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Forty-eight years after the Federal Government short-changed Enugu Rangers, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has finally stepped in to right the wrong. At an emotional ceremony in Enugu on Wednesday, the apex Igbo body paid each surviving member of the 1977 African Winners’ Cup-winning squad N1 million, fulfilling a pledge the Federal Government never redeemed. In 1977, when Rangers conquered Africa, the …

Former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, arrived on Tuesday at a Paris prison to begin a five-year sentence, television images showed. Sarkozy, 70, was convicted of having participated in a criminal organisation in connection with alleged campaign finances from the late Libyan dictator Moamer Gaddafi. Sarkozy remained defiant until the end, posting on X a statement repeating his claim that he …

Senator Ned Nwoko has accused his actress wife, Regina Daniels, of engaging in drug and alcohol abuse, alleging that her actions have led to violence and destruction in their home. The lawmaker made the claims in a Facebook post on Sunday titled “REGINA’S UNPROVOKED CARNAGE AND RAMPAGE IN MY HOUSE AND IN MY ABSENCE.” According to Nwoko, Regina’s alleged struggle …

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has reportedly accused her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of domestic violence following the circulation of a disturbing video showing her in visible distress. In the viral clip, the actress is seen tearfully surrounded by several men alleged to be thugs linked to the senator. She was heard lamenting that she could no longer tolerate the situation, …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria cruised to a 4–0 victory over the Benin Republic on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo but fell short of securing automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the emphatic win, Nigeria finished as one of the best second-placed teams in the CAF qualifying series and will now advance to …

Kevin Black Arua never set out to be a politician on or off camera. Yet his alter ego, “Governor Amuneke,” now commands millions of online followers and stirs debate on governance with every video. What began as light-hearted social commentary has grown into sharp political satire that makes Nigerians laugh while quietly questioning power. In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM …

Celebrated singer, Davido, said he married his wife, Chioma, because he wanted to have an Igbo male child. “I married Chioma because I wanted an Igbo male child who will carry my legacy after I am gone. I have always desired to have Igbo children, because the Igbo people are the true Black race of the world, and having a …

Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci served food from her giant jollof rice pot at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, after more than eight hours of cooking. Videos circulating online showed Baci and her team serving steaming plates of rice to thousands of attendees, with large portions of the rice remaining from the 200 bags used. …

VETERAN NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, FABIAN ADIBE IS DEAD Veteran Nollywood actor, Fabian Adibe, has died at the age of 85. Adibe, known for his role in “Things Fall Apart” when adapted into film, died on Wednesday at 2:30 am. Celebrity journalist, Seun Oloketuyi, who announced the demise via his Instagram page, wrote, “Things Fall Apart actor, Fabian Adebe, is dead. Died …

LAWYER GIVES NBC 30-DAY ULTIMATUM TO BAN BBNAIJA OR FACE LEGAL ACTION Maduabuchi Idam, a human rights lawyer, has demanded that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) either ban or impose strict regulations on Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), citing concerns over its “obscene, indecent, and profane content”. In a letter recently shared on Facebook, Idam accused the show organisers of undermining …