Social media personalities VeryDarkMan and Mr. Jollof were involved in a physical confrontation aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight traveling from Asaba to Lagos. Flight crew and passengers worked to separate the two influencers as their dispute turned violent at altitude.
The incident appears connected to an extended online dispute between the pair. VeryDarkMan later shared photographs on social media showing what he described as bite marks from the encounter, claiming he emerged victorious from the exchange. The airline has not issued any public comment regarding the altercation.
Nigerian rapper Olamide has responded to backlash following his statement placing Wizkid as the leading Afrobeats artist after Fela Kuti. The musician made the contested remarks during a media session in Toronto, Canada, sparking debate among fans and industry observers.
Olamide acknowledged varying perspectives within the music community, stating that the industry accommodates multiple successful artists simultaneously. He emphasized that supporters can champion their favorite performers without devaluing others' contributions and achievements.
The rapper suggested that prominent figures including Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid remain unbothered by external opinions, concentrating instead on their musical output. He attributed their...
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Super Eagles to concentrate on the 2026 African Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco following their penalty shootout loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in World Cup qualifying. Through a statement released by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu emphasized the need for rapid recovery after the team's second consecutive failure to reach the global tournament.
The president praised the squad's determination throughout the qualifying campaign while calling for a thorough examination of the nation's football operations. Tinubu urged administrators, coaches, players and stakeholders to identify and address weaknesses that hindered the qualification...
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured a spot in the intercontinental playoff round after defeating Nigeria 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 deadlock through extra time in Morocco. Substitute goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu, who entered just before the shootout began, made two crucial saves before captain Chancel Mbemba converted the winning penalty.
Frank Onyeka put the Super Eagles in front during the opening minutes, but Meschack Elia found an equalizer for the Congolese side. The Central African nation will participate in March's intercontinental playoff, where six teams will compete for two remaining spots at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has secured a spot among the final three contenders for the African Football Confederation Men's Player of the Year honor, joining Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi in the race for the continent's top individual prize.
The Galatasaray forward delivered exceptional performances across multiple competitions, netting 37 goals with seven assists last season while helping the Turkish club claim a domestic double. His prolific form has continued with six Champions League goals, surpassing elite scorers like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane. For his national team, Osimhen scored a hat-trick against the Benin Republic in a 4-0 victory and added two more in a 4-1...
Nigeria has secured multiple nominations across major categories for the African Football Confederation women's awards. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade earned recognition as a finalist for Player of the Year alongside Moroccan competitors Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy. The Paris Saint-Germain forward led her nation to a 10th WAFCON championship in Morocco, where she claimed both top player honors and a spot on the tournament's best XI.
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie seeks an unprecedented third consecutive Goalkeeper of the Year title, competing against Morocco's Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa's Andile Dlamini. The Brighton shot-stopper helped secure both the Coupe de France Féminine and the WAFCON trophy.
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Atalanta supporters selected Ademola Lookman's strike against AC Milan as the club's top goal from the previous month through a social media poll. The Super Eagles attacker secured 53 percent of the votes after his roof-bound equalizer marked his opening tally for the reigning UEFA Europa League victors during the 35th minute.
Marco Brescianini finished as runner-up with 20 percent support, while Dominic Vavassori collected 19 percent and Francesco Gasparello earned 8 percent. The former Leicester City player has featured in seven matches for La Dea this campaign.
White Tigers secured the 2025 Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament championship after defeating Papa SA by a 4-0 margin at the Stables Sports Center in Surulere, claiming their second consecutive title. The Lagos Island squad under Coach Emmanuel Olom collected a top prize of 5 million naira, while runners-up Papa SA earned 3 million naira. Greater Tomorrow FC took third place and 1 million naira following a 3-1 victory against Chekas United.
Ojo Rhaman captured both the top scorer and MVP honors with 14 goals, receiving 500,000 naira in combined awards. Emmanuel Olom earned 250,000 naira as coach of the tournament, and Papa SA goalkeeper Sadiq Ridwan claimed the Golden Glove along with an identical cash prize.
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Ikorodu City claimed top position in the Nigeria Premier Football League standings following a 2-1 victory against Plateau United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, while Wikki Tourists secured their first road triumph of the campaign by defeating nine-time champions Enyimba 1-0. Joseph Arumala and Alade Balogun scored for the Oga Boys, who accumulated 24 points from 13 matches to surpass Nasarawa United on goal difference after the latter managed only a 1-1 draw against Kun Khalifat.
Abubakar Aliyu's strike lifted Wikki Tourists to seventh place despite sustained attacking pressure from the hosts at the Enyimba Stadium. Rivers United moved into third position with a 2-1 result over Warri Wolves, maintaining a game in hand. Niger Tornadoes...
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