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Tom Chiahemen
July 6, 2026
Nigeria’s indigenous fragrance and body care brand, Majestic Roobee, has launched Abuja’s first experiential perfume studio, introducing a bespoke fragrance destination where customers can create personalised perfumes using natural ingredients, premium fragrance oils and essential oils in a relaxing wellness environment. The initiative marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s...
Tom Chiahemen
July 4, 2026
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star born, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, is set to add another extraordinary machine to his luxury car collection after commissioning what is being described as the world’s first Widebody Bugatti Chiron. The bespoke project is being handled by Dubai-based luxury automotive customization...
By BARBARA KALU, Umuahia
June 18, 2026
Late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo was on Thursday laid to rest in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, amid an outpouring of grief from family members, friends, colleagues and admirers. Photos from the burial ceremony captured emotional moments as mourners gathered to pay their final respects to the actor,...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
June 17, 2026
Popular Hausa praise singer, Rarara, has faulted music star Davido for displaying the names of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert, describing the move as inappropriate and damaging to Nigeria’s image. Speaking in a video reaction, Rarara condemned the decision,...
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By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
July 7, 2026
Lionel Messi once again underlined his status as one of football’s greatest players, scoring and providing an assist as Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 clash and book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
July 7, 2026
Belgium produced a dominant display to defeat the United States 4-1 on Monday and book a World Cup quarter-final clash with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, while Hans Vanaken and substitute Romelu Lukaku also found the net to seal an emphatic victory in Seattle. The match was overshadowed...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
July 7, 2026
Spain booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s final appearance at the tournament. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time after being set up by fellow substitute Ferran Torres. The tightly contested last-16 clash...
Tom Chiahemen
July 6, 2026
UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA for suspending the one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun, describing the decision as one that has “crossed a red line.” The governing body issued the statement on Monday after FIFA cleared Balogun to feature in the USA’s World Cup Round of...
Tom Chiahemen
July 6, 2026
Every stunning African victory at this FIFA World Cup has stirred two emotions in William Troost-Ekong. The first is pride. The second is an inescapable sense of what might have been. As Morocco, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire have stood toe-to-toe with football’s traditional powerhouses, the former Super Eagles captain...


































