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AFCON 2025: BUA Founder Stands by Super Eagles, Confirms $500,000 Pledge Despite Morocco Defeat

Founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has reaffirmed his support for the Super Eagles, confirming that he will fulfill his promised $500,000 reward despite Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Rabiu had earlier announced the incentive following Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over Algeria, stating that the bonus would be paid if the team won their next match. Although the Eagles narrowly missed out on

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Lady Sparks Online Debate Over Why Modern Marriages Struggle

A woman has ignited widespread discussion on social media after questioning why many marriages in today’s generation seem short-lived compared to those of the past. In a post shared on X, she compared modern relationships with those of earlier generations, pointing out that many of our parents had no formal “talking stage,” yet their marriages endured. She asked pointedly, “Our parents had no talking stage and their marriages lasted. So

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NFF Plays Down Referee Concerns Ahead of Nigeria–Morocco Semi-Final

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to calm growing concerns over match officiating ahead of the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 semi-final clash with host nation Morocco. The concerns followed the Confederation of African Football’s appointment of Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea as the centre official, with South African Abongile Tom assigned to oversee VAR duties for Wednesday’s encounter in Rabat. The decision triggered unease among some Nigerian supporters, largely due

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Qdot Opens Up on Traumatic Robbery Experience in New Song ‘28 of Sept’

Singer Qdot has shared details of a deeply traumatic experience through his latest music release, 28 of Sept, inspired by an armed robbery incident at his home in September 2025. The artiste revealed that he was robbed at gunpoint during the incident, which left him emotionally shaken. Channeling the painful experience into music, Qdot released 28 of Sept in January 2026 as a raw and emotional reflection on what he

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Video of Portable Being Taken to Prison Goes Viral Online

A video showing controversial Nigerian singer Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, being conveyed in a security vehicle on his way to prison has sparked widespread reactions on social media. The footage emerged shortly after the singer was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State. Portable is facing a nine-count criminal charge filed by the police following his recent arrest. According to the Ogun State

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How Funke Akindele Earned Over ₦6bn at the Nigerian Box Office in Five Years

Funke Akindele has further cemented her reputation as one of Nollywood’s most bankable stars, posting an extraordinary run at the Nigerian box office over the last five years. Industry box office records show that the actress, filmmaker, and producer has generated more than ₦6 billion within this period, driven by a streak of blockbuster films that consistently drew massive local audiences. Her remarkable run took off in 2020 with Omo

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Nigeria vs Algeria: Goldberg Sets Festival of Drums and Lights for Super Eagles Clash

As excitement builds ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final showdown between Nigeria and Algeria, Goldberg Lager Beer is putting fans at the centre of the action with the return of its Festival of Drums and Lights, under the Our Beat, Our Gold campaign. The Super Eagles will face the Desert Foxes on Friday, January 10, and Goldberg is set to host a major fan experience at the

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Ben Akinbami Uses Music to Fight Crime

At a time when Nigeria’s music industry is often criticised for glorifying fraud, drug abuse, and other social vices, Nigerian singer Akinbami Ebenezer, popularly known as Ben Akinbami, is taking a different path. Rather than celebrating illicit wealth or crime-driven success, Akinbami is using his music to discourage criminal behaviour and support the efforts of law enforcement agencies across the country. Speaking after a recent performance at the Economic and

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Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Reach 10 Billion Spotify Streams

Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, cementing his status as one of the continent’s most influential global acts. The milestone gives strong evidence of his worldwide appeal, driven by chart-topping hits such as “One Dance” with Drake, which has amassed nearly 4 billion streams, and “Essence” featuring Tems, which has recorded over 334 million streams on the

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