…
Chocolate City Group has appointed a legal luminary, Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu, as the popular record label’s vice president. Ifeyinwa, a popular music executive with more than 8 years of experience in the Nigerian music industry, will now be serving as the label’s Head of Business and Legal Affairs. Speaking via a press statement by the Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City Group, Abuchi Ugwu, said that Ifeyinwa’s expertise and music business skills have played a key role in the label’s success in recent years. Stating that Anyadiegwu was behind the signing of Afrobeats superstars like Tariq, Young John and Blaqbonez, he…
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has offered crucial advice to teenage sensation and teammate Lamine Yamal. He recently revealed that the youngster is working hard to be a better footballer. Speaking during an interview with the press, Lewandowski shared that Yamal knows he has to be very careful with what is being said about him online. According to him, it is common knowledge that social media has a way of exalting you today and criticizing you tomorrow, so Lamine has a lot of work to do to ensure he avoids anything that’ll derail his promising career. “He’s working hard. But the…
Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola-Salako has said that her support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election cost her two ambassadorial deals worth N25 million. She recently revealed that supporting Tinubu almost ruined her marriage as well. Speaking during an interview on Behind The Fame TV, Foluke shared that she faced a lot of backlash for going against the Obidient movement during the elections. According to her, despite not collecting a dime from Bola Ahmed Tinubu before declaring her support for him, she lost more than she bargained for. Stating that she simply had to vote for her preferred choice…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has broken his silence on the saga involving the club and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. He recently revealed that Ter Stegen is a fantastic goalie who is always ready to help the club once called upon. Speaking to the press, Flick shared that the most important thing was communication during the recent dispute, and he is glad to see the tension end. According to him, the focus is on the club’s captain recovering from his long-term injury ahead of the tough run of fixtures in the forthcoming La Liga season. “I think the most important thing is…
Popular singer Fido has opened up about a bitter fallout with his former record label and management. He recently revealed that they took almost all of his advance payment, stalling his music career in the process. Speaking during a radio interview, the “Joy Is Coming” crooner shared that out of a $20,000 advance, he only got about ₦1.5 million (slightly above $1,000). According to him, his former team were callous enough to keep as much as 95% of the funds, and he has proof to back up his claim. He stated that despite being very transparent with them, they paid…
Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon has said that Eberechi Eze could push the Gunners to win the English Premier League title this season. He recently revealed that it’ll be better for Arsenal to have too many top players than too little. Speaking to the press, he shared that having several quality players at your disposal is always a great problem for any manager to have. According to him, because the Gunners have kept failing short of winning the EPL title, the club needs more key players to get Arteta’s team over the line. He stated that having a talent like…