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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido used the global platform of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert to draw attention to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. During his performance at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on June 10, the...

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...

Alex Iwobi reached a major milestone in his international career on Wednesday night, earning his 100th cap for Nigeria as the Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly in Leiria. The Fulham midfielder became only the fourth player in Nigeria’s history to make 100...

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a new analysis has recorded the Instagram follower counts of all 1,244 players across all 48 World Cup squads, revealing which players and nations command the greatest social media — and what that reach is worth in estimated commercial earnings per sponsored post. HIGHLIGHTS You can...

Jadon Sancho has ended his Manchester United spell, leaving the club as a free agent five years after his £75 million move from Borussia Dortmund, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The England winger, who arrived in 2021 amid high expectations as one of Europe’s brightest attacking talents, leaves...

Thousands of protesters blocked a major road leading to Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Tuesday, just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The demonstration, led by a faction of the CNTE teachers’ union, disrupted movement in the area for several hours as fans continued...

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...