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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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Shooting Stars assistant coach Ali Kandil has blamed missed first-half chances for his side’s failure to secure victory after surrendering a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Ikorodu City in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Kandil’s disappointment following the Matchday 10 encounter, in which Shooting Stars appeared on...
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have urged sports journalists to give female athletes greater visibility, warning that limited and stereotyped coverage can undermine recognition of women’s contributions to sports. NOC President Habu Gumel made the call on Monday at a seminar organised by the...
The Federal Government has announced cash rewards of $3,000 for each Nigerian athlete who wins gold at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, as the country’s 19-member contingent prepares to depart for the competition. Silver medallists will receive $2,500 each, while athletes who win bronze will earn...
Africa will make sporting history on Saturday as Senegal hosts the Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event ever staged on African soil. The historic competition will take place across the cities of Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly from October 31 to November 13. About 2,700 young athletes from around...
Manchester United are considering Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann as possible replacements for Michael Carrick. Carrick’s future is uncertain after the club’s disappointing start to the season. The club has reportedly begun looking at potential candidates for the job. Howe and Nagelsmann are said to be among the leading...
