Nigeria Defeats Burundi 1-0 in FIFA U-20 Women Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Under 20 Women’s football team, the Falconets on Sunday defeated Burundi 1-0 in the first leg of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round fixture played in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Nigeria will now face Burundi in the second leg encounter at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Jan. 20, for […]
Nigeria drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea
The Super Eagles of Nigeria Nigeria drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A fixture at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Victor Osimhen scored in the 38th minute to cancel out an Ivan Salvador goal two minutes earlier. The result placed the Super Eagles in the group’s third […]
Ayo Edebiri wins Best Actress in a Comedy at 2024 Critics Choice Awards
The Nigerian-American actress, writer, and stand-up comedian, Ayo Edebiri, persist as she clinched the Best Actress in a Comedy Series award at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. This recognition is attributed to her role as Sydney Adamu in the Hulu series “The Bear.” In her acceptance speech, Ayo Edebiri expressed her gratitude upon receiving the […]
Asake Releases his First Single of 2024 Titled ‘Only Me’
Asake has started strong in 2024 by unveiling his first single of the year, titled ‘Only Me,’ which coincided with his birthday release. ‘Only Me’ is set to mark the beginning of Asake’s 2024, as the superstar is anticipated to continue his mainstream dominance, a trend that commenced in January 2022 with the release of […]
Yemi Alade Performs at the Opening Ceremony of AFCON
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade delivered a performance at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The singer expressed that performing at the AFCON opening ceremony was a “dream come true” in a tweet on her X account on Thursday. She revealed her desire to perform at football ceremonies dates back […]
Musician Terry G has Announced his Retirement From Music
Nigerian Street pop legend Terry G has declared his retirement from the music industry, marking the end of an era for fans who have long embraced his unique sound and energetic performances. Terry G, whose real name is Gabriel Oche Amanyi, rose to fame with his vibrant style of music that blended Dancehall with Gyration […]
CBN has Appointed New Executives for Union, Keystone, and Polaris banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new appointment of executive officers for Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank following the dissolution of the board of the banks on Wednesday. The acting director of Corporate Communication, Sidi-Ali Hakama, made this disclosure in a circular dated January 10, 2024. According to the CBN, the […]
Kali Uchis Announces Her First Pregnancy in her Latest Music Video
Kali Uchis and Don Toliver are expecting, as revealed by Kali in her new music video for “Tu Corazón Es MÃo,” announced on Thursday. The Colombian-American singer and the Houston-born recording artist also shared the news on the same day through an Instagram post. The couple, both 29, shared the sentiment of starting their family […]
A Court Hears that Israeli Officials Expressed Support for the Destruction in Gaza
The UN’s top court, the International Court of Justice, has heard that Israel’s plan to “destroy” Gaza comes from “the highest level of state”. The claims were made by South African lawyers as it presented its case accusing Israel of genocide. South Africa also called on the court to order Israel to cease military operations […]
The Gambia Squad Travelling to Ivory Coast for AFCON 2023, Could Have Died as Their Flight Had to be Aborted
The Gambia squad travelling to Ivory Coast for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations “could have died” during a flight that was aborted. Their coach, Tom Saintfiet, who made the claim, believes there was a lack of oxygen on the plane, saying conditions prompted many of the delegations to fall asleep, but praised quick […]