Liverpool rebuff Real Madrid’s approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Juventus and Napoli want to sign Joshua Zirkzee, while Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are set to stay at Liverpool. Liverpool have turned down an approach from Real Madrid to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, in January. (Athletic – subscription required), external Juventus and Napoli are interested in signing Manchester …

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, has attributed the food queue stampedes recorded during Nigeria’s 2024 Yuletide season to poor organization.    Speaking on Channels Television’s 2024 Year-End Review, Yilwatda drew parallels between the incidents in Nigeria and similar occurrences in advanced countries.   “Stampedes have taken place in more developed countries than Nigeria,” the …

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has firmly defended his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, responding to the Presidency’s demands for a retraction with a resolute statement.   “I cannot be threatened as a governor. I stand by my comments. It is not meant to malign, insult, or to do anything to the contrary other than mean well,” …

Lala Kent, reality TV star and former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member, revealed her unconventional use of surplus breast milk during a recent appearance on Amanda Hirsch’s Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast.   Kent shared that she consumed approximately “10 ounces of breast milk” by adding it to her coffee instead of discarding it. “I wasn’t about to dump it …

Joe Budden, rapper and podcast host, faces a lewdness charge stemming from an incident earlier this month in Edgewater, New Jersey, where he was allegedly caught on a neighbor’s Ring Camera nak3d outside their apartment.   According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the charge was filed on December 4. The Edgewater Police Department confirmed the details in a statement …

A Nigerian woman, Olatope Omoniyi has said that infidelity can have a significant effect on the mental and physical health of a woman.  Sharing her experience in a Facebook post on Tuesday, December 31, Olatope narrated how she suffered a miscarriage after she was cheated on.  ‘’Shall we talk about cheating and its effects?! Men, your cheating ways affect your …

These behind-the-scenes maestros have shaped the sound of the country’s music industry and propelled Nigerian artists onto the world stage. In 2024, these top 10 producers stood out for their remarkable creativity, innovation, and influence, making them the true engines behind countless chart-topping songs. Below are the producers who have significantly contributed to Afrobeats’ explosion this year, driving its popularity …

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet crowned a golden year as she smashed the women’s 5,000m world record at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona. The 24-year-old Kenyan finished the race in 13 minutes and 54 seconds to become the first woman to break the 14-minute barrier in the event. Chebet, who won 5,000m and 10,000m gold at the …

A Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Akwanga has sentenced one Gambo Adamu to d3ath by hanging for murder.     The presiding judge of the Court, Justice Mustapha Ramat, delivered the judgement on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.      Justice Ramat found the convict guilty of causing the d3ath of one Hassan Ahmed by harvesting his organs in Akwanga …

There were some mitigating factors to Rooney’s demise at Plymouth – some avoidable, some not so. As head coach, rather than manager, he could not be held solely responsible for transfers, though his reputation in the game played a part in some players opting to join. However, it was clear the signing of experienced Iceland defender Victor Palsson – who …