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Still from Afrobeats star Rema’s official music video for his single TEA, produced by Mustard and London. We hope you’re not done curating your weekend playlist yet, because we’ve got another one for you. Rema has returned with a new single titled “Tea”, and he has paired it with an official music video. Released on Friday, 7 August 2026, “Tea” marks Rema’s first official solo release of the year. He had been teasing the track on social media earlier in the week, building anticipation before finally sharing the full record and its accompanying visuals. Produced by Mustard with additional production…

Tolu Arokodare says he is ready to put Ajax’s needs ahead of his own desire to start after making an immediate impact in his first competitive appearance for the Dutch club, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker came off the bench in Ajax’s 2-0 Eredivisie victory away to PEC Zwolle on Sunday. Arokodare provided the assist for the opening goal and helped Ajax finish a difficult away match with three points.Speaking to Ziggo Sport as per Voetbalprimeur, Arokodare said he was pleased with the way the game ended despite Ajax struggling to find their rhythm early on. “We did not…

In Ripple CLARITY Act news, the SEC is scheduled to vote on August 14, 2026, on whether to publish a proposal known as Regulation Crypto for public comment. The proposal would create a bespoke offering regime under the Securities Act for investment contracts involving the offer of crypto assets, replacing staff guidance and policy statements with more permanent regulations.The vote would begin a formal rulemaking process if commissioners approve publication. A proposal released for comment would not itself be a final rule; the SEC would still need to gather public input, revise the proposal as appropriate, and bring a final…

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience, has described the Group President of Azikel Group, Dr Azibapu Eruani, as a “small boy” she raised and mentored into the league of Nigeria’s biggest businessmen. She said her guidance was behind his bold entry into big business at a relatively young age. The former First Lady spoke on Tuesday in a video which went viral on Thursday during an inspection tour of the Azikel Refinery in Obunagha, Bayelsa State, alongside other dignitaries. She said she personally introduced Eruani to billionaire businessmen, Aliko Dangote and Aminu Dantata, and pushed him to aspire to their level…

Turkish Super Lig Champions Galatasaray have opened the door to a potential departure for Victor Osimhen despite their previous determination to keep the Super Eagles striker in Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports. Okan Buruk’s side are understood to have set a €65 million asking price for the 27-year-old forward, according to reports from Turkey, after Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal made contact over a possible transfer. Galatasaray are not completely opposed to Osimhen leaving if their valuation is met, potentially giving Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid renewed hope of landing the Nigerian striker. Dominik Szoboszlai speaks to Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen. Copyright:…

Michael Carrick has backed Marcus Rashford to play an important role as the new Premier League season approaches, describing the forward as a player who brings something different to the team. Carrick said Rashford has returned in good condition and remains part of his plans ahead of the new campaign. In a post by Fabrizio Romano on X on Thursday, Carrick was quoted as saying,“Rashford is our player and he’s come back great. “I’ve known him a long time and he gives us something a little bit different.” Carrick said. The comments underline Carrick’s confidence in Rashford as the club…

By Dirisu Yakubu Northern senators have called on the Federal and Niger State governments to adopt a permanent solution to recurring flooding in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, warning that continued reliance on emergency relief measures would leave communities vulnerable to repeated disasters. The senators, under the aegis of the Northern Senators’ Forum, made the demand on Wednesday in a statement signed by the Chairman of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, representing Katsina Central. They specifically called for the development and implementation of a Shiroro Flood Management Master Plan to provide a coordinated and long-term response to flooding…

British-Nigerian musician Darkoo in a visual scene from her Afrobeats release That Girl featuring Asake. Darkoo and Asake in the same room? Yes please. The British-Nigerian artist has released her new single “That Girl” featuring Afrobeats heavyweight Asake, and the official music video is already out and making its rounds for very good reason. “That Girl” is a feel-good Afrobeats record that brings together two Nigerian-rooted artists whose careers have taken very different paths to the same stage. Darkoo reveals that the song was actually written nearly a year ago with someone entirely different in mind, before Asake eventually came…

Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has warned that Nigeria’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off against South Africa will be a fierce battle, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria and South Africa will meet in Casablanca later today after both sides suffered quarter-final defeats at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Falcons lost 1-0 to Cameroon, while Banyana Banyana were beaten 2-1 by hosts Morocco. The result means neither team could secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, leaving today’s encounter as a crucial opportunity to keep their hopes of reaching Brazil alive. The winner will advance…

Bitcoin has already been cut nearly in half from its 2025 peak. ChatGPT AI predicts the punishment may end with an explosive reversal, with its latest Bitcoin price prediction targeting $120,000 by the end of 2026 and a stretch toward $140,000.The call from Sam Altman’s OpenAI chatbot asks Bitcoin to nearly double from $63,593. That sounds aggressive until you look at where the money could come from.US spot Bitcoin ETFs have already absorbed roughly $52.1 billion in cumulative net inflows, including 5 straight positive sessions from August 3-7. The SEC’s approval of in-kind creations and redemptions also gives institutional investors…