Sunday, June 28, 2026

California

February 10, 2026

Tinubu hails Nigerian heritage stars for winning 2026 Super Bowl with Seattle Seahawks

Mr Tinubu commended the players for bringing honour to Nigeria, noting that their accomplishment further signified Nigerian excellence.

Nigerian heritage players
January 23, 2026

Oscars 2026: Sinners lead with 16 nominations

The ceremony is set to be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, with Conan O’Brien hosting.

Oscars
January 19, 2026

Tinubu gifts bosom friend, power broker Gilbert Chagoury highest national honour, GCON

Mr Tinubu conferred the title of the Grand Commander of the Niger (GCON) on Mr Chagoury on January 8.

President Bola Tinubu and Gilbert Chagoury
January 9, 2026

Hollywood stars Angela Bassett, Dwayne Johnson to be honoured at ABFF

Other honourees at the 2026 ABFF Honours include Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Hudson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Damson Idris.

Dwayne Johnson and Angela Bassett
December 30, 2025

Court blocks Trump from deporting 68-year-old Nigerian who entered U.S. on student visa in 1980

Ms Sammartino ordered “respondents to immediately release petitioner from custody subject to the conditions of his preexisting order of supervision.”

President Donald Trump
December 20, 2025

2026 Grammys to honour Fela with Lifetime Achievement Award

Fela was described by the Academy as “an architect of Afrobeat,” celebrating a lifetime of influence that transcended music.

Fela
October 23, 2025

Lagos rescued, supported 4,753 victims of human traffickers in two years: AG

Mr Pedro noted that the state enacted the Lagos State Organ Harvesting Prohibition Law2024, to criminalise organ trafficking and impose strict penalties on offenders.

Victims of human trafficking
October 23, 2025

Nollywood legend, Binta Ayo-Mogaji , others bag Afro-Award

Binta Ayo-Mogaji has been named among 15 Africans and Americans honoured with the Afro Awards 2025 for their humanitarian services.

Binta Ayo-Mogaji
October 21, 2025

NNPC chief Paulinus Okoronkwo forfeits $2.5 million Los Angeles mansion to U.S. govt

The court also ruled that the forfeiture would become final upon sentencing, forming part of Mr Okoronkwo’s punishment.

September 2, 2025

Controversy rocks Kemi Badenoch’s claim of U.S. medical school admission offer

These revelations have sparked calls for the Tory leader to come clean on her claim.

Kemi Badenoch (Credit: UK Guardian)