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By OLA MODUPE, Lagos
August 24, 2026
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,...
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin
August 22, 2026
Edo State Government has announced that Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will not be allowed to perform in the state throughout the tenure of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The announcement was made by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, in a video...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
August 21, 2026
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, shared a light-hearted moment with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during a visit to the minister’s office, playfully reminding him of the outcome of the Osun State governorship election. The exchange, which has since gone viral...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
August 17, 2026
Big Brother Naija Season 11 took an unexpected turn on Sunday, August 16, 2026, when Neche walked away from the reality show, choosing to end her journey voluntarily rather than wait for eviction. The announcement came shortly after the live eviction show, with Neche, who was serving as the...
Osun election: Davido urges INEC to explain delay as 471 Polling Unit results remain pending on IReV
Osun election: Davido urges INEC to explain delay as 471 Polling Unit results remain pending on IReV
By OLA MODUPE , Osogbo
August 16, 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide an explanation for the delay in uploading the remaining polling unit results from the Osun State governorship election. The singer, who has been actively commenting on the election process,...
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By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
August 27, 2026
Liverpool have finally broken through Paris Saint-Germain’s resistance to Bradley Barcola, reaching an agreement to sign the France international in a deal that could rise to €140 million. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano broke the news on Thursday, reporting that Liverpool and PSG had agreed a deal worth an initial...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja
August 27, 2026
Kylian Mbappé had the Bernabéu singing on José Mourinho’s return as the French superstar hit a hat-trick to fire Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Mbappé was the difference on a night when Madrid had to recover from conceding first, with his three goals...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
August 26, 2026
Bruno Fernandes has ended Manchester United’s 16-year wait for the PFA Player of the Year award, becoming the first player from the club to claim the prize since Wayne Rooney in 2010. The Portuguese midfielder was named the 2026 winner after a standout season in which he once again...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
August 22, 2026
Hull City marked their return to the English Premier League (EPL) with a statement 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday, ending a 52-year wait for a league win over the Red Devils. Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored in the first half as Hull stunned United at the...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
August 22, 2026
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £65 million, with a further £5 million in add-ons. The deal, which could eventually be worth £70 million, was confirmed on Friday night by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who gave the move his “Here...

