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US museum returns looted Benin artefacts today

A United States museum, has concluded plans to hand over looted Benin Bronzes to Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. The Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, said in a statement yesterday that the Benin monarch would be receiving the artefacts looted from the Oba palace over a century ago, today (Monday). Osaigbovo said […]

Alcaraz Beats Djokovic To Retain Wimbledon Title

Carlos Alcaraz powered to victory over Novak Djokovic to retain his men's singles title at Wimbledon.

Carlos Alcaraz powered to victory over Novak Djokovic to retain his men’s singles title at Wimbledon. Although the final failed to live up to the five-set thriller of 12 months ago, Alcaraz battled through the third-set tie-break for a 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win. The result continues the four-time major winner’s 100% record in Grand […]

Kaffy to Celebrate 25th Anniversary as a Professional Dancer in 2025

Kafayat Shafau, widely known as "Kaffy," has unveiled plans to celebrate her 25th anniversary as a professional dancer in 2025. 

Renowned Nigerian dancer Kafayat Shafau, widely known as “Kaffy,” has unveiled plans to celebrate her 25th anniversary as a professional dancer in 2025.  In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Kaffy announced her intention to organize mentorship and coaching classes for aspiring dancers as part of the anniversary celebrations. She will […]

Spain Beat England to Win Euro 2024 Final

Spain completed a perfect competition by beating England 2-1 to lift a record fourth European Championship.

Spain completed a perfect competition by beating England 2-1 to lift a record fourth European Championship. After a drab first-half, Nico Williams gave Spain an early second-half lead.  Substitute Cole Palmer pulled England level in the 47th minute, but La Roja would have the final laugh as Mikel Oyazarbal fired late to hand Spain the […]

Rema HEIS album sparking off a frenzy on social media

Rema has released his highly anticipated sophomore 11-track album, “HEIS”, sparking off a frenzy on social media.

Rema has released his highly anticipated sophomore 11-track album, “HEIS”, sparking off a frenzy on social media. The album features hit singles like “Benin Boys”, featuring Shallipopi, and follows Rema’s debut album, ‘Rave & Roses’, released in March 2022, which included his monster hit, ‘Calm Down’. Music lovers and fans have been taking to social […]

NFF opens applications for Supersand Eagles Head Coach position

NFF has opened applications to fill the position of Head Coach for the National Beach Soccer Team known as the SuperSand Eagles. 

Nigeria Football Federation has opened applications to fill the position of Head Coach for the National Beach Soccer Team known as the SuperSand Eagles.  This come nine days before their 2024 Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier against Mauritania. According to the NFF, the 3-day application window will close at midnight of Friday, July 12, with a […]

Kenyan president sacks all cabinet ministers after weeks of protests

William Ruto, has dismissed almost his entire cabinet, and promised to make consultations to form a “broad-based government”

Kenyan President, William Ruto, has dismissed almost his entire cabinet, and promised to make consultations to form a “broad-based government” following anti-government protests. In a televised address, Ruto said he decided on the dismissals after reflecting and listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said and after a holistic appraisal of the performance […]

Shakira to Perform at 2024 Copa America Final

Shakira has been confirmed to perform at the 2024 Copa America final, where a crowd of 54,000 is expected to gather at Hard Rock Stadium

Colombian pop star Shakira has been confirmed to perform at the 2024 Copa America final, where a crowd of 54,000 is expected to gather at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, July 14.  The renowned singer, famous for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” will take the stage during the halftime show of the highly anticipated event. Shakira, […]

Spain beat France to reach Euro 2024 final

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history as Spain beat France 2-1 to reach the final of Euro 2024.

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history as Spain beat France 2-1 to reach the final of Euro 2024. After Randal Kolo Muani headed in Kylian Mbappe’scross to give France an early lead, Yamal curled home a stunning strike from outside the box to write his name into the record books by […]