Day: February 23, 2026
Nigeria’s music streaming grew by 163.5% in five years — Spotify
Five years after its launch in Nigeria, Spotify says music streaming in the country has grown at an average rate of 163.5 per cent, underscoring…
Restrictions: US says Nigerian students with valid F1, J1 visas safe
The United States Mission Nigeria says Nigerian students and exchange visitors holding valid visas will not be affected by the partial visa suspension under Presidential…
FIFA proposes one‑minute off‑field rule for injured players
FIFA has proposed a new rule that would require players who receive on-field medical treatment to remain off the pitch for at least one minute,…
UEFA suspends Benfica’s Prestianni over racist abuse against Vinicius
UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gialuca Prestianni from Benfica’s Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially…
BREAKING: Fire guts Lagos airport old terminal
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has confirmed a fire outbreak at the old terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, THE PRIME…
FULL LIST: Nigerians shine at 2026 BAFTA Film Awards
Nigerians recorded notable successes on Sunday in London, United Kingdom, at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, with actress Wunmi Mosaku and Nigerian-made film My Father’s…
‘I’m not happy about it’ – E-Money scolds Carter Efe for destroying car gift
Nigerian businessman and socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has berated streamer Cater Efe for destroying a brand new car he gifted him during…
Portable demands N350m to fight Cater Efe, rejects N50m offer
Controversial singer Portable has rejected a N50 million proposal to engage popular streamer Cater Efe in a boxing match. Music executive Soso Soberekon made the…
Actress Evans Okoro calls out Ekene Umenwa over HIV allegation
Nollywood actress Evans Okoro has called out her colleague, Ekene Umenwa, over an alleged claim that she is living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)….
‘I’m coming for you in big way’ – Actor Okunnu fires back at Olasco Films
Veteran Nollywood comic actor, Wale Akorede, also known as Okunnu, has fired back at Olasco Films for calling him an ingrate. It was reported that…

