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Corruption still huge drawback in Nigeria despite reforms

Since the return to civil rule in 1999, cases of misgovernance and corruption have characterised successive administrations in Nigeria. This has played out to the point that even the creation of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and the Independent

My desire is to become Asake's full-time backup singer - DJ Cuppy

Famous Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly called DJ Cuppy, has disclosed her desire to become singer, Asake's full-time backup. DJ Cuppy stated this on Tuesday while revealing her conversation with Asake after meeting him for the first

Nigerians shocked to see Super Falcons' Desire Oparanozie quit football at 29

It's been a case of mixed reactions from Nigeria after Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie hung her football boots. Nigerians have reacted with a mixture of shock and love after Desire Oparanozie retired from football with immediate effect. Per Pulse Sports

Despite popularity, Nigerian entertainers fail to clinch political seats

Popularity, they say, is a critical success factor for a politician and her/his party to win elections. But that hasn't been the case with most Nigerian entertainers who, despite their celebrity status, have continued to suffer embarrassing defeats at various

Why Jorginho joined Chelsea despite agreeing Manchester City transfer

Jorginho agreed to join Manchester City in the summer but ultimately signed for Chelsea because City failed to sanction a deal with Napoli, his agent has confirmed. Pep Guardiola was looking to bolster his options in midfield and had hoped to sign the Italy

Photos: Lagos Hosts Popular Eyo Festival Despite Heavy Rainfall

The Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagosbecame like a Mecca for Lagosians, tourists and other fun seekers who came, mind-[re[ared to enjoy the popular Eyo Festival despite the heavy rainfalls. The white-clad Eyo masquerades represent the spirits of the dead and are

Super Falcons striker, Oparanozie Desire shows injury she sustained after head Collision (Photos)

Super Falcobs striker, Oparanozie Desire has taken to Instagram to show the head injury she sustained in Nigeria 2 - 0 win against Mali during the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women's Tournament in Lagos. The 27-year-old, who plays in the Division 1 Féminine

Nick Cannon speaks on desire to have 13th baby with Taylor Swift

Famous American movie star, Nick Cannon has revealed that he's willing to have his 13th child with the popular songster, Taylor Swift. The Hollywood star made this known while speaking with Howard Stern on Monday who asked him whether he thinks his family

North Korea Fires Short-range Missile Despite Warnings

North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles Saturday, the US military said, reviving tensions with Washington after President Donald Trump had said Pyongyang was starting to show some "respect". The launches come as tens of thousands of South Korean

Nigeria's Economy Still Vulnerable Despite Exiting Recession - IMF

The International Monetary Fund on Friday said that in spite of Nigeria exiting the recession, the economy of the country was still vulnerable. The IMF in a statement by Raphael Ranspach, its Media and Press Officer, welcomed the federal government's actions

Messi snubs Barcelona training with Koeman despite confirming stay

Lionel Messi was absent at training with Barcelona on Saturday morning, despite confirming he will stay for the 2020/2021 season yesterday. The 33-year-old admitted he had been forced to remain at the Camp Nou, accusing club president Josep Maria Bartomeu

2023 Elections: Lagosian casts vote despite bloodied face (Video)

Despite the reported violence and voter intimidation in Lagos and Borno during the largely peaceful presidential elections on Saturday, February 25, 2023, one determined Lagosian was not deterred from casting her vote despite a bloodied face. Just before noon

Aubameyang wins league title despite playing just 8 minutes

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has become a league champion this season. This is despite the Gabon international playing just eight minutes of football. Aubameyang was recognised as part of LaLiga champions Barcelona's title-winning squad despite

Southgate names Henderson in England squad despite Saudi move

Jordan Henderson was named on Thursday in Gareth Southgate's England squad for matches against Ukraine and Scotland despite his move from Liverpool to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq. Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire is also included in the 26-man squad despite

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote provides another update on his desire to buy Arsenal

Africa's richest man and business magnate Aliko Dangote has revealed he will may consider investing in other clubs aside from his age-long desire to buy English Premier League giants Arsenal. According to a Tribal Football report, Dangote, who is a staunch

Cuppy replies graduate who reminded her of her desire to date a botanist

Popular socialite, Cuppy replies the first class botany graduate who reminded her of her desire to date a botanist. It would be recalled that a UniLag graduate finished with first class in Botany. Celebrating his achievement, he wasted no time in reminding

"God, am i a stone?" - Tiwa Savage expresses desire to get married again

Tiwa Savage, the popular Afrobeats songstress, recently shared a video on her Instagram story that momentarily sparked the desire for marriage within her. The video featured a couple exchanging their vows, and Tiwa Savage captioned it with a question to God

'Let it rain'- Desire Oparanozie tells Nigerians to go all out for Asisat Oshoala

Desire Oparanozie appears to have put the rumoured beef with her former Super Falcons teammate Asisat Oshoala behind her. Super Falcons legend Desire Oparanozie has moved on from her rumoured beef with Asisat Oshoala after asking Nigerians to vote for the