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The 2026 Grammys (the 68th Annual Awards) just wrapped up, and if you missed the broadcast, you actually missed a fairly historic and occasionally bizarre night. But don’t worry, we have compiled the complete list of winners for your pleasure. Category 1 Record Of The Year luther — WINNER Kendrick Lamar With SZA Jack…
A commercial bus caught fire today on the Third Mainland Bridge, causing massive traffic congestion. The incident occurred specifically at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront section of the bridge. This fire broke out on the lane heading toward the Iyana Oworo axis earlier this afternoon. The Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the…
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened in a limited capacity after being largely shut since May 2024, marking a small but significant development in Gaza’s humanitarian and security situation. The reopening allows movement only on foot and under strict controls by Israel, Egypt, and the European Union. In the first days,…
In the halls of Southwark Crown Court, London, a woman who once held the keys to one of the world’s most significant energy sectors now sits in a glass-walled dock. Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, looks far removed from the powerful figure who once commanded the respect of global leaders as the President of OPEC and Nigeria’s…
The First to Fifty: Ishowspeed’s Historic Milestone Reached On A Lagos Roadside by Oma Ukariwo When IShowSpeed’s subscriber count ticked past 50 million during a live stream in Nigeria, it was one of those moments that history almost treated as small, no red carpet, no formal announcement, just a young American streamer, Nigerian streets, Nigerian…
South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has firmly dismissed reports that his country stands confirmed as the new host for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), insisting Morocco retains its official designation just weeks before the tournament opener. McKenzie issued the clarification in a statement on Monday, directly…
Motorists plying Abuja’s busy roads now face a clear directive from the Abuja Municipal Area Council: ignore anyone in red “FCT Haulage” T-shirts demanding payments, as such collections lack official backing within AMAC’s domain. Kingsley Madaki, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to AMAC Executive Chairman Christopher Maikalangu, issued the advisory in…
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen added another chapter to his prolific career on Sunday, scoring his 200th professional goal in Galatasaray’s authoritative 4-0 defeat of Kayserispor, a result that further entrenched the Istanbul giants at the summit of the Turkish Super Lig. The Super Eagles striker converted a penalty in the 26th minute to double Galatasaray’s…
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, has addressed public concerns surrounding the death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, following complications from a snake bite, firmly denying claims that anti-snake venom was unavailable at the hospital. In a press statement dated February 1, 2026, and shared on social media platform…
The Dangote Group has officially secured a long-term gas supply agreement with subsidiaries of the NNPC. This landmark pact ensures a steady flow of natural gas to the conglomerate’s massive industrial complex. Specifically, the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company will facilitate the delivery of feedstock to the Dangote Refinery. The agreement also covers energy requirements for…
