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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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Manchester United are considering Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann as possible replacements for Michael Carrick. Carrick’s future is uncertain after the club’s disappointing start to the season. The club has reportedly begun looking at potential candidates for the job. Howe and Nagelsmann are said to be among the leading...
Alexia Putellas has won the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or, claiming the prestigious award for the third time in her career. The Spanish midfielder received the honour at the Ballon d’Or ceremony held in London on Monday. She previously won the award in 2021 and 2022 after leading Barcelona to...
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player in 25 years to claim football’s biggest individual award. The Bayern Munich striker beat Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe to the prestigious prize. The award ceremony was held in London, marking...
Manchester United suffered another painful setback after losing 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the Premier League. The heavy defeat stretched United’s winless run to eight matches and increased the pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Bournemouth looked the better side from the start and created several early scoring...
Five Nigerian boxers have reached the finals of the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. The finalists include Ajisola Kadijat in the women’s 54kg category, Ridwan Raheem in the men’s 65kg division, Orakwe Blessing in the 75-80kg category and Patricia Mbata in the 70-75kg division....
