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By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo
August 15, 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has advised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to switch to the front camera on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) whenever the rear camera develops a fault during voter accreditation. The singer made the recommendation on Saturday...
Tom Chiahemen
August 15, 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, delivered an electrifying performance at the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl in London on Friday, thrilling thousands of fans with a night of music and entertainment. The award-winning singer headlined the “Davido & Friends” concert, one of the major events in the Crystal Palace Bowl Summer Festival series in the United Kingdom. The outdoor show featured an impressive lineup of artistes, including Omah Lay, Black Sherif, Gabzy, T x C, Jazzwrld & Thukuthela, Ecool, Fola, and Mayorkun, who joined Davido in entertaining the enthusiastic audience. Shortly after the concert, Davido announced plans for another major outing in the UK, revealing that he will embark on a London stadium tour in 2027. The singer shared the announcement on his Instagram Story, confirming two dates for the highly anticipated performances. Ahead of the event, Davido had described the Crystal Palace Bowl concert as his first-ever festival appearance in the United Kingdom and his only outdoor performance in London this summer. Fans turned out in large numbers for the concert, singing along as the Afrobeats star performed several of his biggest hits, capping off another memorable night in his international music career. The announcement of a 2027 London stadium tour further underscores Davido’s growing global appeal and his continued expansion into some of the world’s biggest live music venues.
By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo
August 11, 2026
Nigerian music star Davido has appealed to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State amid concerns over possible violence. The award-winning singer made the appeal in a post shared on his official X account on Tuesday, where...
By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo
August 11, 2026
Popular Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred political debate ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election after declaring that anyone supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is “an enemy of progress.” The award-winning singer made the remark in...
Tom Chiahemen
August 10, 2026
Veteran Nigerian musician Daddy Showkey has expressed disappointment over the prolonged rift between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square, describing their fallout as the collapse of one of the greatest music brands ever produced in Africa. Speaking during an interview with Goldmyne TV on Saturday, the veteran...
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By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
August 15, 2026
Ferran Torres has completed his move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in a €50 million deal, bringing his four-and-a-half-year stay at the Spanish club to an end. The Spain international has signed a contract with PSG until 2031 and will reunite with Luis Enrique, who coached him during his...
Tom Chiahemen
August 14, 2026
Liverpool’s ownership has taken a major turn after Fenway Sports Group (FSG) agreed to sell a 30 per cent stake in the club to a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The agreement values Liverpool at around £5.5 billion, underlining just...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
August 14, 2026
Nigeria football legend Augustine “Jay-Jay” Okocha is 53 today, and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has joined the celebrations for a player whose name still brings back memories of a different kind of Super Eagles football. The federation marked his birthday with a simple message from the Super Eagles:...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
August 14, 2026
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the country’s poor run in international competitions, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF announced this in a statement issued on Friday via its verified...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
August 14, 2026
Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Victor Osimhen after opening direct talks with Galatasaray over a possible deal for the Nigerian striker. The Gunners are exploring the conditions of a move for the 27-year-old as they continue to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season. Osimhen has...




































