Lookman Ademola Named African Player of the Year

Nigeria's Lookman Ademola has been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Marrakesh on December 16, 2024.

Erstwhile Leicester City player claimed the award for the second year as a Nigerian after Victor Osimhen in 2023.

Fali Werepe Daughter Gets Colourful Wedding Ceremony

A Nollywood veteran actress witnessed a colorful wedding ceremony for her daughter who happily got married on Saturday 14, 2024. The plutonic wedlock ceremony was graced by veteran Nollywood actors and actresses.

Sheikh Muhyideen Bello Passes On @84

A popular Muslim scholar and preacher, Sheikh Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello passed on early hours today, Friday, 6^th December 2024. His death came as a rude shock across Muslim community in Nigeria and in diaspora. Sheikh Muhyideen’s death was reportedly confirmed by his son, Alhaji Basit Olanrewaju Katibi Bello (a.k.a Aponle Anobi) via social media. He died at 84.

CAF Verdict Vindicates Super Eagles over Libya after Airport Humiliation

The disciplinary committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday awarded 3 points and 3 goals to the Super Eagles following the farce 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.

The Super Eagles consolidated their top position in the group following the verdict.

The Nigerian side now has 10 points from four matches; 4 points clear of nearest rivals Benin. Libya remains bottom of the group with one point from 4 games. The top two teams in the group qualify for the 2025 finals in Morocco.

Nigerian Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu, Dies @ 72

Nigerian veteran singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu died on Tuesday evening, 30 July, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Lagos. She was reportedly slumped after playing at a birthday party. The ace singer was rushed to Reddington Hospital but couldn’t make it. Eyewitnesses at the party confirmed the incident.

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland

In a colourful coronation took place at the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital on Friday, 12 July 2024, the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Office to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43^rd Olubadan.

The next-to-nonagenarian Olakuleyin took the staff of Office of Olubadan of Ibadan almost four month after the demise of the 42^nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who passed on, on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Lekan Balogun Passes On @81

The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, passed on, on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced the passing of the foremost monarch in a statement in the night of the fateful day.

Oba Balogun ascended the throne of his forebears on March 11, 2022.

The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age of 81 on Thursday night at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, after a brief illness.

Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Francis Ngannou in Less than 2 Rounds

The British Nigerian Professional Boxer Anthony Joshua delivered a thunderous knockout of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, 8 March 2024. It took Joshua less than two rounds to put away Ngannou and he did so in style with a pair of knockdowns before the emphatic final blow.

The Super Eagles Grabs Second Position in the AFCON 2023 Final

The Elephants of Ivory Coast beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in the AFCON 2023 final at Hassane Watara' stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Sunday, 11 February 2024.

The Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the third time with the come-back winning over the Super Eagles.

Nigeria Super Eagles Advance to AFCON 2023 Final after Penalty Shootout Victory over South Africa

Nigeria's Super Eagles picked its golden ticket and advanced to final after dramatic penalty shootout win over Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, at Stade de la Paix de Bouake, Ivory Coast.  Nigeria booked their place in their first Africa Cup of Nations final since 2013.

After a slow first half, the Super Eagles took the lead from the spot when William Troost-Ekong fired home from the spot after Victor Osimhen was brought down.

Nigeria Beats Angola 1 - 0 to Reach Semifinal at AFCON 2023

Nigeria Super Eagles secured a semifinal ticket at the Africa Cup of Nations with 1 – 0 win over Angola in the last eight on Friday, 2 February 2024, at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

The Super Eagles were the first among the last eight of the AFCON 2023 to book its semifinal with Ademola Lookman's first-half goal.

Nigeria Super Eagles Win Cameroon 2 – 0 to Reach Quarter Final in AFCON 2023

Nigerian Super Eagles have vigorously eliminated Cameroon with a 2-0 victory in a match played at Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in the Africa Cup of Nations, advancing to the quarter-finals to face Angola. All the battalion charged for the battle were elegant and humorously ready for the match and were graced to perform at the top of their efforts.

Nigeria Super Eagles are through to the Knockout at AFCON 2023

The Super Eagles of Nigeria did qualify for the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast after gaining a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau at Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium today, Monday January 22, 2024.

The Super Eagles finished their group stage with 7 points.

Nigeria Beats Ivory Coast in Group A in AFCON 2023

The Nigerian Super Eagles stood tall to beat the Host Ivory Coast Elephants 1 – 0 in Group A at Stade Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpe on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

Nigeria took a huge step towards reaching the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).