Month: January 2026

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Pastor Chris Okafor Issues Legal Ultimatum to Doris Ogala, VeryDarkMan Over Allegations

Pastor Chris Okafor, through his legal representatives, has issued a strong warning to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), and several bloggers, demanding that they present evidence to the Nigerian Police to support the allegations made against him or risk facing criminal charges. Addressing journalists in Lagos, Ife Ajayi, lead partner at Sovereignty LP, described the accusations against the cleric as false, malicious, and part of what

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Entertainment News

Portable Sparks Reactions After Demanding ₦10m to Appear on Carter Efe’s Livestream

Controversial singer Portable has once again stirred online conversation after insisting on a ₦10 million appearance fee to feature on Carter Efe’s livestream. The demand surfaced during a live interaction between Portable and popular content creator and Twitch streamer Carter Efe on Instagram. According to Carter Efe, he had recently invited the singer to join his livestream. However, Portable made it clear that he would only participate if his appearance

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Sport

Onazi Charges Super Eagles to Stay Focused, Push for AFCON Glory

Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has challenged Nigeria’s current squad to remain disciplined and fully committed as they pursue the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting that a team of such quality must not leave the tournament empty-handed. The 2013 AFCON winner believes this generation of players has a rare opportunity to make history and must not allow off-field issues or internal disagreements to derail their ambition. According

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Entertainment News

Double Joy for Adekunle Gold and Simi as Couple Welcome Twins

There is excitement in the Nigerian entertainment scene as singer Adekunle Gold and his wife, Simi, have welcomed twins, adding two new members to their family. The happy news was shared by Adekunle Gold himself via Snapchat, where he revealed that his prayer for another child was answered in an even bigger way. “I asked God for another child and He blessed me double,” the singer wrote. The announcement has

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Sport

AFCON 2025: Quarter-Final Fixtures, Dates, Times and Venues Confirmed

The quarter-final stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is now fully set after Algeria booked the final available spot with a hard-fought win over DR Congo on Tuesday night. With that result, all eight teams for the last-eight stage of Africa’s biggest football tournament are confirmed, setting up a thrilling weekend of continental clashes. Algeria Complete the Line-Up Algeria sealed their place in dramatic fashion,

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Music

How Burna Boy Rose to Become Africa’s Greatest Touring Force

As 2025 draws to a close, one truth stands tall in the global Afrobeats movement: Burna Boy is in a league of his own.Not just as a hitmaker, but as a touring powerhouse whose live shows have redefined what African artists can achieve on the world stage. From sold-out arenas to historic stadium moments, the African Giant has built a touring legacy that younger artists now study and measure themselves

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Entertainment News

Bruno Mars Confirms New Album Is Ready as 2026 Shapes Up to Be a Defining Year

After years of silence and speculation, Bruno Mars has finally broken the wait. On January 5, 2026, the global superstar sent fans into meltdown with a simple message on social media: his new album is complete. With just four words  “My album is done”  Bruno confirmed what many had been hoping for, signalling the start of a new era for one of pop music’s most meticulous hitmakers. A Rare Artist

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Sport

EPL: Chelsea Name McFarlane to Lead Team Before Rosenior Takes Over

Chelsea have confirmed that Under-21 head coach Calum McFarlane will be in charge of the senior team for their Premier League clash against Fulham. McFarlane, who has been in charge of the club’s U-21 side since the summer, also oversaw Chelsea’s 1–1 draw with Manchester City at the weekend following the exit of Enzo Maresca. Speaking to reporters at Cobham on Monday, shortly after Liam Rosenior was officially announced as

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Sport

Fans Boo Osimhen After Touchline Clash With Lookman

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has come under heavy criticism from Nigerian fans following his heated exchange with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Mozambique in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The incident occurred in the 63rd minute when Lookman failed to square a chance to Osimhen, who was well positioned in the box. Television footage showed Osimhen angrily confronting the Atalanta

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