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How I turned audience engagement into winning formula" Segun Johnson
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (770+ words) Singer and performer, Segun Johnson, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about his career, inspiration and other issues You've become one of Nigeria's most in-demand Singer and performer, Segun Johnson, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about his career, inspiration and other issues The game changed…...
Burna Boy, Davido, other Nigerian stars who took afrobeats to World Cup stage
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (573+ words) Discover how Burna Boy, Davido, Femi Kuti, 2 Baba, and Rema brought Nigerian music and afrobeats to the global FIFA World Cup stage. Nigeria's influence on global music has increasingly found expression at the FIFA World Cup, which is unarguably football's…...
Super Eagles' Igoh Ogbu undergoes Achilles surgery, faces three-month layoff | United States
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (348+ words) In an official statement, the club revealed that the former Lillestr'm centre-back is expected to be sidelined for approximately three months as he begins his rehabilitation programme SPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria's maritime university upgrade stalls as billions flow into repealed academy…...
Canada Draws 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Historic World Cup Match on Canadian Soil
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (187+ words) In the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil, co-hosts Canada secured a second-half equaliser through Cyle Larin to draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026. Jovo Lukic had given the visitors an early lead with…...
US Men's National Team Kicks Off World Cup with Impressive 4-1 Win Over Paraguay | Sports
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (392+ words) The United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion, thrashing Paraguay 4-1 with a perfectly scripted opening performance to delight a star-studded home crowd in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice while relentless US pressure led to an early…...
Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry for World Cup, Sparking Outrage
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (329+ words) Somalia defends referee Omar Artan after US denies entry, preventing him from officiating at the World Cup. Artan, named top African referee in 2025, was barred despite valid visa, drawing widespread criticism and calls for FIFA intervention. Somalia has expressed deep…...
Nigerians Spent Over N50bn on US Visa Applications Amid Decline in Approvals
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (632+ words) Nigerians spent more than N50bn on United States visa applications between 2023 and 2024, despite a sharp decline in approvals as Washington tightened immigration controls and increased scrutiny of applicants. Former President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, Susan Akporiaye, said…...
Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade Stalls as Billions Flow into Repealed Academy
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (532+ words) A teenager from Bauchi State has secured a move to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, marking a remarkable rise to fame. The Ikon Allah Academy, which Yohanna attended, has come a long way since its early years, with graduates…...
Alexia Putellas Agrees Personal Terms with London City Lionesses | Sports
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (301+ words) Barcelona legend Alexia Putellas has reportedly agreed personal terms with Women's Super League side London City Lionesses, potentially paving the way for a reunion with Super Falcons defender Rofiat Imuran. Nigerian defender Rofiat Imuran could soon share a dressing room…...
Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to US, Threatening World Cup Officiating Role
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (457+ words) Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to make history at the World Cup, was denied entry to the US, raising questions about fairness and merit in football. Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the…...