Cristiano Ronaldo and Nigeria’s UFC champion Isreal Adesanya are among top guests to watch the fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. The much anticipated fight titled “Battle of the Baddest“, set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night is making waves and would see star-studded guest list featuring sporting giants and A-list celebrities. Not only will it be contested in two separate venues, the fight will also feature a specially crafted championship belt. Meanwhile, Ronaldo, a good friend of Ngannou will make it for the fight after after the match between Al Nassr and Saudi Pro League rivals Al Feiha by 4pm WAT. Cristiano Ronaldo with Al Nassr players – Getty image He will reunite with his former Manchester United teammate and legend Rio Ferdinand who according to talkSPORT, has already flown out to Saudi Arabia for the fight. MMA superstar Conor McGregor has also announced his attendance, and would be at the venue with fellow MMA icon Israel Adesanya, among others. Furthermore, WWE legend The Undertaker will also be present, as well as boxing champions and legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao who had the richest fight in history in 2015. Ngannou’s trainer and Heavyweight icon Mike Tyson, will be at the ringside. Fury’s rival and world champion Oleksandr Usyk, is also expected to attend, among many more others. Fury vs Ngannou has made headlines in the past months and could be one of the biggest fights the sport has seen in recent times. The bout marks Ngannou’s professional boxing debut, after crossing from MMA. He faces a tough opponent Fury, who is the reigning, undefeated heavyweight World Boxing Champion (WBC). The fight is slated at 1am Saudi time (11pm West Africa Time)
Wedding guest spraying money on couple in a ‘rare’ manner
The viral clip of a wedding guest spraying money on a couple in a very rare manner has caught the attention of social media users.
Wedding guests take pride in showering newlyweds with money on their special day. While some enjoy gifting them money using an envelope, others would rather wait till it’s time to dance. However, a viral video of a wedding guest spraying money on newlyweds in a rather rare manner set tongues wagging. In the video that has now made the rounds on social media, the man summons one of his guards to bring over his suitcase.
He then started to throw money bundles at the newlyweds, who just sat there and smiled. Although the bride seemed a bit uncomfortable, her groom appeared calm and wore a smile. Not only was money thrown at them, but the money could be clearly seen as new Naira notes. The wedding, which appears to be a Nothern wedding caused cybernauts to hail northerners as the richest in the country. On the other hand, many social media users seem pissed at the action of the wedding guest, as they tagged it as disrespectful. Watch the detailed video below; Here are some reactions below;
Mmeli emerges first Head of House, picks Mpeleng as HoH guest.
Big Brother Naija Titans housemate Mmeli has emerged the first head of house for the first week of the game.
The first Head of House Games started today as twenty (20) housemates battle it out for the position of the head of house. After emerging as the winner for this week’s Head of House, Mmeli was given immunity to possible nomination by other housemate and has been give full access to HOH lounge. After his victory, he picked Mpeleng as his HoH house guest. However, female housemate, Khosi emerged as the tail of the house for her bad perfomance during the Head of House game. She was given a tail symbol to wear throughout the week.
Lady lambasts hotel staff for allowing EFCC arrest guest in Uyo (Video)
Lady creates a scene at a hotel over the staff’s unbothered response to the arrest of a guest by the EFCC in Akwa Ibom’s capital, Uyo.
A video making rounds on social media captured the emotional response of a lady who lambasted hotel staff for allowing the arrest of a guest. The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had swarmed the premises to pick up a suspect whom they had credible intel on. The embattled lady, however, condemned the hotel management for doing nothing to stop the arrest of their client who paid to pass the night on their premises. Watch the video below …
“Na juju” — Reactions as wedding guest touches bride suspiciously (Video)
Netizens raise eyebrows following a suspicious move made by a wedding guest who touched the bride ‘sacredly’ during her wedding.
A video making rounds on social media captured the moment a wedding guest touched the bride between her legs which was considered to be unnatural.
The guest who was a woman made the move while pretending to be dancing with the wife-to-be during her white wedding in the church.
“As an enugwu ukwu lady, it’s a diabolical touch.. my town too love jazz and juju.. God protect the bride,” a social media user @dollynnadfisher wrote in reaction.
Another user @hardeyfowopey added, “Hmm it might actually be a normal touch,there are some African women that are fond of touching you at your thigh when greeting them but what do I know.May God save us.”
@zayxon_tech wrote, “Bruh, this is the height of it…my wedding will just be me and my wife…the rest of you can watch it via zoom.”
Watch the video below …
Olu of Warri is guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers
African Voices Changemakers, the magazine programme of the Cable News Network (CNN) sponsored by telecommunications company, Globacom this week celebrates one of Nigeria’s foremost traditIonal rulers, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 3.
Also appearing on the programme is model, actor and rights activist of Kenyan descent, Sabrina Elba.
A 2006 graduate of International Studies and Political Science from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA , 38 years old Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, also known as Tsola Emiko is the 21st Olu of Warri. In 2007, he obtained a master of science degree in management from the same university.
Since August, 2021 that he ascended the throne, Ogiame Atuwatse III has made the welfare of his people a top priority.
Using the platform of the traditional stool, he has created new employment opportunities and business ideas in the creative and entertainment areas which has been of great benefit to many youths.
The second guest on the 30-minute magazine programe, Sabrina Elba has over the years been empowering local famers in Kenya. She by provides them fund which they use to expand their farms and enhance their yields and profits.
The 30-minute magazine programme comes up on DSTV Channel 401 at 9.30a.m on Saturday. Repeats of the edition will be aired on Sunday at 4.30a.m, 7.30a.m, 12.30 p.m, 7.30p.m and on Monday at 4.00a.m. Viewers can also watch 15-minute rebroadcast on Tuesday and Wednesday at 6.45p.m.
Olu of Warri is guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers
African Voices Changemakers, the magazine programme of the Cable News Network (CNN) sponsored by telecommunications company, Globacom this week celebrates one of Nigeria’s foremost traditIonal rulers, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 3.
Also appearing on the programme is model, actor and rights activist of Kenyan descent, Sabrina Elba.
A 2006 graduate of International Studies and Political Science from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA , 38 years old Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, also known as Tsola Emiko is the 21st Olu of Warri. In 2007, he obtained a master of science degree in management from the same university.
Since August, 2021 that he ascended the throne, Ogiame Atuwatse III has made the welfare of his people a top priority.
Using the platform of the traditional stool, he has created new employment opportunities and business ideas in the creative and entertainment areas which has been of great benefit to many youths.
The second guest on the 30-minute magazine programe, Sabrina Elba has over the years been empowering local famers in Kenya. She by provides them fund which they use to expand their farms and enhance their yields and profits.
The 30-minute magazine programme comes up on DSTV Channel 401 at 9.30a.m on Saturday. Repeats of the edition will be aired on Sunday at 4.30a.m, 7.30a.m, 12.30 p.m, 7.30p.m and on Monday at 4.00a.m. Viewers can also watch 15-minute rebroadcast on Tuesday and Wednesday at 6.45p.m.