23.09.2026

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2026 WORLD CUP DRAW: AFRICA HANDED BLOCKBUSTER OPENERS AGAINST WORLD GIANTS

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Africa’s representatives have been handed blockbuster opening fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Friday’s dramatic draw paired Morocco with Brazil, Senegal with France, and South Africa with tournament co-hosts Mexico. The matchups revive iconic World Cup memories and set the stage for continent-defining group battles as Africa seeks to surpass Morocco’s historic 2022 semifinal run....

LeBron James’ 1,297-Game Double-Digit Scoring Streak Ends at 40, Says ‘We Won — That’s What Matters’

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LeBron James’ incredible run of 1,297 consecutive double-digit regular-season scoring games ended on Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123–120. The 40-year-old NBA legend finished with eight points but delivered the game-winning assist, insisting the streak didn’t matter. “We won,” he said, as fans marked the end of a historic era....

Sabinus Confirms His Marriage Has Ended Peacefully, Says He and Ex-Wife Remain on Good Terms

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Popular comedian Sabinus has confirmed that his marriage has ended, describing the separation as peaceful and free of bitterness. Speaking during a TikTok livestream, he dismissed rumours of domestic violence and said he maintains a good relationship with his ex-wife and daughter. The revelation has reignited discussions on celebrity marriages and the pressures entertainers face....

Mr P Says He Fears Poverty, Not Death, Recalling Childhood Hardship and Family Struggles

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Singer Peter “Mr P” Okoye says poverty remains the only thing he fears, revealing that his childhood experiences of homelessness and hardship still shape his mindset today. In a candid interview, the music star recounted how his family of ten lived in a one-room apartment that was demolished while they were still inside, a memory he says he can never forget....

Olamide Says He’s Now Focused on Himself After Years of Lifting Nigerian Music Industry

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Rap icon Olamide says he has entered a new phase where his full energy must return to himself after spending years building, supporting and elevating some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars. In a revealing interview, the YBNL boss admitted he has always tried to balance helping others with growing his own craft, but is now choosing personal growth as his priority....

Teni Vows to “Save 2Face” Amid Alarming Marriage Crisis With Edo Lawmaker Natasha

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Singer Teni has vowed to “save 2Face” as the music legend’s marriage crisis with Edo lawmaker Natasha intensifies, triggering national concern. In a viral video, Teni rallied fellow artistes to intervene after weeks of disturbing public clashes, police involvement and family petitions alleging emotional distress, financial control and escalating domestic tension around the Afrobeats icon....

Troost-Ekong Retires Days Before AFCON, Shocks Super Eagles Fans Nationwide

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shocked Nigeria by announcing his sudden retirement from international football just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old defender ended a decade-long national team career marked by 83 caps, tournament heroics and leadership at AFCON 2023, leaving Nigeria scrambling for defensive stability as injuries and uncertainty mount before Morocco 2025....

2Baba Family Petitions IGP Over Assault, Bigamy Allegations Against Lawmaker Wife Natasha

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The marital crisis between music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has escalated dramatically, as the singer’s family petitions the Inspector General of Police. The petition alleges physical assault, financial manipulation, unauthorised fund transfers, and possible bigamy—deepening a controversy already fuelled by viral videos, family pleas and troubling behaviour captured online....

Tinubu Sends 68 Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate as Ayo Oke, Dalhatu & Are Clear First Screening Round

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President Bola Tinubu has forwarded 68 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, expanding Nigeria’s diplomatic reshuffle. The list includes ex-service chiefs, former senators and political heavyweights. Three nominees — Ayo Oke, Amin Dalhatu and Kayode Are — were screened and cleared after intensive national security questioning...

Northern Governors Suspend Mining for Six Months, Approve ₦1bn Monthly Regional Security Fund

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Governors and traditional rulers of the 19 Northern states have ordered an immediate six-month suspension of all mining activities, citing links between illegal mining and rising insecurity. They also approved a ₦1bn monthly regional security trust fund to strengthen operations against terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the North....

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