Category: Entertainment
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BROU LEADS NIGERIA’S CHARGE AT AFRICAN JUNIOR FENCING CHAMPS
Nigeria’s fencing prodigy takes on Africa’s best! Eighteen-year-old Inkosi Brou, grandson of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili, will spearhead Nigeria’s four-man team at the 2026 African Junior Fencing Championships in Dakar, Senegal (Feb. 16–20). Brou, Nigeria’s first global fencing medallist, is ranked 13th in men’s sabre and won silver at the 2024 World Tournoi Satellite…
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HEARTBREAK HITS OUTSHINE LOVE SONGS THIS VALENTINE — SPOTIFY DATA
Turns out, Nigerians are streaming more tears than roses this season. According to new data from Spotify, heartbreak — not romance — dominated Nigerians’ playlists in the build-up to Valentine’s Day. The platform revealed a massive surge in “yearn playlists,” jumping 305% from 2024 to 2025, and rising another 170% from 2025 to 2026. Mood-led…
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NFVCB SEES 161% JUMP IN FILM CLASSIFICATIONS IN JANUARY
English-language films dominate as board tightens age-appropriate content control. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) classified 102 films in January, marking a 161.5% increase from 39 films in December 2025, the board announced. Most approvals were English-language films (86), with contributions from Igbo (8), Yoruba (3), Hausa (3), and Hindi (2) productions. Ratings…
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U-14 LEAGUE HEATS UP AS GOALS RAIN IN WEEK 3
Ajegunle’s rising stars lit up the pitch in Week 3 of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 League, serving goals, grit and growing confidence in six action-packed games. Ajegunle United SC squeezed past Best of Best International FA 2–1, thanks to Ajibola Malik’s early strike and James Solomon’s late penalty — a performance that earned Solomon Man…
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AFRICA’S TABLE TENNIS ELITE CLASH IN BENGHAZI!
Who will claim Africa Cup glory and a World Cup ticket? The 2026 ITTF Africa Cup kicked off Friday in Benghazi, Libya, featuring 45 players from 14 countries battling for continental honours and a spot in the 2026 ITTF World Cup (March 30–April 5). Egypt’s six-time champion Omar Assar faces stiff competition from Nigeria’s five-time…
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HAVERTZ STRIKES, ARSENAL BOOK LEAGUE CUP FINAL SPOT
Late drama at the Emirates as Arsenal edge Chelsea and reach their first final since 2018. Arsenal sealed a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory in the League Cup semi-final. Former Chelsea forward Kai Havertz scored in injury time, finishing a lightning counterattack that sent the Gunners through. The first…
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NPFL: RANGERS BEAT KANO PILLARS 2-0 IN ENUGU
Flying Antelopes soar with a solid home win Rangers International FC of Enugu claimed a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Matchday 24 of the NPFL. Emmanuel Essien opened the scoring in the 12th minute, firing home a loose ball outside the box. In the second half, captain Chidiebere…
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NVBF PROMISES HITCH-FREE SUPER CUP KICKOFF MONDAY
12 clubs, big stakes, and a new era for Nigerian volleyball The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has assured fans of a smooth and well-organized Super Cup, set to kick off Monday, Feb. 2, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Speaking after Sunday’s technical meeting, Adamu Tenimu, Chairman of the NVBF League Management Committee, said…
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LIBYA SERVES BIG AS ITTF AFRICA CUP OFFERS WORLD CUP TICKETS
Benghazi hosts Africa’s best as players battle for Macao 2026 spots For the first time ever, Libya will host the ITTF Africa Cup, with Benghazi welcoming Africa’s top table tennis stars from Feb. 7–9 in a high-stakes showdown. Held at the Al-Nasr Sports Club, the historic tournament will see elite men and women competing not…
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LATE DRAMA IN ABA AS ENYIMBA EDGE BAYELSA UNITED
Samuel Agu’s 82nd-minute strike seals a hard-fought NPFL win at home Enyimba International FC left it late but got the job done on Sunday, beating Bayelsa United 1–0 in their NPFL Matchday 24 clash at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba. After a tense, evenly fought contest, Samuel Agu finally broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute,…
