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It has been three years since music lovers, particularly fans of street-pop, woke to the news of the sudden death of Ilerioluwa “Mohbad” Aloba, plunging the entertainment industry into mourning. Three years after the 27-year-old singer died, his fans and family members, particularly his father, Joseph Aloba, remain grief-stricken and continue to question whether justice will ever be served.  Despite multiple appearances before the coroner’s inquest and an autopsy, questions surrounding the circumstances of the “KPK” singer’s death remain unanswered, with several allegations still unresolved. Mohbad’s father, whose son’s distinctive style of music earned him a growing following among Nigerians…

Moses Aduku, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, says his players are determined to secure victory against New Caledonia in their final Group F match at the ongoing tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Falconets will face New Caledonia at 2 p.m. at Stadion Miejski LKS in their final Group F match Sunday in Lodz, Poland. The ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌‌⁠‌⁠‌‌​NFF Director of Media and Communications, Ademola Olajire, said this in a statement made available to NAN on Saturday in Abuja. Aduku said the Falconets would approach the crucial encounter with determination and focus, while urging…

It is a significant moment for a choreographer to create work for a large ballet company for the first time. This is the thread that joins these two Scottish Ballet performances: the world premiere of Entress by Julia Cheng and a restaging of Crystal Pite’s Emergence, choreographed for the National Ballet of Canada in 2009 and first performed by Scottish Ballet at the Edinburgh international festival in 2016.Coming from a varied dance background that includes hip-hop and waacking, Cheng received Olivier nominations for her choreography for Cabaret and Fiddler on the Roof. She brings an assured patience to the myth-like…

Rivers State-born businessman and philanthropist, Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo, popularly known as “Oil Money,” has added another major milestone to his growing list of achievements with his recent qualification in law and call to the Bar. Kariboye-Igbo, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Karib Oil & Gas and Oil Money Records, as well as founder of the Oil Money Foundation, has successfully completed his law degree and emerged a Barrister and Solicitor. The UK-based entrepreneur, who already holds a degree from the University of London, has built a business portfolio with interests spanning oil and gas, real estate and entertainment. His…

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi narrowly missed out on a podium finish in the men’s 100m at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Saturday, but emerged as the fastest African in a high-quality final. Ajayi clocked 9.93 seconds to finish fourth, recording the same time as American Ronnie Baker, who secured the bronze medal on the basis of the photo finish. According to the breakdown of the prize monies, Ajayi will be taking home $25,000 for his efforts. American Kenny Bednarek won the title in 9.85 seconds, while Jamaica’s Oblique Seville finished second in 9.90 seconds. Christian Coleman of…

Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) Kaduna, has been mandated to coordinate the federal government’s Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway (ATPP), a new initiative designed to professionalise serving teachers without formal teaching qualifications and bridge qualification gaps in the basic education system.A statement by the Sub-Committee on Media and Communication, chaired by the Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), Dr. Iyela Ajayi, yesterday, said the initiative is under the supervision of the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.According to the statement, the professionalisation scheme is expected to provide about 250,000 Nigerian teachers with a structured,…

Lando Norris of McLaren celebrates with his team after winning Pole Position during qualifying ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Spain at Madring Circuit in Madrid, Spain, on September 12, 2026. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMcLaren’s Lando Norris produced a stunning final lap in Saturday’s qualifying to take pole position for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.The defending champion’s late effort of 1m 31.824 seconds pipped Mercedes driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli to the first-ever pole at the Madring, with a margin of only 0.011s separating them.“I’m shocked,” Norris said…

Kemi Bolatito was born and bred in Mushin, a densely populated suburb in Lagos State, Nigeria, in a lower-class family that had to hustle its way to survival. As a young child growing up and having firsthand experience of the struggles her parents went through in meeting their daily needs did something to Bolatito. She quickly decided she wouldn’t pursue the traditional 9-5 corporate path but would instead focus on entrepreneurship. Bolatito learnt to sell things, flipping ₦100 to ₦200, and this excitement of making her own money would later lead her to start a business during her undergraduate studies.…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, is setting up a grassroots political machinery across trading hubs to campaign for her father, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The mobilisation drive, under the banner of Market Women and Men, is scheduled for a formal rollout this month. The initiative aims to lock down support across traditional trade associations, artisan guilds, student bodies, and transport operators for the President and all candidates on the All Progressives Congress ticket. Beyond the presidency, the group will run ground operations backing Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi…

Tottenham Hotspur’s French midfielder #11 Mathys Tel (L) listens to Tottenham Hotspur’s Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on September 12, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be…