Martin Bakole batters Jared Anderson in upset TKO win
Martin Bakole handed celebrated prospect Jared “Big Baby” Anderson his first loss, scoring three knockdowns en route to a fifth round TKO win. Anderson (17-1, 12 KO) went down in the first round and then twice in the fifth before…
Tinubu Pays Tribute to Late Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep condolences to the family of the late Onyeka Onwenu, a renowned Nigerian singer, songwriter, actor, journalist, activist, and politician. The President mourned the passing of the legendary artiste, who was fondly referred to…
Paris 2024 Olympics: D’Tigress beats Canada 79-70, to qualify for quarter-final
In their final group game, Nigeria’s D’Tigress beat Canada to become the 1st African team to qualify for the Quarter-Finals of a basketball Olympics event. The D’Tigress senior women’s basketball team from Nigeria is making history by becoming the first…
Jnr Pope: AGN lifts suspension on Adanma Luke, permits riverine filming
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has lifted the suspension on Adanma Luke, producer of the ill-fated movie The Other Side of Life, which featured the late Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, also known as…
Popular Nigerian Vlogger Afobaje Is Dead
Popular Yoruba Vlogger and businessman, Afobaje, has passed away after collapsing during a football game in Ikeja Cement. May his soul rest in peace.
“I Started Mànaging My Son 13 Years Ago” – Burna Boy’s Mum Says As She Reflects On Her Son’s Success
In an inspiring revelation, Burna Boy’s mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, shared the remarkable story of their journey over the past 13 years. Reflecting on their humble beginnings, she recounted how she first read Burna Boy’s record deal in 2010…
41 African countries set for stronger economic growth, says Edun
The Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says 41 African countries are set for stronger economic growth in 2024. Edun, who doubles as the Chairperson of the African Caucus, said this on Friday at the…
Iwobi Man of the match in Fulham pre-season win
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was named Man of the Match following his classy displays in Fulham’s 1-0 pre-season friendly win over Benfica at the Estadio Algarve on Friday night. The 27-year-old, donning the number 17 jersey, scored the decisive…
NCAA declares airports safe as train services stop
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority assured passengers of their safety at the airports and smooth airline operations as the hunger protests continue nationwide. However, train services were suspended on Thursday as a precautionary measure against damages at train stations, particularly…
American singer, Saint Jhn denies being influenced by Rema
Guyanese-American singer and rapper, Saint Jhn, has denied being influenced by Nigerian afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema. The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ crooner issued the disclaimer after a fan claimed his latest afro-themed single, ‘Humble’ was heavily influenced…