11 h. ago Trump to take center stage at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington

Donald Trump is set to play a prominent part in the star-studded 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, mapping the path for the first 48-team finals. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-to-take-center-stage-at-2026-world-cup-draw-in-washington/

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16 h. ago How MTN’s ‘Next Afrobeats Star’ is rewriting reality TV show rulebook

For two decades, music reality television has followed a predictable script: contestants perform popular songs week after week, impress the audience with big covers, win a trophy, and then struggle to build a distinct sound once the cameras stop rolling. The result? A few breakout stars and many talented performers who disappear shortly after the […]

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18 h. ago Mo Abudu, Zainab Balogun, Bez Idakula, Seyi Olofinjana, others turn up for FaithStream announcement in London

The entertainment industry is buzzing following the exclusive London unveiling of FaithStream, the first international streaming platform out of Africa dedicated to faith-based content, which is set to launch globally in January 2026. The announcement event at Hilton London Paddington on Wednesday, November 26, drew an impressive lineup of Nigerian entertainment royalty, including music star […]

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34 h. ago BBNaija’s Queen Atang Confirms End Of Marriage To David Oyekanmi

Big Brother Naija Reality TV star Queen Mercy Atang has confirmed the end of her marriage to David Oyekanmi. The former BBNaija housemate addressed her marital status in a now-deleted Instagram comment. Responding to a fan who asked, “Queen, hope you are still married because you are too beautiful to be single,” she replied, “Single […]

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36 h. ago FIFA Extends Deadline For Clubs To Release Players For AFCON

Star players like Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, and Achraf Hakimi will be able to represent their clubs for an additional week until 15 December before joining their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA announced yesterday. Top European clubs, including Salah’s Liverpool, Mbeumo’s Manchester United, and Hakimi’s Paris Saint-Germain, face the possibility of […]

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37 h. ago California Doctor Sentenced To 30 Months Over Actor Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose

A California physician, who supplied ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison, becoming the first defendant to receive jail term in connection with the actor’s 2023 death linked to overdose. Perry was a Canadian-American actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom ‘Friends’, and […]

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53 h. ago Tuface Calls For Calm Amid Marital Crisis With Senator Natasha

Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has addressed the public reaction to his recent appeal for aid, stating that the clamor is endangering his wife, Natasha. He claimed the situation had been exaggerated and advised fans to remain calm. The Afrobeats musician, who had previously been linked to a now-deleted Instagram story […] The post Tuface Calls For Calm Amid Marital Crisis With Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2Baba, wife caught in heated exchange during live Instagram session

Afrobeats star 2Baba and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, were caught in a heated exchange during a live Instagram session, fueling public scrutiny. Read More: https://punchng.com/2baba-wife-caught-in-heated-exchange-during-live-instagram-session/

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4 d. ago Drama As 2Baba, New Wife Natasha Fight On Daddy Freeze’s Live Show

A mild drama unfolded on Monday evening after Afrobeats legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly called 2Baba, and his new wife and lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, fought publicly during a live Facebook session hosted by media personality Daddy Freeze. The unexpected confrontation unfolded moments after 2Baba joined the live stream. The singer appeared to be in a heated […]

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4 d. ago Messi Sets New Record In Miami Big Win, Face Vancouver In First MLS Final

Argentina star Lionel Messi set a new record in football after helping Inter Miami thrash New York City FC 5-1 yesterday, making them the MLS Eastern Conference champions for the first time in their history. Although Messi did not score, he made history by providing an assist for Inter Miami’s second goal, netted by Mateo […]

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4 d. ago AI in Advertising: Why stronger legislation, mass sensitisation have become imperative —Stakeholders

For many stakeholders in the nation’s advertising space, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword. It is a reality that has come to define the industry. While it brings a lot of prospects for practitioners to leverage, it is not without its challenges and disruptive powers, too. This year’s edition of the Brand Journalists’ […]

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4 d. ago Antimicrobial resistance: Global threat deepened by Nigeria’s fragile health system

By Adewale A. Adetoye THE conversation on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) cannot be confined to a single awareness week. While the world marked the 2025 AMR Awareness Week recently, the reality confronting us in Nigeria is that this threat is alive every day, in every hospital ward, every pharmacy counter, every community, and every home. AMR […]

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5 d. ago Behind the Emotional Distance: The reality of Schizoid Personality Disorder

Last week, we explored paranoid personality disorder, stepping into Cluster A of personality disorders. We saw how deep mistrust and suspicion shape a person’s life and relationships, often without the individual realizing the effect of their behaviour. This week, we turn to another member of Cluster A: Schizoid Personality Disorder, a condition characterized by detachment, […]

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5 d. ago Ásake’s Lagos return concert threatened by furious fans over ₦300k tickets

Ásake’s much-anticipated homecoming concert may be heading for turbulence as fans take to social media to lament the staggering ₦300,000 ticket fee, raising concerns that FlyTime Fest 2025 could suffer significant backlash even before the first note is played. What was expected to be a triumphant Lagos return for the global Afrobeats star is now […]

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5 d. ago Gospel star, Ogunwumiju, sparks Yuletide season with two songs

By Seyi Sokoya Gospel star Ife Ogunwumiju is bringing excitement to the festive season with the release of her latest project, “The Gift of Christmas Vol. 9,” which is set to drop on December 1. This new edition of her long-running Christmas series features two fresh tracks designed to energize celebrations and inspire worship during […]

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6 d. ago Grammy Museum Taps Ayra Starr for Headline Event in New York

The Grammy Museum is bringing Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr to Brooklyn for a headline conversation and performance this December. The event, “A New York Evening With Ayra Starr,” will take place on December 16, 2025, at National Sawdust. The program will dig into the singer’s rapid creative journey and feature an intimate live set, moderated […]

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7 d. ago EPL: Maresca confirms Palmer’s return, says star needs time to hit 100%

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca confirms Cole Palmer’s return from injury, calling him their best player but says he needs time to be 100% match fit. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-maresca-confirms-palmers-return-says-star-needs-time-to-hit-100/

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7 d. ago Puffybeatz: A sonic architect pushing Africa’s global soundwave

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern music, few producers have managed to bridge continents, genres, and cultures like Puffybeatz. Known for his seamless fusion of Afrobeats, R and B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Trap, Amapiano, House music, Pop, and Drill, Puffybeatz has become one of the most versatile and sought-after producers shaping the sound of today’s global […]

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8 d. ago Single mother stigma only applies to women who don’t have things going on for themselves — Mercy Eke

Reality TV star Mercy Eke says the stigma associated with single motherhood in Nigeria largely affects only women who are not financially or socially empowered, insisting that successful women face no such judgement.

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8 d. ago From Naija Reader To Global Publisher: How Jeremiah Musa’s ‘The Bit Gazette’ Amplifies African Voices In Crypto

In a global crypto ecosystem dominated by media powerhouses in New York, London and Singapore, a young Nigerian publisher is quietly rewriting the script. The Founder and Publisher of The Bit Gazette, Jerry Musa has transformed from an ordinary online news reader in Nigeria into the voice behind a fast-growing Web3 publication now read across […]

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