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Kanye West reveals he ‘caught’ his ex-wife Kim Kardashian with married basketballer, Chris Paul
Kanye West reveals he ‘caught’ his ex-wife Kim Kardashian with married basketballer, Chris Paul
Read More »The devil lost, we overcame – Former basketball player recalls how ‘demons’ tried to stop him from marrying his wife
The devil lost, we overcame – Former basketball player recalls how ‘demons’ tried to stop him from marrying his wife
Read More »US basketball star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court to allegations of carrying banned drug substance
US basketball star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court to allegations of carrying banned drug substance
Read More »Russia detain US basketball star Brittney Griner for 6 months on alleged drug crimes
Russia detain US basketball star Brittney Griner for 6 months on alleged drug crimes
Read More »Nigeria kicked out of basketball World Cup after FG stopped players from competing in international competitions
Nigeria kicked out of basketball World Cup after FG stopped players from competing in international competitions
Read More »Ex-Nigeria Basketball star Ime Udoka makes history as he leads Boston Celtics to first NBA Final in 12 years
Ex-Nigeria Basketball star Ime Udoka makes history as he leads Boston Celtics to first NBA Final in 12 years
Read More »Nigerian Basketball team honor Sound Sultan with their T-Shirts before their pre-Olympics match against Australia (video)
Nigerian Basketball team honor Sound Sultan with their T-Shirts before their pre-Olympics match against Australia (video)
Read More »Nigeria Basketball Federation dedicates D’Tigers wins against US & Argentina to Sound Sultan
Nigeria Basketball Federation dedicates D’Tigers wins against US & Argentina to Sound Sultan
Read More »Nigeria shocks U.S. men’s basketball team with 90-87 win, the US team’s first ever loss to an African Nation (photos)
Nigeria shocks U.S. men’s basketball team with 90-87 win, the US team’s first ever loss to an African Nation (photos)
Read More »Drake rents out entire stadium for date with mother of basketball player, Amari Bailey
Drake rents out entire stadium for date with mother of basketball player, Amari Bailey
Read More »“We are not Amaka, we don’t disappoint” – Nigeria Basketball Federation shades Super Eagles
Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, has thrown a shade at Nigeria national football team, Super Eagles following Friday’s shocking 4-4 draw against Sierra Leone in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Super Eagles earned an early 4-0 lead following a dominant start against the Leone Stars thanks to a brace …
Read More »‘That’s what I do’ – Watch Barack Obama show off his basketball skills while campaigning for Joe Biden (video)
Former President Barack Obama left many stunned after he walked into a basketball court and flawlessly made a three-point shot from a distance while campaigning with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in Flint, Michigan, on Saturday, October 31st. “That’s what I do,” Obama can be heard saying in the video, which …
Read More »John Ogu pays $1000 for treatment of Nigerian basketball player Deborah Onah who’s down with Spinal tuberculosis (photos)
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder John Ogu has donated the sum of N350,000 (about $1000) to Nigerian female basket ball player Deborah Onah who is battling Tuberculosis of the Spine. Deborah’s Abuja based basketball academy, Titans Basket, took to their Twitter handle on Friday to announce that Deborah needed the …
Read More »Breaking: Basketball legend, Kobe Bryant dies at 41 in helicopter crash with daughter
Retired Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is dead. He died on Sunday, January 26th in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. Kobe was traveling with at least three other people in his private helicopter. The cause of the accident is under investigation. According to reports, emergency personnel responded, but nobody …
Read More »Gov. Fubara honours Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with Rivers’ Highest Honour, gifts him N20m (Video)
Gov. Fubara honours Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with Rivers’ Highest Honour, gifts him N20m (Video)
Read More »Jose Mourinho: Former Student Tells Story Of How One Of The Greatest Managers Went From PE Teacher To Tactical Genius
Jose Mourinho, before rising to Champions League glory with Porto and beyond, was a PE teacher at Escola Secundaria Zeca Afonso near Lisbon. Armenio Anjos, a former student, recalls Mourinho’s impactful teaching style, even back then. Anjos admired Mourinho’s directness and respect-demanding approach, which was evident in his early 20s. …
Read More »Rich List: These Are The 8 Richest Athletes In The World
The existence of billionaires is a new occurrence that has been made possible by the constant growth in social media influence. In addition to their salary, the athletes who are billionaires have also had lucrative endorsements with all-time-selling brands, increasing their net worth to enormous amounts of money. Few current …
Read More »Lawyer, 69, Dies After Making Hard Landing At Front Lawn While Skydiving
Lawyer, 69, dies after making hard landing at front lawn while skydiving A skydiver who died after making a hard landing on a front lawn has been identified as a 69-year-old lawyer. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore Follow Us On Threads Frederick Morello was found on the lawn of …
Read More »Mamadou Ndiaye Makes Haaland ‘Look Like Messi’ As He Towers Over Man City Star In Viral Photo
Erling Haaland is used to towering over other people on the football field. It was the other way around for the Norwegian striker last Saturday after a former NBA prospect paid a visit to Manchester City’s dressing room following their win over West Ham United. A photo has gone viral …
Read More »Man With Goliath-like Stature Causes Stir As He Walks On The Streets
A viral video of an unidentified man with Goliath-like stature has taken the internet by storm With over two million views and counting, the captivating footage showcases the ‘giant’ making a public appearance, causing a frenzy among onlookers who could hardly believe their eyes. The video, which has ignited fervent …
Read More »Forbes List: Two Nigerians, Anthony Joshua And Giannis Feature On 50 Highest-Paid Athletes In The World
Two Nigerians namely Anthony Joshua and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named on the 2023 Forbes list of highest-paid athletes in the world. The British professional boxer, Joshua made no. 28 on the list of highest-paid athletes in the world with total earnings of N53M while the basketball star, Giannis is no. 11 with total earnings of $87.6M. …
Read More »Burna Boy, Tems, Rema To Headline 2023 NBA All-star Game
Three Nigerian music stars, Burna Boy, Tems and Rema have been billed to perform at the NBA All-Star Game 2023 halftime show. The National Basketball Association (NBA) made the announcement in a post on its social media pages on Wednesday. Burna, Rema and Tems will all headline the game in …
Read More »America Fans Go Gaga As Burna Boy Attends NBA Game At Orlando Magic’s Home Court
Fans Go Gaga As Burna Boy Attends NBA Game at Orlando Magic’s Home Court
Read More »her maturity should be studied” – Fans Reacts To Paul Okoye’s Ex-wife, Anita’s Instagram Post After Singer Went Public With His New Relationship
It’s been a year since the demise of my son and the body is still in the morgue, yet to be buried – Late Sylvester Oromoni’s Father bemoans delay in coroner inquest
It’s been a year since the demise of my son and the body is still in the morgue, yet to be buried – Late Sylvester Oromoni’s Father bemoans delay in coroner inquest
Read More »WWE Superstar Omos pays surprise visit to family in Lagos, for the first time in 15 years [PHOTOS]
WWE Superstar Omos pays surprise visit to family in Lagos, for the first time in 15 years [PHOTOS]
Read More »Boston Celtics suspend coach, Ime Udoka, in the wake of going behind Nia Long’s back with female staff
Boston Celtics suspend coach, Ime Udoka, in the wake of going behind Nia Long’s back with female staff.
Read More »LeBron James and Drake sued for $10M over rights to ‘Black Ice’ hockey film
LeBron James and Drake sued for $10M over rights to ‘Black Ice’ hockey film.
Read More »‘Goodfellas’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83
‘Goodfellas’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83
Read More »Drake gets back at man who left negative comment about his son by following the man’s wife and sending her a DM
Drake gets back at man who left negative comment about his son by following the man’s wife and sending her a DM
Read More »I dream of a world where dads can still be heroes – Kanye West blasts Kim Kardashian for allegedly `keeping their kids from him
I dream of a world where dads can still be heroes – Kanye West blasts Kim Kardashian for allegedly `keeping their kids from him
Read More »If you date a girl with strict parents, you’ll be sure she won’t cheat on you – Lady tells men
If you date a girl with strict parents, you’ll be sure she won’t cheat on you – Lady tells men
Read More »Floyd Mayweather refuses taking selfie with male fan because of his painted nails (Video)
Floyd Mayweather refuses taking selfie with male fan because of his painted nails (Video)
Read More »US rapper, Lil Baby donates free bicycles to every kid in his hometown (Video)
US rapper, Lil Baby donates free bicycles to every kid in his hometown (Video)
Read More »#BBNaija: “Liquorose’s ex-boyfriend is my boy” – Michael discloses (video)
#BBNaija: “Liquorose’s ex-boyfriend is my boy” – Michael discloses (video)
Read More »Late Sound Sultan’s brother, Babadee, lashes out at ‘fake friends’ who mourned the singer online but didn’t reach out to his wife or attend his memorial
Late Sound Sultan’s brother, Babadee, lashes out at ‘fake friends’ who mourned the singer online but didn’t reach out to his wife or attend his memorial
Read More »The easiest way for you to cut your life short is to date a Nigerian girl – Man says as he shares ‘life-saving’ tip
The easiest way for you to cut your life short is to date a Nigerian girl – Man says as he shares ‘life-saving’ tip
Read More »Profiles of the BBNaija 2021 Female Housemates
Profiles of the BBNaija 2021 Female Housemates
Read More »#BBNaija: Meet the remaining Big Brother Naija ”Shine Ya Eye” housemates for today
#BBNaija: Meet the remaining Big Brother Naija ”Shine Ya Eye” housemates for today
Read More »Nigerian Giannis Antetokounmpo gives a powerful speech as he helps Milwakee Bucks win first NBA title in 50 years with heroic 50-point performance.
Nigerian Giannis Antetokounmpo gives a powerful speech as he helps Milwakee Bucks win first NBA title in 50 years with heroic 50-point performance.
Read More »President Buhari mourns Sound Sultan
President Buhari mourns Sound Sultan
Read More »Ime Udoka set to become first Nigerian head coach in NBA history
Ime Udoka set to become first Nigerian head coach in NBA history
Read More »FG Appoints Mikel Obi As Youth Ambassador
FG Appoints Mikel Obi As Youth Ambassador
Read More »12-year-old genius set to graduate from high school and college in the same month
12-year-old genius set to graduate from high school and college in the same month
Read More »Actor, Williams Uchemba shows off his luxurious living room (photos)
Actor, Williams Uchemba shows off his luxurious living room (photos)
Read More »Principal gives schoolboy nice haircut because he felt insecure about his hair
Principal gives schoolboy nice haircut because he felt insecure about his hair
Read More »Aged 36, LeBron James becomes oldest player since Kobe Bryant to score over 40 points as he nets 46 in LA Lakers win over Cleveland
Aged 36, LeBron James becomes oldest player since Kobe Bryant to score over 40 points as he nets 46 in LA Lakers win over Cleveland
Read More »Covid-19: Barcelona announce €97m losses and €200m decrease in revenue
Covid-19: Barcelona announce €97m losses and €200m decrease in revenue
Read More »WNBA star, Maya Moore marries man she helped free from wrongful conviction (photo)
WNBA star, Maya Moore marries man she helped free from wrongful conviction
Read More »Nigerian man arrested in Houston for murdering another Nigerian man over $40
A 22-year-old Nigerian man identified as Ofon Phillip Idiong has been charged for killing his 22-year-old friend, Brian Njoku. The deceased was owing the suspect $40(N15k) and had reportedly been trying to pay via an online banking platform but the money kept reversing into his account. According to reports, “Ofon picked up Brian …
Read More »George Floyd: NBA to paint ‘black lives matter’ on courts ahead of next season
The National Basketball Association (NBA), has revealed it has decided to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ onto courts at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida when the season restarts next month in order to highlight racism issues suffered in the sport and the US. According to the …
Read More »Williams Uchemba’s adopted son, Demola, finally moves into his home (Video)
Demola, Williams Uchemba’s newly adopted son has finally moved in to live with him and both have been spotted playing basketball together. Recall that a couple of weeks ago, the popular Nollywood actor and comedian adopted Demola and gave him fully funded university scholarship. Demola has now moved into the …
Read More »Kobe Bryant to be honoured with post-humous Emmy Governors Award for his philanthropy
Kobe Bryant to be honoured with post-humous Emmy Governors Award for his philanthropy
Read More »Vanessa Bryant seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages over Helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna
Vanessa Bryant seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages over Helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna
Read More »Late Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa shares lovely video of daughter’s first steps
Late Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa shares lovely video of daughter’s first steps
Read More »Autopsy shows pilot of Kobe Bryant Helicopter crash was not high on drugs or alcohol
Autopsy shows pilot of Kobe Bryant Helicopter crash was not high on drugs or alcohol
Read More »Girl, 15, killed herself ‘after struggling with pressure of coronavirus lockdown, her heartbroken mom says
Girl, 15, killed herself ‘after struggling with pressure of coronavirus lockdown, her heartbroken mom says
Read More »First black person to reportedly die of coronavirus is Nigerian
The first coronavirus case occurred in Wuhan, China and was reported in December 2019. Following the alarming rise in the number of cases that have been reported since then, WHO on March 11, declared the outbreak a pandemic. Amid several reports of politicians, actors, basketball players, footballers and other celebrities …
Read More »Thousands of celebrities, Attend LA Memorial For Kobe Bryant, Daughter
Thousands of celebrities, athletes, family members and fans poured into the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday to honor basketball great Kobe Bryant, who died last month in a helicopter crash that also killed his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others. The public memorial — dubbed “A Celebration of …
Read More »Americans deny knowing Davido after he was recognized during an NBA game
Davido could not keep calm when NBA team, Washington Wizards gave him a VIP recognition at a recent basketball game that the team played over the week. Aside from giving him a special recognition to welcome him to the game, the team also gave him a special shout-out on their …
Read More »“One male child is worth more than 10 daughters” – Nigerian man says
A Facebook user has objected to a post from another user stating that daughters are as important as sons.The poster used Barack Obama, Kobe Bryant, and Mark Zuckerberg as examples of men who are not obsessed with having sons to continue their legacy because they do not need an offspring …
Read More »Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash: California rescuers recover all nine bodies from the scene.
California rescuers have recovered the bodies of all nine victims from the scene of the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the coroner’s office confirmed Tuesday.Three bodies were first retrieved from the scattered wreckage on Sunday, the day of the crash. On Monday, the remaining six were located …
Read More »Kobe Bryant’s heartbroken father, Joe Bryant is seen for the first time
His outing comes after neighbors told DailyMail.com that Joe and Pamela’s lives have been turned ‘upside down’ because of the tragedy. ‘I talked to them twice yesterday and took over food and a card, and briefly today, they are just devastated, as you can imagine,’ the neighbor said, adding: ‘It’s …
Read More »Kobe Bryant And Wife Had A Deal Never To Fly A Helicopter Together
Kobe Bryant frequently traveled around Los Angeles in a helicopter, but a source reveals that he and his wife Vanessa had vowed never to fly together. According to People Magazine, Kobe and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, were flying in a helicopter on Sunday morning as they headed to a youth basketball game when the craft …
Read More »‘Kobe Bryant and Gianna deserved to die over an ‘incestuous relationship’ – Nigerian Lady, says
A Nigerian Twitter user ignited the wrath of other social media users after saying that late American basketball player, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna deserved to die for having an incestuous affair. @daenarysbaby who backed her claim by sharing a photo of Kobe and Gianna sharing a lip …
Read More »I can raise Kobe Bryant, daughter if I get 10% of his net worth’ – Prophet Nigel
Prophet Nigel Gaisie, founder and leader of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries situated within the Shai Oduko Municipality during a sermon he preached this past Sunday has made some very startling claims concerning the death of the American basketball, player Kobe Bryant and the daughter Gianna Bryant. The man …
Read More »BBNaija Khloe Calls Nigerians Hypocrites For Mourning Kobe Bryant
Big Brother Naija star, Khloe took to her Instagram page to describe Nigerians as hypocrites for mourning basketball legend, Kobe Bryant and his daughter. The reality star expressed that Nigerians don’t care about people within their vicinity rather bother about people who are far away.The reality star joins fellow reality star, Thelma and popular comedian, Mr. Jollof in …
Read More »Kim Kardashian reacts to Kobe Bryant and daughter, Gianna’s death
Kim Kardashian has reacted to the death of Basketball Legend, Kobe Bryant.Kobe on Sunday, died after the helicopter he was traveling on, crashed in Calabasas, California. Kim Kardashian, 39, wrote in a message that her ‘heart is so heavy’ she couldn’t ‘imagine’ what Vanessa, wife to Kobe Bryant is going …
Read More »The death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna is more heartbreaking to us as parents – Barack Obamak Obama
Former US President, Barack Obama has joined the rest of the world in mourning the tragic death of Basketball legend, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter, Gianna. Kobe and Gianna both died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26th 2020. Obama, who was deeply hurt by the news, …
Read More »Videos show minutes after Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed
Videos of the moment after Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed has been released online. The NBA legend, 41, alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash on a remote, steep hillside in Southern California on Sunday. News of his death sent shockwaves around the world …
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