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Davido Appointed Chairman Of Osun Sports Trust Fund

David Adeleke, the Nigerian music star, who is popularly known as Davido, has been named Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Osun State Government on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, as part of efforts to reposition and revitalise the state’s sports sector.

According to the statement, Davido’s new role is aimed at mobilising resources to drive the development and modernisation of sports facilities across Osun State.

The government emphasised that the move reflects Governor Ademola Adeleke’s commitment to improving sports infrastructure and creating opportunities for youth engagement.

Confirming the appointment, Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, who also serves as Commissioner for Sports, revealed that the award-winning singer was excited about the role and immediately accepted the offer.

“The ongoing rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium to meet Olympic standards will be completed in the shortest possible time. We are also finalising plans to establish the Osun State Sports Commission, which will serve as the central body for sports development and policy implementation,”Adewusi said.

The deputy governor further explained that the newly introduced Sports Trust Fund, chaired by Davido, would attract investments and support from sports enthusiasts and philanthropists within and outside the state to ensure sustainable sports financing.

“Davido’s involvement is expected to attract substantial funds that will significantly impact the growth of sports in Osun,” Adewusi added.

Governor Adeleke’s administration reiterated its pledge to make sports a major pillar of youth development and community engagement in the state.

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Bella Shmurda Laments Rising Cost of Music Promotion

Nigerian singer, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi aka Bella Shmurda has lamented over the rising cost of music promotion.
According to him, this has made a lot of artists sceptical about releasing new music, especially albums.
Speaking in a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos, the ‘Cash App’ crooner explained that shooting a music video is now very expensive, with the lowest rate being N20 million.
He stated many artists cannot afford music promotion fees, especially for albums.
He said, “To release an album, you need a huge budget, unlike singles. Because for albums, you’re promoting 10 to 14 songs all at once. It’s a lot.
 
“Promoting songs on the radio, shooting videos for five, six songs, is a lot. These days, the least you can spend on a music video is N20 million. So, how many artists can afford to shooting five videos?”
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Lagos Fire Service Reveals Cause Of Inferno At Alaba International Market

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has identified a power surge and negligence as the causes of the fire that destroyed part of the Alaba International Market.

In a statement, the agency, however, said no casualties or injuries were recorded from the incident.

It said that it received a distress call at 7:18 p.m. reporting a fire outbreak at 155 Olojo Drive, opposite Tantalizers, Alaba International Market, in the Ojo Local Government Area of the state.

The agency further explained that upon receiving the alert, the Ojo and Ijegun-Egba fire stations were immediately deployed to the scene.

It disclosed that the incident involved multiple lock-up shops of varying sizes situated within a two-storey building occupying approximately 648 square meters, within a larger market premises spanning about five hectares.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire originated from the topmost floor of the building shortly after electricity was restored, due to negligence on the part of some shop owners.

“Access to the affected areas proved challenging as most shops were closed for the day, necessitating forced entry to gain access and suppress the fire, a delay that contributed to the spread of the flames, which was, however, confined to the floor,” a statement partly read.

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How I Used Car I Won From Talent Show For Transport Business – Nigerian Rapper, Zlatan Reveals (Video)

Temidayo Omoniyi, the Nigerian rapper popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, has reflected on his struggles as an upcoming artist during his time at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The Zanku crooner shared that he was still struggling financially even after winning the Airtel One Mic Talent show in 2014.

Zlatan revealed that he was using the car he won from the competition for transport business at night to support his education and feeding.

“Back in school, when there was no money for food, I would d just wait till night and use the car I won from the Airtel One Mic Talent show to run cab from Abeokuta to Shagamu for ₦350,” he recalled in an interview with popular streamer, Shank Comics.

Zlatan Ibile won the Airtel One Mic Talent show in 2014 at the age of 19.

However, his breakthrough in the music industry came when he featured ace rapper Olamide on his hit song, ‘My Body’ in 2017.

The Zanku Music boss has described the collaboration in a previous interview as the turning point of his career.

He credited Olamide for giving him a “life-changing” verse.

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It’s Better Than It Has Ever Been – Blaqbonez Speaks On Relationship With His Dad

Popular Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, known as Blaqbonez has revealed that he’s enjoying the best relationship with his father right now.
He stated this when he appeared on a recent podcast.
Recall that Blaqbonez recently met his German step-siblings for the first time after reuniting with his dad in January 2025, barely a year after revealing his father had abandoned both him and his mother after his birth and relocated to Germany.
Appearing in a recent episode of The Perspective podcast, the rapper disclosed that his relationship with his dad has improved.
 
“My relationship with my dad is getting stronger and stronger. We are talking more than ever before. It is better than it has ever been,” he said.
Responding to a question from the host, Blaqbonez clarified that his dad would still have reunited with him even if he wasn’t famous.
He emphasised that his dad doesn’t live in Nigeria and doesn’t really realise how big of a star he is.
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Osimhen To Battle Salah, Hakimi For 2025 CAF Player Of The Year

The Nigerian star footballer, Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award.

The Galatasaray striker won the prestigious award in 2023.

Osimhen will battle nine others players for the individual accolade.

The other nominees are Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, Serhou Guirassy, Fiston Mayele, Frank Auguissa and Dennis Bounaga.

Other players in contention for the award are Pape Matar Sarr, Ilman Ndiaye and Ousmanne Lamloui.

Atalanta winger, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, won the award last year.

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Yhemo Lee Calls Out Men For Dressing Indecently to Gyms

Nigerian media personality Idowu Adeyemi aka Yhemo Lee has slammed men over indecent dressing to gym centres.
He warned them to stop dressing inappropriately to the gym.
He stated that indecent dressing is not gender specific.
Yhemo Lee added that although he has no problem with people who attend fitness centres, he feels the need to address the issue.
“I’m not an antagonist for the gym, but I feel like we need to start dressing appropriately for the gym. If you’re not a prostitute, why would men wear tight shorts to the gym? I understand why women do it because they need to keep their breasts and bum firm when they work out, but men? As a man, why would you wear tights? And your whole outline is showing?,” he stated.
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It’s Okay If Another Man Satisfies My Wife S3xually While I’m Away — Rapper Blaqbonez

Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez has said he’s okay if his wife cheats.
He made this known while speaking on the In My Opinion podcast.
According to him, he wouldn’t feel threatened if his wife sought physical satisfaction elsewhere while he is away touring or working.
“Most married couples don’t keep having the same amount of s@x they had at the beginning; it naturally reduces. So, if someone else is satisfying her s+xually while I’m out hustling or touring, that’s fine. There’s more to marriage than s@x,” he said.
He further emphasised that emotional connection and loyalty outweigh physical involvement. “I don’t mind her sleeping with someone else as long as she remains dedicated to me,” he added.
“It would be hard for another man to match the emotional connection I’ve built. They might not even make her laugh like I do. In fact, if I ever get married, I’d prefer we have two separate rooms and only meet when we want intimacy.”

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UCL: Osimhen shines with double as Galatasaray down Bodø/Glimt

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen continued his blistering form with a standout performance on Wednesday night, scoring twice as Galatasaray cruised to a 3-1 win over Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League.

The Nigerian star, who had earlier during the day been shortlisted for the 2025 CAF Player of the Year award, produced a stunning display that proved his growing reputation as a big-game performer under manager Okan Buruk.

Record-breaking run in Europe

The brace extended Osimhen’s scoring streak to seven consecutive European matches, setting a new club record for Galatasaray.

Over that run, he has scored against Tottenham, AZ Alkmaar, Dynamo Kyiv, Ajax, Liverpool, and now Bodø/Glimt, taking his tally to nine goals in his last seven European outings.

Leading by example

Before being replaced by Mauro Icardi in the 73rd minute, Osimhen registered seven shots on target, missed five big chances, and was flagged offside twice.

Across all competitions this season, the 26-year-old has now tallied five goals in eight appearances.

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Chelsea’s teenagers make Champions League history in 5-1 rout of Ajax

Chelsea produced a dazzling performance at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, thrashing Ajax  5-1 to claim back-to-back Champions League victories and, in the process, becoming the first team in the competition’s history to have three teenage scorers in a single match.

Teenage trio light up Stamford Bridge

It was a night to remember for the Blues’ academy graduates. Marc Guiu, 19, opened the floodgates, briefly becoming Chelsea’s youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer after finishing clinically moments before Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor was sent off.

However, his record stood for only 33 minutes, as Estevao Willian, 18, converted the third of three first-half penalties to make it 4-1.

Enzo Fernandez and Wout Weghorst had earlier exchanged spot-kicks, while Moises Caicedo added a thunderous long-range strike amid a chaotic opening half.

The record-breaking moment was capped when substitute Tyrique George, introduced at half-time, struck just three minutes after coming on, making him the third teenager on the scoresheet.

Chelsea youth shine as Ajax collapse

Seventeen-year-old midfielder Reggie Walsh also made history, coming off the bench to become the youngest player ever to feature for Chelsea in the Champions League, and the second youngest Englishman in the competition’s history, behind Jack Wilshere.

For Ajax, the night was one to forget. The five-time European champions imploded after Taylor’s reckless red-card challenge, with defensive lapses and repeated fouls compounding their misery.

Despite Weghorst briefly reducing the deficit after a foul by Tosin Adarabioyo, Ajax’s sloppiness continued as Youri Baas conceded yet another penalty, which Estevao confidently dispatched in first-half stoppage time.

Maresca’s men in command

Such was Chelsea’s control that manager Enzo Maresca rotated heavily after the break, resting key players Caicedo, Fernandez, and Adarabioyo, and using all five substitutions by the 65th minute.

The result leaves Ajax bottom of the 36-team Champions League table with three defeats from three, extending their winless run in all competitions to four games.

Chelsea, meanwhile, continue their European resurgence, recording two straight Champions League wins after their opening defeat to Bayern Munich.

The Blues now turn their attention to their next fixture, a trip to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag.

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