Peter Rufai, Christian Chukwu Die in 2025
Nigeria's football community was shaken in 2025 as it lost eight iconic stars, including AFCON 1980 heroes Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, and legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Read their stories.
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Lizzy Gold's Father Dies, Nollywood in Double Mourning
Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold Onuwaje announces her father's death, describing him as her 'gist partner.' The sad news follows the trending death of colleague Allwell Ademola, plunging fans into grief.
Diogo Jota, Andre Silva Among Footballers Lost in 2025
The football world was left in mourning in 2025 after tragic losses including Liverpool's Diogo Jota. Read about the stars who sadly passed away.
Forest Legend John Robertson Dies Aged 72
Nottingham Forest and Scotland mourn the loss of their greatest ever player, John Robertson, who passed away on Christmas Day after a long illness. Tributes pour in.
African Footballer Collapses and Dies During Match
Burundian midfielder Igiraneza Aimé Guéric tragically died after collapsing during a match. Fans allege witchcraft backfired, sparking calls for a ban on spiritual practices in football.
Prison Warder Denis Omedi Scores for Uganda, Awaits Nigeria
Uganda's Denis Omedi, a part-time prison warder, scored on his AFCON debut against Tunisia. The 31-year-old now prepares to face Nigeria's Super Eagles in a crucial Group C clash. Read his incredible story.
Boniface Surprises Carter Efe with Vinícius Jr Call
Nigerian star Victor Boniface orchestrated a viral surprise, connecting comedian Carter Efe with Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr on a live stream, making history.
Ex-German Footballer Dies in Montenegro Ski Lift Accident
Former German footballer Sebastian Hertner, 34, died after falling from a chairlift in Montenegro. His wife was injured. Read the full tragic story and investigation details.
AFCON moves to four-year cycle after 2028 edition
The Confederation of African Football ends the biennial Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament will switch to a four-year cycle after 2028, with a new annual Nations League to boost revenue.
Pan-African Feminist Solidarity Network Launched to End Sexual Violence
African feminist movements unite across borders to confront sexual violence as a human rights crisis. A new solidarity network launches to demand justice for survivors and push for the ratification of the AU-CEVAWG convention. Read more.
Grammy 2026: African Music Performance Nominees Revealed
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance are out! See the five African stars, including Burna Boy, Davido, and Tems, competing for the prestigious prize at the 67th ceremony.
Man dies after 34-hour wait for antibiotics, probe finds
A 45-year-old father died after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at a UK hospital. An investigation ruled his death preventable. Read the full report on the systemic failures.
Lady's Brother Dies While Playing Football, Moves Many to Tears
A Nigerian lady shares the tragic story of her younger brother, a seminarian, who died while playing football. Her emotional tribute has gone viral, sparking reactions and shared stories of similar sudden losses.
Footballer Ethan McLeod, 21, Dies in M1 Crash
Tragic news as Macclesfield FC forward Ethan McLeod, 21, dies in a car crash on the M1. The club and football community mourn the loss of a talented young player. Read more.
10 African Countries Never Qualified for AFCON
A soccer enthusiast has listed the 10 African countries that have never qualified for the AFCON tournament since its inception in 1957. Discover the surprising list and fan reactions.
Nigerian Star's Son Kaye Furo Dares Arsenal After First Goal
Kaye Furo, 18-year-old son of ex-Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi, has scored his first goal for Club Brugge and declared his team ready for their Champions League clash with Arsenal. Read his confident message.
ICC Official Linked to Figueira Spy Case, Fuels Criticism
Reports allege a top ICC official's involvement in funding CAR militants via Martin Figueira. This scandal adds to the court's crises, including African withdrawals and reform doubts. Read more.
Man Charged After Girlfriend Dies on Austria's Highest Peak
A man faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain, Grossglockner. The tragic incident occurred during a winter hike. Read the full story.
Buhari, Diogo Jota Top Nigeria's 2025 Google Death Searches
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of names that sparked national mourning and curiosity.
Buhari, Diogo Jota Top Nigeria's 2025 Google Death Searches
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of 10.
82 Nigerian Women on Death Row, Group Seeks Halt
ASF France reveals 82 Nigerian women face execution, highlighting gender bias and poverty in the justice system. Advocates demand a moratorium and recognition of domestic violence as a mitigating factor.
Osimhen in heated clash before Istanbul derby
Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen clashed with Fenerbahce goalkeeper Irfan Can Egribayat during a tense warm-up before the 1-1 draw. Get the full story on the Nigerian star's fiery derby day.
Mother Seeks Answers After Student Daughter's Death
The mother of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera disputes police findings after her daughter was found dead following a football game. Investigation ongoing.
Nigerian Poet Gbenga Adesina Longlisted for National Book Award
Nigerian poet Gbenga Adesina's 'Death Does Not End At The Sea' earns historic National Book Award longlist spot, wins Prairie Schooner Prize, and tops Amazon charts. Discover the global acclaim.
Africa's First Scholarly Referencing System Unveiled
Professor Peter Okebukola unveils ASRS, Africa's first homegrown citation framework. This breakthrough promotes intellectual sovereignty and global recognition for African scholarship. Join the movement!
Entertainment Week Africa 2025 Transforms Lagos
Lagos hosted Entertainment Week Africa 2025 from November 18-23, featuring fashion runways, film screenings, music performances and tech expos. Discover how Africa's creative economy is evolving.
Bukayo Saka Proposes to Girlfriend Tolami Benson
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Tolami Benson, after a romantic London proposal. Get all the details on their love story here!
Major Banks Back MMC 7.0 for Africa's Industrial Growth
Leading commercial banks unite behind MMC 7.0 to mobilize capital for African entrepreneurs. Join the event on Dec 4-5 in Lagos to unlock funding opportunities.
Nigeria Senate Seeks Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigerian Senate recommends death sentence for kidnappers without fine option. Security committees to probe military withdrawal in Kebbi school attack and General Uba's death.
Real Madrid €100M Osimhen Bid: Mbappe Role Change
Real Madrid prepares a massive €100 million bid for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray. The transfer could see Kylian Mbappe move to his preferred left wing position. Read the latest details.
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