Category: Entertainment
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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…
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MOROCCO BEATS SENEGAL ON PENALTIES TO REACH CHAN FINAL AGAINST MADAGASCAR
Morocco advanced to the 2024 CHAN final after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout win over Senegal, with the match ending 1-1 after extra time in Kampala. Senegal struck first through Joseph Layousse, but Sabir Bougrine’s long-range strike quickly leveled for Morocco. Both sides battled hard, with goalkeepers making crucial saves, but penalties decided the outcome.…
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KADUNA FILM FESTIVAL DEMANDS RETURN OF MINISTRY FOR ARTS & CULTURE
At the 8th Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), organizers called on the Kaduna State Government to reinstate the Ministry for Arts and Culture, which was merged into a broader ministry in 2019. They argue that a dedicated ministry is vital for authentic grassroots support for creatives and for leveraging arts as a tool for social…
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TRADITIONALIST URGES FEDERAL GOVT TO DECLARE PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Mr. Jelili Atiku, renowned traditionalist and artist, has called on the Federal Government to officially recognise indigenous communities by declaring a public holiday honouring their religious celebrations. He says this would promote cultural dignity, national unity, and decolonisation by highlighting Nigeria’s rich indigenous heritage. Atiku emphasised that such a holiday would give marginalised rural communities…
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OSUN GOVT DECLARES WEDNESDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR ISESE FESTIVAL
The Osun Government has declared Wednesday a public holiday for the annual Isese traditional festival, allowing worshippers of Yoruba traditional religion to celebrate fully. Commissioner Abdulrasheed Aderibigbe said the day honors the state’s rich cultural heritage and promotes unity. Governor Ademola Adeleke extended warm wishes to festival participants, urging respect and lawfulness during the celebrations.…
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ABUJA BOOKSELLERS INNOVATE TO THRIVE AMID DIGITAL READING BOOM
Bookshop owners in Abuja are adapting creatively to the rise of e-books and digital libraries reshaping how people read. While online access offers millions of titles instantly, traditional bookstores are reinventing themselves as community hubs with poetry nights, writing workshops, and virtual browsing platforms. Owners like Aisha Bagu and Chinedu Paul see print and digital…
