Kano State Government conducts mass wedding for 1800 couples.
On Saturday, Kano State government fulfilled its campaign promise, overseeing a mass wedding for 1800 couples, with the beneficiaries mostly widows and divorcees. The state governor paid fifty thousand naira to the brides on behalf of each groom and also provided them with beds, food items and clothes. The couples will however be required to repay these expenses in cases of divorce. This news has sparked huge conversations on social media. While some see it from a cultural perspective, many are criticizing the government for investing in a mass wedding rather than the education and development of youths in the state.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce continue to spark dating rumours.
Romance rumours between Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce are heating up and this has many fans talking already. On different occasions, Taylor Swift has been present at Kansas City Chiefs’ matches to support Kelce. After the pair made a surprise appearance on SNL, they were spotted holding hands, as they found their way into a restaurant in New York. Sources in fact claimed that they cuddled at their table. While they have not confirmed the relationship, fans seem very excited about the prospect of this new celebrity couple.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spotted holding hands in New York. (📷: T. Jackson / Backgrid) pic.twitter.com/cCVQ4hkJcl
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 15, 2023
Bad Bunny’s “Monaco” tops global Spotify chart for second consecutive day.
With the release of his new album, Bad Bunny continues to dominate the mainstream music market, setting new records across streaming platforms. The album, “Que Va a Pasar Mañana” has already set the record for the most streams garnered in a single day on Spotify this year. His hit track, “Monaco” off the 22 track album is also holding the top spot on the global Spotify chart for its second consecutive day with 7.6 million streams. Bad Bunny continues to solidify his position as one of the biggest global sensations.
Bad Bunny's "MONACO" remains at #1 on the global Spotify chart with 7.63 million streams. It has now spent 2 days at #1 (@sanbenito). pic.twitter.com/U1yD3wJYeV
— chart data (@chartdata) October 15, 2023
Sheikh Jassim withdraws from process to buy Manchester United.
Manchester United owners, the Glazers family put the club up for sale over the summer and has since been in negotiation with Qatari banker, Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. With Sheikh Jassim interested in acquiring full ownership of the club, the negotiations have become increasingly complicated and new information is confirming that the Qatari banker has decided to withdraw from the buying process, as negotiations with the Glazers continue to hit stumbling blocks. His investment package was up to $8 billion, which would clear the club’s debt and help improve the facilities of the club. The glazers are however negotiating the sale of 25% with British billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Manchester United fans have expressed their anger regarding this, pointing to the greed of the Glazers’ family.
Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho leaves the Super Eagles camp.
Ahead of the friendly game against Mozambique, Super Eagles’ forwards, Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho have left the team’s training and will not feature in the upcoming friendly match. Whilst Osimhen’s case is due to precautionary measures after limping off in the early stages of the Saudi Arabia game, Iheanacho, who scored the super eagles’ second goal in the match has left the squad to attend to an important personal issue.
Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho have left the Super Eagles camp. pic.twitter.com/wj3vOOoKvC
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) October 15, 2023
