Category: Entertainment
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LEMINA STRIKES EARLY AS GALATASARAY EDGE LIVERPOOL IN UCL CLASH
Galatasaray grabbed a crucial first-leg advantage in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, defeating Liverpool 1–0 in a tightly contested encounter on Tuesday night. The Turkish champions struck early when Mario Lemina headed home in the seventh minute, converting a clever assist from Victor Osimhen, who nodded a corner back across goal. The early…
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YAMAL’S LAST-GASP PENALTY RESCUES BARCA AGAINST NEWCASTLE
Teen star Lamine Yamal struck deep into stoppage time to rescue FC Barcelona from defeat, scoring a dramatic penalty that secured a 1–1 draw against Newcastle United in their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 first leg. Newcastle looked set for a famous win at St James’ Park after Harvey Barnes fired the hosts ahead in the…
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TIWA SAVAGE LAUNCHES FOUNDATION TO TRAIN NIGERIA’S NEXT MUSIC STARS
Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage has officially unveiled the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, selecting 100 young talents for specialised training to strengthen Nigeria’s creative industry. Launched Monday at The Delborough, Lagos, the event drew celebrities and dignitaries including Don Jazzy, Mo Abudu, Johnny Drille, Cobhams Asuquo, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Senators Florence Ita-Giwa and Daisy Danjuma.…
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AGN CALLS FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN NOLLYWOOD
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is pushing for stronger support systems and empowerment opportunities for women in the country’s thriving film industry. AGN National President Abubakar Yakubu said women have played trailblazing roles in Nollywood, contributing immensely as actors, directors, producers, writers, and technical experts. He…
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NSC BOSS REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PARA ATHLETES AHEAD OF NATIONAL PARA GAMES
Nigeria’s para athletes are getting a renewed vote of confidence as preparations intensify for the 3rd National Para Games later this month in Abuja. The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening para sports development across the country. Olopade said the upcoming National Para Games will not…
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CAF POSTPONES 2026 WAFCON TO JULY
Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament has a new date. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will now kick off in July instead of March. The Confederation of African Football has officially postponed the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Originally scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco,…
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SALAH SCORES, BUT LIVERPOOL STUMBLE AGAINST BOTTOM CLUB WOLVES
Mohamed Salah finally ended his 10-game Premier League goal drought — but it wasn’t enough to save Liverpool from a damaging 2-1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux. The loss is a serious blow to Liverpool’s Champions League hopes. The defending champions sit fifth with 48 points from 29 games, and could slip to sixth if…
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EVERTON END HOME DROUGHT, LEEDS SLIP CLOSER TO TROUBLE
Everton finally found their groove at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, snapping a seven-match home winless streak with a solid 2-0 victory over Burnley — and boosting their European qualification hopes in the process. First-half heroics from James Tarkowski and a cool second-half finish by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the win, lifting David Moyes’ side to eighth…
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BARAU FC STUN PLATEAU UNITED WITH LATE COMEBACK WIN
What a turnaround at the Sani Abacha Stadium! Barau FC came from behind to defeat Plateau United 2-1 in their Matchday 28 clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Plateau United struck early, with Vincent Temitope scoring in just the 4th minute. But the hosts responded in the 38th minute when Henry Ezeonye tapped…
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NRFF’S ‘RUGBY RISING’ ENGAGES 5,000+ GIRLS NATIONWIDE
Women’s rugby in Nigeria is gaining serious ground! The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) says over 5,000 girls have taken part in its Rugby Rising programme across the country. According to media coordinator Tolu Oguntimehin, the four-month initiative delivered structured training sessions in schools, community centres and academies — all guided by World Rugby safety…
