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Nollywood has lost another of its familiar faces, with veteran actor Francis Duru dying at 57, barely five weeks after the death of screen legend Olu Jacobs. Duru’s family announced his death in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Friday, October 23, 2026, saying he died after...
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti would have turned 88 today, but many of the problems he challenged through his music remain part of everyday life in Nigeria. Born on October 15, 1938, in Abeokuta, Fela died in Lagos on August 2, 1997. Yet, his voice has refused to fade, with his songs...
Temi Nkem has made Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) history, becoming the youngest winner in the show’s history at just 21 years old. Nkem was crowned winner of Season 11, the “Show Ya Sef” edition, on Sunday night after beating Aikou in the final two, bringing a dramatic close to...
Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, has described the Afrobeats star as one of the most influential Nigerians under 40, saying his impact extends beyond music into social media, business and popular culture. Asika said Davido’s huge fan base, online presence and strong connection with audiences have made him one of...
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has joined billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote in promoting the ongoing effort to make Nigerians part owners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery through its public offering. Davido shared a video on his official X account on Thursday showing a conversation with Dangote,...
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Manchester United produced a remarkable turnaround at Old Trafford as they came from two goals behind to defeat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League. The victory ended United’s difficult run of 10 games without a win and gave manager Michael Carrick a much-needed boost. Roma started strongly and shocked...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigerians possess the talent and capacity to occupy leadership positions in global sports, describing the appointment of Mr Samson Adamu as the first Nigerian General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football as further evidence of the country’s potential for international leadership....
FirstBank has raised the stakes for the 65th Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship with a total prize money of ₦34 million set to be contested by golfers. The seven-day tournament is scheduled to hold from November 16 to November 22 at the Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos. The championship will...
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision during a league match. He was 30 years old. The Spanish second-tier club confirmed his death on Tuesday, a day after the tragic incident against FC Andorra. De Miguel collapsed after colliding with...
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick will be under intense pressure when his side hosts Roma in a crucial UEFA Champions League clash at Old Trafford on Tuesday, with growing speculation over his future after a poor run of results. United have failed to win any of their last nine...
