August 20, 2026

Entertainment

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...
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,...
Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has advised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to switch to the front camera on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) whenever the rear camera develops a fault during voter accreditation. The singer made the recommendation on Saturday...
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, delivered an electrifying performance at the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl in London on Friday, thrilling thousands of fans with a night of music and entertainment.  The award-winning singer headlined the “Davido & Friends” concert, one of the major events in the Crystal Palace Bowl Summer Festival series in the United Kingdom.  The outdoor show featured an impressive lineup of artistes, including Omah Lay, Black Sherif, Gabzy, T x C, Jazzwrld & Thukuthela, Ecool, Fola, and Mayorkun, who joined Davido in entertaining the enthusiastic audience.  Shortly after the concert, Davido announced plans for another major outing in the UK, revealing that he will embark on a London stadium tour in 2027. The singer shared the announcement on his Instagram Story, confirming two dates for the highly anticipated performances.  Ahead of the event, Davido had described the Crystal Palace Bowl concert as his first-ever festival appearance in the United Kingdom and his only outdoor performance in London this summer.  Fans turned out in large numbers for the concert, singing along as the Afrobeats star performed several of his biggest hits, capping off another memorable night in his international music career.  The announcement of a 2027 London stadium tour further underscores Davido’s growing global appeal and his continued expansion into some of the world’s biggest live music venues. 
Nigerian music star Davido has appealed to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State amid concerns over possible violence. The award-winning singer made the appeal in a post shared on his official X account on Tuesday, where...

SPORTS

Everton and Crystal Palace completed a direct exchange of Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil on August 11, only 11 days before the clubs meet at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Both players signed four-year contracts running to June 2030. Johnson arrives at Everton after 26 Palace appearances, while McNeil leaves Everton...
Lionel Messi is back among the goals, and this time the number attached to his latest strike tells two stories. The Argentine scored his 70th MLS goal for Inter Miami in their 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, taking his astonishing career tally to 922 goals. It was...
Paul Pogba’s latest attempt to get his career back on track has suffered another setback after he and AS Monaco mutually agreed to terminate his contract, leaving the 33-year-old midfielder a free agent. Pogba had joined Monaco in June 2025 hoping to rebuild his career after serving an 18-month...
African club football now has its roadmap for the 2026/27 season. Competitive action starts in early September, followed by another qualifying round in October. The schedule then moves through the group stage and knockout rounds before the finals in May 2027. The published dates also shape the continental fixture...
Chelsea have moved quickly to tie Joao Pedro down to a new long-term deal after the Brazilian forward signed a contract extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 2032. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the documents have been approved, with Joao Pedro also handed an...
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