Real Madrid legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been named the world’s highest-paid athlete again. He recently topped Forbes’ latest rich list after the 40-year-old Portuguese striker earned an estimated £ 206.6 million ($275m) last year, an increase of £11.2m from 2023. This makes it the third consecutive time Ronaldo is topping the prestigious Forbes list, and a 5th time during his illustrious football career. Cristiano’s increased wealth is expected after he signed a £ 177 million-a-year contract with Saudi club Al Nassr, as soon as he left Manchester United in 2022. Ronaldo has also been business-savvy enough to guarantee other streams…
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The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Felix Morka, has said that despite the current wave of defections in the ruling party’s favour, APC has no plan to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. He recently revealed that PDP was never accused of turning the country into a one-party state despite controlling over 28 states at some point. Speaking during an interview, he revealed that there is nothing wrong with PDP and Labour Party members defecting to the APC, as long as they make up their minds to identify with the ruling party’s processes. According to…
The Taraba State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has shut down speculations that Governor Agbu Kefas is planning to defect from the party. It recently confirmed that the state remains a stronghold of the PDP in Northern Nigeria. Speaking via a press statement by the Taraba State PDP Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, the party reaffirmed the party’s dominance in the state and refuted any rumour of internal unrest. Bawa reiterated that Taraba State remains loyal to the PDP because the performance of its leaders since the return of democracy in 1999 is forever memorable. He maintained that while other…
Nollywood actress and ex-BBNaija housemate, Beverly Osu, has come out to blast the organisers of the AMVCA awards. She recently revealed that the major focus on the Nigerian fashion scene at the award ceremony is something she is not happy about. Speaking via her social media page, Beverly Osu slammed the organisers for spiralling in the opposite direction while international award platforms refocus on keeping the spotlight on actors and movie producers. According to her, Cannes recently set boundaries by banning nudity and massive trains on their red carpet, and that is the kind of good example AMVCA organisers should…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the viral clip circulating online showing terrorists overrunning a military base in Marte, Borno State and killing some soldiers. DHQ recently revealed that the clip is nothing but a disinformation campaign that should not be taken seriously. Speaking via its Director, Defence Media Operation, Major General Markus Kangye, the Defence Headquarters revealed that the clip is actually from an occurrence at a different location which was first posted on the 7th of December 2020, and after it was subjected to a thorough forensic analysis, it was discovered to be fake. According to him, the…
Chairman of Kresta Laurel Limited and Ex-Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, FNSE, FAEng, FIOD, has revealed that it is time to start working on ushering in the next generation of engineers in Nigeria as part of its efforts to guarantee sustainable national development. The current Senator representing Ogun East district recently revealed that the time couldn’t be more right to start building a successor generation. Speaking at an interactive session organised by Kresta Laurel Limited as part of its 35th Anniversary celebration, Gbenga shared that the session, held at the company’s corporate headquarters in Maryland, Lagos, happened…
Fitness enthusiast and ex-BBNaija housemate, Uriel Oputa, has shared how life has been for her without a man. She recently revealed the reason behind her prolonged singleness and how caring for a sick parent has shaped her relationships with men. Speaking in an emotional clip she uploaded on YouTube, Uriel said that her mother’s battle with dementia and stroke placed added responsibilities on her and her younger brother, hence her decision to focus on her mum’s health and remain single. According to the TV personality, her mother’s condition has gotten so bad to the point where she now has to…
Popular Nigerian rapper, Yung6ix, has cried out about his addiction to smoking weed. He recently revealed that he needs help on how to quit smoking marijuana as soon as possible. Speaking via his social media page, the lyricist shared that smoking has been a long-term habit for him, but he has finally had enough, and his body can no longer take it. According to him, he has been a weed smoker for more than 2 decades, and it has eventually led him to he point of wanting to do away with his bad habit. Yung6ix disclosed that he recently reduced…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shared how ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo quickly ended the Boko Haram insurgency when it first emerged in 2002. He recently revealed that OBJ’s quick response was down to decisive leadership and strong political will, unlike the leadership we have today. Speaking in Abuja during a visit by stakeholders from Kogi East Senatorial District, led by former Kogi Deputy Governor Simon Achuba, Atiku said that Obasanjo simply called the Service Chiefs and gave them a deadline to end the insurgency in Yobe state, else they would lose their jobs. According to Atiku, the decisive and assertive…
Fatima Ogunsanya, elder sister to popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham, has shared her childhood experiences with the movie star. She recently revealed that her sister always knew she would turn out to be a superstar despite their family’s struggles. Speaking during an interview with social media personality, Spiritofsaco, Fatima said that Toyin never had to force her talent to show when she started out as an actress because acting has always been a natural for her. The Canada-based woman revealed that even since they were very young girls, her sister always declared herself a future star despite all of the…
