• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Officially Married in Star-Studded New York Wedding
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    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Officially Married in Star-Studded New York Wedding

    July 7, 2026 - By 

    US pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially married Friday at a lavish wedding that drew a galaxy of fashion-draped A-list  celebrities in New York, sealing a union that has triggered frenzied global attention. Excitement has swirled around America’s “royal wedding,” which is happening on the United States’ 250th birthday weekend amid a record-breaking heat wave, a near-total  news blackout and a security lockdown of the kind typically reserved for heads of state. The anticipation was even greater as Swift and Kelce made no public announcements about their wedding plans at storied Madison Square Garden — and…

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    FIFA unveils new match ball for World Cup semi-finals, final

    July 7, 2026 - By 

    FIFA has unveiled the Trionda Final as the Official Match Ball for the semi-finals, bronze medal match and final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The world football governing body announced the new ball in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday. It said the ball would be used in the tournament’s final four matches, culminating in the final scheduled for July 19 in New York New Jersey Stadium, USA. According to FIFA, the TRIONDA FINAL retains the performance-driven construction of the original TRIONDA ball introduced in October 2025 but features a new premium design in gold, white and black.…

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    644 MILLION! Burna Boy just shattered YouTube Music records.

    July 7, 2026 - By 

    Burna Boy Smashes YouTube Music Record With 644 Million Monthly Listeners Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has recorded a massive 644 million monthly audience on YouTube Music, emerging as the highest-ranked artist among the platform’s current top five Nigerian acts. The latest YouTube Music rankings viewed by our correspondent on Monday, show Burna Boy with 6.41 million subscribers and a 644 million monthly audience, ahead of Asake, who has 2.06 million subscribers and 11.6 million monthly audience, Wizkid with 3.67 million subscribers and 24.2 million monthly audience, Seyi Vibez with 500,000 subscribers and 3.28…

  • MrBeast Retains Crown as World's Highest-Earning Creator With $300 Million – Full Forbes List
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    MrBeast Retains Crown as World’s Highest-Earning Creator With $300 Million – Full Forbes List

    July 7, 2026 - By 

    FULL LIST: MrBeast tops 2026 Forbes list as top creators earn $1bn MrBeast has retained his position as the world’s highest-earning digital creator after topping the 2026 Forbes Top Creators ranking. This is as the industry’s 50 biggest influencers generated a combined $1.02 billion over the past year. The annual ranking, released by Forbes on July 1 and sighted on Sunday by our correspondent, showed the top creators increased their combined earnings by 20 per cent from $853 million in 2025 and by 80 per cent from the inaugural list in 2022. According to the publication, the creator economy has…

  • "She Sold Everything" – Mr Ibu's Son Accuses Stepmother of Squandering N66 Million, Properties
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    “She Sold Everything” – Mr Ibu’s Son Accuses Stepmother of Squandering N66 Million, Properties

    June 26, 2026 - By 

    One of the sons of the late Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu, has called out his wife after she cried for help on social media. It was earlier reported that Stella and her kids, while speaking to influencer King Mitchy, lamented their plight, revealing that they now fetch water from a well because she hasn’t been able to pay their house rent. She said their light has been cut off for two months, and they have to rely on others to charge their phones.

  • Osas Ighodaro bags lead role in new Bollywood series
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    Osas Ighodaro bags lead role in new Bollywood series

    June 26, 2026 - By 

    Nigerian-American actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has secured a lead role in the upcoming Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series, Imported Bahu. The project, which was officially unveiled on Monday by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, will see Ighodaro star alongside Bollywood actor and model Rajniesh Duggall in a story centred on love, family secrets and a cross-cultural romance. Announcing the production via Instagram, Ahuja described Imported Bahu as the first vertical micro-drama series from her production company, Forever 7 Entertainment.

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    Actress Ini Dima-Okojie welcomes baby boy

    June 26, 2026 - By 

    Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced the birth of her baby boy with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. The actress broke the news on Wednesday in an emotional birthday message posted on Instagram, reflecting on her transition into motherhood and the life-changing experience of welcoming her first child. Known for marking her birthdays with elaborate photoshoots and carefully curated concepts, Ini said this year was different. Instead, she chose to share a photograph taken on the day her son was born. “Every year, my birthday comes with a photoshoot, glam, and a carefully planned concept. This year, none of that felt…

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    Wizkid Announces Paris Pre-Release Party as Fans Await First Album Since ‘Morayo’

    June 25, 2026 - By 

    Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid will host an exclusive pre-release party for his upcoming album in Paris, France, on June 25 as anticipation builds around his next musical project. The event, scheduled to take place at Cova Club Paris, is being organised in partnership with Deeds Paris Fashion Week (PFW). According to an announcement shared on Deeds Magazine’s Instagram page, the exclusive gathering will be hosted by Sina Braetz, Grey93 and Rae.

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    “Everything Isn’t About Money” – GehGeh Criticizes Peller for Marrying Jarvis Despite His Advice

    June 25, 2026 - By 

    Social media personality Ojaigho Prosper, popularly known as GehGeh, has criticised TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, over his decision to marry Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis. Peller announced on Sunday that he had fulfilled traditional marriage rites by paying Jarvis’ bride price during a family introduction ceremony.

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    Ronaldinho Agrees Surprise Deal With Italian Third-Tier Club Ravenna FC– But He Won’t Play

    June 25, 2026 - By 

    Brazilian football legend and World Cup winner Ronaldinho has agreed a surprise deal with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC, more than a decade after bringing his illustrious playing career to an end. The 46-year-old, who retired after a brief spell with Brazilian side Fluminense in 2015, is set to be unveiled by Ravenna at an event in Miami next week.

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    Burna Boy Surpasses Tems to Become African Artiste With Most Billboard Hot 100 Hits

    June 25, 2026 - By 

    Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the African artiste with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart. He  surpassed fellow Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems. Ogulu, announced the milestone on his social media platforms on Tuesday, describing it as a significant achievement in his career.

  • Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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    Modern-Day Ninjas Put to the Test: 131 Candidates From Ages 9 to 76 Attempt Koka-ryu Certification

    June 24, 2026 - By 

    On 14 June, 131 aspiring modern-day ninjas descended on Koka City in Shiga Prefecture to test their ninja prowess by taking a special ninja certification test. Known as the Koka-ryu Ninja Certification, with “Koka-ryu” meaning “Koka School”, the exam is divided into three levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced – and includes written questions as well as marks for shuriken throwing and ninja attire. For the 18th iteration of the exam this year, participants came from across Japan and even overseas, including Singapore and Hong Kong. With ages ranging from 9 to 76, there were 93 beginner-level candidates, 28 intermediate,…