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Meet the 2016 European leagues CHAMPIONS; Barca, Bayern, Leicester, Juve, PSG…

Leicester City had an unbelievable turnaround this season, winning the English Premier League in her first season since 2004 – thanks to the Thai monks, some say ‘na Juju’.

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Leicester City are premier league champions

Their fairy tale win was confirmed, Monday evening, May 2, after Tottenham played out a 2-2 draw with Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge.

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Alicia Keys set to perform at 2016 UEFA Champions League final

American singer, Alicia Keys has been chosen by the organizing body of the prestigious club football tournament, UEFA Champions League, to perform live at the 2016 final’s opening ceremony in…

Meet top 10 highest-paid retired athletes in 2015, Michael Jordan, David Beckham…

Meet the top 10 highest-paid retired athletes in 2015, according to Forbes.

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Chelsea FC declare Italy’s Antonio Conte as head coach

Conte, who signed a three-year contract, will take charge at the Stamford Bridge after guiding his country all through Euro 2016 tournament.

Miracle baby! How soccer star, Joseph Yobo’s brother’s wife delivered baby boy despite chronic health challenge

Gideon Yobo, the kid brother of Nigerian ex-international, Joseph Yobo and his wife, Blessing, who got married on June 27 last year in Liverpool, England, have welcomed their first child- a baby boy. The couple have christened the bundle of joy Caleb G.I.D Williamson Yobo.

PHOTOS: Nigerian female footballer, Perpetua Nkwocha marries

Nigerian female footballer and four time African Women's Footballer of the Year, Perpetua Nkwocha, exchanged marital vows with her fiancee, Ernest Ikechukwu Nwufor, in Owerri, Imo State yesterday March 28, 2016

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FC Barcelona legend, Johan Cruyff dies at 68 after cancer battle

Former FC Barcelona player and coach, Johan Cruyff passed on yesterday, March 24, 2016 after losing a battle with cancer, aged 68. He breathed his last, surrounded by family in Barcelona, Spain.

22 Important EXCERPTS from the EXCLUSIVE interview with Peter Okoye of Psquare

During the interview, the 34-year-old musician talks about the on-going P square brouhaha, music career, business and family. See 22 important excerpts from the extensive conversation.

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14 things you must know about Nigeria's hottest soccer sensation, Odion Ighalo

Odion like every other Nigerian football stars, started on the street. He was born in Ajegunle, and was exposed to football at a very young age. His mum, according to him, sold pure water to support his dream of becoming a football star.

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Meet the 2016 European leagues CHAMPIONS; Barca, Bayern, Leicester, Juve, PSG…

Leicester City are premier league champions

Alicia Keys set to perform at 2016 UEFA Champions League final

Meet top 10 highest-paid retired athletes in 2015, Michael Jordan, David Beckham…

Chelsea FC declare Italy’s Antonio Conte as head coach

Miracle baby! How soccer star, Joseph Yobo’s brother’s wife delivered baby boy despite chronic health challenge

PHOTOS: Nigerian female footballer, Perpetua Nkwocha marries

FC Barcelona legend, Johan Cruyff dies at 68 after cancer battle

22 Important EXCERPTS from the EXCLUSIVE interview with Peter Okoye of Psquare

14 things you must know about Nigeria's hottest soccer sensation, Odion Ighalo

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

Street Credibility was first recorded with 9ice’s chorus and verse — ID Cabasa

My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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