The city of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, has officially proclaimed March 2nd as “Burna Boy’s Day” in recognition of the Nigerian singer's contributions to music and advocacy. Councillor Ruthzee Louijeune signed the document of the Boston City Council, highlighting Burna Boy's performances and advocacy efforts as the basis for the honor. The document emphasizes Boston's commitment to celebrating diversity and culture, citing Burna Boy's legacy as a symbol of possibility and a reminder to amplify marginalized voices. As stated in the document, March 2, 2024, is designated as Burna Boy Day in the City of Boston, acknowledging the artist's significant impact on the city's multicultural landscape. Burna Boy's popularity in Boston has been evident through numerous sold-out shows since his international breakthrough in 2018.

  Nigerian comedian and event organizer, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, famously known as Mr Jollof, has alleged that singer Burna Boy turned down a whopping N1 billion offer to perform at a concert organized by him and a group of investors in Warri, Delta State. According to Mr Jollof, they made an offer of $1 million (equivalent to N1.3 billion) to Burna Boy's team, but it was rejected on the grounds that it fell below the singer's usual performance fee. Taking to Instagram, the comedian shared the revelation in Pidgin English, stating, "Me and some investors reached out to Burna Boy’s team for a concert in Delta State for One Million US Dollars (N1.3 billion at today’s rate). Guess what? They said it’s too small. Burna Boy no dey Nigeria lane again oo because we didn’t utilise him enough before he was exported to the global music market. No jokes." This claim has sparked discussions among fans and industry insiders, shedding light on Burna Boy's international st...

 France's World Cup champion, Paul Pogba, has been handed a four-year ban from football due to doping violations, effectively halting his career as he approaches his 31st birthday in March. The ban comes after Pogba was suspended since September last year following a doping test conducted in August, which revealed elevated levels of testosterone—a hormone known to enhance athletes' endurance. The tribunal found Pogba guilty of violating anti-doping regulations after detecting "non-endogenous testosterone metabolites," further emphasizing the seriousness of the offence. Following the analysis of a second test sample, the former Manchester United midfielder has been met with the severe penalty of a four-year ban, marking one of the most stringent punishments for doping in sports.

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has officially ended his contract with Turkish Super Lig side, Sivasspor.  The mutual termination of the agreement between Musa and Sivasspor was prompted by the club's failure to meet his salary obligations over the past six months.  The 31-year-old has already set his sights on securing a transfer to a new club in the upcoming summer transfer window.  Musa made the switch to Sivasspor from another Turkish club, Fatih Karagumruk, in 2022.  Despite featuring in nine league matches for the team, he was unable to find the back of the net. 

 Anthony Joshua, a two-time former unified world heavyweight champion, has expressed his readiness to face former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, following Ngannou's impressive performance against Tyson Fury, the current WBC champion. Scheduled to fight Ngannou on Friday, March 8 this year, Joshua commented on Ngannou's bout with Fury last October, where Ngannou notably dropped Fury in the third round before ultimately losing in a split decision. In anticipation of their upcoming bout, Joshua emphasized his preparedness to step into the ring. "I just feel to myself I will always be here and ready to fight any time," the 34-year-old asserted in an interview with Sky Sports. Reflecting on Ngannou's performance against Fury, Joshua acknowledged, "He [Ngannou] had a good outing as well against Tyson Fury who is the current WBC champion. So I think it will be good for me to see where I’m at." As Joshua gears up for this anticipated match, his acknowledgment of ...

  Renowned content creator Abdulgafar Ahmad, popularly known as Cute Abiola, has expressed gratitude to the Nigerian military for the impact it has had on his life. Cute Abiola, a former Naval officer, garnered attention in November 2021 when he faced detention and disciplinary action for breaching the armed forces' social media policy by sharing a video of himself in military attire online. In a recent reflection shared on his Instagram page, Cute Abiola shared photos taken during his time in a Navy cell, expressing appreciation for the humbling experience. Acknowledging the transformative effect of his military confinement, Cute Abiola stated that it served as a humbling period for him. Accompanying the images, he captioned, "30 days Inside cell 2021! The military really humbled me. Thank you Armed Forces. My morale was high. I had a little fun inside the cell at some point." It's worth noting that in November 2022, Cute Abiola transitioned from the Nigerian Navy to...

 Controversial comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, better known as Seyi Law, recently revealed that he experienced a significant drop in his social media following, losing over 200,000 followers due to his vocal support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 election campaign. During a guest appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel (Nedu), Toun Cole, and Husband Material, Seyi Law shared this revelation. He emphasized the importance of standing up for one's beliefs, even if it comes at the cost of losing followers. According to Seyi Law, the priority should always be to act with integrity and fairness in all endeavors. He urged individuals to reflect on whether their actions are morally justifiable and considerate of others' perspectives before proceeding. Additionally, Seyi Law credited Tinubu for transforming Lagos into the vibrant entertainment hub it is today. He acknowledged Tinubu's role in creating a conducive environment for the ...