A reported confrontation involving musician Duncan Mighty and electricity officials in Port Harcourt has once again exposed a problem that goes far beyond one celebrity, one house or one disconnection. Videos circulating online show a confrontation involving the singer, residents and officials during an attempted power disconnection at his residence. Reports say the situation escalated…
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been overshadowed by reports that several Super Falcons players had cash stolen while staying at the team’s hotel in Casablanca, Morocco. The allegations first surfaced after forward Esther Okoronkwo shared posts on social media claiming that money disappeared from players’ wallets while they…
The summer transfer window is heating up, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid all involved in major developments. Liverpool Target Barcola, But Not as Salah’s Replacement Liverpool are continuing to explore a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with reports suggesting the France international is a serious target for the Reds. The interesting…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Seven-time African champions Egypt could not claim a historical victory over Belgium in their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday evening as both sides settled for a 1-1 draw in their Group G clash, reports Newslegend. Egypt were coasting to a first ever victory in the World Cup…
Chelsea midfielder Roméo Lavia is fit and available for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur after recovering from a minor hamstring issue. Lavia missed Chelsea’s entertaining 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday after feeling discomfort in his hamstring. Manager Xabi Alonso opted not to risk the 22-year-old, who watched from the sidelines as…
Nollywood is mourning the death of actress and producer Temitope “Tope” Osoba, who has died at the age of 40 following a battle with breast cancer. Her death was announced on Wednesday, August 5, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to an actress whose career stretched across more than two decades. But beyond the heartbreaking…
Nigerian content creator Asherkine was briefly detained at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after attempting to film on campus without obtaining the required approval, according to his account shared online. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about how universities should deal with the growing number of creators who now treat campuses as natural locations…
Heavy rainfall has disrupted daily activities across several states in southern Nigeria, with residents in Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Cross River and other parts of the region waking up to flooded roads, waterlogged communities and traffic congestion as the country enters the peak of its rainy season. The downpours, which began overnight in many areas, left…
Nigeria’s U20 team, Flying Eagles, on Wednesday evening booked their place in the final of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over host nation Côte d’Ivoire. The pulsating semi final encounter ended 2-2 after extra time, making the penalty shootout inevitable. The hosts started on the front foot…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons return to action today as they take on Tanzania’s Twiga Stars in an international friendly that serves as their final preparation ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The match comes just days before the start of the continental tournament and gives head coach Justine Madugu one…
