Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has opened up on reasons he relocated his family to the United Kingdom, citing concerns over bullying in Nigerian schools.Speaking on the ‘Uncolored’ podcast, where he revealed that his children have been living in the UK for the past two years.“My kids don’t live in the country [Nigeria] anymore. They have been in the UK for two years now. It started by accident, my first son has been there since 2021 in a boarding house.”Ugboma disclosedThe comedian stated he chose not to send his children to a Nigerian boarding school due to bullying,...
Newcastle United Reach Carabao Cup Final After 4-0 Aggregate Win Over Arsenal
Newcastle United took a big step toward ending their long wait for silverware with a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. The Magpies entered the second leg with a 2-0 advantage. They got the first goal in the 19th minute through Jacob Murphy. Anthony Gordon then took advantage of David Raya’s mistake in the 52nd minute to seal Newcastle’s place in the final. Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Gordon said, “We had a game plan we thought would work. Everyone knows we press.” He added, “It is important for us to stay humble...
International Day Of Zero Tolerance To Female Genital Mutilation: Strengthening Alliances And Building Movements To End FGM.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a Violation of Human Rights that inflicts lifelong physical and emotional trauma, endangers the health and well-being of girls.It’s cruelty inflicted on young girls and has a significant impact on their mental, sexual, and reproductive health.FGM causes lifelong physical and psychological harm, reinforcing gender inequality and denying girls control over their own bodies.TheSubstance Publication UK stand against this harmful practices because every girl has the right to grow up safe, healthy, and free from harm. FGM must end! TheSubstance Publication
Taiye Taiwo Inducted into Marseille Hall of Fame: Honour for Nigeria’s Underrated Left-Back
Former Super Eagles defender Taiye Taiwo has been inducted into the Olympique Marseille Hall of Fame. The Nigerian is one of the most underrated left-backs of his generation. Taiwo played for Marseille from 2005 to 2011 and was instrumental in the club’s success. He helped the club win five trophies, including an historic domestic treble in 2010, in which he featured thirty-seven times that season. The club announced Taiwo’s induction into the club’s hall of fame on its official Instagram handle: “Taye Taiwo honored ahead of #OMOL 🔥 Present tonight at the @orangevelodrome to cheer on the Olympians, the defender...