Sergio Ramos García, who was born 30 March 1986 at Camas, Spain, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. Known for his aggressive play, he is widely regarded as the greatest defenders of all time, having formerly played for Real Madrid for sixteen seasons, winning four UEFA Champions League titles along with two UEFA European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World…
It happened last Monday in Sapele. It was a very special day in the life of a long-suffering former international football player. For over two decades, even with some medical intervention funded by the Lagos State government under Babatunde Fashola, about 10 years ago, Peter Fregene’s health condition went from bad to worse. He has…
Last week, March 23, 2023 exactly, Award winning broadcaster and media guru, Soni Irabor clocked 71. Analysing the dynamics of age and professional life, it is particularly notable that Irabor has immensely contributed to Nigeria’s media growth in his capacity as a broadcaster of repute, communications consultant, speech trainer, talk show host, advertising guru and…
In the 1990s, Bob Marley’s wife relocated to Ghana with her late husband’s family, and as of today, she has spent some 20 years in the African country. Rita Marley now has a Ghanaian name, Nana Afua Abodea after being granted a citizenship by the Ghanaian Government in 2013. Before getting married to Reggae legend,…
Messi is not the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) footballer by my own assessment because, Messi has never done anything different from what Pele and Maradona have done in their soccer exploits. As a matter of fact, what we have on records are quite many achievements that these great footballers have achieved which Messi have…
Paper Delivered by Bimbo Esho, at the University of Lagos recently. Music preservation is an act of preserving and maintaining art found throughout the ages; be it sculpture, paintings, books, etc. Most people who are preservationist usually first start as collectors. Good example is a renowned music collector in Nigeria Mr Femi Esho, Chairman of…
CEEDEE Music World presented Elnana Afrika to the world by unveiling her new work: “Grateful” produced by the company. The event which took place at Tunde Odulade Art Gallery, Bodija, Ibadan was attended by dignitaries such as Dr. (Amb.) Yemi Farounbi, Prince Tunde Odunlade, Don-T, Barrister Ara, Prof. Akoroda, the media, to mention few. Elfreda…
Messi becomes the fourth in the 21st century to score highest goal with direct free kick as he scored his 60th direct free kick goal. Lionel Andrés Messi, an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and captains the Argentina national team, widely regarded by his fans…
Veteran actor, Pete Edochie and his wife, Barrister Josephine Edochie, celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Sunday, October 2. Edochie, a Nigerian actor, is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, being honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy. Although a seasoned administrator and broadcaster, he…
Mikel John Obi is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Mikel began his career with local club Plateau United, before joining Norwegian club Lyn at the age of 17 in 2004. In 2006, he made a controversial transfer to English Club Chelsea after Manchester United claimed they had already signed…
