Lookman's AFCON Record: 8 Goal Contributions in 9 Matches
Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman makes AFCON history with 5 goals and 3 assists over the last two tournaments. Read his incredible journey and how he silenced critics.
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Nigerian Sets Guinness Record for Longest Programming Lesson
Abel Yakubu, a Nigerian cloud engineer, has smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest computer programming lesson with a 60-hour marathon in Abuja. Read his inspiring story and message to Nigeria's youth.
Iwobi Equals Mikel's 12-Year AFCON Assist Record
Alex Iwobi made history with two assists as Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in their AFCON 2025 opener, equalling a record set by John Obi Mikel in 2013. Read the full match report.
Nigerian Woman Arrested in India with Cocaine in Bread
A 29-year-old Nigerian woman, Olajide Esther, was arrested in Bengaluru, India, for smuggling 121 grams of cocaine concealed inside sliced bread. Police seized the drugs worth Rs 65 lakh and arrested the intended recipient. Read the full details.
Wizkid's Son Bolu Gets Show Offers, Mum Declines
Bolu 'Champz' Balogun, Wizkid's 14-year-old son, gets booked for shows after his debut single broke records. His mother explains why she turned down the offers. Read more.
16 Nigerians Arrested in India for Illegal Activities
Indian police arrested 16 Nigerians without valid visas at a farmhouse raid for illegal liquor and gambling. Cash and alcohol worth lakhs seized. Read details.
Funke Akindele Breaks Box-Office Records with N512M Film
Nollywood star Funke Akindele makes history as her new movie 'Behind The Scene' becomes the fastest to hit N500M and tops weekend charts. Read about the film's success and fan reactions.
Asian Markets Surge on Rate Cut Optimism, Tech Revival
Asian equities extended a global rally Tuesday, fueled by hopes for more US interest rate cuts and strong tech earnings. Gold and silver hit fresh records. Discover the key market movers.
Behind the Scenes grosses ₦512m, sets Nollywood record
Funke Akindele's new film 'Behind the Scenes' makes Nollywood history, grossing ₦512 million in just 12 days. Discover how it became 2025's top film.
Bondi Attacker's Family Unaware of Radicalisation
New details emerge about Sajid Akram, the gunman in the Bondi Beach terror attack. His family in Hyderabad, India, expressed no knowledge of his radical beliefs. Read the full investigation.
Haaland Breaks Ronaldo's Premier League Goal Record
Manchester City's Erling Haaland becomes the fastest to 100 Premier League goals, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record. The Norwegian's brace against West Ham sends a title warning to Arsenal. Read fan reactions.
Train kills 7 elephants in India's Assam state
A passenger train derailed after hitting a herd of elephants in northeast India, killing seven. No human injuries reported. Read about the human-wildlife conflict.
Air India Crash Sole Survivor Speaks on Trauma, Loss
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241, details his escape, PTSD, and struggle to reconnect with family in a new BBC interview. Read his heartbreaking story.
Air India Crash: Victim Families, Survivor Get Compensation
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
TheBeckyJoe Targets Guinness Record with Massive Marketing Lesson
Nigerian social media expert TheBeckyJoe plans to break a Guinness World Record by teaching over 3,000 people how to earn money online. Her mission: turn smartphones into income tools for young Africans.
India Tops Global Doping List for Third Straight Year
India leads the world in doping violations for a third consecutive year, with 260 positive tests in 2024. This poses a major challenge as the country prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Nigerian Sets Guinness Record for Tallest Wig (50.42ft)
Nigerian wig maker Helen Williams has broken the Guinness World Record for the tallest wig, measuring 15.37 meters. Discover her inspiring journey and the challenges she overcame.
Missing Boeing Plane Found After 13 Years, Air India Fined
Air India located a Boeing 737 it lost track of in 2012, parked at Kolkata Airport. The airline paid a massive parking fine of nearly 10 million rupees. Read the full story of this aviation oversight.
Nigerian sets world record for tallest wig at 15.37m
Nigerian wig maker Helen Williams breaks her third Guinness World Record with a wig taller than a 3-storey building. Discover her incredible journey and the challenges behind the ₦3m creation.
Undefeated Boxing Legend Terence Crawford Announces Retirement
American boxing great Terence Crawford retires at 38 with a perfect 42-0 record, leaving as the only undisputed champion in three weight classes. Read his full statement and career highlights.
Drake Breaks His Own Spotify Annual Streaming Record in 2025
Hip-hop superstar Drake has set a new record for the most Spotify streams by a rapper in a single year, surpassing 17.6 billion in 2025. Discover the strategy behind his massive success.
Wizkid's Son Champz Hits 1M Spotify Listeners, Makes History
Boluwatife 'Champz' Balogun, son of superstar Wizkid, becomes the youngest Nigerian artist to reach 1 million monthly Spotify listeners. His mother, Sola Ogudugu, celebrates the historic milestone. Read more!
Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
Former US President Donald Trump has been named the first recipient of FIFA's new Peace Prize. The award recognises his disputed role in global peace efforts. Read the full story.
Jealous aunt drowns niece, confesses to more murders
A woman in India admits to drowning her 6-year-old niece at a wedding, claiming the child looked prettier. She also confessed to murdering three other relatives. Read the shocking details.
Indian boy, 3, becomes youngest FIDE-rated chess player
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged 3 years, 7 months, and 20 days, breaks the world record as the youngest player to earn an official FIDE chess rating. Discover his incredible journey.
Indian rupee hits record low past 90 per dollar
India's rupee falls to a historic low beyond 90 against the US dollar, driven by foreign outflows and stalled US trade talks. Analysts see a new market-aligned approach from the central bank. Read more for the full analysis.
Rare Fabergé Egg Fetches £22.9m, Smashes Record
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, commissioned by Russia's last Tsar, has sold for a record £22.9 million at Christie's in London. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
₦65m Gombe Sports Boost, Chess Star Gets Zimbabwe Trip
Prudential Sports Limited spent over ₦65 million on awards, healthcare, and equipment for Gombe athletes. Chess prodigy Mercy Iliya won Best Athlete and a trip to Zimbabwe. Read the full story.
Asake's 'Lonely At The Top' Is Nigeria's Most-Streamed Song
Asake's hit single 'Lonely At The Top' has made history, becoming the most-streamed song in Nigeria of all time with over 128 million streams. Discover the story behind this monumental achievement.
Shettima Backs Smart Class Tech for Nigerian Schools
Vice President Kashim Shettima supports a partnership with Indian firms to deploy KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools, aiming to digitally transform education. Read more.
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