Purp Wins Nigerian Idol 2025
Purp has won the 2025 edition of Nigerian Idol, becoming the tenth overall winner of the reality music competition. The announcement was made during the grand finale on Sunday, as fans took to social media to celebrate the outcome. Purp beat out Raymu to earn the top spot after a series of vocal battles, live […]
Chelsea Stun PSG 3–0 to Win Club World Cup
Chelsea on Sunday night beat title favourites PSG 3-0 to win the final of this year’s Club World Cup played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. Cole Palmer inspired the stunning performance, scoring twice and assisting Joao Pedro for a goal as the Blues downed the Champions League title-holders to win the first […]
Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Biya to Seek Re-Election
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, has announced that he will run for re-election in this year’s presidential vote on October 12. Biya, who is seeking a new term that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100, came to power more than 40years ago in […]
Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London at 81
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, he passed away in London at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, following a prolonged illness. Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to accompany the late President’s remains from the UK, back to Nigeria […]
Travis Kelce Rocks Karaoke at 2025 Golf Championship
Travis Kelce returned to the American Century Championship in 2025, once again showcasing his karaoke skills with another standout performance. The previous year, he earned recognition for singing Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again,” and this year’s rendition sparked renewed buzz, with many noting an apparent improvement in his vocals. Ahead of the tournament’s official start […]
AI Band “The Velvet Sundown” Reaches 1M Spotify Listeners—Then Reveals It’s Fake
A rising rock band amassed over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify before fans discovered the group wasn’t real. The Velvet Sundown, a retro-inspired act evoking the sound of the ’60s and ’70s, reached the milestone less than a month after releasing their debut album Floating on Echoes on June 5. The project’s breakout track, […]
Brad Pitt Targets Stoli Executive in Château Miraval Legal Showdown
A new court filing reveals that a businessman associated with the Stoli Group is refusing to provide communications related to the 2021 sale of a French winery at the center of a high-profile legal dispute. According to documents filed on June 30 in California’s Superior Court, the individual is believed to have direct knowledge of […]
Ayra Starr Slays in Fishnets & Cowboy Vest on Coldplay Stage
Ayra Starr just turned heads—and turned up the heat—onstage with Coldplay. The Nigerian star lit up the evening, proving that summer style can hit hard and bold. In one sizzling shot, Ayra rocked an edgy black-and-white ensemble with her dancers: leather trousers, star-print tanks, and fishnets beneath metallic knee-high boots—stomping across a gritty stage set […]
Senegal Scraps Akon City Project After Years of Delay and Unmet Promises
Senegal has officially canceled Akon’s ambitious $6 billion plan to build a futuristic “Akon City” along its Atlantic coast, citing years of stalled progress and missed financial obligations by the Senegalese-American artist. Originally unveiled in 2020, the project promised a tech-powered smart city inspired by Black Panther’s Wakanda, featuring solar energy, high-tech infrastructure, and Akon’s […]
Jordan Henderson Departs Ajax Early After Captaining Club Revival
Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax a year before his contract ends, the Dutch club confirmed on Thursday. The former Liverpool and England midfielder, 35, joined Ajax in January 2024, just six months after a controversial move to Saudi side Al-Ettifaq, which drew criticism due to his past support for LGBTQ+ rights. Despite the backlash, Henderson […]