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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
November 13, 2026
Fans of Nigerian music superstar Davido are preparing for a grand celebration in Atlanta, Georgia, where the award-winning singer will be honoured with a prestigious Humanitarian Charity Award. The event, scheduled for December 19, 2026, is expected to attract supporters and admirers from different parts of the world. Organisers...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
October 23, 2026
Nollywood has lost another of its familiar faces, with veteran actor Francis Duru dying at 57, barely five weeks after the death of screen legend Olu Jacobs. Duru’s family announced his death in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Friday, October 23, 2026, saying he died after...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
October 15, 2026
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti would have turned 88 today, but many of the problems he challenged through his music remain part of everyday life in Nigeria. Born on October 15, 1938, in Abeokuta, Fela died in Lagos on August 2, 1997. Yet, his voice has refused to fade, with his songs...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
October 4, 2026
Temi Nkem has made Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) history, becoming the youngest winner in the show’s history at just 21 years old. Nkem was crowned winner of Season 11, the “Show Ya Sef” edition, on Sunday night after beating Aikou in the final two, bringing a dramatic close to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
September 28, 2026
Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, has described the Afrobeats star as one of the most influential Nigerians under 40, saying his impact extends beyond music into social media, business and popular culture. Asika said Davido’s huge fan base, online presence and strong connection with audiences have made him one of...
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By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
November 14, 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for October after leading Tottenham Hotspur through an unbeaten run that yielded three wins and a draw in four matches. The Italian’s side collected 10 points from a possible 12, scoring nine goals and conceding just two...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
November 13, 2026
Tolu Arokodare struck twice in eight minutes as Nigeria’s Super Eagles overcame Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo on Friday to breathe new life into their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Alhassan Yusuf gave Nigeria the perfect start, firing the hosts ahead in the third minute at the Godswill...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
November 12, 2026
Michael Carrick’s remarkable Manchester United turnaround has ended in a dramatic fall from grace, with the former midfielder sacked less than six months after signing a new contract following a Champions League qualification campaign. Carrick arrived as a rescue figure after Ruben Amorim’s exit and quickly transformed United’s fortunes,...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
November 11, 2026
Manchester United have stepped up their search for a new head coach by opening talks with Mauricio Pochettino over a possible move to Old Trafford. The Argentine manager is understood to be willing to take the job as the club prepares for the expected departure of Michael Carrick. Sources...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja
November 11, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, after they made history by winning the country’s first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title. The victorious players and their technical crew were received at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Abuja, where First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu represented...

