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Following a decisive 2-1 victory over Bayelsa Queens in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoffs, the Chairperson of Nasarawa Amazons, Hajiya Husaina Suleiman Nagogo, has fulfilled her pledge to incentivize the team’s performance. The win, which took place in Port Harcourt on Monday, not only boosted the squad’s morale but also propelled them to the top of the playoff standings with six points accumulated from two matches.

Nagogo extended her congratulations to the players and promptly disbursed cash rewards as promised for each tournament victory. This financial boost comes at a crucial juncture, as the Amazons are set to face FC Robo Queens in their third fixture on Wednesday. The top team at the end of the competition will be crowned the 2025-26 NWFL champions and will earn a spot in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League, underscoring the high stakes involved.

Arsenal have made it clear that Riccardo Calafiori is not for sale this summer, despite mounting interest from both Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid. According to Football London, the Gunners are fully aware that the Portuguese manager wants to take the Italian defender to the Spanish capital, but they have no plans to entertain any offers.

The north London club, currently holding the Premier League crown, feel confident and under no pressure to offload Calafiori during the current transfer window. Mourinho, who has reportedly approved a move for the former Bologna star along with Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol, is preparing to take the reins at Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician signed a three-year deal with Los Blancos last month, with an official announcement expected later this week.

Arsenal’s stance sends a strong signal that they value Calafiori as a key part of their squad and will not be swayed by external interest, even from a high-profile manager like Mourinho.

Following Pep Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City at the conclusion of the 2025/2026 season, a significant player exodus is anticipated at the Etihad. Reports suggest that at least ten first-team members may seek new challenges this summer, reshaping the squad for the upcoming campaign.

According to insights from The Athletic, several key figures are poised to leave. Among them are midfielders Nico Gonzalez, Tijjani Reijnders, and Mateo Kovacic, as well as defender Nathan Ake. Young talent Rico Lewis and forward Omar Marmoush are also expected to move on. Additionally, goalkeeper James Trafford could depart in search of more playing time.

Winger Savinho is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur, a club that has pursued him for over a year. Meanwhile, Josko Gvardiol is weighing his options: he is mulling a contract extension at City while attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Center-back Ruben Dias has been linked with a potential switch to Real Madrid, especially as Florentino Perez secures another presidential term and reportedly targets Jose Mourinho as head coach.

This wave of departures marks a pivotal transition for Manchester City, as they prepare to rebuild under new leadership. The club may face a challenging summer retaining talent amid widespread interest from top European sides.

Leicester City have set their sights on Super Eagles shot-stopper Arthur Okonkwo, according to recent reports. The Nigerian international has been turning heads with his performances in the Sky Bet Championship, playing for Wrexham last season.

The 24-year-old’s current deal at Wrexham has less than a year remaining, leaving his future up in the air. With the club allegedly pursuing Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson, Okonkwo could find himself slipping down the pecking order.

Sources indicate that Leicester are keen to secure the former Arsenal academy product. However, the Foxes’ relegation to League One might make them a less appealing option for the talented goalkeeper.

Aside from Leicester, Derby County, Bristol City, and Watford have also been linked with Okonkwo, suggesting a competitive transfer battle ahead.

Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma has openly expressed his support for divorce, stating that he rejoices when a marriage ends. In a candid interview on The Moraya Show, Bovi explained that divorce often brings relief to at least one partner who was struggling in an unhappy union.

According to Bovi, celebrating divorce stems from his belief that no one should endure suffering in a relationship. He remarked, “I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not breathing well in the marriage. I will not suffer anybody neither will I want anybody to suffer me.” The comedian emphasized that ending a marriage is preferable to remaining in a toxic environment.

Bovi, who has been married for 17 years since the age of 29, also acknowledged that his own marriage has had its challenges. He noted, “That is not to say my marriage has been easy for 17 years. It has not. I have been providing for 17 years nonstop.”

His remarks highlight a perspective that prioritizes personal well-being and mental health over societal pressure to stay in a failing marriage.

Nigerian music star Mr P, formerly of the P-Square duo, has clapped back at a social media user who suggested he should call it a career. The comment came after he posted footage of himself dancing in a new music video, with the critic arguing that Afrobeats is music for younger artists.

Rather than let the remark slide, the singer took to his platform to remind fans of his credentials. He highlighted his ability to sing, dance, play multiple instruments, and his formal musical training. “Put some respect on the name Peter Okoye aka Mr P,” he wrote, making it clear he won’t be silenced by age-related criticism.

Mr P also suggested that many of the negative comments come from P-Square fans who haven’t moved on from the group’s breakup. He urged them to accept the split and focus on his solo journey, which he described as “one of the best things that has ever happened” to him.

To underscore his relevance, Mr P revealed that he recently inked a five-year, multi-million-dollar deal with an international distributor. The agreement covers three albums, and he made it clear that nothing will slow his momentum. “Nobody can stop this movement. The train has left the station. It’s Mr P Forever!” he concluded.

During the first episode of the Big Brother Naija Season 10 reunion, which aired on Monday night, former housemate Tracy opened up about her biggest regret from the show. She confessed that reviewing the highlights made her realize she hadn’t fully embraced her experience inside Biggie’s house.

The aspiring actress, who left her job in the oil and gas sector to participate, admitted she wished she had been more vibrant and active throughout her stay. Tracy attributed her lackluster performance to inadequate preparation, explaining that the decision to join the show was difficult because those close to her discouraged her from participating. She revealed that she arrived emotionally unprepared and felt disheartened when she saw how well-prepared her fellow housemates were. “Watching the highlights, I saw that I didn’t do much. There’s a saying that you only live once, and I feel like I didn’t live once in Biggie’s house,” she shared.

Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has once again taken to social media to voice her displeasure with her estranged husband, Frederick Leonard, and a woman she claims is his romantic partner. In a recent Instagram story, she shared a video of the pair and referred to them as “shameless lots.”

According to Ovire, the woman in question is already married. She urged both of them to appear at the customary court on June 23rd for the second time, emphasizing that they should not avoid the hearing. She stated, “You said you wanted a divorce, yet you didn’t show up when you were served. Please don’t avoid customary court for the 2nd time on June 23rd because I’m coming with receipts. Let’s make this divorce done and dusted so both of you can finally be together.”

Ovire also criticized Leonard, calling him a “so-called traditional Igbo man” who is involved with another Igbo man’s wife, a mother of four children. She mentioned that despite Leonard running to a blogger to deny her claims, he was served with details of her petition and yet refused to appear in court, instead sending his lawyer.

During the first episode of the Big Brother Naija reunion, which aired on Monday, Zita opened up about her breakup with fellow housemate Danboskid. She shared that the man she got to know outside the house was not the same person she fell for during the show. According to Zita, the connection they had inside the BBNaija house didn’t translate into real life, leading to their decision to part ways.

Zita, a former Season 10 contestant, emphasized that despite the romantic split, she and Danboskid remain on good terms. “Danboskid and I are cool and we are friends. Danboskid on the show was different from post-show,” she stated during the reunion. She clarified that their friendship continues even after the breakup.

Danboskid also confirmed the end of their romance but insisted that it was a mutual and amicable decision. “We are still cool,” he simply said. The reunion segment gave fans a glimpse into the dynamics that often shift when reality TV relationships face the real world.

The highly anticipated BBNaija Season 10 Reunion kicked off on Monday, June 8, but fans quickly noticed one notable absence: former housemate Ivatar. While all 29 other contestants, including disqualified housemate Faith, were present, the South Africa-based DJ was nowhere to be seen.

Viewers and Ivatar’s supporters have been vocal about their confusion, taking to social media to demand answers. So far, neither Ivatar nor the show’s organizers have commented on why she missed the gathering.

The first episode of the reunion didn’t disappoint in drama, as the feud between Thelma Lawson and Big Soso took center stage. The heated exchange erupted when Big Soso intervened on behalf of Isabella, leading to a tense argument. Big Soso boasted about her wealth, claiming she owns a UK-based company and is richer than Thelma, a skincare entrepreneur from Port Harcourt. Thelma countered that Big Soso had no business inserting herself into a conflict that wasn’t hers, to which Big Soso replied that she could afford to, sparking cheers from other housemates.

With Ivatar’s whereabouts still a mystery, fans are eagerly awaiting any official statement. Meanwhile, the reunion promises more revelations and confrontations in the episodes to come.