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Ghana coach, Kingston resigns ahead Golden Eaglets tie

Black Starlets of Ghana head coach, Laryea Kingston has announced his resignation following his team’s defeat to Burkina Faso.

Black Starlets of Ghana head coach, Laryea Kingston has announced his resignation following his team’s defeat to Burkina Faso. The hosts fell to a 2-1 defeat against the Burkinabes in their semi-final tie at the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Saturday night, while Holders Nigeria lost 1-0 to Cote d’Ivoire in the second semi-final also […]

D’banj to Celebrate 20 Years in Music with Free Concert in 20 cities 

Afrobeat superstar Oladapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo is set to mark two decades in the Nigerian music industry with a series of celebratory events, including a free concert for his fans.

Afrobeat superstar Oladapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo is set to mark two decades in the Nigerian music industry with a series of celebratory events, including a free concert for his fans. The concert will be held at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja on June 11, promising an unforgettable experience for his supporters. In addition to the concert, […]

Al Ahly claim record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title

An early own goal from Roger Aholou secured a 1-0 victory for Al Ahly of Egypt against Tunisian side Esperance, earning them a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title. 

An early own goal from Roger Aholou secured a 1-0 victory for Al Ahly of Egypt against Tunisian side Esperance, earning them a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title.  This victory, following a goalless draw in the first leg, allowed Al Ahly to triumph 1-0 on aggregate and claim their fourth consecutive title in Africa’s […]

Cassie breaks silence after Diddy assault video surfaces

American Singer Cassie has posted her first statement since video emerged showing rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking her.

American Singer Cassie has posted her first statement since video emerged showing rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs attacking her. The star, whose full name is Casandra Ventura, said domestic violence “broke her down to someone never thought she would become”. In her statement, which was posted to Instagram, Ms Ventura thanked her friends, family and the […]

Actors Guild of Nigeria to Address Federal Government’s Directive on Movie Content

President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has announced plans to meet with members of the association to develop a collective response to the Federal Government's directive to eliminate money rituals, smoking, and crime scenes from Nigerian movies.

Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has announced plans to meet with members of the association to develop a collective response to the Federal Government’s directive to eliminate money rituals, smoking, and crime scenes from Nigerian movies. Rollas’s statement comes after Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director of the National Film and Video […]

We’ll adopt modern days football styles — Finidi

Super Eagles Head Coach, Finidi George, has said he would adopt modern football styles, to make meaningful impact and get positive results as the national team coach.

Super Eagles Head Coach, Finidi George, has said he would adopt modern football styles, to make meaningful impact and get positive results as the national team coach. Speaking today during a Media Parley at Eko Hotel in Lagos, coach Finidi said although the Eagles are known for their traditional ways of playing, wing play had […]

Golden Eaglets qualify for semifinals in WAFU B U-17 tournament to face Cote D’Ivoire

Nigerian Golden Eaglets earned a qualification spot for the 2025 Africa U17 Cup of Nations tourney after defeating Ghana’s Starlets by 3-2 in a hard-fought third place game yesterday, at the WAFU B U17 Championship.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing WAFU Zone B Under-17 Championship after defeating Togo 3-0 in Accra, Ghana. Recall that the game was initially scheduled for Wednesday evening, but was postponed to this morning due to a heavy downpour. The convincing victory yesterday morning ensured the Eaglets top Group B with seven […]

I am not from Gabon – Actor Zack Orji

Nollywood veteran actor Zack Orji has debunked social media rumours claiming that he is from Gabon.

Nollywood veteran actor Zack Orji has debunked social media rumours claiming that he is from Gabon. The renowned actor, who took to his Instagram page – @realzackorji – to express his frustration, said the falsehood was not the first about him, but reiterated that he is a full-blooded Nigerian, from Enugu State, and remains proud […]

Sean Combs faces new sexual assault lawsuit

Another sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Another sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Former model Crystal McKinney alleged yesterday that the American rapper had forced her to perform oral sex on him at a party in 2003. The lawsuit said the assault occurred after she was “pressured to imbibe” alcohol and marijuana, including a joint she believed […]

Ademola Lookman’s hat-trick helps Atalanta beat Leverkusen to win Europa League

Ademola Lookman netted a historic hat-trick to help Atalanta defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final in Dublin last night.

Nigerian attackers, Ademola Lookman netted a historic hat-trick to help Atalanta defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final in Dublin last night. Lookman is now the first player to score a hat-trick in a Europa League final. The win helped Atalanta end a 61-year trophy drought while devastating Bayer Leverkusen’s dream of an […]