June 8, 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

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...
When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt, but not as a competitor. Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, will headline the opening ceremony in a duet with Colombian superstar, Shakira, who will be performing at the opening of the global football fiesta...
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has expressed a strong desire to share the pitch with two of football’s biggest names, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a dream scenario on football’s grandest stage. The French national team captain believes the upcoming tournament...
FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans after a website error mistakenly processed some purchases for free. According to ESPN, the glitch occurred on FIFA’s official ticketing platform during checkout, allowing a small number of users to complete transactions without payment. The football governing body...
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