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When people talk about Nigeria, they talk about music, culture, fashion, and resilience. But there’s another thing Nigeria has given the world… legends. From football stadiums packed with roaring fans, to Olympic tracks, boxing rings, basketball courts, and wrestling arenas… Nigerians have consistently shown the world what greatness looks like. This is not just a story about sports; this is a story about passion, pride, sacrifice, and history. These are the Nigerian sports legends who inspired generations. Let’s start with football because in Nigeria, football is more than a game. It’s emotion, It’s identity and It’s unity. And when we talk about Nigerian football legends, one name instantly stands out, Rashidi Yekini. The man whose celebration at the 1994 FIFA World Cup became unforgettable. After scoring Nigeria’s first-ever World Cup goal against Bulgaria, Yekini held onto the net and screamed with pure joy. That moment wasn’t just football history, it became national history. Then ...

.....lambasts Former President Emeka Rollas for lack of support   Crisis is brewing in the rank of the Actors Guild of Nigeria following the recent election of the Edo State executives. There is a quiet truth in Nigerian politic and in Nollywood: when the stakes are highest, all roads run through Edo. The soil of the old Benin Kingdom has become a crucible where loyalty is tested, where kingmakers rise, and where betrayals cut deepest. Nowhere is this symbiosis more evident than in the unfolding story of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.  This followed the election of Joel Opute as the chairman despite not having the backing of former president Dr Emeka Rollas. Chairman of AGN Rivers State Dr Ken Osunwa, in a statement issued weekend, berated Dr Rollas for not supporting Opute despite working for his election and Edo State always supporting the AGN national executives during elections. He said: "Edo is the delivery centre for every important presidential election of Actors Guild of...

COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS - Elvira Jordan Good Morning Beloved!  It seems like a lot of people are going through a lot of things this period. I’m not talking about the regular “I am going through a lot” people usually say. I am talking about real problems and serious issues people have. I mean when you hear their stories, your next prayer will be like “God Abeg that iPhone 14 I am praying for can wait. Please answer this brother first.”  Where ever you go, you will find a competition of “sad stories”. Just be in the midst of 2-3 people, you will hear what they have been through, connecting to what another person has been through, connecting with another random sad story one of them have heard. Actually, people are really going through a lot and there’s no sugar coating it. If it’s not your own personal problems weighing on you, it’s the problem of a close/distant family; maybe the economy or insecurity in the country, political instability or one agbero around your shop that won...

What comes to your mind when you hear “awards night”? Red carpets…flashing lights… cameras clicking from every angle…And that suspense-filled moment  “and the winner is…” Now imagine all of that… with a Nigerian twist. Because in Nigeria, we don’t just celebrate excellence…we turn it into a full experience.  Welcome to a world of Indigenous Nigerian Awards and Celebrations where culture, creativity, and community take center stage. Let’s start where the energy is loudest music. The Headies originally known as the Hip Hop World Awards has become one of the most prestigious music awards on the continent. Since 2006, it has not only celebrated Nigerian talent but helped shape the global rise of Afrobeats. From Afrobeats giants like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy to rising stars just finding their voice, it’s more than an award show, it’s a cultural statement. And if music sets the tone, then film tells the story. The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, widely known as the AMVCAs,...

Safety professionals from far and wide came together in Port Harcourt for the annual conference of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Nigeria chapter, deliberating on sustainable systems in safety practices in the country.  The conference held from the 23rd to the 25th of April 2026 at the prestigious Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with the theme “Driving Safety Beyond Compliance: To Inspire Commitment and Promote Sustainability”. The conference was aimed at shifting the paradigm of safety practices beyond mere compliance to safety requirements, focusing on safety as a commitment that drives operational excellence. In his welcome address, President of the Nigerian chapter of the ASSP, Engineer Charles Felix Osuji stated that the theme of the program aligns perfectly with the aspirations of ASSP to build a resilient community of safety professionals across the Nigerian industrial space and beyond, who will be the driving force that ensures that saf...