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Senegalese fans begin hunger strike in Morocco over AFCON final chaos
Eighteen Senegalese football supporters detained in Morocco following disturbances at last month’s Africa Cup of Nations final have begun a hunger strike, insisting they have been held for weeks without clear charges or a fair hearing.
Lookman Scores On Debut To Help Atletico To Copa Del Rey Semis
Atletico Madrid advanced to the last four of the Copa del Rey on Thursday with an emphatic 5-0…
2027: Cubana Chief Priest declares House of Reps ambition, backs Tinubu
Pascal Okechukwu, a popular socialite and nightlife entrepreneur also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly stated his intention to seek a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election.
The dark side of AFCON: What CAF must fix
On 28 January, ten days after the end of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, the Confederation of…
Lagos Government Defends Makoko Demolition, Cites Safety, Environmental Concerns
The Lagos State Government has defended the recent demolition exercise in Makoko, explaining that the action was part of a broader statewide safety and environmental policy designed to prevent disasters associated with unsafe settlements, fire outbreaks and high-risk infrastructure locations.
AMEMUSO Choir Director Gives Account of Events Surrounding Ifunanya ‘Nanyah’ Nwangene’s Death
The Director of the AMEMUSO Choir, Mr. Sam C. Ezugwu, has released a detailed account of the events leading to the death of Ifunanya 'Nanyah' Nwangene, who reportedly died following a snakebite in Lugbe, Abuja.
Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Crosses ₦2.5bn, Sets New West African Box Office Record
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has made history as her latest film, Behind the Scenes, has crossed the ₦2.5 billion mark at the West African box office, emerging as the highest-grossing movie in the region as of early February 2026.
2026 Grammys: Full list of winners
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday at Crypto.com Arena, showcased a diverse array of musical talent, with Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar emerging as major winners in a night filled with memorable performances and historic moments.
Tinubu Celebrates Fela Kuti’s Eternal Legacy After Historic Recording Academy Honour
The global music community has paid tribute to one of Africa’s most influential cultural icons, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, with the Recording Academy of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, conferred posthumously.
U20 World Cup Qualifier: Falconets to face Senegal in Abeokuta, as CAF approves change
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved a request from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to change the venue of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third-round, first-leg qualifying match between Nigeria and Senegal, originally scheduled for Saturday, 7 February 2026.