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Badeggi 90.1 FM Resumes Broadcast After Forced Shutdown by Niger State Government

Private Broadcaster, Badeggi 90.1 FM has resumed transmission of radio signals from the Niger State capital - following a temporary closure believed to have been ordered by the State Government. There had been outrage earlier in the day by the station's listeners and...

Tems Wins Best African Music Performance at 2025 Grammy Awards

At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Nigerian singer Tems won the Best African Music Performance category for her song "Love Me Jeje." This award is a significant achievement, as she competed against notable artists such as Burna Boy, Asake, Wizkid, Chris Brown, Davido, and...

PSV Eindhoven emerge Dutch League Champions

PSV Eindhoven have been crowned Dutch champions for the 25th time, the club’s first title since 2018, in a season that would be remembered for the implosion of rivals Ajax. Peter Bosz’s men made sure of the Eredivisie trophy with two games to spare via a 4-2 win over...

FINIDI GEORGE AS SUPER EAGLES COACH – NFF EXPLAINS REASONS

Ex-winger and member of the immediate past technical crew of the National Team, George Finidi, has been appointed as the new Coach of the Super Eagles Following his appointment on Monday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), technical committee member, Victor...

INCREASE IN PRICE DENIED: MULTI-CHOICE COMPANY TO HOLD TARRIF AND PRODUCT COST INCREASE TILL COURT HEARING, TRIBUNAL ORDERS

Tribunal orders a stay of action over Multi-choice notice on increased subscription charges A Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) sitting in Abuja, has restrained Multi-choice Nigeria Limited from increasing its tariffs and cost of products and...

EFCC files charges against popular cross-dresser – Bobrisky

Popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye also known as Bobrisky is expected to be arraigned in court over a six-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The defendant will be arraigned today before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of...

Manchester City play out disappointing draw against Arsenal to hand Liverpool advantage in title race

Manchester City and Arsenal have handed Liverpool the advantage in the Premier League title race; following a bitterly disappointing goalless stalemate at Etihad Stadium. Liverpool is now top of the table, two points clear of Arsenal and three ahead of City, after...

Presidency mourns passing of Nollywood actors

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to the families of Ace Actors, John Okafor and Quadri Oyebamiji who died over the weekend In a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu encouraged the bereaved to take...

Yoruba community council, Niger state chapter to inaugurate new council member.

Ahead of its inauguration of state executives and presentation of 2024 community development agenda, the Yoruba community council, (Niger state chapter) has organized a press briefing to inform the public on the progress made by the council thus far and how it intends...

Ivory Coast Defeats Senegal To Reach AFCON Quarter-Final.

Host nation Ivory Coast has reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal by beating defending champions Senegal on penalties. There was no separating the two sides in 90 minutes as Habibou Diallo's opener was cancelled out by a late Franck Kessie penalty. Although...

Tems Wins Best African Music Performance at 2025 Grammy Awards

At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Nigerian singer Tems won the Best African Music Performance category for her song "Love Me Jeje." This award is a significant achievement, as she competed against notable artists such as Burna Boy, Asake, Wizkid, Chris Brown, Davido, and...

International Entertainment

Senegal Stun Hosts Morocco to Win AFCON Title in Extra Time

  ‎Senegal has stunned Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts ‎Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick in the 24th added minute at the end of...

Barcelona Overcome Racing Santander to Reach Copa del Rey Quarter-Fi

  ‎Barcelona has scaled through a tricky tie at Racing Santander to reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. ‎Real Madrid were knocked out by second division Albacete in Alvaro Arbeloa's first game in charge since replacing Xabi Alonso as manager. ‎La Liga...

Michael Carrick Named Manchester United Interim Manager Until Season’s End

  ‎Manchester United has appointed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, tasking him with leading the Red Devils back into the Champions League. ‎Carrick, 44, who won 12 major trophies in his 12-year playing career at United was...

Barcelona Edge Real Madrid to Win Back-to-Back Spanish Super Cup Titles

‎ ‎Barcelona has edged past Real Madrid to win back-to-back Spanish Super Cup finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ‎ ‎It marked a 16th triumph in the tournament for Hansi Flick's side, with Barcelona also beating Los Blancos in last year's final. ‎ ‎Brazilian forward...

Real Madrid Defeat Atletico to Reach Spanish Super Cup Final

  ‎Real Madrid has beat Atletico Madrid to set up a Clasico meeting with Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. ‎Thursday's semi-final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was only 77 seconds in when Los Blancos captain Valverde sent a 30-yard free-kick fizzing past...

Ivory Coast Cruise into AFCON Quarter-Finals with Burkina Faso Rout

  ‎Defending Champions Ivory Coast has cruised past Burkina Faso and into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. ‎Amad Diallo put the Elephants ahead in the 20th minute on Tuesday when he bustled past a couple of defenders and...

Senegal Stun Hosts Morocco to Win AFCON Title in Extra Time

  ‎Senegal has stunned Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts ‎Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick in the 24th added minute at the end of...

Barcelona Overcome Racing Santander to Reach Copa del Rey Quarter-Fi

  ‎Barcelona has scaled through a tricky tie at Racing Santander to reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. ‎Real Madrid were knocked out by second division Albacete in Alvaro Arbeloa's first game in charge since replacing Xabi Alonso as manager. ‎La Liga...