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,…
Nigeria has moved a step closer to establishing state police as the National Assembly formally transmitted the State Police Constitutional Amendment Bill to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for ratification, marking the next major stage in one of the country’s most significant security reforms in decades. The bill, which was passed by both the…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system, protecting personal data, and tackling identity-related crimes. The new legislation replaces the nearly two-decade-old legal framework governing the country’s identity management system and establishes stricter penalties for identity fraud. Under…
Lagos witnessed one of its most glamorous weddings of 2026 as businessman Sula and his bride, Omotayo, celebrated their white wedding in a lavish ceremony that blended luxury, music and heartfelt family moments. Held at D’Baywaters Event Centre in Lekki Phase 1, the event quickly transformed into what many guests described as the “owambe of…
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has alleged that attempts are being made to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election following a Federal High Court ruling that overturned an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Speaking at a leadership programme in…
It was a massive day for Afrobeats fans as two of Nigeria’s biggest stars, Wande Coal and Davido, delivered fresh music that immediately dominated streaming platforms and social media conversations. Veteran hitmaker Wande Coal officially released his highly anticipated album, KING COAL, marking another milestone in his career as one of Afrobeats’ pioneering voices. The…
A long-running search for answers in the case of missing #EndSARS journalist Pelumi Emmanuel Onifade has reached a significant milestone after DNA testing reportedly confirmed that an unidentified body held for years by authorities belongs to the young reporter. Onifade, a 20-year-old intern with Gboah TV, disappeared on October 24, 2020, while covering events linked…
Nollywood actress Omeche Oko has reassured fans after surviving a frightening vehicle accident while filming on a movie set, an incident that sparked widespread concern across the Nigerian entertainment industry. Reports of the accident circulated on social media after videos and photos emerged showing the aftermath of the crash during a production shoot. Fans and…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced another dramatic day of action as Cristiano Ronaldo broke new ground, Colombia secured a place in the knockout rounds, and Panama became one of the tournament’s first officially eliminated teams. Portugal delivered the standout performance of the day with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the…
Award-winning Nollywood actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has secured the lead role in Imported Bahu, a new cross-cultural Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series that is already generating excitement among fans of African and Indian entertainment. The series, unveiled by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, stars Ighodaro along with Bollywood actor Rajniesh Duggall in a story centered…
