Category: Entertainment
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ODODO CELEBRATES NIKE DAVIES-OKUNDAYE AT 75, HAILS HER GLOBAL IMPACT IN ARTS AND CULTURE
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated renowned Nigerian artist and cultural icon, Mrs Nike Davies-Okundaye, on her 75th birthday. In a statement, the governor described her as one of Kogi State’s greatest cultural ambassadors, praising her lifelong contributions to African art, culture, and youth empowerment. He noted that her work in textile design, painting,…
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GUARDIOLA BIDS EMOTIONAL FAREWELL TO MANCHESTER CITY AFTER DECADE IN CHARGE
Pep Guardiola has said an emotional farewell to Manchester City after 10 years in charge, following their 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. Speaking after the match, Guardiola said his time at the club will be remembered more for the memories and relationships he built with players and staff than for the…
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2026 AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP: ZAYED DEFIES CRASH TRAUMA TO SHINE, OSARETIN ALSO SHINES
Egyptian women’s elite cycling star, Ebtissam Zayed Ahmed Mohamed emerged as one of the standout performers at the just concluded 2026 African Track Cycling Championships in Abuja. She won five gold medals after suffering what she called the biggest crash of her career during the 2019 edition of the competition in Nigeria. Zayed revealed that…
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KANO CENSORSHIP BOARD SUSPENDS TWO KANNYWOOD ACTORS OVER ALLEGED IMMORAL VIDEO
The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors from film production activities for one year over an alleged violation of censorship regulations. The affected actors have been identified as Amina Uba-Hassan and Adam Garba, according to a statement from the board’s spokesperson. The board said the suspension followed the release of a video…
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AGN REVALIDATES MEMBERSHIP, URGES ACTORS TO JOIN HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
The FCT chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has carried out a membership verification and revalidation exercise as part of efforts to update and sanitise its membership database. The exercise, which took place at the guild’s national secretariat in Abuja, required physical attendance from actors across the Federal Capital Territory. According to AGN…
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS MEDAL TABLE AS NIGERIA HOLDS SECOND PLACE AT AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP
South Africa is currently leading the medal table at the 2026 African Track Cycling Championships, while Nigeria holds second place in the standings. The Cycling Federation of Nigeria reports that a total of 103 medals have been won so far, including gold, silver and bronze across participating countries. South Africa leads with 19 gold medals,…
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NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES AND DESIGNERS DRIVE GLOBAL RISE OF AFRO-FASHION
Nigerian celebrities and designers are playing a growing role in pushing Afro-fashion onto the global stage, with African-inspired styles gaining wider international recognition. From Adire and Aso-Oke to Ankara and Akwete, designers are blending traditional fabrics with modern luxury to create bold fashion statements seen at red carpets, music tours and global events. Stars like…
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TEAM NIGERIA MAKES STRONG START AT AFRICAN SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GHANA
Team Nigeria has recorded an impressive opening day at the Senior Athletics Championships taking place in Accra, Ghana. Rosemary Chukwuma won her women’s 100m heat in 11.44s, while Chidera Ezeakor secured victory in the men’s 100m heat with a time of 10.38s, ahead of Ghana’s top sprinter. In the men’s 400m, Samson Nathaniel finished first,…
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LGAN SET TO HOST 3RD INTERCLUB GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN PORT HARCOURT
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) will host its 3rd Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt. The championship, themed “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will take place at the Port Harcourt Club 1928 Golf Section and is recognised as a World Amateur Golf Ranking event sanctioned by the R&A.…
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AMTRIGG, ALHUSNA WIN AT EX-CNS GAMBO 60TH BIRTHDAY POLO EXHIBITION IN ABUJA
A commemorative polo exhibition match has been held in Abuja to celebrate the 60th birthday of former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. AZ Gambo (Rtd). The event took place at the Nigerian Army Polo Resort/Guards Polo Club, featuring AMTRIGG and Alhusna teams as winners in their respective categories. Alhusna won 2–0 against Kangal, while…
