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US actor Bob Odenkirk was taken to hospital on Tuesday after reportedly collapsing on the New Mexico set of his Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul. According to multiple reports, the 58-year-old was shooting a scene when he was taken ill and was immediately attended to by crew members. He […]

US gymnast Simone Biles, who pulled out of two Olympic finals on Tuesday citing her mental health, told journalists earlier that day that she was “having a little bit of the twisties”. It’s a term that sparked immediate discussion among gymnasts who recognised right away how dangerous a situation this must […]

Real Madrid have confirmed new signing David Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19. A brief club statement read: “Real Madrid C. F. confirm that our player David Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19.” Alaba, 28, joined Real on a five-year deal this summer after running down his contract at Bayern […]

Legendary Nigerian singer, Bright Chimezie, is ecstatic at the moment as one of his sons has graduated from law school. Taking to his Facebook account, the veteran singer wrote, “Today I celebrate my son, confidant, friend and legal adviser, Barrister Chukwudi B. Chimezie Esq. LLB; as he is being sworn […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has been hospitalised with pneumonia due to complications in her fight against Covid. Katia Aveiro revealed she was in hospital in her native island of Madeira in an Instagram post. The 42-year-old singer is being treated at Dr Nelio Mendonca Hospital, the same place Cristiano’s beloved mum […]

At least 10 Nigerian athletes have been disqualified from the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Athletics Integrity Unit confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday. It revealed that a total of 20 athletes were ineligible with Nigeria being the most affected. Other countries affected are Belarus, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, and […]

Hushpuppi, the embattled Nigerian socialite, has agreed to plead guilty to the money laundering charge against him. Hushpuppi, who is known for his luxury lifestyle, was arrested in the UAE in June 2020 alongside 11 of his associates over allegations bordering on hacking, impersonation, scamming, banking fraud, and identity theft. […]

Wayne Rooney is set to stay on as the manager of Championship club Derby County after he was pictured passed out in a hotel room with semi-naked women. The Manchester United legend and married father of four reportedly joined the group of girls at a room at the Staycity hotel […]

Sensational singer and Nigerian Idol Judge Seyi Shay is currently in the hospital over an undisclosed ailment. Seyi Shay took to her Instagram story to share photos of herself receiving drip stating it’s not about an individual falls. ‘He looks like Seyi Shay’ Denrele Edun’s birthday photos cause a stir on social […]

Guinea has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics, citing a “resurgence of COVID variants”. Guinean Minister of Sports Sanoussy Bantama Sow announced the pullout of five athletes of the country. “Due to the resurgence of COVID-19 variants, the Government, concerned with preserving the health of Guinean athletes, has decided with […]