June 9, 2026

Entertainment

Grammy-winning Nigerian music star, Burna Boy, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his grandfather, Benson Idonije, declaring that he would remain “forever indebted” to the nonagenarian whose influence has spanned generations of Nigerian music. The tribute came as family members, friends, entertainment icons and admirers gathered in Lagos to...
The stage was set, the lights dazzled and the future of African music took centre stage as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) unveiled seven emerging artistes tipped to become the continent’s next generation of superstars. During the AFRIMA Diamond Party and Prize...
Multichoice Nigeria has announced that the highly anticipated Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 Reunion will premiere on June 8, bringing former housemates back together for what promises to be an emotional and drama-filled showdown. The reunion, which will once again be hosted by popular media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu,...
DURHAM, N.C., May 27, 2026 — Most families possess stories that were never fully told. Retired journalist and former journalism professor Paul T. O’Connor believes many of those stories can still be recovered and transformed into fascinating family narratives. His new book, The Missing Child: The Life She Lived...
Afrobeats superstar Davido has stepped away from his music schedule to actively campaign for the re-election of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the Osun governorship race. The announcement was made in Ede, where he was unveiled as chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Team, a group focused on...

SPORTS

Pope Leo XIV paid a special visit to Real Madrid’s famed trophy room at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he was warmly received by club president Florentino Pérez. During the private visit, Pérez personally guided the Pontiff through the club’s extensive collection of trophies and memorabilia, showcasing some of Real...
A Somali football referee celebrated as one of Africa’s finest match officials, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States despite travelling with a diplomatic passport ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to reports, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, was stopped by immigration authorities...
Ten African countries have booked their places at the 202 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for what promises to be a historic campaign for the continent on football’s biggest stage. The tournament, scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2026, will be jointly hosted by the United States,...
Have you ever wanted to try a card game that mixes luck, strategy, and excitement? If so, the Pusoy online game might be exactly what you’re looking for. Known as one of the most popular Filipino card games, Pusoy has captured the attention of players who enjoy planning their...
The friendly between Denmark and Ukraine in Odense was stopped on Sunday, June 7, 2026, after Christian Eriksen collapsed again on the pitch. It happened in the second half with Denmark leading 2–1. Eriksen went down around the 65th minute after appearing to clutch his chest. The stadium went...
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