AMVCA 2026 Nominees Announcement Set for March 29

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By Our Correspondent National News – Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have confirmed that nominees for the 2026 edition of the prestigious African film and television awards will be officially unveiled on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The nomination reveal will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. WAT on Africa Magic channels, with […]

Davido Announces First UK Festival at Crystal Palace

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By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to headline and host his first-ever music festival in the United Kingdom. The event, titled “Davido & Friends Festival,” is scheduled to hold on August 14, 2026, at the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl in London. The singer […]

OnlyFans Owner Leo Radvinsky Dies At 43

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By Our Correspondent National News – Leo Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of adult-content platform OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 after a prolonged battle with cancer, according to a statement released by the company on Monday. The Ukrainian-born entrepreneur, who built a multibillion-dollar fortune through digital subscription platforms, reportedly passed away peacefully in […]

US, Iran Blamed for Deadly Iraq Strikes

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By Our Correspondent National News – At least 21 security personnel were killed in separate deadly strikes in Iraq on Tuesday, as tensions linked to the ongoing regional war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran escalated. The attacks, which occurred in western Iraq and the autonomous Kurdistan region, were blamed on the United States […]

JNIM Attack Kills 14 Soldiers in Burkina Faso

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By Our Correspondent National News – At least 14 soldiers were killed when suspected jihadist fighters linked to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) attacked a military post in Bagade, northern Burkina Faso, security officials said on Tuesday. The assault occurred on Saturday and is one of the latest deadly incidents […]

US Airstrike Kills PMF Commander, 14 Fighters

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By Our Correspondent National News – At least 15 fighters, including a senior commander of Iraq’s Shi’ite Popular Mobilisation Forces, were killed after United States airstrikes hit a military site in Anbar province, western Iraq, on Tuesday. Security and health officials confirmed that the airstrike targeted a command headquarters during a meeting attended by senior […]

Colombian Military Plane Crash Kills 66 Troops

Flames and thick black smoke rise from an Air Force Hercules that crashed during takeoff, as a member of the Colombian Police stands nearby, in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, near the southern border with Ecuador, on March 23, 2026 - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – At least 66 people have died after a Colombian military transport aircraft crashed during takeoff early Monday near Puerto Leguizamo in southern Colombia. The aircraft, carrying 125 soldiers and crew members, went down shortly after leaving the small border airport, scattering burning wreckage across the jungle floor close to […]

Osimhen Undergoes Successful Arm Surgery

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By Our Correspondent National News – Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker, has successfully undergone surgery on his fractured right forearm, Galatasaray confirmed on Monday. The procedure was performed at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital in Istanbul by the club’s doctor, Op. Dr. Yener İnce, following an injury sustained during a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 […]

Awoniyi Faces Disciplinary Action for Goal Celebration

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By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi could face disciplinary action after displaying a religious message during Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Awoniyi scored a late goal, converting a delivery from Neco Williams, marking his second league goal of the season after netting against Brentford in […]

Lookman Shines with Defensive Growth at Atlético

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By Our Correspondent National News – Ademola Lookman impressed Atlético Madrid fans and coach Diego Simeone with his growing defensive abilities, despite the team’s 3–2 loss to Real Madrid in the Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a clever finish following a […]