Month: March 2026

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Jarvis Invites Ayra Starr for Livestream, Shades Carter Efe

Nigerian streamer Jarvis has publicly invited Afrobeats star Ayra Starr for a livestream collaboration, while subtly throwing shade at fellow content creator Carter Efe. In a video message shared online, Jarvis appealed directly to Ayra Starr, revealing that the singer’s recent collaboration with another streamer inspired her to make the request. She also addressed common stereotypes about Nigerian streamers, suggesting that many content creators are often misunderstood. Referencing Carter Efe,

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FIFA Sanctions Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Federation Over World Cup Play-off Breaches

World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned both Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo over disciplinary violations that occurred during their controversial 2026 World Cup African play-off final. According to FIFA’s disciplinary report on the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, both football federations were found guilty of separate offences during the match played in Morocco on November 16, 2025. Sanctions on Nigeria The Nigeria Football Federation

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Lil Kesh Condemns School Bullying in Edo State

Nigerian singer Lil Kesh has strongly reacted to a viral video showing students bullying a fellow student at Igbinedion Education Centre, describing the footage as disturbing and emotionally triggering. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed two male students repeatedly beating and kicking another student who had fallen to the ground while several other students watched. In the clip, one of the attackers was seen dragging the victim

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Francis Odega Recounts Work Experience with Olamide

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Odega has opened up about his collaboration with Afrobeats star Olamide and how his famous catchphrase “Gerara here” gained widespread popularity. Speaking during an appearance on the Where Is The Lie Podcast, the 56-year-old comic actor revealed that Olamide personally contacted him before using the phrase in a song with Lil Kesh. According to Odega, he gave the singer permission to use his voice and signature

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UEFA Champions League: Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham Return for Real Madrid Clash with Manchester City

Real Madrid have confirmed their squad for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Manchester City, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham returning after recent fitness concerns. The Spanish giants travel to England with a strong 3–0 advantage from the first leg, where Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to put Madrid firmly in control of the tie. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa announced the travelling

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Samklef Reacts as Crayon Criticises Don Jazzy and Mavin Records

Nigerian music producer and singer Samklef has reacted after singer Crayon publicly criticised his former label boss Don Jazzy and his record label, Mavin Records. Crayon, who joined the label in 2019, reportedly shared a series of posts on social media — which were later deleted — accusing the music executive of owing him unpaid royalties. In the posts, the singer also alleged that large sums of money had been

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Academy Awards 2026: Full List of Winners and Highlights

The Academy Awards returned in grand style in 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in global cinema for a night celebrating outstanding achievements in film. This year’s ceremony featured several surprises, despite early expectations that the competition would mainly be between Sinners and One Battle After Another. Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, entered the ceremony with a record 16 nominations, while One Battle After Another followed closely with

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Iran Pulls Out of 2026 FIFA World Cup Amid Tensions with United States

Iran has announced that it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing security concerns linked to its ongoing tensions with the United States, one of the tournament’s host nations. Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, confirmed the decision, stating that the country’s national team would not be safe traveling to the United States for the competition. According to him, the decision was influenced by recent

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Broda Shaggi Hospitalised After Alleged Gunshot Injury

Popular Nigerian comedian and skit creator Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after allegedly sustaining a gunshot injury in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. Reports indicate that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon under the Sango-Ota bridge while the entertainer was filming a comedy skit with members of his production team. According to a police source, the comedian was injured during the filming process,

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