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Austrian defender David Alaba has joined Italian Serie A club Udinese as a free agent after leaving Real Madrid. The experienced defender will continue his career in Italy after ending his long association with the Spanish giants. Alaba’s move to Udinese also means he will link up with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who is part … Read more
Nigerian music stars Patoranking, Duncan Mighty and Mr P are set to headline the third anniversary celebration of VANITI Lagos. The Lagos nightlife venue will mark three years with a series of entertainment events featuring live performances from some of Nigeria’s popular artistes. Patoranking to Open the Celebration Patoranking will headline the opening night on … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have begun preparations for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar. The team opened camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of Friday’s Group L encounter against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Head coach Éric Chelle and his technical staff have started working … Read more
Afrobeats star Davido has announced a three-night concert residency at the National Theatre in Lagos this December. Dubbed “ORIADÉ: The Residency,” the event is scheduled to take place from December 17 to 19, 2026, giving fans three consecutive nights of performances from the Nigerian singer. The announcement comes as Davido marks 15 years in music … Read more
Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles confirmed Awoniyi’s inclusion as Osimhen was ruled out of the two matches after failing to recover from a muscle injury in time for the international window. … Read more
Big Brother Naija Season 11 delivered another dramatic eviction night on Sunday as three housemates — Yusuf, Bells and Chimsom Chuka — were evicted from the reality show. The trio left the BBNaija house during the Week 8 live eviction show, reducing the number of housemates still competing for the grand prize. Yusuf was the … Read more
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele was noticeably absent from the premiere of Kamo State’s debut cinema film, Star Lomo, in Lagos on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Her absence quickly attracted attention online, particularly because of the close relationship she has shared with Kamo State, whose real name is Akinyoola Ayoola. Some social media users began questioning … Read more