Category: Entertainment
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FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA STUDENTS USE DRAMA TO PROMOTE UNITY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Students of the Department of Theatre Arts at Federal University Lokoja (FUL) have concluded their 2026 Community Theatre Project, using drama performances to encourage unity, peaceful coexistence, and community-driven development in Lokoja. Through a series of playlets presented in Karaworo community, the students highlighted challenges such as tribalism, poor cooperation, inadequate water supply, bad roads,…
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AMAD FIRES COTE D’IVOIRE TO 1-0 VICTORY OVER ECUADOR
Ivorian winger Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute strike made the difference as Cote d`Ivoire defeated Ecuador in their first group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in group E. The Manchester United forward who came on later in the game was set up by Wilfred Singo who broke down the right wing and delivered a pass…
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NIGERIAN ACTOR LATEEF ADEDIMEJI RECEIVES AFRICA ILLUSTRATION AWARD
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji has been honoured with the Africa Illustration Award for his contributions to the African entertainment industry. The award recognises his impact and consistency in film, with the actor describing the moment as a reflection of his journey from personal ambition to inspiring young people in the creative space. Adedimeji…
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DON’T TREAT ONLINE HARASSMENT AS ENTERTAINMENT, CYBER EXPERT ADVISES NIGERIANS
A cybersecurity expert, Anas Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to stop treating online harassment as entertainment, as such behaviour contributes to cyber bullying and emotional harm. Mohammed gave this caution on Friday June 5 in Kaduna during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said there was need for stronger public understanding of…
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FANS TIP UNITY CUP STARS, DEBUTANTS, FOR BIGGER SUPER EAGLES ROLES
Football fans have urged the coaching crew of the Super Eagles to retain several emerging players who impressed during Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the 2026 Unity Cup in London and the recent international friendly against Poland. The Head Coach, Eric Chelle, had fielded a squad largely made up of debutants and fringe players at the…
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SENEGAL CLINCH 2026 U-17 AFCON TITLE AS EGYPT SECURE THIRD PLACE
Senegal has emerged champions of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tanzania in the final to lift the continental trophy. The victory capped an impressive campaign for the young Senegalese side, who navigated the tournament with determination to claim Africa’s top youth football prize and underline the country’s growing reputation as a…
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R&B LEGEND, PEABO BRYSON, DIES AT 75
Grammy-winning R&B icon, Peabo Bryson, has died at the age of 75. His family disclosed this in a statement, while paying tribute to the singer’s enduring impact on music and popular culture. The family also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support following his death. Bryson was renowned for his contributions to Disney classics such…
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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…
