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The Recording Academy has announced Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti as a Special Merit Awards honoree at the 2026 Grammy Awards, nearly three decades after his death. Fela, who died on 2 August 1997, will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award alongside other legends, including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon. The Special Merit Awards, many of which are posthumous, are scheduled to take place on 31 January 2026. This will be followed by the 68th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, 1 February 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Special Merit Award Announcing…

Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has disclosed that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari died of pneumonia and not cancer. Mrs Buhari disclosed this while recounting her husband’s final days on earth. Buhari died mid 2025 in London Clinic and was flown back to Nigeria where he was buried in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State. Recounting Buhari’s final day, the former First Lady said it was difficult for the ex-President. This revelation was contained in Buhari’s biography titled: “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” authored by Charles Omole. She said, “The final days were difficult. ICU for…

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has revealed her stance on marriage, claiming that it is “overrated.” The 42-year-old movie star said she is open to remarriage but not looking for it. Jegede disclosed this in a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos. “I am open to remarriage if it comes, but I am not looking for it. I have learnt not to say ‘never’,” she explained. “I think marriage is overrated. A lot of people who dated for 10 to 15 years, got married and they broke up within 2 to 3 years. Sometimes, you wonder why such couples didn’t just…

Chelsea are yet to convince themselves what they want to be or achieve this season. Following a summer where Enzo Maresca won the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup, the expectations were high for this season. The Blues were expected to challenge for the Premier League alongside Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool. But they go into this weekend’s fixture at Newcastle sitting in fourth place, only two points above Crystal Palace, Manchester United, Liverpool and Sunderland. So, if results go against them, Chelsea could drop to ninth. On the other hand, Newcastle were outmuscled in the Tyne-Wear Derby…

The United States Government has temporarily stopped the legal immigration applications filed by Nigerians and other new countries added to the US “travel ban” proclamation this week, CBC News reports. The move mainly affects immigrants who hail from certain African and Asian countries, and it further escalates a wide-ranging crackdown on legal immigration expanded by the Trump administration this month. Many of those affected by the pause are likely to be legal immigrants who are currently in the US and are seeking to change their status or become citizens. Earlier in December, the Trump administration directed US Citizenship and Immigration…

The Nigerian Air Force has given a clear and professionally grounded explanation for the diversion and precautionary landing of its C-130 Hercules aircraft in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on December 8, 2025. The incident, the air force insists, was purely a technical safety measure, carried out in full compliance with international aviation standards, not a hostile intrusion or an intelligence operation. In its official statement, “Safe Precautionary Landing of NAF C-130 Aircraft in Burkina Faso”, signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF explained that the aircraft — on a ferry mission to Portugal for scheduled maintenance — developed a technical concern…

The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control and the Nigeria Boxing Federation are heading for a turf war over the control of professional boxing in Nigeria, with the NBBofC insisting it has regulated the sport since 1949 while the NBF argues it is backed by law to oversee all forms of boxing in the country, Saturday PUNCH reports. This follows announcements by the NBF that it intends to launch professional boxing under its framework as part of sweeping reforms aimed at protecting boxers’ welfare and ensuring transparency. The NBF, through Chairman of its Marketing Committee Azania Omo-Agege, had announced plans to…

A circulating report attributed to Fundstrat Global Advisors has outlined a bearish outlook for cryptocurrencies that appears to clash with Tom Lee’s recent public comments.According to screenshots shared on X, the document, which appears to be Fundstrat’s internal 2026 crypto strategy guidance, warns of a “meaningful drawdown” in the first half of 2026. The report sets downside targets of Bitcoin (BTC) falling to $60,000–$65,000, Ether (ETH) dropping to $1,800–$2,000, and Solana (SOL) declining to $50–$75 before potentially presenting buying opportunities later in the year.The material has not been publicly released by Fundstrat, and its authenticity has not been independently confirmed…

Gisele Bündchen and boyfriend Joaquim Valente are married after nearly three years of dating, Us Weekly can confirm. According to a marriage certificate obtained by Us on Friday, December 19, Bündchen, 45, and Valente, 38, obtained their marriage license in Miami on December 1, and tied the knot two days later on December 3. Page Six was first to report the news. Us has reached out for comment. Related: Gisele Bundchen and Joaquim Valente’s Relationship Timeline Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente’s relationship started off friendly before turning romantic. Bündchen shared that she first connected with the jiu-jitsu instructor after enrolling…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors have reaffirmed their confidence in President Bola Tinubu, citing his economic reforms, security initiatives, and efforts to strengthen fiscal federalism. Speaking at the party’s 15th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the governors described the ruling party as “a beautiful bride” ahead of future elections. The declaration was made by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, the umbrella body of all APC governors, Hope Uzodimma of Imo State. Mr Uzodimma praised Mr Tinubu for stabilising the economy, curbing currency arbitrage, and removing fuel subsidies, arguing that the…