Nigeria’s most watched reality TV show is making its return, and the excitement is already building to a fever pitch. MultiChoice Nigeria has officially announced the return of Big Brother Naija for its 11th season, with the announcement made via the official BBNaija Instagram page which read: “Biggie is calling. Are you ready to answer?”…
The biggest names in Black entertainment gathered in Los Angeles overnight as the 2026 BET Awards celebrated another year of excellence across music, film, television and sports, with Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and Teyana Taylor emerging among the night’s biggest winners. Hosted by comedian Druski at the Peacock Theater, the ceremony featured emotional acceptance speeches,…
The U.S. State Department has apologized after a map of Africa shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro incorrectly labelled every African country featured on it, including Nigeria, which was mistakenly placed as a landlocked country in the Sahara. The mistake would have been embarrassing enough as an ordinary…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as both Prime Minister and Labour Party leader after facing mounting pressure from within his party. Starmer’s resignation comes less than two years after Labour’s historic 2024 election victory, which ended 14 years of Conservative rule. However, his leadership faced growing criticism over…
Erling Haaland has unexpectedly become part of a major drug seizure in Ecuador — not because of anything he did, but because traffickers allegedly used the Manchester City and Norway star’s image to mark packages in a shipment of cocaine. Ecuadorian police seized 469 kilograms of cocaine packed into 370 packages after stopping a truck…
Global pop superstar Justin Bieber has officially been announced as the latest co-headliner for the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding even more star power to what is expected to be one of the biggest live musical events in history. The landmark performance will take place on 19 July at the New York…
Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola is entering the stage where the biggest question may no longer be whether the player wants to move, but whether PSG are willing to accept Liverpool’s valuation. Recent reports say Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain remain in discussions, with Barcola having given the green light to the move on personal terms….
Burkina Faso has officially severed diplomatic relations with France, marking the latest and most dramatic step in the country’s break from its former colonial ruler after years of deteriorating ties. The announcement was made on Friday by Burkina Faso’s military-led government, which said diplomatic relations with France had been terminated with immediate effect. Authorities accused…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Defending Argentina will play Spain in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at the New York, New Jersey Stadium, reports News Legend. England created the clearer cut chances but there were no shots on target in the first half of an tense World Cup semi-final duel. The…
Nigeria is facing renewed economic pressure as exceptionally high interest rates combine with renewed weakness in the naira, raising concerns over borrowing costs, business activity and household purchasing power. The Central Bank of Nigeria has maintained its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent, following its July 20–21 Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The decision…
