Category: Entertainment
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TIKTOK CROWNS ‘WASIU AYINDE’ BY BHADBOI OML AS NIGERIA’S SONG OF THE SUMMER 2025
TikTok has officially announced ‘Wasiu Ayinde’ by BhadBoi OML as the top Nigerian Song of the Summer for 2025, recognizing its massive popularity and cultural impact across the platform. Toyin Mustapha, TikTok’s Head of Music Partnerships for UK, Ireland & Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighted how the album ‘Bhadboi’ uniquely blends modern pop with traditional Yoruba Fuji…
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NUGA GAMES 2025: UNIVERSITY OF JOS SET TO WELCOME 10,000 ATHLETES FROM 22 UNIVERSITIES
The University of Jos is gearing up to host the 27th edition of the National Universities Games Association (NUGA) games, scheduled from November 6 to 16, 2025. Vice Chancellor Tanko Ishaya revealed that over 10,000 athletes from 22 universities across Nigeria will compete in a variety of sports, promising an exciting and memorable event. During…
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NDLEA WARNS NIGHTCLUBS AND FUN SEEKERS OVER RISE OF DRUG PARTIES, LAUDS LATEST LAGOS RAID
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a strong warning to nightclub owners and party-goers about the alarming rise of illegal drug parties across Nigeria. This warning follows a recent raid at Proxy Night Club in Lagos, where over 100 attendees were apprehended during a brazen drug party held from Saturday night into…
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WIKKI TOURISTS ROAR BACK TO VICTORY WITH 2-0 WIN OVER SHOOTING STARS
Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi bounced back strongly on Sunday, defeating Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 2-0 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. The win ends Wikki’s losing streak from their last two games and lifts their spirits in front of home fans. Abdullahi Usman opened the scoring in the 30th minute…
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NIGERIA HOCKEY FEDERATION PRESIDENT SIMON NKOM RE-ELECTED UNOPPOSED
Simon Nkom, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), has been re-elected unopposed for another four-year term during the recent NHF presidential poll held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Nkom, also a newly elected board member of the African Hockey Federation, expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders for their support, calling the…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS SOAR TO ROUND OF 16 IN U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, made a stunning comeback in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco by securing a dominant 4-0 win over Samoa. Queen Joseph led the charge with two goals, while Captain Shakirat Moshood netted a penalty and Azeezat Oduntan added a stylish fourth. After tough losses to Canada and…
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SUPER FALCONS DOMINATE BENIN 2-0 IN WOMEN’S AFCON QUALIFIER, AIM FOR GLORY
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a confident 2-0 away win over Bénin Republic in Lomé, Togo. The team started strong with Rasheedat Ajibade hitting the woodwork just six minutes in, setting the tone for a commanding performance. Deborah Abiodun opened the scoring in the 23rd minute…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS FALL 0-1 TO FRANCE, FACE TOUGH ROAD AHEAD AT U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, suffered their second straight defeat at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a narrow 0-1 loss to France. The tightly contested match saw both sides defend well, with Nigeria creating more attempts but unable to break down France’s goalkeeper Chevray Lauryne, whose crucial saves kept the…
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BINTA AYO-MOGAJI, DR. AZEEZAT ABIOLA-AMUSAT AMONG 15 HONOURED AT AFRO AWARDS 2025
Nollywood legend Binta Ayo-Mogaji and Dr. Azeezat Abiola-Amusat, founder of Abiola Beauty Concept, were celebrated alongside 13 other Africans and Americans at the prestigious Afro Awards 2025 in Los Angeles. The event, powered by the Oduala Foundation, honours influential individuals for their humanitarian contributions and commitment to uplifting communities worldwide. This year’s ceremony promises an…
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LAGOS TO HOST 2026 AFRICA ROAD RUNNING RACE IN A HISTORIC FIRST FOR THE CONTINENT
Nigeria, through the National Sports Commission and Athletics Federation of Nigeria in partnership with World Athletics, is set to host the inaugural Africa Road Running Race in Lagos in February 2026. This landmark event marks a new chapter in African sports, focusing on road running as a cultural and economic driver rather than just professional…
