Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The film, Children Of Blood And Bone, is to arrive in cinemas and IMAX on January 15, 2027. Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has been named executive music producer and curator of the official soundtrack for the upcoming Hollywood fantasy film, Children of Blood and Bone, featuring fellow Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML and BNXN. The soundtrack, which is scheduled for release on November 20, also features Kold AF and other African artistes. Tems announced her involvement in an Instagram post shared by the film’s official account, describing the opportunity as an honour. “I am so honoured to…

Over 5,000 runners participated in the 2026 edition. Gang James, a Nigerian, has set a new national half marathon record after finishing second behind Ethiopia’s Gemechu Tolosa Dana at the third PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon on Saturday. James clocked 1:01:58, just two seconds behind Tolosa, who won the men’s race in 1:01:56 to claim the $8,000 first prize. The Nigerian distance runner’s impressive performance earned him $6,000 as runner-up, alongside an additional ₦1.5 million for finishing first in the local runners’ category. James described the achievement as a special moment in his career, expressing delight at setting…

Lifetime Achievement Award is in recognition of his contributions and distinguished records of service. Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, His Excellency, Otunba Senator Engr. Gbenga Daniel, has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at The Sun Awards 2026. The distinguished award was presented at the 24th edition of the awards, held at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, November 13, 2026. The ceremony, broadcast live on Channels Television and Arise News, celebrates 45 distinguished Nigerians across politics, governance, public service, business, security, entertainment, sports and philanthropy. Otunba…

Nigerian boxing fans have a chance to win $5,000 in a cash prize draw as promoters of the December 19 exhibition bout between boxing legend Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Australian light heavyweight fighter Matt “The Jedi” Floyd intensify preparations for the showdown in Bangkok, Thailand. The promotional campaign, spearheaded by Front Row Fight Series, TMT Africa and Floyd Mayweather Promotions, has brought the organisers to Nigeria to engage boxing enthusiasts and expand the bout’s global reach. Front Row Fight Series Chief Executive Officer, Keane Anis, is leading the promotional team. Under the initiative, fans who purchase Pay-Per-View (PPV) access to…

File photo: Health workers in Ebola kits The World Health Organisation has said all 62 contacts linked to Nigeria’s imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease have completed 21 days of monitoring without any secondary transmission. WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Friday, congratulating the Nigerian government, health workers and responders for preventing the spread of the virus. He said the contacts linked to the case reported on October 20 had completed the monitoring period, marking a significant milestone in the country’s response to the outbreak. “A positive milestone in Nigeria’s Ebola…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo … technology makes passengers complete a one-time registration using their National Identification Number (NIN) and facial verification. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to unveil its biometric passenger verification system, called the Airport Passenger Verification System, vPASS as part of its efforts to improve airport security, modernise operations, and make passenger processing easier. The system, developed in partnership with Verxid Technologies Ltd. to provide a secure and efficient means of verifying passengers’ identities at designated airport access points. The vPASS will be unveiled by Minister of Aviation and…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, received a rousing welcome from thousands of residents and supporters during her visit to Zamfara State. On Tuesday, the Zamfara State Government hosted the APC North-West Women’s Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau. The event, led by Zamfara First Lady Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, brought together former Zamfara governors, the First Ladies of the North-West, ministers and other key All Progressives Congress stakeholders. Before the rally, Senator Tinubu met with the Zamfara State traditional rulers to seek their blessings. In her remarks, Tinubu described her visit…

Tolu Arokodare-Super Eagles (PHOTO CREDIT: @NGSuperEagles) Nigeria made two changes which introduced Arokodare. Nigeria’s Super Eagles bounced back from their September defeat to Guinea-Bissau with a 3–1 victory over Tanzania in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. Substitute Tolu Arokodare scored twice in the second half to help Nigeria secure all three points after the teams went into the break level at 1–1. Alhassan Yusuf opened the scoring for the hosts in the second minute, finishing a move assisted by Ademola Lookman to give Nigeria an early advantage. However,…

Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha and his wife, CEO Luminee The convicted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and his fashion designer wife, Abiodun Folashade, aka CEO Luminee, have attracted attention with their public display of affection at their son’s naming and thanksgiving ceremony in Lagos. The event, held on Thursday was attended by several Nollywood stars, entertainers and socialites, but the couple’s loved-up moments before and during the celebration became some of the major talking points. In videos shared ahead of the ceremony, Baba Ijesha and Luminee were seen sharing affectionate moments, with the designer appearing particularly…

Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Photo credit: Busola Kukoyi Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the traditional title of “Jagaban Matan Zamfara” by the Zamfara State Council of Emirs. The title was bestowed on her on Friday during her visit to the state for the All Progressives Congress North-West Women’s Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme in Gusau. The announcement was made in a statement shared on Friday by Busola Kukoyi, Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady. The statement announced the honour, saying, “Behold the Jagaban Matan Zamfara, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of…