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Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy
Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday’s friendly match against Peru at Stade de France – despite being stripped of the title earlier this month. Morocco were declared the winners of the 2025 Afcon tournament when the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of January’s final. Senegal’s players left the […]
Ex-Algerian president Liamine Zeroual dies
Algeria announced three days of national mourning on Sunday after the death of 84-year-old Liamine Zeroual, the former soldier who served as the country’s president from 1994 to 1999. Born on July 3, 1941, in the eastern city of Batna, Zeroual served in Algeria’s National Liberation Army, which fought for independence from French rule. After […]
Why I left DMW label – Liya
Nigerian singer, Abdulsalam Suliyat Modasola, popularly known as Liya, has revealed that her decision to leave Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) label was driven by a desire for personal and professional growth. Liya, who became the first female artiste signed to Davido’s record label in October 2020, officially parted ways with the label in 2023. Speaking […]
War: US surprised Iran can launch missile 2,700 miles – Trump
United States President, Donald Trump has expressed shock that Iran has the capability to launch missile 2,700 miles. Trump expressed this surprises on Friday while highlighting concerns about Iran’s growing missile arsenal. Media reports that Iran has been developing its missile capabilities, including the Khorramshahr and Sejjil missiles with ranges of around 2,000 kilometers, and […]
2027: Igboho’s warning sparks outrage, raises bigger questions for Atiku, Obi
By 3 pm on Wednesday, the co-working lounge inside a popular hotel in Abuja’s Central Business District (CBD) is alive in a quiet, controlled way; soft conversations, laptop clicks, and the low hum of people trying to stay ahead of their day In one corner, Terna Iorfa sits still. A half-empty bottle of water rests […]
Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Nigerian Talents Dominate 30th Anniversary MOBO Awards
Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid and Ayra Starr led a commanding presence at the 2026 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, securing major wins that underscore the genre’s continued grip on the global cultural landscape. The landmark 30th-anniversary ceremony took place on Thursday at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. This marked a historic first for the […]
Omah Lay reverts to Christianity from Islam
Nigerian singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has seemingly reverted to Christianity from Islam. Recall that a few years ago, the Rivers-born singer hinted that he has converted to Islam. In a recent post via Snapchat, Omah Lay hinted at reverting to Christianity. He revealed that he has gone back to writing […]
Kanye West Says His New Album Bully Uses “No AI”
Kanye West has rebuked claims that his long-teased next album, Bully, was made with the help of AI. In an X post shared on Wednesday, March 25, the rapper revealed a track list for the album which features 13 songs, including previously previewed tracks “Beauty and the Beast” and “Preacher Man” with the caption “BULLY […]
War: ‘Glimmer of hope for peace has emerged’ – China gives update on US-Iran talks
China has said it has seen a ‘glimmer of hope’ for peace in the efforts aimed at restoring peace in the Middle East. China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi said that a “glimmer of hope” for peace has emerged due to efforts aimed at halting the war. This is despite Tehran saying it remains committed to […]
US-Iran war: FG reopens fuel imports, Dangote reels from FX losses
The Federal Government has lifted its ban on fuel imports, granting six new licences for the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), following concerns over supply amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The move marks a sharp reversal of Nigeria’s recent policy aimed at reducing dependence on imported fuel. This comes as the Dangote […]
