Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Ezekiel Nathaniel sets new national record at world championships

Ezekiel Nathaniel

Nigeria’s 400m hurdles star, Ezekiel Nathaniel, has promised that his record-breaking performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will inspire the next generation of athletes, despite narrowly missing out on a medal. The 22-year-old clocked 47.11 seconds in Friday’s final, lowering his own Nigerian record and placing fourth overall. His time made him only […]

“Thanks for saying yes, can’t wait to spend rest of my life with you,” Singer Spyro announces engagement to partner

Spyro and Janet Atom

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, better known by his stage name Spyro, has announced his engagement to his partner, Janet Atom, in a heartfelt revelation that has since flooded social media with congratulatory messages. Crooner shared the news on Friday through his Instagram account, accompanied by romantic photographs from his proposal. Spyro, who […]

Hilda Baci attempts world’s largest pot of jollof rice in Lagos

Hilda Baci, Gino Jollof Festival, Guinness World Records

Nigeria’s celebrated chef and culinary star, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has once again captured the national spotlight with an audacious bid to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The attempt took place on Friday at the Gino Jollof Festival hosted at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, drawing tens […]

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles focus on Rwanda before South Africa

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Super Eagles

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches continue, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured Nigerians that the team is not looking past Saturday’s clash against Rwanda’s Amavubi in Uyo, despite an eagerly awaited encounter with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana looming a few days later in Bloemfontein. Speaking on Thursday, Troost-Ekong stressed that the […]

“Thanks for greatest first 20 years ever,” Rihanna expresses gratitude to God, fans

Rihanna

Global music icon, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known as Rihanna, has celebrated two decades in the entertainment industry with a heartfelt message of gratitude to her fans, family, and industry collaborators. In an emotional note shared on X on Saturday, the Barbadian-born superstar reflected on the life-changing decision she made 20 years ago to leave […]

Veteran juju musician Ahuja Bello dies a day after his 83rd birthday

Ahuja Bello

Renowned Juju music legend, Ahuja Bello, has died at the age of 83. The guitarist, vocalist, and band leader passed away in the early hours of Monday, just a day after marking his birthday. His daughter, Bello Festus Aderemi, announced the sad news on Facebook, describing him as “my lovely dad” and adding, “We love […]

Priscilla Ojo, husband welcome baby boy in Canada

Priscilla Ojo

Nigerian influencer, entrepreneur, and daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, Priscilla Ojo, has given birth to her first child with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. The couple welcomed a son, Prince Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, in Canada on Sunday. Priscilla confirmed the arrival of the baby on Monday through Snapchat and Instagram, where she shared her labour-room […]