Category: Entertainment
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EBONYI GOV REWARDS D’TIGRESS STAR BLESSING EJIFOR WITH ₦30M, HOUSE & HONOURS
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has honoured Blessing Ejifor, star centre of Nigeria’s D’Tigress basketball team, with ₦30 million, a duplex home, and induction into the Ebonyi Hall of Fame. At a reception in Abakiliki, Nwifuru also announced ₦50 million funding to build a standard basketball court to nurture young talents ahead of the next…
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130 GOLFERS TEED UP FOR 10TH LGAN WESTERN ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP IN AKURE
Over 130 golfers, including 60 women and 70 men, have arrived in Akure for the 10th Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Western Zone Golf Championship at Crosscreek Golf Club. The four-day event, themed “Golfing with the Stars,” aims to encourage more women into golf while promoting fitness, stress relief, and mental wellness. The tournament…
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IOM AND MISSION 89 LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD TRAFFICKING IN SPORTS
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has teamed up with Mission 89 to launch “The Line We Don’t Cross,” a global campaign tackling the growing problem of child trafficking disguised as sports opportunities. IOM’s Ugochi Daniels stresses, “No child should be trafficked under the guise of sport.” The campaign exposes how traffickers prey on young…
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THE SERPENT’S GIFT: NOLLYWOOD THRILLER HITS CINEMAS AUGUST 29
Get ready for a gripping Nollywood drama! “The Serpent’s Gift,” directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi, drops in cinemas on August 29. Set in Eastern Nigeria and steeped in Igbo traditions, the film unravels the suspense and family drama following the sudden death of a respected businessman. With shifting loyalties, buried secrets,…
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GERMAN PRESIDENT FRANK-WALTER STEINMEIER KICKS OFF SAIL BREMERHAVEN 2025
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier set sail aboard the historic training ship Gorch Fock to launch the Sail Bremerhaven 2025 festival, thrilling thousands of spectators along the Bremerhaven waterfront. As the official patron, Steinmeier will formally open this massive five-day maritime event, featuring a parade led by Alexander von Humboldt II and followed by a stunning…
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SUDAN DOMINATES NIGERIA 4-0 AT CHAN, TAKES TOP SPOT IN GROUP D
Sudan crushed Nigeria 4-0 in their CHAN clash at Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, showcasing clinical attacking and solid teamwork. An own goal by Leonard Ngenge set the tone, followed by a penalty from Walieldin Khidir and a quick brace from Abdelrazig Omer Yagoub to seal a commanding victory. Nigeria struggled all game, now facing a crucial…
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EX-TUC PRESIDENT SLAMS K1 DE ULTIMATE’S AIRPORT BEHAVIOUR, CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Former TUC President Peter Esele has expressed deep disappointment over Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate’s refusal to follow airport rules, highlighting the broader problem of impunity in Nigeria. K1 was barred from boarding a ValueJet flight from Abuja to Lagos for trying to carry a flask with liquid over the permitted 100ml. The situation escalated…
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NIGERIAN PARA-POWERLIFTERS HEAD TO WORLD CUP IN CHILE WITH GOLD IN SIGHT
A strong Nigerian para-powerlifting team of 10 athletes departs Monday for the Para-Powerlifting World Cup in Santiago, Chile, from August 11-18. Led by world record holder and team rep Oluwafemiayo Folashade (+86kg), the squad is set to defend Nigeria’s global dominance across various weight classes. Folashade expressed high hopes for gold, thanking the Sports Commission…
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BBNAIJA SEASON 10 SHOCKS: DANBOSKID AND IBIFUBARA EVICTED IN DRAMATIC WEEK
Big Brother Naija Season 10 kicked off its eviction rollercoaster with Danboskid and Ibifubara sent packing after a fiery, unpredictable week. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced their exit live, marking the first major shake-up in this explosive and fiercely competitive season. In a thrilling twist, Rooboy snagged the ‘Most Influential Player of the Week’ title, while…
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SUPER EAGLES B AIM TO BEAT SUDAN AND CONGO TO ADVANCE IN CAF CHAMPIONSHIP
Despite a tough 1-0 loss to defending champions Senegal, football fans in Aba believe the Super Eagles B can still qualify for the knockout stage of the CAF Championship. Supporters say winning the upcoming matches against Sudan and Congo is crucial and within reach if the team stays focused and avoids underestimating their opponents. The…
