Category: Entertainment
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CALABAR CARNIVAL CHAIR URGES BOOST IN PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT FOR FESTIVAL
Sustaining Africa’s biggest street party needs stronger business backing and digital innovation. Gabe Onah, Chairman of Carnival Calabar, called for increased private sector investment to sustain the festival beyond government support. Highlighting community spirit and natural beauty as key strengths, Onah also praised Akwaaba African Travel Market for fostering collaboration in tourism. He stressed embracing…
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KEFFI FANS URGE SUPER EAGLES TO FOCUS ON WINNING AFCON AMID SLIM WORLD CUP HOPE
With World Cup qualification fading, Nigerian fans rally behind AFCON victory as the priority. Football enthusiasts in Keffi, Nasarawa, are calling on the Super Eagles to give their all to win the 2025 AFCON in Morocco after recent poor World Cup qualifying results. Fans acknowledge the slim chance of automatic World Cup qualification but see…
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NASARAWA UNITED EDGES WIKKI TOURISTS 1-0 IN NPFL MATCHDAY FOUR
Garba Mohammed’s first-half goal secures crucial home win for Nasarawa United. Nasarawa United stunned Wikki Tourists at Lafia Township Stadium with a 1-0 victory thanks to Garba Mohammed’s 37th-minute goal from a defensive slip. Nasarawa now sits fifth with seven points, while Wikki remains fourth despite the loss. Coaches praised their teams’ efforts, with Nasarawa’s…
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NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP QUALIFYING HOPES DIM AFTER DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA
Disappointing 1-1 draw puts Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification on a knife-edge. Fans and analysts are concerned after Nigeria’s stalemate against South Africa, severely weakening their chances for Qatar 2026. Experts say Nigeria must win upcoming matches against Lesotho and Benin with strong goal differences while hoping for South Africa’s slip. A possible point…
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SENEGAL STAGES COMEBACK TO TOP GROUP B IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Teranga Lions rally late to beat DR Congo 3-2, while Cape Verde, Togo, and others fight for spots. Senegal overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat DR Congo 3-2 in Kinshasa, with Pape Matar Sarr scoring the winner near the end, moving them to the top of Group B. Cape Verde edged Cameroon 1-0 to lead…
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AFRICA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: KENYA AND NAMIBIA SHINE, NIGER D### NIGERIA AIR OUT
Kenya’s 5-0 blitz, Namibia’s hat-trick, and Niger’s shock win shake up Africa’s World Cup race. Kenya crushed Seychelles 5-0 with Michael Olunga’s double, boosting their bid despite trailing Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon. Niger stunned Tanzania 1-0 on the road, tightening the playoff race. Namibia’s Peter Shalulile netted a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory over São…
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KWARA ATHLETES BAG 44 MEDALS AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES, CHAIRMAN CREDITS GOVERNOR’S SUPPORT
Strong showing from Kwara contingent boosted by solid backing from Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Kwara State returned from the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba with an impressive haul of 44 medals — 15 gold, 10 silver, and 19 bronze — across 24 sports, securing fifth place overall. Sports Commission Chairman Bolakale Adisa Magaji praised the…
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IKORODU CITY AND 3SC SHARE THE SPOILS IN NPFL STALEMATE
Both teams battle for first win, ending in 1-1 draw amidst early season struggles. Ikorodu City FC and Shooting Stars SC played to a 1-1 draw in a tense NPFL Match Day-3 clash. 3SC’s Sodiq Ibrahim scored early, but Ikorodu’s Shola Adelani equalized just before halftime. Coaches from both sides acknowledged the need for improvement…
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SWAN RAISES ALARM ON AGE FALSIFICATION AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
Sports Writers demand stricter age checks to protect grassroots sports integrity in Nigeria. The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) condemned widespread age cheating at the 9th National Youth Games and called on the National Sports Commission to enforce tougher verification. They applauded Delta State’s hosting and Team Lagos’ first overall win but stressed the…
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NIGERIA CUSTOMS COMMENDS TRACTA 2 FOR EPIC SOLO RIDE TO BELGIUM PROMOTING GENDER INCLUSIVITY
Assistant Comptroller Akpevwe Ogboru’s 10,265km journey champions women’s empowerment and cross-cultural unity. The Nigeria Customs Service honoured Assistant Comptroller Akpevwe Ogboru (Tracta 2) for completing a daring 35-day solo motorbike ride from Nigeria to Belgium across 10 countries. The expedition spotlighted gender inclusivity, girl-child empowerment, and global connectivity. CG Customs Bashir Adeniyi praised her bravery…
