Comedian ‘Kelbenky’ set to unveil football challenge to promote grassroot talents
A Nigerian football analyst, comedian and digital creator, Kelvin Osamudiamwen Idoboiwa, popularly known as Kelbenky, has unveiled plans to launch a new initiative called Kelbenky Football Challenge, aimed at uncovering grassroots football talent while creating an exciting platform that combines sports, entertainment and youth empowerment. The project, in a developmental stage, represents a new direction […]
Food, music, as Jollof Fest returns to Lagos with new addition
By Juliet Ebirim Lagos residents turned out in large numbers on Saturday for the 2026 edition of Knorr Jollof Fest at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, transforming the venue into a lively gathering centred on food, entertainment and shared cultural experiences. Now in its fourth year, the festival drew thousands of attendees who spent the […]
Failure to honour bilateral pacts stifling African aviation — Al-Awadhi
•Says taxes, policy bottlenecks threaten aviation in Africa •Urges more govt action on safety By Dickson Omobola At the just concluded 82nd International Air Transport Association, IATA, Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East at IATA, Kamil Al-Awadhi, ranked Nigeria and Afghanistan as […]
South-East Basketball getting a new life with court and championships
By Pius Ayinor Basketball in the South East has continued to show growth and development with every passing month in the last few years. It was indeed a full weekend of activities from June 5 to 7, 2026, for many young basketballers scattered across the South East region of Nigeria. There is something ironic about […]
Inaugural Ventures Platform–YSMA Award winner to create 12-foot public sculpture
By Prisca Sam-Duru Artist Haneefah Adam has emerged winner of the inaugural Ventures Platform–YSMA Futures Art Award, a pioneering public art commission established to support artistic innovation, and future-focused cultural expression in Nigeria. The announcement was made by Ventures Platform and the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), Pan-Atlantic University, during the 10th Anniversary Dinner […]
NDC ward chairmen back Ezeja, urge party to uphold primary outcome
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Twenty Ward Chairmen of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State have appealed to the party’s state and national leadership to respect the outcome of the party’s primary election for the Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency. In a joint statement, the ward chairmen said their position […]
