Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 journey with a tense but deserved 2–1 victory over a spirited Tanzania side, setting the tone for what promises to be a demanding group-stage campaign. In a match packed with energy, tactical battles and late drama, the Super Eagles showed both their
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Five years after the #EndSARS protests shook Nigeria and drew global attention to police brutality and governance failures, the controversy surrounding what happened on the night of October 20, 2020, at the Lekki Toll Gate has once again returned to the centre of national discourse. Former Minister of Information and
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In what is quickly becoming one of Nollywood’s most talked-about exchanges this month, controversial singer Portable has taken aim at actress Iyabo Ojo following her recent remarks celebrating single motherhood. The back-and-forth has ignited heated debates online, pitting the viewpoints of celebrity figures against each other while sparking wider conversations
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Nigerian superstar singer Davido has proven that his knack for making bold moves isn’t limited to the music charts. Over the weekend, the Afrobeats icon made headlines for a completely different reason – his betting prowess. During the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match between Nigeria and Tanzania, Davido
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Vince Zampella, the influential video game developer widely credited with co‑creating the Call of Duty franchise and leading some of the biggest names in modern gaming, has died at the age of 55 in a single‑car crash in Southern California, authorities and industry sources confirmed this week. Zampella, known for
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Anthony Joshua walked out of the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday night with his hand raised, his reputation restored, and one of the most lucrative paydays in boxing history secured. But as the dust settles from his emphatic exhibition victory over Jake Paul, a sobering financial reality has emerged:
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For millions of Nigerians preparing to journey home for the Yuletide, the familiar anxiety of rising transport costs has given way to an unexpected sense of relief, following the announcement by the Nigeria Railway Corporation that train fares across its routes will be slashed by 50 per cent for the
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Afrobeats legend and cultural icon Dare Fasasi has ignited a fresh national conversation on corruption and public accountability after publicly calling out what he described as blatant misconduct within Nigeria’s rail services, following a troubling personal experience while commuting in Lagos. In a strongly worded statement that has since sparked
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Nigerian singer and global Afrobeats star Asake has expressed deep sorrow following reports that a young woman, Karen Lojore, lost her life in a stampede at his concert in Nairobi, Kenya, on December 20, casting a shadow over what was meant to be a night of music, celebration, and shared
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Social media erupted Tuesday with dramatic claims that Nigerian TikTok sensation Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, suffered a devastating loss after the luxury mansion he recently showcased was allegedly destroyed by fire. The explosive posts — filled with images of smoke-scarred walls and hurtful speculation — sent followers into
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