The Football Association is set to hit Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur with a lengthy ban for making an alleged racist remark about South Koreans while on Uruguayan TV.  According to Mail Sport, the midfielder is likely to receive a seven-match ban but that figure is unconfirmed.  Appearing on the show in his homeland in June, Interviewer asked Bentancur for Son Heung-min’s kit, Bentancur replies …

In his defense, Mr. P claimed the song was co-written by them and produced by a producer he employed to work on the proposed P-Square reunion album. Rudeboy’s claim of copyright infringement is one that has continued to plague the Nigerian music industry where the works of creatives are being used without due process. Intellectual Property Lawyer Barrister Olarewaju Bello …

A man identified as Nnana has allegedly st@bbed his 65-year-old neighbour, Monday Reuben in Rivers State.     The incident occurred at 37 Okwelle street, Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt.     Rivers journalist, Allwell Ene, who disclosed this in a post on Wednesday, November 13, said the suspect st@bbed the victim on the neck and head region after accusing …

Gunmen attacked an army checkpoint in Abia State, issuing direct threats to Governor Alex Otti during the ass@ult.    The attackers, who were heard on the scene, made it clear that they would not tolerate the checkpoint and vowed to dismantle it. They also delivered a chilling message to Governor Otti, warning him that if the checkpoint was seen again, …

Bitcoin surged to a record high above $90,000 on Wednesday, November 13, driven by optimism surrounding president-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to ease regulations on digital tokens. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly touched an all-time peak of $91,000 before stabilizing at $90,670.   The cryptocurrency has seen a remarkable rally since Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election last week, repeatedly …

The Nigerian federal government spent a total of $3.57 billion servicing the country’s foreign debt in the first nine months of 2024, a sharp increase of 39.7% from the $2.56 billion spent during the same period in 2023. This spending is highlighted in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) report on international payment statistics.   The highest monthly debt servicing …

Global tourism is making a striking comeback surpassing pre-pandemic levels. But as international travel surges, sustainability challenges have come into sharp focus. At this year’s World Travel Market in London, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of travel and the challenges ahead. ADVERTISEMENT The 2024 World Travel Market, held from 6-8 November in London, showcased the tourism industry’s robust …

Spanish bank BBVA is experiencing yet another delay in its hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, following increased requirements put forward by Spain’s antitrust regulator. ADVERTISEMENT Spanish banking giant BBVA has been told by Spain’s antitrust regulator, CNMC, that its takeover bid for Banco Sabadell would need to go through more extensive competition reviews.  This has dealt another blow to …

When he captured mainstream attention in 2023 with his thought-provoking single ‘Earth Song’, he presented himself as an artist embracing the philosophical musings of Reggae music and the cultural richness of Indigenous Nigerian music. It’s with these dual influences that he explores existentialism through music that offers sobriety, delight, and musicality that holds up his artistry as a musician walking …

A fuel-laden tanker has exploded at the Jigawa-Kano border, causing panic among villagers.    The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) Jigawa State Command, Aliyu M.A, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, said the incident occurred near Gamoji village along Maiduri Road.   “On November 12, 2024, at approximately 10:43 hours, the …