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Onyeka Onwenu is working on a film to chronicle her music journey

Renowned Nigerian musician, Onyeka Onwenu, says she is working on producing a film that will delve into her experiences which span decades within the music industry

Renowned Nigerian musician, Onyeka Onwenu, says she is working on producing a film that will delve into her experiences which span decades within the music industry. With a career that stretches back to the 1970s, Onwenu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, expressed her eagerness to share her firsthand account of the […]

AGN President shuts down Zack Orji death rumours

AGN president shuts down Zack Orji death rumours

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has refuted rumour circulating on social media about the demise of Nollywood actor, Zack Orji.  News emerged on social media yesterday that the ailing thespian had died.  However, the National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, has urged the public to disregard the rumours, saying the actor is alive. Orji had […]

Gabriel Barbosa suspended for two years in anti-doping case

Flamengo forward Gabriel Barbosa suspended for two years in anti-doping case

Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa has been given a two-year ban for ‘attempted fraud’ in a doping case in Brazil. Gabigol was found guilty of attempting to manipulate the doping test at the Flamengo training camp on April 8, 2023. The 27-year-old made the much-publicised transfer from Santos to Inter in the summer of 2016 for €29.5m. […]

Mali defeats Super Eagles in int’l friendly

The Eagles of Mali defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-0 in a friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco last night

The Eagles of Mali defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-0 in a friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco last night. Goals in each halves by El Bilal Toure and Kamory Doumbia sealed the win for Mali. The last time Mali defeated the Super Eagles was on 5th September 1975 also in a friendly which ended 4-1. Prior […]

Six presumed dead after ship collides with Baltimore bridge

Six people are missing presumed dead after a container ship hit the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore

Six people are missing presumed dead after a container ship hit the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore. The Singapore-flagged container ship, Dali, struck a support column on the 47-year-old bridge at 05:30 GMT, causing it to collapse. Several vehicles were crossing the bridge, which is more than 2.6km long, […]

Sharon Ooja announces her Surprise Wedding and said Yes a few months ago

Sharon Ooja announces her Surprise Wedding and said Yes a few months ago

Nollywood beauty Sharon Ooja, who disclosed that she had exchanged wedding vows with her beau in a private civil ceremony, has joined the growing number of Nigerian celebrities who have tied the knot this year. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the celebrated actress shared the good news on her Instagram page with a kind message. […]

Goge Africa celebrates 25th anniversary, unveils contest

Goge Africa celebrates 25th anniversary, unveils contest

Goge Africa, a culture and tourism promotion platform, has celebrated its 25th anniversary with colourful and interesting cultural presentations, as well as fashion and arts exhibitions. Founded on Oct.1, 1999 by Isaac Moses and Nneka Isaac-Moses, the celebration, held in Lagos, also featured a contest for the Face of Goge Africa (FOGA), aimed at showcasing […]

Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor dies at 62

Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62

Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sad news of his demise comes just few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. Muonagor, a […]

Bassey To Miss Super Eagles’ Friendly Game Against Mali With Injury

Calvin Bassey is set to miss the Super Eagles friendly game against Eagles of Mali due to injury.

Calvin Bassey is set to miss the Super Eagles friendly game against Eagles of Mali due to injury. Bassey did not feature in Friday’s friendly game against Ghana’s Black Stars which the Eagles won 2-1. The Fulham defender was on the bench for 90 minutes as the trio of debutant Benjamin Tanimu, Chidozie Awaziem and […]

Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games

Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games

The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]