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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.
Following their triumph at the just-concluded 2024 WAFCON tournament in Morocco, the 24 players and 11 technical crew of the Super Falcons were rewarded with a cash prize of N4.602bn as well as the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger by President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The players and officials were also given the sum of N350m by the Nigerian Governors Forum, taking their cash reward to N4.952bn during their reception at the Presidential Villa on Monday.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from behind to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory over Morocco in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash played on Saturday. Here is a photo compilation of memorable moments both during and after the triumph. Nigeria lift the trophy Super Falcons lift the WAFCON. Photo: Soar Super Eagles/X Jennifer Echegini celebrates 88th minute WAFCON final winner Jennifer Echegini celebrates 88th minute WAFCON final winner. Photo: Soar Super Eagles/X Oshoala celebrates with Echegini Super Falcon players celebrate a triumphant win against Morocco. Photo: Justina Aniefiok/X Esther Okoronkwo had six assists in six games Esther Okoronkwo on the ball…
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, has denied a viral claim that he was carrying eight-year-old Esther Okoronkwo on his shoulders at the Reebok Stadium in 2005.