“No Plan B” — CAF Confirms AFCON 2027 Will Hold in East Africa
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially dispelled rumors of a postponement, confirming that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will proceed as scheduled in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Speaking on Friday following a CAF Executive Committee meeting, President Patrice Motsepe firmly denied reports suggesting the continental showpiece
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Warns Against Unsupportive In-Laws
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has issued a stark warning to intending couples, advising them against marrying into families that do not genuinely accept them. Speaking on The Morayo Show, the award-winning screen diva emphasized that while making an effort to win over disapproving in-laws is commendable, some prejudices are
Kemity Denies Trading Sex for Roles
Nigerian actress, Kemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, has vehemently dismissed allegations that she traded sexual favors to secure movie roles, asserting that her rise in the Nollywood industry is the result of hard work and grit, not “bedroom deals.” The actress issued the rebuttal on Thursday following social media
Declan Rice Backs Arsenal After Brentford Setback
Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, has insisted that his team’s 1-1 draw against Brentford could prove to be a vital point in the Premier League title race, urging fans and teammates not to lose perspective as the season enters its critical phase. The league leaders were forced to settle for a
Ademola Lookman Draws Level With Victor Osimhen — José Peseiro
Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has delivered a glowing verdict on Ademola Lookman, asserting that the 28-year-old forward has evolved to match the influence of Victor Osimhen in the Nigerian national team. In an interview with Spanish outlet Marca, Peseiro, who guided Nigeria to the AFCON final in
Woman Arrested as Two Newborns Found Dead in Freezer
A harrowing discovery has rocked the quiet town of Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont in eastern France, where police have detained a woman in her fifties after the bodies of two newborn babies were found inside a freezer at her family home. The shocking revelation began on Tuesday when a man, believed to be
Tuchel Commits to England With New Deal Through 2028
The Football Association (FA) has ended speculation regarding the long-term future of Thomas Tuchel, announcing on Thursday that the German tactician has signed a contract extension to remain as England manager until the 2028 European Championship. The decision comes as a major boost for the Three Lions just months before
Cubana Chief Priest Backs Tinubu Over Peter Obi
Celebrity barman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has officially declared his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, marking a sharp departure from his previous stance that “only an Igbo president can fix Nigeria.” The nightlife mogul announced his political pivot on
Trump Responds to Letter from Biafra’s “Deputy Prime Minister”
Ngozi Orabueze, the self-styled Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the “United States of Biafra” (USB), has made public an acknowledgment letter received from the White House, bearing the signature of U.S. President Donald Trump. Orabueze shared the correspondence on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on
Kunle Afolayan Hits Back at Anikulapo Critics
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has staunchly defended his latest project, Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens, against a wave of criticism, asserting that his creative works are designed for “intellectuals” and “thinkers,” rather than for mass appeal. In a video statement posted to his Instagram page on Tuesday, the award-winning director