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  Former Chelsea and Brazilian midfielder, Oscar has retired from soccer five months after being admitted to the hospital with a heart issue, Brazilian club São Paulo said on Saturday. São Paulo said the 34-year-old Oscar finalized the termination of his contract with the team this week. The deal was set to run until the end of 2027. Oscar hasn’t played for Sao Paulo since experiencing vasovagal syncope — a common cause in fainting after a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate — in November, requiring surgery. He collapsed during preseason testing and was reportedly unconscious for about two minutes. São Paulo said at the time he “presented a complication with cardiac changes.” “My heart stopped for about two and a half minutes, it was a shock,” Oscar said via social media on Saturday. “Today I’m better able to talk about it; before, I would get emotional. I took the test, ended up fainting, my blood pressure dropped, and my heart stopped. Then they performed CPR for more tha...

  Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, moved another step closer to football history after reaching 967 career goals in Al-Nassr’s emphatic 5–2 victory over Al-Najma in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. Returning from a month-long injury absence, the Portuguese forward showed no signs of rust as he delivered a decisive second-half performance. According to Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Saturday, “Cristiano Ronaldo returns from injury, scores a crucial penalty and brace for Al Nassr. 967th career goals reached.” After missing recent matches due to a hamstring issue, Ronaldo marked his comeback in style, underlining his enduring influence at the top level. Despite  facing the league’s bottom side, Al-Nassr were initially stunned as Al-Najma took a surprise lead. However, the hosts responded just before the break, with Sadio Mane and Abdullah Al Hamdan both finding the net in first-half stoppage time to turn the game around. Ronaldo then took control after the interval. He calmly con...

  The  United States President, Donald Trump yesterday told the Iranian regime that “time is running out” and that it must make a deal or open the crucial Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face “hell,” renewing an earlier threat in which he vowed to send Iran “back to the stone ages.” “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to make a deal or open up the Hormuz Strait. Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform. The remarks came as the U.S. forces searched for a missing crew member after an F-15E jet fighter was shot down a day earlier over Iran. One crew member has been rescued, the U.S. officials said. Trump had previously set deadlines for Iran to make a deal or to open the Strait of Hormuz, through which some 20 percent of global oil and natural gas supplies pass. Tehran has effectively blocked the passage, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. On March 30, Trump said, “If for any reason a deal ...

Press  freedom and civil society organisations have condemned a statement by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), threatening to “shoot” Seun Okinbaloye, a journalist and presenter with Channels Television. Wike made the comment on Friday while responding to a segment on   Politics Today   hosted by Okinbaloye. The minister was reacting to the TV host’s remarks on the state of Nigeria’s democracy and the possibility that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may struggle to compete effectively in the 2027 elections. During the media chat, Wike said, “I was surprised yesterday, thoroughly surprised. If there was any way to break the screen, I would have shot him.” He later said he did not mean any physical harm, but the press and civil society organisations said the comment still sends the wrong message. They said even a remark framed as a joke can intimidate journalists and make the media space more hostile. The statement was released on Satur...

Controversial Nigerian content creator and self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO has addressed recent rumors surrounding her health and fundraising efforts, clarifying details about her cancer diagnosis and responding to public speculation. In  an exclusive interview with the popular online show Young and Healthy Bros, Egungun, Blessing explained that miscommunication had fueled some of the confusion around her condition. “I don’t have stage 4 cancer. That was a miscommunication,” she said. “I  just received my biopsy results. Initially, the lump was thought to be non-cancerous, but later tests revealed it was cancerous. I haven’t started chemotherapy yet, and I’m still awaiting further tests to determine the exact stage. She also addressed questions about the fundraising for her treatment. “ The money raised is not hundreds of millions as some people think. It’s just 13 million Naira,” she noted. “I will not post my result...

Nollywood actress, Rachel Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka has signed a new endorsement deal with Malta Guinness, further boosting her profile in Nigeria’s entertainment and corporate landscape. She  expressed excitement about the partnership, noting that the brand’s message aligns with her personal values of self-belief and empowerment. “I  am so happy to be here today. I am keen about supporting brands that help people believe in themselves, their potentials and their abilities,” she said. The  actress said the partnership goes beyond business, adding that Malta Guinness’ positioning resonates with her outlook on life and future aspirations. Known for her roles in Nollywood productions, Okonkwo has also established herself as a public speaker and humanitarian. Through her initiative, Girl Power with Nkoli, she promotes confidence, resilience, and personal development among young girls. She reiterated her commitment to the brand, describing the collaboration ...