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Sep 16, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bill Okonedo |Edward Oseghe |Emmanuel Ogunsede |Nick Kossovan
Tony Osarumwense, otherwise known as Frace Frose, is a budding maestro whose music is making waves and receiving rave reviews in Nigeria and around the world. Frace Frose hails from Benin City, Edo State. He’s gone from fixing phones to studying art, to playing music in church, to pursuing academics abroad. In this interview with Bill Okonedo, Edward Oseghe and Emmanuel Ogunsede, he speaks of his life, works, hopes and vision. Excerpts:Tell us about yourself.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Okoeguale Adolor |Victor Ohonba |Emmanuel Ogunsede |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Lille secured a spot in the Champions League play-offs by overcoming José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe, thanks to a Jonathan David penalty in extra time, which clinched a 3-2 aggregate victory in Turkey on Tuesday. Fenerbahçe had lost the first leg 2-1 the previous week and seemed set to exit until a late own goal by Bafode Diakité sent the match into extra time.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Victor Ohonba |Emmanuel Ogunsede |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Conor Gallagher returns to London amid uncertainty surrounding his transfer to Atletico Madrid. The 24-year-old England midfielder was seen at Atletico’s Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday and spent five days in Madrid, but his £33m move remains incomplete. The transfer hit a snag after Chelsea’s £34.5m deal for Spanish striker Samu Omorodion fell through due to issues over personal terms.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Adolor Okoeguale |Emmanuel Ogunsede |Ondo Elections |Nigerian Byzantine politics
… set for today’s final podium positionsNigeria’s long jump trio, Ese Brume, Prestina Ochonogor, and Ruth Usoro, are set to vie for podium positions in the final of the women’s long jump event at the Paris 2024 Olympics today Thursday August 15. This achievement marks them as the first Nigerian trio to reach the final of an individual event at the Olympics.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Okoeguale Adolor |Adolor Okoeguale |Emmanuel Ogunsede |Victor Ohonba
Chelsea has reached an agreement to sign Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion for £35 million. As part of the deal, Conor Gallagher will move in the opposite direction. The Blues renewed their interest in Omorodion earlier this week and have now finalized terms with Atletico. Multiple reports indicate that the total fee will be £35 million plus add-ons for the 20-year-old forward. Omorodion is anticipated to sign a seven-year contract with Chelsea.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Adolor Okoeguale |Emmanuel Ogunsede |Ondo Elections |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to leave PAOK for Al Khalood in Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2024/25 season, following an agreement on a transfer fee between the two clubs. The 30-year-old has also finalized personal terms with the Saudi team. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano announced on X, “William Troost-Ekong has agreed to join Al Khalood in Saudi Arabia.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Emmanuel Ogunsede |Victor Ohonba |Ondo Elections |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Get ready to turn up the volume and hit the dance floor because the Nigerian music scene just got a massive boost! Afrobeat sensation Asake and veteran crooner Jaywon have both dropped new releases that are set to dominate playlists and airwaves everywhere. In a move that has fans screaming with excitement, Asake has released his latest banger, “Active,” featuring none other than American rap titan Travis Scott.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Emmanuel Ogunsede |Chuks Oluigbo |Bill Okonedo |Nigerian Byzantine politics
The Nigerian comedy scene is abuzz with controversy as Denilson Igwe, a former partner of popular comedian Mark Angel, has levelled serious financial misconduct allegations against the popular comedian. Igwe claims that despite their comedy business earning $160,000 monthly, Emmanuella, the child star of their series, was paid only ₦20,000 per month. As the public eagerly awaits Mark Angel’s response, his silence has raised many questions.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Emmanuel Ogunsede |Chuks Oluigbo |Nigerian Byzantine politics
As usual, the housemates were announced by BBNaija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, live on DSTV channel 198 and GOTV. This edition of the show is expected to last for the next 10 weeks and the winner is set to go home with cash prize, an SUV and other sponsored prizes. The housemates, who came in pairs, turned out to be an assortment of diversely interesting personalities.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Philip Jeremiah Eke |Nigerian Byzantine politics |Emmanuel Ogunsede
Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, professionally known as Brain Jotter, has responded to viral reports regarding the potential exploitation of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit song, ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’. The song has recently gained renewed attention due to a trending dance challenge initiated by Brain Jotter.
