Competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi, known for dominating Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, has officially retired. His decision, announced in the Netflix documentary “Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut,” signals a shift towards prioritizing his well-being and reversing the toll competitive eating has taken on his body. Kobayashi expressed his desire for a…
Rewrite Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent after just one season in charge. Pochettino led the squad to the Carabao Cup final and the FA Cup semi-finals, despite a season filled with struggles due to a young squad and injuries.Chelsea ended the Premier League campaign with five successive wins and secured European…
Nollywood actor turned politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has declared his suspension of ties with the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP). Okonkwo shared his decision on social media, stating his commitment to a new Nigeria and his refusal to align with what he perceives as corrupt and incompetent leadership. He emphasized…
Africa’s richest billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has lamented difficulties faced by African investors travelling on the continent claiming he needs 35 different visas on his Nigerian passport. Dangote disclosed this recently at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. “I still complained to President Kagame. I told him that as an investor, I have…
Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said that a maximum of 1.2 million students across federal tertiary institutions will access the student loans in its opening phase. Addressing reporters ahead of the loan portal’s formal launch for applications on Friday, May 24, Sawyerr said only students enrolled in federal…
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, emphasized the critical importance of fair compensation for judges during a hearing convened by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters. Represented by Chief Judge Kashim Zannah of Borno, Ariwoola underscored that neglecting judges’ pay ultimately impacts Nigerians. He likened the current state of judges’ remuneration…
Eminem’s second oldest child and only biological daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, recently tied the knot with her fiancé Evan McClintock. The wedding, held at Greencrest Manor in Battle Creek, Michigan, was reportedly an intimate affair with close friends and family. Eminem himself shared a dance with his daughter, dressed sharply, while Hailie looked radiant in…
Actress Courteney Cox opened up on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ about feeling the continued presence of her late “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry, even seven months after his passing. Cox expressed appreciation for their strong connection during the show and discussed her spiritual beliefs, sharing that she still communicates with her late parents and Perry. She fondly…
Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) apprehended approximately 127 individuals on Monday, May 20, for failing to utilize pedestrian bridges across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the operation’s success, stating that government officials conducted a sting operation resulting in the arrests. Among those arrested were 26 suspects causing…
Zimbabwean authorities have apprehended a 27-year-old woman named Nella Kundai for fatally stabbing her 41-year-old aunt, Dorothy Matongo, following a disagreement over electricity usage in their shared home. The dispute arose when Kundai, facing financial strain, refused to contribute to the electricity bill. Matongo, sympathizing with her niece, paid to restore power but specified it…
