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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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Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Venezuela 1-0 in Morocco. Captain Azeezat Oduntan scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute after Oluebube Umejiaku was fouled inside the penalty...
Arsenal claimed the biggest result of the weekend after defeating Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, while Real Madrid produced a commanding display to beat Racing Santander 3-0 in Spain as Europe’s top leagues delivered another exciting round of fixtures. The Premier League’s headline clash saw Arsenal secure all three points...
Chelsea piled more pressure on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick after a dominant 2-0 Premier League victory over a 10-man United side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The defeat was United’s third consecutive loss and extended their winless run in all competitions to nine matches, their longest since October-November...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially restored the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to its traditional two-year cycle after abandoning its earlier plan to hold the tournament every four years. The decision was unanimously approved by the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO), marking a major policy shift for...
Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after beating Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 clash in Salé, Morocco, on Thursday. Goals from Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Akpan Dunstan sent Nigeria into the last eight, but a late strike from Mexico...
