October 20, 2026

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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,...
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...

SPORTS

Cross River State Tourism Bureau has announced that winners of the 2026 Calabar Marathon will receive cash prizes of up to N1.2 million. Managing Director of the bureau, John Atsu, made the announcement during a press briefing in Calabar ahead of the fourth edition of the event. He said...
Tottenham Hotspur ended their winless run with a 3-1 victory over Coventry City on Sunday, as James Maddison marked his return with a goal and Dejan Kulusevski made his first appearance in 526 days. Maddison put Spurs ahead in the 14th minute with a superb strike, giving the visitors...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 30-day suspension for walking out of Portugal’s national team camp in Denmark may have little effect on his international return, with the punishment expected to expire before the country’s next fixtures in November. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has reportedly sanctioned the 41-year-old forward with a 30-day...
Real Madrid have received a boost ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla, with Brazilian defender Éder Militao returning to the squad after six months out with injury. Militao has been named in the squad for the game, his first call-up since undergoing surgery in April. The defender’s...
Chelsea ended their nine-month wait for a Premier League clean sheet with a 2-0 victory over Everton, despite losing goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to injury during the match. Pedro Neto scored in the 46th minute before sealing the win with a second goal in the 90th minute, giving Chelsea back-to-back...
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