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By OLA MODUPE, Lagos
August 1, 2026
Nollywood actor Charles Okocha defeated street-pop singer Portable in their highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch held on Friday at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The fight, tagged: “Unfinished Business,” ended unexpectedly after the opening round when tensions boiled over inside the ring. Portable grabbed Okocha during...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
July 30, 2026
When South African singer Tyla announced that her A POP World Tour would make a stop in Lagos on December 22, excitement was expected. After all, the Grammy-winning star has become one of Africa’s biggest music exports, breaking into the global mainstream with her hit single Water and introducing...
Tom Chiahemen
July 29, 2026
Controversial singer Portable and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha are set to renew their rivalry when they face off in a celebrity boxing rematch on Friday, July 31. The bout, tagged: _“Unfinished Business,”_ will take place at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, months after their first encounter ended...
Tom Chiahemen
July 29, 2026
The feud between former PSquare brothers, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, and Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy, has spilled onto social media again following Mr P’s controversial “Who Naija language help?” comment. Mr P’s remark sparked criticism from many Nigerians, with some accusing him of looking...
Tom Chiahemen
July 27, 2026
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija Season 11) returned in grand style on Sunday with the official launch of its 11th season, introducing 24 contestants who will compete over the next 72 days for the biggest reward in the history of the reality television show. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the new...
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By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
August 1, 2026
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a brilliant performance to win the men’s 400m hurdles gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The 23-year-old crossed the finish line in 48.47 seconds to become the first Nigerian to win gold in the event at the Commonwealth Games. England’s Jake...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
August 1, 2026
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of 18 year old winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge in a deal worth €8.5 million. The youngster has signed a contract until June 2031, with Club Brugge also securing a 20 percent sell on clause as part of the agreement. The move is...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
July 31, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino suffered a serious blow on Friday as his senior advisor quit over the plan to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup, calling it a “bad deal” for the sport. “It is a bad deal for FIFA’s member associations, a bad...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
July 31, 2026
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U20 Championship with a convincing 3-0 win over Togo on Friday. It was a tale of two halves. Togo frustrated Nigeria before the break, but the Flying Eagles returned from the dressing room looking sharper and...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
July 31, 2026
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to bring the curtain down on a memorable nine-year spell at Barcelona after agreeing a season-long loan move to Ajax. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Friday that the deal has been completed, with the German goalkeeper scheduled to travel to Amsterdam today before...



































