Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award. Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick in the 24th added minute at the end of normal time. But Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy easily saved the weak attempted chip by the Real Madrid winger, who was clearly distracted by the long delay of almost 20 minutes that followed the penalty award.
In a clear and powerful demonstration of its immense fiscal contribution to the nation, MTN Nigeria has announced that it has paid over ₦6.9 Trillion in taxes, levies, and duties contribution. This gargantuan figure solidifies the telecommunications giant’s position as one of the largest corporate taxpayers and fiscal partners to the Federal and State Governments, directly funding critical sectors of the economy.
Abdul-Hamid Awwal, a 500-level Agricultural Economics and Farm Management student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), won the fifth brand new car at the MTN Pulse Campus Invasion grand finale on Friday, October 31, 2025. The three-day campus takeover, which ran from October 29-31, transformed FUNAAB into another hub of entertainment and entrepreneurship, featuring gaming villages, business exhibitions, and digital skills workshops alongside performances by Nigerian celebrities including content creator and musician Nasboi, who headlined the closing ceremony.
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Sunday cut the ribbon to a female hostel at Clifford University, Abia State, named after his late mother, Veronica Adeleke. The inauguration took place during the university’s 6th Convocation Ceremony, where the singer also delivered the commencement speech to the graduating class.
TEDxLagos is set to celebrate a decade of ideas worth spreading with a powerful 10th anniversary edition themed “Woven Together.” The event will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, National Theatre, Lagos, and will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers including Bovi Ugboma, Dr. Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau (Kaffy), and, alongside a diverse mix of innovators, storytellers, and changemakers from across Nigeria and beyond. Since its inception, TEDxLagos has served as a platform for Nigeria’s brightest minds to share ideas that move people and shape the world. The 2025 edition…
Afrobeats star David Adeleke with the stage name, Davido has announced that his 5ive Tour will return to Nigeria, with performances scheduled across several cities including Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Enugu, Ibadan, and Lagos. In a post shared on X (Formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the multiple award-winning singer said the Nigerian leg of the tour will kick off in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on October 26, before moving to Yola, Adamawa, on October 29, Enugu on November 1, and rounding off with two shows on November 9 in Ibadan and December 25 in Lagos.
Three years after the tragic passing of Big Brother Naija star and singer, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, his management and fans have paid emotional tributes to his memory. In a heartfelt post shared on Monday on X, the management described Rico as a beacon of love and creativity, saying his memory “blooms like a garden of everlasting flowers.” “On this 3rd anniversary, we remember not just your departure, but the life you lived and the love you gave. Keep resting, Rico,” the post read.
October 5, 2025, was not like every other Sunday evening on Broad Street, Lagos Island. That night, singer Adekunle Gold transformed the historic street into a carnival of rhythm, nostalgia, and youth culture. With merch stands, tattoo booths, snooker games, and a crowd buzzing with excitement, the Fuji Street Carnival became his creative way of unveiling his latest body of work titled, ‘Fuji’.
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage and her son have melted hearts with an adorable video of them visiting new mum, Toke Makinwa and her daughter, Yaya. It is no longer news that the media personality welcomed her first child, a baby girl christened Yakira Eliana Olakitan Iyanuoluwa Ikeoluwa, in August. The former OAP, who had been away, finally returned to Nigeria last month.
The Presidency has insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s $150,000 cash reward to the Super Falcons, is well-deserved. It has also compared it to the ₦150 million prize money awarded to winners of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija.
FC Barcelona, on Thursday, produced a dominant attacking display to defeat FC Seoul 7–3 in an action-packed pre-season friendly. The Spanish giants wasted no time asserting their superiority, with Robert Lewandowski opening the scoring in the 8th minute.
Tottenham Hotspur, on Thursday, claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over rivals Arsenal in a tightly contested preseason friendly.
AC Milan delivered a commanding performance in their preseason preparations, dismantling Australian side, Perth Glory, 9–0 in a one-sided friendly encounter on Thursday. The Italian giants took control early in the match, with F. Terracciano opening the scoring in just the 3rd minute.
Wrestling legend Terry Gene Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 71. According to TMZ and other reports, medics responded to his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday after being called for a cardiac arrest.
Manchester United made it two wins out of two with a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series pre-season tournament in Chicago on Wednesday. Goals from Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo and teenager Ethan Williams sealed an encouraging result for Ruben Amorim’s side at a rainy, windswept Soldier Field.
England’s Euro 2025 triumph felt improbable for much of the tournament but underlined the winning mentality instilled in the team by Sarina Wiegman.