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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...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos
September 25, 2026
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has joined billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote in promoting the ongoing effort to make Nigerians part owners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery through its public offering. Davido shared a video on his official X account on Thursday showing a conversation with Dangote,...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
September 18, 2026
Some artists have hit songs. Some have great albums. A few manage to become part of the soundtrack of an entire generation. Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known as 2Baba, belongs in the last category. At 51, the singer has spent more than two decades building a career that stretches...
Tom Chiahemen
September 17, 2026
EU, Federal Government, others back Abuja showcase of fashion, culture and green enterprise By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja From the catwalk to the circular economy, Nigeria’s fashion industry is preparing to make a statement that goes beyond style. With preparations gathering momentum for the 2026 edition of Nigeria Fashion Week...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja
September 16, 2026
Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84, bringing to an end a remarkable career that spanned more than five decades. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Announcing the sad news, Olusoji wrote:...
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By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
September 28, 2026
Lionel Messi is closing in on a free-kick record that has stood for more than two decades, but the ranking he is chasing has thrown up a surprise for football fans: Juninho Pernambucano, widely regarded as one of the greatest free-kick specialists ever, is only fifth. Messi has scored...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
September 28, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo completed a rare 90 minutes on Portugal’s bench on Sunday as coach Jorge Jesus explained why he abandoned plans to introduce the captain during their 2-1 victory over Norway in the UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo was named among the substitutes in Oslo but did not feature, making...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
September 26, 2026
Moses Simon has reached 100 appearances for the Super Eagles, joining an exclusive group of Nigerian internationals to hit the landmark. Simon reached the century during Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Madagascar in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. He is the fifth Nigerian to make 100...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
September 26, 2026
Kobbie Mainoo has been voted Manchester United’s Player of the Month for September, adding another individual honour to a career that already includes several big moments in the United shirt. United described him as “the heartbeat of our midfield” when announcing the award. His September numbers tell part of...
Offor Callistus
September 26, 2026
France defeated Turkey 1-0 on Friday, with Mbappé scoring the decisive goal in the 54th minute. Zidane’s first major decision came before kick-off, when he moved Mbappé back to the left side of France’s attack, with Michael Olise on the right and Ousmane Dembélé operating centrally. It was a...

