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The Nigerian national team enters AFCON with unusually low expectations. Former players like John Obi Mikel criticize the chaotic preparation, citing unpaid coach salaries. Sunday Oliseh argues that opponents no longer fear the Super Eagles due to recent World Cup qualification failures...

The Daniel Ford table tennis tournament starts today in Lagos. Defending national champion Muiz Adegoke faces former title holders Matthew Kuti and Abdulbasit Abdulfatai. The event takes place at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. Adegoke enters with recent wins in Bayelsa and Lagos, aiming to improve...

The Port Harcourt International Polo tournament will begin next month. This event, themed United by The Game, is the largest polo festival in the Niger Delta region. It will be held at the GRA Polo Ground in the city. The weeklong competition honors the late president Roland Cookey-Gam, marking...

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation established new committees for zonal grassroots development. This decision came from a board meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Federation president Bashir Adewale Adeniyi announced twelve commissions, including ones for youth, marketing, and technical rules...

Jake Paul fights Anthony Joshua in Miami, highlighting boxing's modern shift toward social media influence. The YouTube star moves up to heavyweight against the former champion. Joshua suffered multiple knockdowns in a recent title loss to Daniel Dubois. Paul channels Muhammad Ali, describing a...

The host nation, Morocco, faces immense pressure to win AFCON. Their world-class squad and home advantage make them favorites. Coach Walid Regragui has openly stated that the goal is victory. The team has only one historical tournament win from decades ago. They open against Comoros at the...

Influencer Peller has apologized after a police arrest in Lagos. He was detained for reckless driving and an apparent suicide attempt linked to a breakup. His former girlfriend, Jarvis, cited emotional issues as a reason for their split. Authorities confirmed the incident happened on the...

Wizkid called himself boring in a recent interview. He described a routine of waking up early to drive his children to school. The singer stressed that celebrities live normal lives like anyone else. He listed his daughter Morayo, his music, and God as his top priorities. Wizkid credits his...

Actors IK Ogbonna and Rita Dominic responded to religious criticism of a film title. The movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, faced backlash from the Christian Association of Nigeria. Ogbonna stated the cast, producer, and director are all Christians with no disrespect intended. He explained the...

Actress Juliana Olayode revealed she struggled with depression for three years. She hid suicidal thoughts while appearing normal in public. Olayode said her physical health declined, and she gained significant weight. She attempted therapy but ultimately turned to her faith for healing. The...

Actor Jamiu Azeez issued a public apology to fellow actor Opeyemi Aiyeola. He posted a lengthy statement on Instagram expressing deep regret. Azeez called Aiyeola his mother, confidant, and benefactor. He admitted to acting childishly and causing significant hurt. Azeez pleaded for forgiveness...

Liberian artist Larry G, real name Elvis Saywon, credits his recent award to hard work and consistency. He won the Next Rated Artist of the Year title at the MTN Liberia Music Awards. The singer says his dedication and life experiences fuel his music. Larry G, born in Nimba County, sees the...

Davido wants to collaborate with Rihanna and Kehlani. He mentioned this during a lengthy Twitch stream with Carter Efe. The Nigerian singer called a potential Rihanna track "dope". He also named local artists Tems, Ayra Starr, and Morravey as desired features. The livestream itself drew a huge...

Barack Obama shared his annual year-end favorites list, spotlighting Afrobeats. His music picks include Olamide's track "99" and Burna Boy's "TaTaTa". Nigerian-born artist Obongjayar also appears with the song "Not In Surrender. The broader list spans many genres and global artists. It has...

Davido will headline the AFCON kickoff concert in Rabat. The event features French Montana and Moroccan artists Douaa Lahyaoui and Says'z. French-Moroccan performer Lartiste is also on the lineup. The show happens at the Olm Souissi Fan Zone before the tournament begins. Entry requires a fan ID...

Ini Edo responded to criticism about her movie's title, A Very Dirty Christmas. The Christian Association of Nigeria had objected to the name. The actress stated she is a devout Christian and never meant to insult the faith or the holiday. She explained the title as a metaphor for the film's...

Musician SBLive, real name Oluwaseun Bankole, married Oluwatomisin Oyewole in Ibadan. The two-day event included a traditional ceremony at the Jogor Centre. A formal wedding and reception followed at the Sunlight Royal Event Centre. The wedding party featured fellow performers like Isegun...

Gospel artist Bisi Alawiye Aluko is holding a prayer event for Nigeria. Her Prophetic Praise Program will happen at the BTO Events Hall on Ilesa Garage Road in Akure, Ondo State. Several other ministers are scheduled to attend, including Evang. Elijah Akintunde and Prophetess Jumoke Olakanmi...

Morayo Afolabi-Brown is launching a new daily talk show. The program, called The Morayo Show, will be filmed in a high-end studio on the Lagos Mainland. It will air on News Central TV, NTA Lagos, and TVC Entertainment every weekday. Digital streaming will also be available. Afolabi-Brown brings...

The film Farmer's Bride and the series Seven Doors dominated the recent Best of Nollywood awards. The ceremony at the Wole Soyinka center in Lagos gave the top movie and director prizes to Adebayo Tijani's Farmer's Bride. Femi Adebayo's Seven Doors was the biggest technical winner. It collected...