Category: Entertainment
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AGN CALLS FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN NOLLYWOOD
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is pushing for stronger support systems and empowerment opportunities for women in the country’s thriving film industry. AGN National President Abubakar Yakubu said women have played trailblazing roles in Nollywood, contributing immensely as actors, directors, producers, writers, and technical experts. He…
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NSC BOSS REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PARA ATHLETES AHEAD OF NATIONAL PARA GAMES
Nigeria’s para athletes are getting a renewed vote of confidence as preparations intensify for the 3rd National Para Games later this month in Abuja. The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening para sports development across the country. Olopade said the upcoming National Para Games will not…
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CAF POSTPONES 2026 WAFCON TO JULY
Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament has a new date. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will now kick off in July instead of March. The Confederation of African Football has officially postponed the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Originally scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco,…
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SALAH SCORES, BUT LIVERPOOL STUMBLE AGAINST BOTTOM CLUB WOLVES
Mohamed Salah finally ended his 10-game Premier League goal drought — but it wasn’t enough to save Liverpool from a damaging 2-1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux. The loss is a serious blow to Liverpool’s Champions League hopes. The defending champions sit fifth with 48 points from 29 games, and could slip to sixth if…
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EVERTON END HOME DROUGHT, LEEDS SLIP CLOSER TO TROUBLE
Everton finally found their groove at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, snapping a seven-match home winless streak with a solid 2-0 victory over Burnley — and boosting their European qualification hopes in the process. First-half heroics from James Tarkowski and a cool second-half finish by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the win, lifting David Moyes’ side to eighth…
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BARAU FC STUN PLATEAU UNITED WITH LATE COMEBACK WIN
What a turnaround at the Sani Abacha Stadium! Barau FC came from behind to defeat Plateau United 2-1 in their Matchday 28 clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Plateau United struck early, with Vincent Temitope scoring in just the 4th minute. But the hosts responded in the 38th minute when Henry Ezeonye tapped…
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NRFF’S ‘RUGBY RISING’ ENGAGES 5,000+ GIRLS NATIONWIDE
Women’s rugby in Nigeria is gaining serious ground! The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) says over 5,000 girls have taken part in its Rugby Rising programme across the country. According to media coordinator Tolu Oguntimehin, the four-month initiative delivered structured training sessions in schools, community centres and academies — all guided by World Rugby safety…
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HFN KICKS OFF ‘TRAIN THE TRAINER’ COACHING CLINIC IN SOUTHWEST
Handball development in the Southwest just got a major boost as the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) begins a four-day coaching clinic tagged “Train the Trainer.” The programme, which started Monday at Rowe Park Sports Centre, brings together coaches from all six Southwest states, with three sponsored by each state and others joining from academies…
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NEYMAR HITS BACK WITH BRACE TO REVIVE WORLD CUP HOPES
Written off by critics just days ago, Neymar answered in the only way he knows how — with goals. The 34-year-old winger ended his goal drought in style, scoring twice in Santos’ 2-1 league win over Vasco da Gama — a performance that could reignite his push for Brazil’s World Cup squad. Before Thursday’s clash,…
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NIGERIAN ARTISTS PUSH BEYOND GALLERIES: ART AS SOCIAL CHANGE
From Almajiri children to cultural festivals, visual artists are turning creativity into action, memory preservation, and community impact. A new wave of Nigerian artists — including Abdulrazaq Ahmed, Dr. Moses Oghagbon, and Dr. Omawumi Kola-Lawal are proving that art isn’t just for display. Exhibitions are now entry points, with works serving as social infrastructure, education,…
