Despite putting up a gallant effort all-round, the Super Falcons saw their Women Africa Cup of Nations title defence come to an agonizing end on Sunday night, falling 1–0 to eternal rivals Cameroon in a fiercely contested quarter-final clash in Casablanca. Cameroon struck early in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a well struck free kick…
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the mob killing of 25-year-old Ibrahim Mbaya, a University of Jos graduate, chef and contestant in the Mr. and Miss Glam Nigeria 2026 pageant, after he was accused of stealing an iPhone 12. Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects who…
Heavy rainfall swept across Lagos on July 3, leaving several major roads submerged, stranding motorists and disrupting business activities as flash floods once again exposed the city’s drainage challenges. Areas including Lekki Phase 1, the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku experienced severe flooding after an intense downpour overwhelmed drainage systems. Videos…
Nigerian Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy and Colombian pop icon Shakira have completed rehearsals ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, with behind-the-scenes clips of the pair embracing and laughing together going viral across social media. The duo will headline the tournament’s first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime performance at MetLife Stadium before Sunday’s final…
Nollywood is mourning filmmaker Dimbo Atiya, who has died at 52. His passing is a major loss not only because of the films and television series he directed and produced, but because of the space he created for Northern Nigerian stories, actors and production talent within the wider Nigerian entertainment industry. Born in Nasarawa and…
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated World Cup finals in history as Lionel Messi’s Argentina prepare to face Lamine Yamal’s Spain on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina booked their place with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, while Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the…
The Nigerian naira started the new trading week on a stable note, maintaining its recent gains against the U.S. dollar as confidence in the foreign exchange market continued to improve. According to data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira traded at ₦1,379.22/$1 at the official window, reflecting continued stability after weeks of…
The latest Professor X rumor has Christopher Abbott emerging as the frontrunner for Charles Xavier in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot. Abbott and Tom Pelphrey reportedly tested for the role, although Marvel has not officially confirmed Abbott’s casting. And honestly, Professor X is only one piece of the puzzle. Marvel’s new X-Men team is starting to…
Afrobeats is getting another major international platform, with Young Jonn and Rema’s “Lalala” and Adekunle Gold’s “Many People” officially included in the eFootball 2027 soundtrack. Konami’s official music-licensing page lists both tracks among the songs licensed for the game. It might look like a small entertainment story, but the bigger opportunity is in where these…
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…
