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Multi-award-winning recording artist Darey Art Alade and music executive Sasha P, who have both joined the Recording Academy’s 2026 New Member Class. Some incredible news to kick off the week: Nigerian music powerhouse figures Darey Art Alade, Sasha P, and Danny Young have all been invited to join the Recording Academy’s 2026 New Member Class. They officially become part of the prestigious global community of artists, producers, songwriters, and executives behind the GRAMMY Awards, directly helping to influence and shape the future of the recording industry. This landmark cross-industry selection marks a spectacular milestone for the West African contingent, with…

Janet Ogundepo A Professor of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the Lagos State University College of Medicine, Akinbami Abduljaleel, has urged health authorities to encourage and convert replacement blood donors into regular voluntary donors to help address Nigeria’s persistent shortage of safe blood supply. The blood transfusion expert said many Nigerians only donate blood when a relative or friend requires surgery or an emergency transfusion, stressing that such donors should be encouraged to continue donating voluntarily after the immediate need has passed. “Convert replacement donors to voluntary donors. Those who are made to donate because their relatives are going for…

Premier League newcomers Hull City have entered the race to sign Nigeria-eligible German forward Justin Njinmah from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old attacker is also attracting interest from England, with EFL Championship side Southampton also monitoring his situation ahead of the summer transfer window. According to Bild, Njinmah could be on the move this summer despite Werder Bremen’s desire to retain him. With his contract situation becoming an important consideration, the German club may be tempted to cash in if a suitable offer arrives. He currently has one year left on his deal at the Weserstadion. The…

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Monday said its overwhelming victory in the local government election showed the party was well-positioned ahead of the 2027 general election. The state APC Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, stated this at the party secretariat while briefing journalists on the outcome of the local government poll. Tenebe said the party secured 2,158,600 votes, adding that it was ready to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He lauded the conduct of the local government election, adding that the elected chairmen and councillors would not be sworn…

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams is edging closer to joining newly promoted Italian side Venezia after spending just 18 months in Sevilla, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old moved to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium from Ligue 1 side Montpellier in January 2025, joining for just €5.5m. Muscle injuries disrupted his first five months in Spain, limiting him to just four appearances across all competitions, where he scored no goals, and Sevilla escaped relegation by one point. The pre-season leaning into the 2025/2026 season proved pivotal for Akor Adams as he broke into the Super Eagles squad, scoring on his debut against…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arraigned two children of the late Adimike Godwin and another suspect before the FCT High Court over the alleged murder of the deceased in the Guzape area of Abuja. The defendants, Adimike Anthony, Adimike Stephany and Comfort Ajibade, were arraigned on four charges bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide, culpable homicide and offences under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act. The court subsequently adjourned the matter until September 30, 2026, and ordered that the three defendants be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending further proceedings. In a statement on Monday,…

President Trump declaration that the United States would “probably” take control of the Strait of Hormuz, and should be compensated for doing so, landed on crypto and markets like a macro grenade. Bitcoin was already trading near $64,000 before the comments added another geopolitical headache to an already fragile market. The full effect on crypto is still playing out.Trump’s remarks, made on Monday, hint at a possible U.S. shift toward direct control of one of the world’s busiest oil chokepoints. Around 20% of the global oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz each day. Unsurprisingly, risk assets reacted first,…

Janet Ogundepo The United Nations Population Fund has provided dignity kits to 400 displaced women and girls in vulnerable communities across Lagos State. The intervention, conducted in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and Action Health Incorporated, was held on Friday in hard-to-reach communities of Sogunro, Makoko, and Oko-Agbòn in the Lagos Mainland Local Government Area. Dignity Kits are humanitarian packages containing essential hygiene items such as sanitary pads, soap, bucket, bag, underwear, and towels. They help displaced and vulnerable women maintain personal hygiene, restore dignity, and reduce the risk of infections. The Gender and Reproductive Health Analyst at UNFPA,…

Moses Simon has admitted that the current Super Eagles squad is unlikely to remain together until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, saying a new generation of players will probably lead Nigeria’s challenge by then, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria missed out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing behind South Africa in the qualifying campaign and later falling short in the playoffs. The failure extended the country’s absence from football’s biggest tournament after also missing the 2022 edition in Qatar. The next World Cup will be held in 2030 and will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has disclosed that he plans to return to school and obtain a university degree despite his success in professional football. The interview, originally granted to Instablog, which resurfaced on Monday, captures the Galatasaray forward reflecting on education, life lessons and the importance of preparing for life after football. Speaking during the interview, Osimhen acknowledged that while life has taught him invaluable lessons outside the classroom, formal education remains something he hopes to complete. “As an adult, not everything I learned in school. There are some kinds of life lessons you encounter through life’s journey,” he…