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:...

Afro-urban music artist, Malex Betaboi, has urged Nigerian artists to use their platforms to reflect the struggles of ordinary people and offer messages of hope amid the country’s economic challenges. Betaboi, who spoke to journalists in Jos, said his music was shaped by personal experiences but was also intended...

American jazz legend and Grammy Award-winning singer Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70, her manager confirmed on Wednesday. Wilson passed away peacefully at her home in Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement issued by her manager, Robert Torre. “Cassandra Wilson transitioned peacefully...

Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, has revealed how much the Gunners’ 2025/26 Premier League success meant to him, saying he would have chosen seeing Arsenal lift the trophy over winning a Grammy Award. And considering the 22-year wait that preceded Arsenal’s return to the top of English football, the rapper’s choice...

Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, government officials,...

Joao Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil’s squad after picking up an injury. Fabrizio Romano reported the development on Wednesday, quoting a statement from the Brazilian Football Confederation which confirmed that the Chelsea forward had been ruled out of the team’s upcoming matches. Pedro will remain in London to continue...

Former Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has been banned from driving after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide and failing to provide a specimen. Sterling appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday over a May 28 crash involving his Lamborghini Urus. The 31-year-old admitted driving dangerously...

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has admitted he must improve his finishing after another frustrating night in front of goal, but the Brazilian remains confident his goals will soon return. Vinícius stated this in a post on his Instagram handle, shortly after another game without a goal in Real...

Tottenham Hotspur’s Carabao Cup campaign has come to an early end after Liverpool beat them 3-1 at Anfield on Wednesday night.  Liverpool took control in the first half when Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 21st minute.  Cody Gakpo extended the lead nine minutes after the restart, putting Liverpool 2-0 ahead before Tottenham responded through Conor Gallagher in the 69th minute.  Gallagher’s goal gave Tottenham a route back into the game, but Liverpool held firm before Dominik Szoboszlai settled the contest with a 91st-minute strike.  The result ends Tottenham’s run in a competition they could have used to add another trophy to their collection after ending a 17-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League in May 2025.  For Roberto De Zerbi’s side, the defeat means attention now shifts to their other competitions, while Liverpool move on with their Carabao Cup campaign still alive.  Tottenham have also now extended their long wait for a League Cup win at Anfield, having last won there in the competition in 2006. 

I6-year old teen, Max Dowman, scored twice as Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road to book their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Dowman opened the scoring in the seventh minute before adding his second two minutes after the restart, giving...