October 1, 2026

Entertainment

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,...
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...
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...
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:...

SPORTS

Portugal forward Rafael Leão has been handed Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No. 7 shirt following the veteran striker’s departure from the national team camp. Portugal confirmed that Leão will wear the famous number for the team’s next two matches, marking a symbolic moment for the AC Milan forward as he...
Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out of Portugal’s national team training camp, promising to reveal the reasons behind his departure at a later date. The Portugal captain announced his decision following a press conference by the national team coach and a direct conversation with Portuguese Football Federation President. Ronaldo, however,...
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...
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...
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...
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