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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 […]

Sadiq has Been Ruled Out of AFCON 2023 Due to an Injury

Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. The 26-year-old Sadiq who is now the third Super Eagles player to be ruled out of the competition, sustained a knee injury in the Super Eagles friendly against Syli Stars of Guinea on Monday. He is now […]

Vector and Bella Shmurda collaborate on a new single ‘If They Are Real’

In his latest single, ‘If They Are Real,’ Vector provides a personal narrative, recounting the experiences and stories of individuals and locations, whether they are based on reality or fiction. Vector, an industry veteran, has become increasingly outspoken in recent years, shifting his focus from mainstream dominance to cultural enlightenment. In his latest project, he […]

Super Eagles Land In Abidjan for AFCON 2023

Three-time champions Nigeria have arrived in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals. According to Ademola Olajire NNF Media Director, the chartered aircraft which conveyed players and officials of the Super Eagles touched down at 12.23pm Nigeria time, with the contingent dressed in Nigeria traditional kaftan attire with cap to […]

CBN dismisses the boards of Union, Keystone, and Polaris Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sacked the boards of Union Bank, Polaris Bank and Keystone Bank. The apex bank in a statement signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, said “this action became necessary due to the non-compliance of these banks and their respective boards with some sections of the […]