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Kenyan running legend Eliud Kipchoge has made history in Australia after winning the 2026 Melbourne Marathon in a record time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 10 seconds. His victory brought fresh joy to Kenya and reminded spor…
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has unveiled the cast of his highly anticipated epic film sequel, Jagun Jagun 2: War of Warriors, which is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Netflix on December 4, 2026. The a…
After watching two of Dr. Emmanuel Olumide's talks on money, a few ideas stayed with me long after the videos ended. None of them is complicated, which is exactly why they are easy to overlook. If you are just starting o…
What Deutsche Bank actually said. Deutsche Bank has added Nigeria to its frontier FX monitor, a watchlist for currencies in smaller, less liquid markets and told clients the naira looks undervalued. In a note reported by…
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has reportedly been discharged from hospital, prompting public interest and discussion across South Africa. The development has attracted attention because Zuma remains a promine…
Four of Nigeria’s biggest music stars are taking Afrobeats to one of the world’s largest sporting stages. Davido, Rema, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr have been included in the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, bringing Nige…
The University of Ghana is set to reopen on October 19, 2026, with lectures starting a week later on October 26, 2026. The dates are now confirmed and students are watching closely as Ghana campus news returns to normal…
For thousands of Kenyan R&B fans, Ne-Yo’s Nairobi concert was about more than hearing a famous American singer live. It was a chance to return to the songs that soundtracked school days, first relationships, parties and…
What happens when KFC meets mandazi, nyama choma, Nairobi fashion and social media creators? That is the idea behind Kentucky Town 254, KFC’s new Kenya-focused campaign mixing food, fashion and entertainment in a month-l…
Olamide Set to Headline London’s O2 Arena in Major Afrobeats Moment By Entertainment Desk Nigerian rapper Olamide is preparing for one of the biggest headline shows of his career after announcing a concert at London’s ic…
GOMBE STATE, Nigeria is expanding its renewable energy infrastructure through new solar mini-grid projects aimed at improving electricity access, boosting economic activities and supporting communities that have faced pr…
Toluwanisings Death Shocks Gospel Fans A Gospel Minister, ‘Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji ', popularly known as ‘Toluwanisings ', the pioneer and lead singer of ‘Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM) has passed away on 14th O…
The real update lives on the website of the embassy or immigration department of the country you want to enter. Not a news blog, not a Facebook group, not a consultant’s flyer. Those places can point you in a direction…
Many Nigerian students rush to apply for UK universities because they saw a post that says "UK admission closes next week!" Sometimes the post is old, sometimes it is for a different intake. The safest way to protect you…
The men of BBNaija Season 11 scored an early victory after defeating the female housemates in the season’s first Thursday wager; but outside Biggie’s house, viewers were already having a completely different debate. Whil…
Orlando Pirates delivered a commanding response to their recent cup disappointment, beating TS Galaxy 3-0 in the Betway Premiership at Orlando Amstel Arena on 13 October 2026. Goals from Boitumelo Radiopane, substitute T…
Rotimikeys joined some of Nigeria’s strongest live performers, Made Kuti, Johnny Drille and The Cavemen, for the 2026 World Music Day celebration in Lagos, giving music fans a lineup that stretched across Afrobeat, alter…
Thousands of fans dressed largely in white packed the Accra Sports Stadium for ShattaFest 2026, turning Shatta Wale’s birthday celebration into one of Ghana’s biggest live music spectacles of the year. Held on Saturday…
