Individual sports icon who became a star for redefining vertical skateboarding, founding Birdhouse, and launching a successful video game series.
Before Fame After striking out in a little league game, he hid out in a ravine until his father came to get him. He won many skateboard competitions as a child, and became a professional when he was 14.
Trivia He was nicknamed The Birdman for his aerial stunts, and gained fame for becoming first skater to successfully land a 900 degree spin out of a half pipe. Read More...
A former governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Senator Gbenga Aluko, has reportedly collapsed and died at his office in Abuja. Naija News reports that the Ode-Ekiti-born politician was said to have died on Saturday after he slumped.
It was gathered that the former lawmaker was rushed to a hospital but medical doctors were unable to revive him.
He was said to have not been sick and he had shown no sign of illness before his death. Read More...
The group games that went down today, July 28, in the 2023 Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand recorded six goals in three games.
Argentina who seem to be having a terrible run in the 2023 Women’s World came from behind to deny South Africa their first victory at the tournament.
The reigning African Women’s Nations Cup winners were leading Argentina with two unreplied goals until the 74th minute when poor concentration helped the Argentine women to score two goals within just five minutes. Read More...
