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Veteran musician Yinka Ayefele’s radio station manager, David Ajiboye is dead. Ajiboye died on Sunday after a brief sickness in a hospital in Ibadan. Until his death, Ajiboye managed Yinka Ayefele’s radio station, Fresh FM 106.9. Ajiboye was a journalist before he joined Merry Makers band many years ago. His death was confirmed by Mr Samson Akindele, a member of Fresh FM management. The statement reads: “With heavy heart, the Management and Staff of Fresh FM Nigeria and Merry Makers Band, announce the sudden and sad demise of our Station Manager at Fresh 106.9 FM, Ado Ekiti, Mr David Ajiboye.…

Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 34, is scheduled to have a medical on Monday morning before completing a free transfer to Paris St-Germain. (L’Equipe – in French) Messi is to be unveiled as a PSG player at a special ceremony at the Eiffel Tower in the coming days. (ESPN) Barcelona are attempting to block any attempt by PSG to sign Messi by filing a complaint with the European Commission saying the French club would breach spending rules if they successfully recruit the Argentine. (Marca, in Spanish) Tottenham are among the clubs that have tried to sign Messi after Barca said he would not be staying at the Nou Camp. (Express)…

Three Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemates have been evicted on Sunday. The evicted housemates are Beatrice, Niyi and Yerins. There were five housemates put up for eviction last week, including Whitemoney and Yousef. However, Whitemoney and Yousef scaled through, while the rest were excommunicated for having the least number of votes. BBNaija: Ebuka introduces four new housemates Beatrice -12.95% Niyi – 8.34% Yerins – 7.29%

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has unveiled four new housemates who will be joining the show. The new housemates announced by Big Brother Naija on its Instagram page are Queen, Michael, JMK and Kayvee. Queen, who is an activist and owns her own NGO has promised to bring vibe and drama to the house. She is a politician and entrepreneur that feels clothes are overrated and likes to show off her “sweet” body. BBNaija: Niyi, Yerins and Beatrice evicted The 26-year-old is from Akwa-Ibom state. JMK is a law graduate who is promises to spice up the…

A group of armed bandits have abducted a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger state, Malam Aminu Bobi. Malam Bobi who is the Zone C chairman of APC was kidnapped in Mariga Local Government Area of the state. The elder statesman was abducted by the bandits on his farm on Saturday. According to a resident of the area, ” The chairman went to the farm on that faithful day, but could not return as he was abducted by the kidnappers.” The state police command was yet to confirm the incident as at the time of filing this…

Over 700 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gumel Local Government area of Jigawa State. The defectors were officially welcomed by the chairman of Gumel Local Government, Alhaji Ahmed Rufa’i at the party’s headquarters. Leader of the defectors, Comrade Hamisu Bekarya, said, the youths from PDP and other political parties decided to join APC due to its efforts in the development of the country. “We decided to dump our political parties PDP, SDP and join the All Progressives Congress (APC) with aims to contribute our quota towards nation building as only…

The 46th edition of the UEFA Super Cup will see UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea take on UEFA Europa League winners Villarreal at Windsor Park in Belfast on the evening of Wednesday, 11 August 2021 at 8pm on SuperSport Premier League (DStv channel 203) and SuperSport Football (DStv channel 205 and GOtv channel 31). Villarreal were surprise winners of the UEFA Europa League last term, but the Spanish side is looking to build on their success and will use this clash against continental champions Chelsea as a yard-stick to measure their progress ahead of competing in the UEFA Champions League…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to investigate the reported spending of over ₦880bn of public funds by 367 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in 2018 without appropriation.” SERAP said: “Any such investigation should establish whether public funds have been mismanaged, diverted or stolen. Anyone suspected to be responsible should face prosecution as appropriate, if there is sufficient admissible evidence, and any misappropriated public funds should be fully recovered.” In the open letter dated 7…

The Senate Committee of Media and Public Affairs has denied proposing a bill for the creation of 20 new states in Nigeria. There are currently 36 states in Nigeria excluding the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement by the committee chairman, Senator Ajibola Basiru, “report is a gross misrepresentation of the decision of the committee”. Read the reaction of the senate committee below: Our attention has been drawn to a media report that the Senate Committee of Review of 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of additional 20 States. The report is a gross misrepresentation of the decision of…

Tottenham are trying to seal a deal for Inter Milan’s £60m-rated striker Lautaro Martinez. Martinez, 23, has scored 49 goals in 132 games for Inter since joining from Argentine side Racing Club in 2018 and helped them to win Serie A last season. He was a key figure in Argentina’s Copa America triumph this summer. Spurs took their summer spending to more than £60m on Friday when they signed Argentina defender Cristian Romero from Atalanta for £42.5m. Winger Bryan Gil joined from Sevilla in July while Pierluigi Gollini signed on loan, also from Atalanta. Inter are denying suggestions a fee…