• SPORTS

    Germany’s Zverev becomes tennis world No. 1

    October 30, 2026 - By 

    Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascension to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.   The 29-year-old German was already assured of finishing the season top of the ATP rankings but, in the absence of current incumbent Jannik Sinner, two-time Grand Slam champion Zverev will now take that crown in next week’s updated standings after winning his opening two matches in the Austrian capital. Long seen as tennis’ nearly-man, Zverev has enjoyed a stellar 2026, breaking his major duck by…

  • How AI-generated photos entered INEC voter register — ICT director
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    How AI-generated photos entered INEC voter register — ICT director

    October 30, 2026 - By 

    The Independent National Electoral Commission has traced the appearance of suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs in its preliminary register of voters to irregularities allegedly introduced by some registration officers who had access to its registration system. INEC’s Director of Information and Communication Technology, Dr Lawrence Bayode, disclosed this on Friday during an appearance on Arise Television, explaining that some registration officers across the country used their login details to introduce questionable records into the database.

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    Kane Beats Mbappé to 2026 Ballon d’Or in Narrowest Vote in Years

    October 30, 2026 - By 

    Harry Kane Ballon d’Or glory is finally his — and it came by the narrowest of margins. The England captain was crowned the 2026 winner in London on Monday, edging France forward Kylian Mbappé in a vote so tight that organisers described it as decided “by a hair’s breadth.” While exact totals were not published, France Football editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia confirmed the gap between Kane and Mbappé was even smaller than the 41 points that separated Rodri and Vinicius Junior in 2024. Kane’s 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England made the difference, and the win ends a 25-year wait…

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    Ronaldo thanks fans worldwide for support after winning the Inaugural BOAT Award

    October 30, 2026 - By 

    Ronaldo thanks fans worldwide in a message that puts supporters at the centre of his legendary career, telling them “the Ballon d’Or of All Time is also yours.” Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his appreciation to football fans around the world, acknowledging their support and dedication throughout his remarkable career. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Thursday, the Portuguese superstar said: “Football belongs to the fans! Thanks to all the fans around the world. The Ballon d’Or of All Time is also yours.”

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    Cubana Chief Priest Shows Off Weight Loss: “I Can Now Fit Into XL Pyjamas”

    October 6, 2026 - By 

    Cubana Chief Priest weight loss has become one of the most talked-about celebrity transformations in Nigeria this year, and the socialite is making sure nobody misses it. The celebrity barman and businessman, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, took to social media to show off his noticeably slimmer frame, revealing that he can now fit into an XL pyjama he received during an Emirates first-class flight. For anyone who has followed his journey, it’s a remarkable shift — and he’s not being quiet about it. But beyond the flex, his update raises a question many Nigerians quietly ask themselves: how…

  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Phyna, Carter Efe Win as Freezy Macbones Dethrones Zodsolo at Chaos in the Ring

    October 5, 2026 - By 

    Reality TV star, Josephina Otabor, aka Phyna, and skit maker, Carter Efe, emerged victorious in their respective celebrity boxing bouts at Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event, while Ghana’s Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah dethroned Nigeria’s Godday “Zodsolo” Appah in the main event. The event, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 1, 2026, featured professional boxing and celebrity contests.

  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Actress Carolyna Hutchings quits ‘Real Housewives of Lagos’ show

    September 2, 2026 - By 

    Nollywood actress and entrepreneur, Carolyna Hutchings, (formerly Caroline Danjuma and Caroline Ekanem) has announced her exit from the reality television show, The Real Housewives of Lagos, saying she has moved on from the programme and wants to be left out of anything relating to the show. Hutchings, who returned to the third season of the reality series after taking a break from Season 2, made this known in a lengthy post on Instagram on Monday.

  • MoMo PSB Appoints Bode Abifarin as Chief Executive Officer
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    MoMo PSB Appoints Bode Abifarin as Chief Executive Officer

    September 1, 2026 - By 

    MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide digital financial services, money transfers and bill payments via mobile devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bode Abifarin as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. Bode joins MoMo PSB with more than 23 years of experience spanning financial services, consulting, digital payments, fintech, strategy, operations and business transformation.

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    Wumi Toriola, BBNaija Uriel, others react to video of Tony Elumelu cautioning a young lady for addressing him by his first name at a public event

    August 21, 2026 - By 

    Businessman and chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has cautioned a young lady for addressing him by his name at a public event. In the video making rounds online, Tony was captured addressing his employees when a young lady, who appears to be a graduate Trainee of UBA Banking School, stood up to ask a question.

  • Why Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez Chose a Living Room Wedding, and the Reason Is Beautiful
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    Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez Reveal Inspiration Behind Intimate Living Room Wedding

    August 17, 2026 - By 

    The football superstar has shared details of his private wedding ceremony which was only attended by the couple and their five children. For a man famously associated with the number seven, it’s a different number that holds the deepest significance for Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodríguez: ten. The couple got married on August 11, marking the 10th anniversary of their first meeting at a Gucci store in Madrid. Speaking from their new summer home in Cascais, Portugal—a property that took seven years to build and which they acquired in July, the seventh month—the couple addressed the swirling rumors…

  • SPORTS

    “I Lost the World Cup During the Hydration Break” – Ancelotti Admits Tactical Error

    July 31, 2026 - By 

    Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that a tactical decision he made during the second-half hydration break in his side’s Round of 16 defeat to Norway proved decisive in the Selecao’s shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that a tactical decision he made during the second-half hydration break in his side’s Round of 16 defeat to Norway proved decisive in the Selecao’s shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.