Ghana Qualifies for 2026 World Cup with Win Over Comoros
Ghana has qualified for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Comoros 1-0 in Accra, with Mohammed Kudus scoring the winning goal. The victory made Ghana Group I champions and the fifth African nation to qualify, joining Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. Despite dominating possession early, Ghana broke the deadlock just after halftime. The win served […]
Africa Movie Awards 2025: Burkina Faso Leads Nominations
The 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards nominations have been announced, celebrating top films from eight countries. Burkina Faso’s Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions leads with 10 nominations, followed by Nigeria’s Lisabi: The Uprising with seven, highlighting West Africa’s cinematic strength. The virtual ceremony was hosted by actors Lilian Aluko, Emeka Ossai, Charles Inojie, and Adaora […]
Chalamet & Jenner Step Out at Yankees Game
TimothĂ©e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner made a rare public appearance at Yankee Stadium on October 8 to watch the Yankees take on the Blue Jays. The couple wore matching bomber jackets, with Jenner’s reading “Marty Supreme,” referencing Chalamet’s new film. The outing also marked the public debut of Chalamet’s freshly shaved head, previously hidden during […]
J.Lo Brings Twins to NYC Premiere of Kiss of a Spider Woman
Jennifer Lopez, 56, turned her film premiere into a family affair, walking the red carpet with her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme, at the New York City screening of Kiss of a Spider Woman on October 6. The musical drama, co-produced by her ex-husband Ben Affleck’s Artist Equity, sees Lopez star as Ingrid Luna. Both […]
Taylor Swift Explains Why She Turned Down Super Bowl Show
Taylor Swift, 35, returned to The Tonight Show on October 6 and addressed rumors during a playful segment with Jimmy Fallon including why she turned down the Super Bowl halftime show. Swift clarified that her decision had nothing to do with past performance footage, but everything to do with her emotional connection to fiancĂ© Travis […]
Tinubu to Inaugurate $400m Otakikpo Oil Terminal in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers State on October 8—the first new crude export terminal built in Nigeria in over 50 years. Developed by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the facility is also Nigeria’s first wholly indigenous onshore terminal since Forcados was commissioned in 1971. […]
President Tinubu Confers National Honor On WAFCON-Winning Super Falcons With Cash and Housing
By Raliat Adenekan Following the Super Falcons historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team. At the presidential reception held in their honour, President Tinubu awarded each […]
Chelsea Win Club World Cup Beating PSG 3-0
Chelsea on Sunday night beat title favourites PSG 3-0 to win the final of this year’s Club World Cup played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. Cole Palmer inspired the stunning performance, scoring twice and assisting Joao Pedro for a goal as the Blues downed the Champions League title-holders to win the first […]
Newcastle agree ÂŁ55m fee for Forest winger Elanga
Newcastle United have agreed a ÂŁ55m fee with Nottingham Forest for Sweden winger Anthony Elanga. The team is seeking to strengthen their attacking options as they prepare for their return to the Champions League following a fifth-place Premier League finish last season. The 23-year-old scored six goals and produced 11 assists for Nuno Espirito Santo’s […]
Nigeria Begin Wafcon Bid With Routine Win Over Tunisia
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their quest for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title with a confident 3-0 victory over Tunisia in Casablanca. Former Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring for the Super Falcons in the fourth minute, as Rinsola Babajide doubled the lead in the first minute of first-half […]