By Ayomide Otitoju Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Ugo Nwoke. The 35-year-old Nollywood actress revealed on Instagram that the couple welcomed a baby boy, surprising many fans after keeping the pregnancy private for several months. The announcement was accompanied by maternity photographs featuring the actress and her…
By Ayomide Otitoju An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread into parts of eastern South Kivu province under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, raising fresh concerns over the widening reach of the deadly disease, the group’s spokesman said. The development comes as efforts to contain the outbreak face mounting…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his World Cup squad, leaving out several high-profile players including Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The squad, announced on Friday, also saw Saudi Arabia-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney included as a surprise selection, as Tuchel made a series of bold calls ahead of the…
Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City after a trophy-filled decade that has established him as one of football’s greatest managers, having won 20 trophies and transformed the club into a dominant force in English football. AFP Sport highlights key moments from his reign, which reshaped Manchester City’s identity and delivered sustained domestic and…
Achraf Hakimi, defender of Paris Saint-Germain, has asked a court to dismiss rape charges against him as proceedings continue in France, AFP reported Friday citing a source close to the case. The hearing was held at the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, where judges reviewed his request to have the case thrown out. A…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to “very high” at the national level, as the epidemic continues to spread and the death toll rises. WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the situation as “deeply worrisome,”…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to stop Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, from participating in activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu held that issues bordering on discipline and suspension within a political…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Returning Officer, retired Gen. Jonathan Temlong, announced the result on Friday at the collation centre at the APC Secretariat in Ikeja, saying Hamzat secured…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr defeated Damac FC 4-1 on Thursday to clinch the Saudi Pro League title, ending the Portuguese star’s long wait for domestic silverware in Saudi Arabia. The victory secured the championship for Al Nassr on the final day of the season, with rivals Al Hilal finishing two points behind…