Lookman's AFCON Record: 8 Goal Contributions in 9 Matches
Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman makes AFCON history with 5 goals and 3 assists over the last two tournaments. Read his incredible journey and how he silenced critics.
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Nigerian Sets Guinness Record for Longest Programming Lesson
Abel Yakubu, a Nigerian cloud engineer, has smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest computer programming lesson with a 60-hour marathon in Abuja. Read his inspiring story and message to Nigeria's youth.
Iwobi Equals Mikel's 12-Year AFCON Assist Record
Alex Iwobi made history with two assists as Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in their AFCON 2025 opener, equalling a record set by John Obi Mikel in 2013. Read the full match report.
Wizkid's Son Bolu Gets Show Offers, Mum Declines
Bolu 'Champz' Balogun, Wizkid's 14-year-old son, gets booked for shows after his debut single broke records. His mother explains why she turned down the offers. Read more.
Funke Akindele Breaks Box-Office Records with N512M Film
Nollywood star Funke Akindele makes history as her new movie 'Behind The Scene' becomes the fastest to hit N500M and tops weekend charts. Read about the film's success and fan reactions.
Asian Markets Surge on Rate Cut Optimism, Tech Revival
Asian equities extended a global rally Tuesday, fueled by hopes for more US interest rate cuts and strong tech earnings. Gold and silver hit fresh records. Discover the key market movers.
Behind the Scenes grosses ₦512m, sets Nollywood record
Funke Akindele's new film 'Behind the Scenes' makes Nollywood history, grossing ₦512 million in just 12 days. Discover how it became 2025's top film.
Dikko: FIFA Will Punish DR Congo for Ineligible Players
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko expresses strong confidence that FIFA will sanction DR Congo for fielding ineligible dual-nationality players in the World Cup playoff against Nigeria. Read the full details.
Haaland Breaks Ronaldo's Premier League Goal Record
Manchester City's Erling Haaland becomes the fastest to 100 Premier League goals, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record. The Norwegian's brace against West Ham sends a title warning to Arsenal. Read fan reactions.
Ian Wright Slams US Visa Ban for Nigerian World Cup Fans
Arsenal legend Ian Wright criticises US visa restrictions and high ticket prices that could prevent Nigerian and African fans from attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read the full story.
TheBeckyJoe Targets Guinness Record with Massive Marketing Lesson
Nigerian social media expert TheBeckyJoe plans to break a Guinness World Record by teaching over 3,000 people how to earn money online. Her mission: turn smartphones into income tools for young Africans.
Nigerian Sets Guinness Record for Tallest Wig (50.42ft)
Nigerian wig maker Helen Williams has broken the Guinness World Record for the tallest wig, measuring 15.37 meters. Discover her inspiring journey and the challenges she overcame.
2026 World Cup Winners to Get $50 Million Prize Money
FIFA announces a record $655 million prize fund for the 2026 World Cup, with winners earning $50 million. See the full breakdown for all 48 teams.
FIFA to Decide on Nigeria's DR Congo World Cup Petition
FIFA is set to rule on Nigeria's petition against DR Congo's player eligibility before March 2026. A favorable decision could revive Super Eagles' World Cup hopes. Read the latest.
Nigerian sets world record for tallest wig at 15.37m
Nigerian wig maker Helen Williams breaks her third Guinness World Record with a wig taller than a 3-storey building. Discover her incredible journey and the challenges behind the ₦3m creation.
Undefeated Boxing Legend Terence Crawford Announces Retirement
American boxing great Terence Crawford retires at 38 with a perfect 42-0 record, leaving as the only undisputed champion in three weight classes. Read his full statement and career highlights.
Drake Breaks His Own Spotify Annual Streaming Record in 2025
Hip-hop superstar Drake has set a new record for the most Spotify streams by a rapper in a single year, surpassing 17.6 billion in 2025. Discover the strategy behind his massive success.
NFF Protests to FIFA Over DR Congo's Ineligible Players
Nigeria's Super Eagles could get a second chance at 2026 World Cup qualification as FIFA investigates DR Congo for fielding ineligible players. The NFF has filed an official protest.
Nigeria's 2026 World Cup Pot 3 Fate Revealed
Discover which group the Super Eagles would have joined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup had they qualified. Analysis of Nigeria's Pot 3 ranking and the draw that never was.
Wizkid's Son Champz Hits 1M Spotify Listeners, Makes History
Boluwatife 'Champz' Balogun, son of superstar Wizkid, becomes the youngest Nigerian artist to reach 1 million monthly Spotify listeners. His mother, Sola Ogudugu, celebrates the historic milestone. Read more!
2026 World Cup Draw: England vs Ghana, Argentina vs Algeria
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is out! England will face Ghana and Croatia, while Argentina meets Algeria. See the full group stage fixtures and analysis here.
World Cup 2026 Draw: Ghana, Brazil, England Groups Revealed
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is complete, setting up a challenging path for Ghana against England and Croatia. Brazil and England also face tough groups. Full details inside.
2026 FIFA World Cup Groups Revealed After Draw
The groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set! Discover which teams Nigeria's Super Eagles rivals will face in the expanded tournament hosted across North America.
2026 WC Draw: Pots, Format & 'Group of Death' Scenarios
The draw for the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place in Washington D.C. Discover the pots, how it works, and potential 'Group of Death' scenarios. Read more!
World Cup Trophy Arrives in Washington for 2026 Draw
The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Washington DC ahead of the historic 48-team final draw. Rio Ferdinand will host alongside sports legends, but a visa row with Iran adds drama. Read the full story.
Indian boy, 3, becomes youngest FIDE-rated chess player
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged 3 years, 7 months, and 20 days, breaks the world record as the youngest player to earn an official FIDE chess rating. Discover his incredible journey.
Indian rupee hits record low past 90 per dollar
India's rupee falls to a historic low beyond 90 against the US dollar, driven by foreign outflows and stalled US trade talks. Analysts see a new market-aligned approach from the central bank. Read more for the full analysis.
Rare Fabergé Egg Fetches £22.9m, Smashes Record
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, commissioned by Russia's last Tsar, has sold for a record £22.9 million at Christie's in London. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
Asake's 'Lonely At The Top' Is Nigeria's Most-Streamed Song
Asake's hit single 'Lonely At The Top' has made history, becoming the most-streamed song in Nigeria of all time with over 128 million streams. Discover the story behind this monumental achievement.
Super Eagles Miss 2026 World Cup, NFF Blamed
Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup exposes deep-rooted administrative failures. We analyse the causes and demand urgent reforms from the NFF. Read more.
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