2025 African Knockout Championship Kicks Off Today in Lagos
The 2025 season of the African Knockout Championship kicks off today April 4 at The Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki, Lagos, at 6 PM. Eighteen fighters from seven African countries will compete, with the Main Event featuring Gasmire Diatta vs. Faout Youssef in a Featherweight Fight. Other key matchups include Adams Boa vs. Venatius Iyinagolu in […]
Wike Dismisses Death Rumors, Reaffirms Commitment to Duty
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed rumours of his collapse and death. Briefing journalists after inspecting projects in Abuja yesterday, Wike said the death wishes fueled by political detractors following allegations against Rivers Stateâs suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, were calculated to distract him from the work he was doing in the FCT. Wike assured the […]
Asake Wins Best Album of 2024 at TurnTable Charts
TurnTable charts has awarded Asake with the best performing album of 2024 for his last album, âLungu Boyâ. Asake also shined as the No. 1 artist of the Year for the third consecutive time since receiving the crown at the TurnTable Charts. Twe Twe (Remix) by Kizz Daniel featuring Davido was named by Turn Table Charts […]
TikTok Creator Peller Receives Death Threats
TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has cried out that he has been getting death threats over his call to end the ongoing #30DayRants challenge on TikTok. Peller had been facing backlash after he warned Nigerians to stop ranting on TikTok, suggesting that such behaviour could push the government to ban the […]
Aston Villa and Man City Advance to FA Cup Semi-finals
A brace from Marcus Rashford and a strike from Jacob Ramsey earned Aston Villa a comfortable 3-0 win against Preston North End in the FA Cup Quarter-final yesterday. Villa have now reached their first FA Cup semi-final since 2015, where they will now take on Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium. Elsewhere, Manchester […]
Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing in Ghana Fight
A Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun âSuccessâ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during an undercard boxing match in Ghana at the weekend. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. He was reportedly leading on points before […]
Davido Becomes First Living Male Artist on Rolling Stone Cover
BACKGROUNDRolling Stone Africa proudly announces Nigerian afropop sensation Davido (real nameDavid Adedeji Adeleke) as the cover star for their March/April issue. For over a decade,Davido has continuously pushed the envelope of his artistry and played a significant role inshaping the international repute of African music on the international stage with hits like âIfâ,âFallâ, âBlow My […]
UNILAG, French Embassy Strengthen Education and Research Ties
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it seeks to solidify its bilateral relationship between the University and the Embassy of France in Education, Research and cultural exchange. Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola made this known when he played host to the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Marc Fonbaustier. Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola […]
Headies Awards 2025 Rescheduled to April 27
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards has been moved from April 5 to April 27, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances. In a statement, the Headies Academy apologised for any inconvenience caused by the date change and assured stakeholders that the ceremony would be an unforgettable evening of music, glamour and excitement. This yearâs edition […]
Chad Calls Sudanese Threat a “Declaration of War”
Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” Its foreign ministry vowed to respond according to international law if a “square metre of Chadian territory is threatened”. The warning follows comments from Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, the deputy commander of Sudan’s army, who said the UAE […]
