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Gospel singer Ron Kenoly dies at 81
By Editor Ron Kenoly, an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, and indeed a legend, has passed away at the age of 81. The celebrated gospel singer died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Many singers and artists across all fields have mourned his passing on social media. Nigerian gospel singer and Minister of the…
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NPFL: Coach Agagbe links Barau’s unbeaten run to management, players, and fans’ support
By Emmanuel Chinedu Barau FC head coach, Eugene Agagbe, has commended the management, players, and fans of the club for their support following the five-game unbeaten run of his team. Barau FC continued their improved run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Ikorodu City on Matchday…
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Ademola Lookman joins Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid have signed Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. It is a deal worth $41.3m. Lookman has played in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, and now La Liga. Just 21 players have been able to achieve this, while only three – Christian Poulsen, Justin Kluivert, and Stevan Jovetic – have featured in all…
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Ademola Lookman set to complete Atlético transfer
By Editor Atlético Madrid have announced they have reached an agreement with Serie A side Atalanta to sign Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. The Spanish team say they need the Super Eagles attacker’s firepower in Diego Simeone’s squad as they reinforce the team for greater challenges. The former African Footballer of the Year arrived in Madrid…
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Grammys 2026: Tyla wins ‘Best African Music Performance’, beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr
By Editor South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr in the category. She took home the prize for her song “Push 2 Start”, beating out the Nigerian stars, as well as Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s…
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How $250,000 prize money will be distributed for Lagos City Marathon
By Editor The organisers have released details of the $250,000 prize money structure for the elite 42km race for the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. The prize money applies to both men and women in the elite category. Under the official breakdown, the winner of the 42km elite race will take home $50,000, while…
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‘Already a legend’: Djokovic’s praise for Australian Open champion Alcaraz
●Spaniard beat Serbian to complete career grand slam at 22 Novak Djokovic called Carlos Alcaraz a tennis legend at the age of 22 after the Spaniard became the youngest male player in history to complete the career grand slam by defeating Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the Australian Open final. The world No 1…
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Niger Delta Games: States in final stages of athletes’ selection
By our reporter Niger Delta states are at the final stage of their preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games as they get set to move into camp ahead of their travel to Benin for the Games. From Port Harcourt to Yenagoa and to Calabar up to Akure, Owerri, Umuahia, Asaba and Benin, athletes and…
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Electoral Act: ADC raises alarm over passage delay
By Editor Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the APC-dominated Senate of employing delay tactics to block passage of the 2025 Electoral Bill. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC highlighted various amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 that carry serious eligibility and…
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Dynamite Open Scrabble back with 5th edition in April
●Celebrity Doubles, inter-sec. school events set to spice tourney By our reporter Dynamite Opens Scrabble Championship, the fifth in its series, will open another portal for new and intending players, as April 18 and 19 have been earmarked as the dates for the tournament. The tournament has played a critical platform for emerging players and…
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