July 8, 2026

Entertainment

Nigeria’s indigenous fragrance and body care brand, Majestic Roobee, has launched Abuja’s first experiential perfume studio, introducing a bespoke fragrance destination where customers can create personalised perfumes using natural ingredients, premium fragrance oils and essential oils in a relaxing wellness environment. The initiative marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s...
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star born, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, is set to add another extraordinary machine to his luxury car collection after commissioning what is being described as the world’s first Widebody Bugatti Chiron. The bespoke project is being handled by Dubai-based luxury automotive customization...
Late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo was on Thursday laid to rest in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, amid an outpouring of grief from family members, friends, colleagues and admirers. Photos from the burial ceremony captured emotional moments as mourners gathered to pay their final respects to the actor,...
Popular Hausa praise singer, Rarara, has faulted music star Davido for displaying the names of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert, describing the move as inappropriate and damaging to Nigeria’s image. Speaking in a video reaction, Rarara condemned the decision,...

SPORTS

The lineup for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed following the conclusion of the Round of 16, with the dates, kick-off times and venues for the last-eight clashes now confirmed. The Round of 16 wrapped up on Tuesday night, paving the way for the...
Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan accused match officials of denying his team a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina came from two goals down to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory on Tuesday. Speaking after the match, Hassan said, “I do not want to put it nicely and talk...
France captain Kylian Mbappé has strongly condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla over racist remarks she made after France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16. The incident followed Saturday’s tense encounter in Philadelphia, where Mbappe scored the match-winning penalty to send France into...
Lionel Messi once again underlined his status as one of football’s greatest players, scoring and providing an assist as Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 clash and book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Belgium produced a dominant display to defeat the United States 4-1 on Monday and book a World Cup quarter-final clash with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, while Hans Vanaken and substitute Romelu Lukaku also found the net to seal an emphatic victory in Seattle. The match was overshadowed...
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