Category: Entertainment
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ECOBANK SHOWCASES NIGERIA’S ART MASTERS IN “ENDURING LEGACY” EXHIBITION
Ecobank celebrates Nigerian creativity and heritage with a stunning art exhibition spotlighting legendary masters and the evolving art market. Ecobank Nigeria is hosting “Enduring Legacy: A Collector’s Tribute to Masters” from Aug 30 to Sept 21 at EPAC, Lagos. Featuring over 700 works by icons like Bruce Onobrakpeya and Jimoh Buraimoh, the exhibition honours decades…
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TINUBU PROMISES BOOST IN SPORTS INVESTMENT AT 9TH NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
President Tinubu backs sports and youth development as key to national unity and future champions. At the 9th National Youth Games opening in Asaba, Tinubu’s envoy highlighted the games as a talent discovery platform and praised sports leaders for their commitment. Delta State’s governor reaffirmed support for athletes and facilities, celebrating the state’s legacy as…
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SUB-STANDARD PREPARATION, BELOW PAR ACCOMMODATION HITS YOUTH GAMES IN ASABA
Young athletes at the 9th National Youth Games face unsafe, unhygienic living conditions amid poor accommodation arrangements. Teams from Plateau, Rivers, and Kwara states condemned the accommodation at Dennis Osadebey School in Asaba as dirty, unsafe, and lacking electricity and water. Coaches and officials voiced frustration over the environment, no mattresses, and lack of basic…
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SPOTIFY LAUNCHES GLOBAL AFROBEATS PLAYLIST AS GEN Z FUELS GENRE’S EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
Afrobeats goes global! Spotify celebrates the genre’s skyrocketing streams, especially in Asia and Latin America, driven by passionate fans and Gen Z playlist creators. Spotify’s new Global Afrobeats Playlist marks Afrobeats’ rise from clubs to charts worldwide, influencing culture beyond music. Countries like Indonesia (+4,530%), India (+1,650%), and the Philippines (+1,492%) lead massive streaming growth.…
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NPFL LIFTS SUSPENSION ON GOALKEEPER ADEWALE ADEYINKA PENDING FURTHER PROBE
Experienced keeper Adeyinka is back in play as NPFL lifts his suspension over betting claims, allowing him to sign with any club. The Nigeria Premier Football League announced that Adewale Adeyinka can now register with any NPFL club ahead of the 2025/2026 season. The Plateau United goalkeeper was provisionally suspended in July over alleged betting…
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HARRY KANE MISSES PENALTY BUT NETS STUNNING WINNER FOR BAYERN
Kane’s penalty streak ends, but he saves Bayern with a dramatic stoppage-time winner in a nail-biting German Cup thriller. Bayern Munich blew a 2-0 lead against third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden but still advanced 3-2 thanks to Kane’s late header. The England striker’s perfect penalty run—31 consecutive goals since 2022—came to an end with a saved spot-kick,…
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DJOKOVIC RALLIES INTO US OPEN THIRD ROUND AS RADUCANU MAKES SMOOTH PROGRESS
Novak Djokovic battles back from a set down, while Emma Raducanu cruises to set up big third-round clashes at the US Open. Djokovic overcame a shaky start to beat American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 and will face Britain’s Cameron Norrie next. Svajda’s leg injury slowed his strong early performance. Meanwhile, Raducanu moved…
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TAYLOR TOWNSEND BEATS OSTAPENKO IN TENNIS DRAMA AT US OPEN
A thrilling comeback win turns tense as Townsend and Ostapenko clash in heated post-match exchange. Taylor Townsend rallied from 3-5 down to defeat Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 in round two at the US Open. But the victory sparked a fiery confrontation at the net, with Ostapenko accusing Townsend of poor etiquette and disrespect. Townsend fired…
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ANAMBRA GOV SOLUDO URGES ATHLETES TO AIM FOR GOLD AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
With a strong medal track record, Anambra’s athletes are geared up to top the charts again at the 9th National Youth Games. Governor Chukwuma Soludo, represented by his wife Dr. Nonye Soludo, motivated 81 athletes and 45 officials before their departure to Asaba. He praised their past success—26 medals in 2024 with nine golds—and urged…
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MADAGASCAR REACHES FIRST CHAN FINAL WITH EXTRA-TIME WIN OVER SUDAN
Madagascar made history by reaching their first-ever CHAN final, edging Sudan 1-0 in extra time thanks to a 116th-minute goal from substitute Toky Rakotondraibe in Dar es Salaam. Both teams fought hard in a tense battle, with goalkeepers making key saves and chances missed until the late breakthrough. Madagascar, bronze medallists in 2022, now eye…
