News as it breaks
Sweden’s government announced plans for a major boost in military spending to two percent of GDP “as soon as possible”, citing the security threat from Russia’s war in Ukraine. Sweden, which ended decades of defence cuts after Moscow’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, said it hoped to reach its goal within…
Russia has accused the United States of funding research into the development of biological weapons in Ukraine, as Moscow stepped up its campaign to gain control of key Ukrainian cities. Russian defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in a televised briefing that “the purpose of this — and other Pentagon-funded…
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government which means he will no longer be able to sell the club. Abramovich has had “his assets frozen, a prohibition on transactions with UK individuals and businesses, a travel ban and transport sanctions” imposed on him. The UK government, however,…
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala and four times African Women’s Player of the Year has signed an extension contract of two years with Barcelona Femeni. The announcement was made on the official Twitter handle of the club that had a photo of Oshoala with club president Joan Laporta and women’s…
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, wants stakeholders to look into sporting activities in secondary schools, to discover athletes that will represent the country at the global. Chief Dare was speaking at the Paris Africana International School’s Annual Inter-House Sports competition in Abuja. The Minister explained…
Nigerian singer, Harrysong raises alarm over threat by ‘runs girl’ to release his s3x tape Nigerian popular singer, Harrysong, has alleged that a ‘runs girl’ he had an affair with six years ago is threatening to release his sex tape. The singer who shared a post on his Instagram story…
A fast rising hip hop Artiste, Akinsayan Obafemi professionally known as Sparrowh says collaboration with Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy will be good for his career. He said: “If I’m opportune I will love to sing with burna boy and it will be a good combo with the type of…
Rapper and record producer, Eminem makes history Apart from being the highest-selling rapper of all time (dead or alive), On Tuesday, March 8, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced 73.5 million new Gold & Platinum Program certifications for the 49-year-old “rap god.”, meaning Eminem is now the No.…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the reaction of Governor Dave Umahi on the Federal High Court Judgement as unfortunate and unacceptable. In a statement, the President, OLUMIDE AKPATA explained that the Judgment was delivered on 8th March 2022, by Honourable Justice Inyang Ekwo which inter-alia ordered him and…
