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  • Man Utd confirm signing Antony for £81.3m

    Man Utd confirm signing Antony for £81.3m

    Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign Brazil winger Antony from Ajax.
    The deal is for an initial fee of 95m euros (£81.3m) – which will be the joint-fourth most expensive signing in Premier League history.

    It is subject to medical and personal terms being finalised and international clearance.

    Antony, 22, scored 24 goals and provided 22 assists in 82 appearances for Ajax.

    The deal includes a potential 5m euros (£4.27m) of add-ons – making him United’s second most expensive signing, ahead of the £80m paid for defender Harry Maguire.

    The £89m paid for Paul Pogba remains the club’s record.

    The club confirmed the agreement in a statement.

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    It reads: ‘’Manchester United has reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Antony, subject to a medical, player terms being finalised, and international clearance.

    ‘’Antony has 31 goals and 27 assists in 134 club appearances for Ajax and Sao Paulo, and two goals and two assists in nine senior appearances for his native Brazil.

    ‘’He has won two Eredivisie titles, and a gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics.’’

  • Groups partner on maritime ecosystem

    Groups partner on maritime ecosystem

    In an effort to strengthen Nigeria’s international trading ecosystem, Welcome2Africa International and Zenith Carex International Limited have announced their partnership to host the upcoming Nigeria Seaports Investment Forum 2022 (NSIF2022).

    The maiden conference scheduled on September 28 and 29 in Lagos provides an opportunity to address seaport issues and improve import and export in Nigeria, according to a statement by the organisers.

    With the theme “Repositioning Nigeria’s seaports for investment and trade attractiveness,” the event will address major bottlenecks such as congestion, technological advancement, infrastructural deficiency, dredging, port equipment, security, logistics, and training that represent opportunities for investors at the seaports.

    According to the organisers, the programme will cover various issues such as security, infrastructure, technology, policy, international trade with Europe, and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), through sessions including: Technology and Trade Potential – The Future of Seaports in Nigeria, EU-Nigeria Agro-Commodities trade and expansion mechanism, and Increasing Trade through Improving Port Safety and Security in Nigeria.

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    “The event will also generate investment interest in all of Nigeria’s seaports, including the Lagos Apapa Port, Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, Calabar Port, Delta Warri Port, Lekki Port, Rivers Port, and Onne Port in Rivers State.

    “NSIF2022 partners include the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), the Nigerian Export Promotions Commission (NEPC), the Ministry of Trade and Investment, AFEX, and Oneport365.

    “This conference will feature speakers such as Saratu A. Umar, executive secretary/chief executive officer of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Ezra Yakusak, executive director/CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotions Commission (NEPC), Adelana Olamilekan, MD/CEO of Zenith Carex International Limited, and Adesoji Adesugba, managing director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA).

    “The forum will provide an excellent opportunity for stakeholders to connect with agro-producers, agribusiness, exporters, and importers from Nigeria and Europe.”

  • Celebrate genius while alive – Fireboy

    Celebrate genius while alive – Fireboy

    Singer Adedamola Adefolahan aka Fireboy has showered encomium on himself.

    In a post on his insta stories, the ‘Peru’ crooner frowned at the popular trend of celebrating geniuses and their craft when they are no more.

    Lauding his achievement, the 26-year-old artiste stated how he would be worshipped for excelling in the industry.

    “At some point, some of y’all gon have to worship me smh. Love to the boys but my journey is different. Y’all don’t appreciate genius until death comes. Fortunately/unfortunately I’ll live forever,” he wrote.

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    Fireboy DML left many in awe ever since his remixed hit song, Peru which he featured British singer, Ed Sheeran

    The singer made history as the first Afrobeats Artiste to perform at the iconic Wembley Stadium in England.

  • Joke Silva debunks rumoured husband’s death

    Joke Silva debunks rumoured husband’s death

    Veteran actress Joke Silva has clarified her husband Olu Jacob is alive and threatened to take legal action against those spreading his rumoured death.

    She made this announcement via her instastory, admonishing those spreading her rumoured husband’s death to desist.

    In June 2020, it was rumored that Olu Jacob died until actress Lala Akindoju debunked it, claiming nothing was wrong with him

    The public service announcement by Joke Silva reads: “Good day everyone, trust all is going well. The Jacobs clan would love to inform you that Papa (Olu Jacobs MFR) is alive and well

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    “Enjoying himself as always in the comfort of his home and loved ones. To all those who have decided to ignore our last warning regarding fake news, kindly prepare for legal action.”

    Sometimes in November 2021, the veteran actress disclosed that her husband has dementia, which has been hard on her and the family.

  • Galatasaray Are the Real Winners

    Galatasaray Are the Real Winners

    Victor Osimhen has been one of the most talked about players in the summer transfer window. The striker’s future at Napoli was thrown into major doubt, and many of Europe’s top clubs, and clubs from big-spending Saudi Arabia, were said to be interested in acquiring his services. However, the Nigerian has now joined Turkish outfit Galatasaray on loan until the end of the 2024/25 season.

    The online sports betting sites offering a market on transfers would have had the likes of PSG, Chelsea and Al-Ahli at the top of their odds lists covering Osimhen’s future. Right up until the end of deadline day in the UK, Chelsea were said to be working out a way to get a deal for the Serie A winner over the line, but in the end, a move failed to materialise.

    Osimhen’s failure to secure a move to another club in Europe became more of a concern when it was confirmed he wouldn’t be part of Napoli’s squad for the 2024/25 campaign. This ultimately meant that unless he found a way out of the club, a club he fired to the Serie A title in 2022/23, then he wouldn’t be playing any football until the next transfer window at least.

    This would’ve been a disaster for the twenty-five-year-old in terms of his career, so a solution needed to be found. As mentioned, clubs such as PSG and Chelsea in Europe and Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia were thought to be in the running to sign Osimhen. PSG and Chelsea could offer elite-level football in top divisions, and Al-Ahli could present a case financially. But any Turkish team, Galatasaray or any other, would never have been in a position to challenge what was on offer elsewhere.

    That was until the Premier League transfer window closed, PSG declared themselves out of the running, and Al-Ahli signed Brentford’s Ivan Tony instead. Couple that with the news that Osimhen was completely out of the picture at Napoli, and it opened the door to what is one of the shock moves of the summer, with a deal taking Osimhen to the Turkish Super Lig happening quickly after the interest was reported.

    In this scenario, the real winners are undoubtedly Galatasaray. They’ve acquired one of Europe’s best strikers, a forward that’s suggested to be worth in the region of €100.00m. And they’ve managed to finance the deal by signing him on loan for a season, knowing he will be doing his level best to hit the heights as he will want a permanent switch away from Napoli at the earliest opportunity, with his contract not due to end until 2026.

    Galatasaray are in a position where they’ve started to dominate Turkish football once again. They won the Super Lig in 2022/23 and followed that up last season by defending their crown. Having a player of Osimhen’s calibre in their ranks will only increase their chances of making it three titles in a row, especially as he’s more than capable of scoring 20+ goals this season.

  • Doyin obsessed with me, Tacha alleges

    Doyin obsessed with me, Tacha alleges

    Disqualified ex-housemate Tacha has expressed concerns about the obsession of a current housemate Doyin on the ongoing reality TV show

    Doyin, who was in a chat with fellow housemates, stated how she assumed Tacha was the cause of the issues she encountered while in the house until she begins to experience it

    According to Doyin, living in Biggie’s house with individuals that possess different personalities without heated argument is inevitable.

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    She said: “I used to feel Tacha caused some of the things for herself but now I fully understand why she was like that, there are some things you can’t control in this house and you just have to flare up,”

    Reacting, Tacha shared her worry as regards Doyin statement via her instastory accusing her of being obsessed with her.

    She said “Doyin or whatever her name is should come f*ck me at this point. Girl is obsessed”

  • Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” is first African album to get RIAA Gold

    Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” is first African album to get RIAA Gold

    Afrobeat singer Wizkid has made history once again in the U.S.

    He has become the first Nigerian artist to have a RiAA Gold Certification.

    His 4th studio album, “Made In Lagos” becomes the first African album to be certified Gold in USA, the world’s largest music market.

    The album was released on October 30, 2020 by Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records.

    It features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Skepta, H.E.R., Ella Mai, Tay Iwar, Projexx, Tems, Damian Marley, Terri and was produced by P2J.

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    Although the award-winning album is the first certified gold, a number of African artistes have had their singles certified gold by the RIAA.

    Some of the artist whose singles have been certified gold are Ayo Jay – ‘Your number’ in 2017, Davido – ‘Fall’ in 2020, Wizkid ft Drake – ‘Come closer’ in 2020, Davido – ‘If’ in 2021, Burna Boy – ‘Ye’ in 2021, Rotimi ft Wale – ‘In my bed’ in 2021

    Wizkid’s summer hit, Essence, is also the first African song to be certified 2x Platinum in USA.

    The Afrobeats GOAT now has the best selling African album and best selling African song in USA.

  • Ireti Doyle, Bob-Manuel bag honorary doctorate degrees

    Ireti Doyle, Bob-Manuel bag honorary doctorate degrees

    Nollywood stars Ireti Doyle and Bob-Manuel Udokwu, have bagged honorary doctorate degrees in arts and culture from the ISCG University in the Benin Republic.

    Doyle shared pictures of herself putting on an academic gown.

    In one of the photos, Bob-Manuel, who she described as her “senior colleague,” was also clad in the graduation outfit.

    The actress appreciated the varsity — Institut Superieur de Communication et de Gestion — for honoring her with the degree.

    The film star also revealed her mother would be very “proud” of her.

    “I have envisaged many things for myself… and having put and still putting the work, I have a healthy expectation of receiving “accolades”.But at no point did I see this coming,” she wrote.

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    “Mummy would have been mighty proud! Dr Doyle has a nice ring to it. @icsg_university I’m highly honoured. Thank you.

    “Congratulations also to my senior colleague Dr. @bobmanueludokwuofficial Incidentally, he mentioned that “Living In Bondage”, the movie that redefined and birthed the Nollywood we now have; was 30 years old to the day… We’ve come a mighty long way.”

    The pair has joined the list of doctorate degree holders in the entertainment ind

  • BBNaija S7: Dotun emerges Head of House for week 6

    BBNaija S7: Dotun emerges Head of House for week 6

    Dotun has emerged as the Head of House for week six in the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 7

    He won after a face-off with Chi Chi, Phyna and Adekunle.

    The 6th HOH chose Daniella as his Deputy.

    However, Biggie announced that Daniella is not immune to eviction.

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    Biggie also announced Sheggz and Allysyn as the week’s Tail of the House.

    Dotun and Daniella would enjoy the exclusive HOH lounge room.

  • Nobody can upturn what God has ordained- Oborevwori

    Nobody can upturn what God has ordained- Oborevwori

    Delta Speaker Sheriff Oborevwori has reacted to the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division judgement reversing his disqualification by a High Court, which nullified his governorship candidacy in the People Democratic Party(PDP).

    Oborevwori who spoke at a thanksgiving ceremony in Asaba, the State Capital, attributed his victory to Almighty God.

    He said the victory at the court was for everybody in the state.

    He expressed appreciation to God for giving him victory.

    Oborevwori said nobody can upturn what God had ordained and urged Deltans to be united, saying “by the grace of God, in 2023, we shall come here again (Government House Chapel) to give thanks to God.

    “We have come here to give thanks to God for giving us victory. The victory is for everybody; it is God that gives power and nobody can upturn what God had ordained.

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    “When we came to the chapel to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the creation of Delta State last Saturday, I promised God that if He gives me victory at the Appeal Court, l shall come to the chapel to give thanks to Him.”

    He expressed appreciation to the Governor’s wife, Edith Okowa for her strong support through prayers and for being solidly behind her husband.

    The event was attended by Mrs Okowa, members of the State Executive Council, chieftains of the PDP in the state, members of the House of Assembly and PDP supporters among others.