Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo knee surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during the club’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona on October 20. The Georgia international was injured following a challenge with Barcelona defender Xavi Espart and left the pitch in the 59th minute after struggling to put weight on his right leg. PSG have not announced how long Kvaratskhelia will be out, leaving uncertainty over his return date. The 25-year-old joined the French side from Napoli in January 2025 and has become an important part of the squad, making 11 appearances…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has reportedly been taken to a hospital in Los Angeles, California, after sustaining a leg injury during rehearsals. Reports say the incident happened while the singer, whose real name is Omah Stanley Didia, was attempting an acrobatic stunt. A photo circulating online shows the singer lying on the floor with his left leg wrapped as medical personnel attend to him. A separate video reportedly shows him being carried on a stretcher into an ambulance. Omah Lay is currently on his Clarity of Mind world tour, but neither the singer nor his management had issued an…
The family of late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced a night of tributes and service of songs to celebrate his life and ministry. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 3pm at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State. In an announcement shared on the singer’s social media page, the family invited friends, colleagues, fans and sympathisers to join them in honouring the late musician. Toluwanisings died on October 14, 2026, hours after ministering at a praise concert organised by fellow gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba in Ibadan. The family has…
Barcelona have reportedly lodged a complaint with UEFA over a provocative banner displayed by Paris Saint-Germain supporters before their Champions League meeting on October 20. The giant tifo showed a masked figure using a chainsaw to destroy Barcelona’s badge, alongside the words “Massacre, Parisian style.” According to ESPN, PSG fans used pyrotechnics to create the effect of sparks coming from the chainsaw, an image The Spanish clup reportedly considered offensive and overly aggressive. The complaint came before a match in which PSG defeated Barcelona 4-2, ending the Spanish side’s 11-game winning streak and handing manager Hansi Flick his first defeat…
The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, over allegations that he engaged in partisan political activities. The decision, approved by the State Executive Council, was communicated in a letter dated October 20, 2026, signed by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Ganiyu Hamzat. According to the government, the suspension follows complaints about the monarch’s alleged involvement in political activities supporting partisan interests. The state cited Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, stating that partisan politics is prohibited under the laws governing traditional institutions. The allegations remain subject…
Gospel singer Victoria Orenze has warned worshippers against recording videos on their phones during ministration, urging them to focus on worship rather than capturing the moment. She cautioned that she would send those who continued using their phones away, saying the habit showed a lack of reverence for God. During her ministration, Victoria Orenze questioned why people were more interested in recording spiritual moments than seeking a personal encounter with God. She encouraged them to keep those experiences in their hearts instead of relying on phone videos, stressing the importance of giving their full attention to worship. Orenze also compared…
Nollywood filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has reacted humorously after veteran actor Jide Kosoko revealed that he sometimes feels nervous when she invites him to work on her movies. Akindele shared laughing and embarrassed emojis on her X page while responding to a video of Kosoko discussing her approach to filmmaking. During an interview with African A-List, Kosoko praised Akindele’s energy, commitment and attention to detail but said her working style could be demanding. He explained that she may require a scene to be filmed as many as 15 times to achieve the result she wants, and can request additional…
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has turned down Eniola Badmus’ attempt to make peace following their recent public disagreement. Bakare made her position clear in a brief Instagram post on Tuesday, labelling her colleague’s apology “Fake apology.” The dispute began after a clip from Badmus’ interview with comedian Isbae U circulated online. In the video, Badmus appeared to react dismissively when Bakare was mentioned among the interviewer’s favourite actresses. Bakare subsequently criticised the reaction and accused her colleague of behaviour she felt was damaging her reputation. Badmus later addressed the incident, admitting that her response may have come across as dismissive…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu bought his way into power during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed alleged that Nigerian President personally funded his campaign without financial contributions from Nigerians. Baba-Ahmed also criticised Tinubu for allegedly failing to study Nigeria’s challenges adequately before assuming office. He argued that the president should have better understood the factors behind the country’s problems before implementing policies, while maintaining that Tinubu financed his own path to the presidency. The PRP chairman also reacted to The…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said Northerners are angry with President Bola Tinubu for failing to fulfil his campaign promises. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, he said dissatisfaction with the administration extends beyond the North to Nigerians across the country. Baba-Ahmed argued that the anger is not simply because Tinubu has failed to listen to Northerners, but because many Nigerians believe he has not addressed the problems he promised to tackle. His comments come amid political discussions ahead of the 2027 general election and growing scrutiny of the administration’s performance.…