Ahmed Musa recounts a good gesture from ex-NFF boss Amaju Pinnick

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has revealed that former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, helped to ensure his name was included in Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. According to Musa, Pinnick had to call Gernot Rohr, who was the Super Eagles coach at the time to ensure the German tactician included … Continue reading Ahmed Musa recounts a good gesture from ex-NFF boss Amaju Pinnick

‘Hostages deal almost done,’ Qatar says

The prime minister of Qatar has said only "very minor" details remain on a deal between Israel and Hamas to secure the release of some of the 238 hostages held in Gaza.  Qatar has acted as a key mediator between the two sides since the war began following the 7 October attacks.  Prime Minister Sheikh … Continue reading ‘Hostages deal almost done,’ Qatar says

Israel-Hamas War: MSF condemns ‘deliberate attack’ on evacuation convoy that killed one

Medicines Sans Frontiers (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, have released a statement condemning what it claims was a "deliberate attack" on one of its humanitarian convoys inside Gaza that resulted in one person being killed.  "On 18 November 2023, an MSF staff member's relative died and another one was injured in an attack … Continue reading Israel-Hamas War: MSF condemns ‘deliberate attack’ on evacuation convoy that killed one

What Liverpool’s Nunez likes about Luis Suarez

Liverpool attacker Darwin Nunez has identified Barcelona striker Luis Suarez as the best player in Uruguay’s history. Nunez said Suarez, a former Liverpool star, makes him very happy. “Suárez, for me, is a plus because he always gives me advice. He is the best in the history of Uruguay, the scorer, and whenever he has … Continue reading What Liverpool’s Nunez likes about Luis Suarez

Why Taylor Swift canceled Brazil tour

Taylor Swift has postponed a concert in Rio de Janeiro due to "extreme temperatures". The heat index, which combines temperature and humidity, reached 59.7C (139.5F) in the Brazilian city on Saturday. In addition, a fan died before Swift's show on Friday, leaving her "devastated". Ana Clara Benevides, 23, became unwell and later died in hospital. Her … Continue reading Why Taylor Swift canceled Brazil tour

32 babies remain inside al Shifa hospital ‘death zone’, WHO says

A bit more on our 4.30am post to bring you now.  A team of UN and WHO experts conducted a "high-risk operation" yesterday to get inside al Shifa hospital, despite heavy fighting reported to be ongoing nearby and a mass exodus of patients, doctors and other displaced people sheltering there. One evacuee described a panicked … Continue reading 32 babies remain inside al Shifa hospital ‘death zone’, WHO says

Jonny Evans names his favourite Man Utd star

Manchester United defender, Jonny Evans has named Rasmus Hojlund as the Red Devils player he admires the most at the club. Evans said that Hojlund is going to become a top player because of his attributes and personality. According to him, the Denmark international has what it takes to become a fan favorite for his … Continue reading Jonny Evans names his favourite Man Utd star

EFCC to prosecute NAF officers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), arrested on Friday in Kaduna State, would be charged in court at the conclusion of investigation. MEZIESBLOG recalls that some military personnel stormed the Kaduna Command of EFCC on Friday in an attempt to free some arrested fraudsters. … Continue reading EFCC to prosecute NAF officers

Netanyahu, US rubbish report that hostage deal close

Overnight, a report by the Washington Post claimed a deal was close between the US, Israel and Hamas regarding a temporary ceasefire to allow the exchange of some of the hostages.  Under the agreement, all parties would freeze combat operations for at least five days while 50 or more hostages are released in groups every 24 hours, … Continue reading Netanyahu, US rubbish report that hostage deal close

Israel-Hamas War Update

Welcome back to our live coverage of the conflict, as al Shifa was branded "a death zone" by the World Health Organisation in a gruesome report after some of its staff managed to gain access despite yesterday's confusion.  Before we resume our live coverage, here is a recap of yesterday's key events. School deaths: A video … Continue reading Israel-Hamas War Update

Actress Angela Okorie traumatised after escaping assassination attack

Nollywood actress and singer Angela Okorie has revealed that she suffered from severe post-traumatic stress disorder after she escaped an assassination attack in December 2019. She said she battled insomnia and acute stress disorder for over three years and was constantly under security surveillance. The thespian also alleged that someone in the movie industry sponsored … Continue reading Actress Angela Okorie traumatised after escaping assassination attack

‘I’ve never been poorer than $1,200’ – Femi Otedola’s daughter, Temi

Actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola, has revealed the poorest she has ever been. The 27-year-old said the poorest she has ever been was $1,200 (about a million naira). She disclosed this in popular YouTuber, Korty EO’s latest vlog. Korty EO asked: “What’s the brokest [poorest] you have ever been?” Temi … Continue reading ‘I’ve never been poorer than $1,200’ – Femi Otedola’s daughter, Temi

Mayorkun no more at war with Davido

Nigerian singer, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has spoken on his relationship with former record label boss, Davido, since exiting Davido Music Worldwide, DMW. Speaking in the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast hosted by actor, Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh, aka Taymesan, Mayorkun said contrary to popular opinion, he and Davido have … Continue reading Mayorkun no more at war with Davido

15 Palestinians killed in central and southern Gaza – report

Fifteen Palestinians were killed on Sunday morning in Israeli air bombardments of the central and southern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian news agency WAFA said. Thirteen of those were killed in an attack on a home in Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, while a woman and her child were killed in southern Khan Younis city, WAFA … Continue reading 15 Palestinians killed in central and southern Gaza – report

Yhemolee: ‘I love dating gold diggers’

Popular nightlife influencer, Idowu Adeyemi, professionally called Yhemolee, has disclosed why he loves dating a category of women he described as gold diggers. https://twitter.com/Jbrandy_YBNL/status/1725840270091059643?s=20 Yhemolee in a recent episode of the Bhad and Boujee podcast explained that he likes those categories of women because they recognise the value he has to offer. While speaking on … Continue reading Yhemolee: ‘I love dating gold diggers’