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.
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Tems, Odumodu Blvck Surprise Lagos at Palmwine Music Fest
Legend Extra Stout powered the Palmwine Music Festival across Abuja & Lagos, with Tems and Odumodu Blvck delivering unannounced performances that electrified the Lagos crowd. Read about the unforgettable nights.
Nigerian Mother Jailed in Ghana for Child Harm
A Nigerian woman, Beauty Alakwe, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison in Ghana for causing harm to her daughter. The court also ordered the child's welfare and reunification with family in Nigeria. Read the full story.
Chris Rea Dies at 74 After Short Illness
Legendary singer Chris Rea, famed for the Christmas classic 'Driving Home For Christmas,' has passed away at 74. Get the full story on his legacy and health battles.
Fela Kuti Gets Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti is posthumously honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026. Discover his enduring legacy and global impact on Afrobeat.
Abiodun Seeks Collaboration for Sports Development in Ogun
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun urges private sector collaboration for youth sports development at Bosun Tijani Foundation basketball tournament. Read more.
Former Man City Star Age Hareide Passes Away at 72
Norwegian football legend Age Hareide, former Manchester City player and Denmark coach, dies at 72 after brain cancer battle. Tributes pour in from clubs and fans worldwide.
Healthcare Worker Jailed for S3xually Ass@ulting Patients
Ieuan Crump, 26, sentenced to nine years for s3xually ass@ulting two vulnerable patients during fake medical examinations at Grange Hospital. Read the shocking details.
Rob Reiner, Wife's Death Ruled Homicide, Son Charged
The cause of death for Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele has been formally revealed as 'multiple sharp force injuries.' Their son, Nick Reiner, faces murder charges. Read the latest on this tragic case.
NGOs Reward Edo School Hockey Team After National Success
The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation and CSED Initiative have rewarded St. Maria Goretti School's hockey team for winning silver at the National Youth Games. Read about the cash gifts and legacy of Nigeria's only school with a hockey Astro turf.
21-Year Jail for Driver Who Hit Liverpool Parade Crowd
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool FC victory parade, injuring 134 people. Read details of the horrific incident and court verdict.
Councillor jailed for stealing £150k from charity
Sean McKiernan, a former councillor, gets 3 years 9 months for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund drugs and escorts. A shocking breach of trust.
Mother jailed 9 years for shaking baby to death
A young mother, Nazli Merthoca, has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for the manslaughter of her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi, in London. Read the tragic details of the case.
Soap Icon Anthony Geary, Luke Spencer, Dies at 78
Anthony Geary, the eight-time Emmy winner famed for playing Luke Spencer on 'General Hospital,' has died at 78. Get the full story on his legendary career and legacy.
Nigeria's Sports Crisis: Hosting vs. Grassroots Development
Experts warn Nigeria's obsession with hosting international sports events is failing its athletes. A strategic shift to grassroots development, policy enforcement, and private sector trust is urgently needed to revive the nation's sporting glory.
Man Tells 2Baba to Leave Wife, Gives 3 Reasons
A viral social media post is urging music legend 2Baba to leave his second wife, Natasha. The man gives three compelling reasons. Read the full story and reactions here.
₦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.
NSC Starts Process to Establish Flag Football Federation
The National Sports Commission begins formal steps to create Nigeria's first official flag football governing body, aiming for inclusive governance and international representation. Read the full details.
French Mayor Gets 4-Year Jail Term for Sex Tape Blackmail
A French court sentences Mayor Gael Perdriau to four years in prison for blackmailing a rival with a secret sex tape. Read the shocking details of the political scandal.
Legend Extra Stout Bikers Launch Legendary Christmas in Lagos
Legend Extra Stout's biker procession electrified Lagos, marking the start of Nigerian Breweries' Legendary Christmas. The viral event precedes a nationwide light-up across five cities. Read more.
John Legend Negotiated Stage Name with P*rn Producer
American singer John Legend reveals he had to cut a deal with a p*rn producer also named Johnny Legend to use his famous stage name legally. Get the full story.
UK Politician Tulip Siddiq Gets 2-Year Jail Term
British-Bangladeshi MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in absentia to two years in jail by a Bangladeshi court on corruption charges. She denies all allegations, calling it a political witch-hunt.
Child molester jailed for 3.5 years for sexual abuse
A child molester who claimed police and jury were hypnotised is jailed for 3.5 years for sexually abusing a teenage girl. Read the victim's powerful impact statement.
NCS Imposes Strict Penalties for Age Cheating
National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.
Ronaldo Launches €13,000 Private Madrid Club
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is opening an exclusive private club in Madrid with membership fees reaching €13,000. Discover the luxurious amenities and elite experience.
Technocrats Needed to Lead Nigeria's Sports Sector
Sports stakeholder Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi advocates for technocratic leadership in Nigeria's sports sector to address infrastructure gaps and women's sports neglect.
Dolly Parton Reassures Fans Amid Health Challenges
Country music legend Dolly Parton shares emotional Thanksgiving message addressing health rumors. The 79-year-old icon confirms she's stable and far from retiring.
Atlantic Hall wins ALTECS U-17 school football tourney
Atlantic Hall defeated British International School Lagos 1-0 to clinch the 2025 ALTECS U-17 Secondary School Football Competition, a platform merging education and sports for Nigerian youth.
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Passes Away at Age 81
Jamaican music legend Jimmy Cliff, who helped popularise reggae globally, has died at 81. His family confirmed his passing from a seizure and pneumonia. Read more about his iconic career.
Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Dies at 89
Bollywood icon Dharmendra Krishan Deol passes away at 89 in Mumbai. Fans worldwide mourn the Sholay star who defined Indian cinema for generations. Read tributes.
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