US Soccer Cancels Winter Training Camp in Qatar Following Killing of Iranian Quds Force Commander
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US Soccer Cancels Winter Training Camp in Qatar Following Killing of Iranian Quds Force Commander

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the United States airstrike that killed Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Unit, Qasem Soleimani, the men's US national team has decided to cancel its winter training camp in Qatar. US Soccer issued a brief statement, saying, "Due to the developing situation in the region, US Soccer has decided to postpone traveling to Qatar for the Men's National Team's scheduled January training camp." The organization expressed its intent to work with the Qatar Football Association to reschedule the training camp in the near future. The team had planned to play closed-door games at Doha's Aspire Academy before returning to the United States to face Costa Rica in Carson, California on February 1. The decisi...
Singer H2O reacts to Pastor Adeboye praying for staff of a construction company over a road job expected to have been completed in 2019 (video)
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Singer H2O reacts to Pastor Adeboye praying for staff of a construction company over a road job expected to have been completed in 2019 (video)

When a viral video surfaced of Pastor Adeboye praying for the staff of a construction company, Nigerian singer H2O shared his reaction. H2O commended Pastor Adeboye for praying for the staff of Julius Berger, a construction company working on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. He pondered why the company undertook the job if they knew they could not complete it on time and suggested that they should do the work for free and claim the blessing of the pastor. The singer's comments were accompanied by an Instagram post showing the construction site and the video of Pastor Adeboye's prayer.
Exclusive: Nollywood Star Sophia Williams Unveils Her New Mercedes Benz Gift
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Exclusive: Nollywood Star Sophia Williams Unveils Her New Mercedes Benz Gift

Sophia Williams, a prominent figure in Nollywood, has begun the new year in style with the presentation of a brand new Mercedes Benz as a gift.   Sharing a photo of her luxurious new car, Sophia expressed her gratitude, describing the gift as the perfect way to kick off the new year. She was left speechless by the generosity of the gesture.   In her own words;   "Best way to start the year, am speechless, it’s a gift.. Got this special gift ..somebody wake me up..damn I love this car. Ayeeee Benz gang.. baddest. Too blessed. I can see the future so bright"  
Buhari: Nigerians urged to cease seeking medical treatment overseas
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Buhari: Nigerians urged to cease seeking medical treatment overseas

President Buhari emphasized on Friday January 3, that the continuous seeking of medical treatment abroad by Nigerians is no longer sustainable.    During the inauguration of several projects at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital in  Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, President Buhari, who was represented by Minister of Science and Technology Ogbonnaya Onu, asserted that Nigerians' reliance on foreign medical treatment is detrimental to the nation and should be put to an end.    The Nigerian head of state also declared that his government has prioritized the health of its citizens and will continue to do so through the completion of the commissioned projects.    He stated;    “Nigerians have endured significant hardship by seeking medical treatment abroad. This is unsustainabl...
Nigerian Muslim lady shares her experience of being sent home from work in the US for wearing a hijab along with videos
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Nigerian Muslim lady shares her experience of being sent home from work in the US for wearing a hijab along with videos

A Nigerian Muslim lady, Folake Adebola, who resides in the US, took to Twitter to share her story of getting sent home from her job in Fort Worth, Dallas, for wearing a hijab.   Folake, who is 22 years old, revealed that she converted to Islam in August 2019 before she started working at Chicken Express restaurant in October 2019. She mentioned that the day she was sent home was the first time she wore the hijab to work.    She disclosed that she had informed her employer about being a Muslim before being employed. In a short video she shared, she can be seen being confronted by her boss while she pleaded with him, saying "It's part of my religion... I felt like if I work here y'all could be able to (accomodate) my religion". Her boss's response was different as he stated that the ...
Trey Songz Reportedly Faces $10 Million Lawsuit for Alleged Sexual Assault
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Trey Songz Reportedly Faces $10 Million Lawsuit for Alleged Sexual Assault

It has been reported that American R&B singer, Trey Songz, is facing a $10 million lawsuit for an alleged incident of sexual assault inside a Miami nightclub.   According to court documents, the lawsuit is based on claims of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress, with the plaintiff seeking damages of more than $10 million.   Allegedly, on January 1, 2018, the lady claims that Trey invited her to a nightclub after spending New Year's Eve at P. Diddy’s house. In the VIP section of the club, she alleges that Trey "sexually assaulted and battered" her by forcefully placing his hand under her dress and attempting to insert his fingers into her vagina without consent.   Additionally, the lawsuit mentions another f...
Who ordained you? Sammie Okposo calls out Pastor David Antwi for saying ‘you’re a thief if you play church instruments and collect money’ (video)
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Who ordained you? Sammie Okposo calls out Pastor David Antwi for saying ‘you’re a thief if you play church instruments and collect money’ (video)

The founder and General Overseer of Kharis Church in the United Kingdom, Pastor David Antwi, has come under fire from Nigerian gospel singer Sammie Okposo for his statement on instrumentalists who collect money after playing in churches. According to the UK-based Pastor, such instrumentalists are thieves and also described them as Satan's cousins. Reacting to the controversial statement, Sammie Okposo expressed his disagreement, stating that it is wrong on all levels. He pointed out that while some instrumentalists serve as volunteers in their home churches, those who engage in playing church instruments as their full-time job and main source of livelihood should be paid. Okposo also questioned who ordained the UK-based preacher and challenged him to justify his remarks with relevant Bib...
Man caught after deceiving a widow and her two daughters into intimate relationship
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Man caught after deceiving a widow and her two daughters into intimate relationship

An artisan named Monsuru Adesiyan, also known as Oba Idan, was arrested for tricking a widow and her daughters into engaging in intimate acts with him. According to reports, Adesiyan convinced the widow to engage in the inappropriate relationship under the pretext of protecting her family from a looming spiritual threat. The situation worsened when Adesiyan continued his advances on the widow's 19-year-old and 13-year-old daughters, despite claiming initially that it was a short-term ritual involving cleansing their private parts with a white cloth at a deity's grove. The Odua People’s Congress (OPC) at Iju Station in Lagos, where the family resides, intervened when the situation escalated into a confrontation. Fakorede Oluifa, a chiefta...
Portrait of the Queen of England and all the heirs to the throne; Princes Charles, William and George 
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Portrait of the Queen of England and all the heirs to the throne; Princes Charles, William and George 

Queen Elizabeth II and her heirs to the English throne, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George are featured in a royal portrait to mark the new decade. The portrait, which was taken by Ranald Mackechnie in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on December 18, captures the 93-year-old monarch alongside the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge, and six-year-old Prince George, all direct heirs to the throne. This royal photograph is only the second time that a portrait of Her Majesty and her three heirs has been released, with the first being issued in April 2016 to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.