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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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Eric Chelle has named 23 players for Nigeria’s U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the Olympic Eagles will have to face both matches without him on the touchline. Assistant coach Deniran Ortega will take charge of the team after a clash...
Manchester United produced another dramatic comeback at Old Trafford on Sunday, scoring twice in stoppage time to rescue a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, but the result failed to hide the growing crisis surrounding the club. The point gained from the thrilling encounter offered a moment of relief for...
Brighton continued their impressive Premier League campaign on Sunday by climbing to second place after defeating 10-man Brentford 2-0, while Liverpool boosted their top-four hopes with victory over Crystal Palace and Sunderland stunned Chelsea. Brighton took control at the Amex Stadium after Diego Gomez fired home a stunning long-range...
Nigeria’s Flamingos have achieved a historic milestone after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, to become the first African team to win the competition. The victory marked a new chapter in Nigerian football history, ending years of near...
Manchester City have lost three consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since 2024, putting new manager Enzo Maresca under early pressure to turn around the team’s fortunes. City’s latest defeat came on Saturday, when Nottingham Forest beat them 3-1 at the City Ground. The result followed a...
