The opportunity for Manchester City to keep a four-point lead over Arsenal was lost in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. The Gunners had already beaten Leeds United 4-0 when Pep Guardiola’s squad arrived in North London. Aston Villa also lost earlier in the day, losing 1-0 to Brentford, who were down to 10 players. … Read more
Producer and actress Funke Akindele and award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan recently had an uncomfortable phone conversation, according to Afolayan. Following backlash over Afolayan’s comments about Nollywood marketing tactics, the two began talking. Afolayan claimed in a Sunday interview with Arise News that Akindele personally contacted him following remarks he made that appeared to imply he … Read more
Bimbo Akintola, a seasoned actress in Nigeria’s film business, has spoken out about the financial struggles she faces, explaining that she cannot afford to live the opulent lifestyle of her colleagues. In a recent interview, Akintola argued that women can’t get rich from performing alone, pointing out that money from shows like Africa Magic isn’t … Read more
Ifunanya Nwangene, a rapidly emerging star in Nigerian music, passed away due to the country’s inadequate healthcare system, according to Paul Ibe, a media advisor to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. According to Gistcon, the musician from Abuja, who was a soprano with the Amemuso Choir, passed away on Saturday at the Federal Medical Centre … Read more
The highly anticipated Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal will be headlined by Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake, three afrobeats superstars. Officials from the event took to X (@AfroNation) to announce the lineup, teasing a celebration that will feature both long-running legends and up-and-coming stars from throughout the world. The beautiful Praia da Rocha Beach … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have called on the residents of the South-East area to disregard their Monday sit-at-home. On Sunday, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, the youth wing of the supreme Igbo socio-cultural organization, issued the instruction, characterising sit-at-home as an unprofitable endeavour. According to Gistcon, IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful has announced … Read more
Ray Kene Ogbodo, an African Action Congress (AAC) candidate for governor of Enugu State in 2023, has voiced his alarm over what he described as the increasing misery endured by the people of Enugu State. When asked about the troubling trend of deteriorating suffering and rising poverty following Governor Peter Mbah’s 32 months in power, … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has accused the National Assembly of passing fraudulent tax laws; however, Rep. Philip Agbese, the House of Representatives’ deputy spokesperson, has brushed off the accusation as baseless and misleading. In an interview with newsmen on Sunday, Agbese made this statement, emphasising that Ndume’s accusations were malicious and might cause … Read more
Road building and related civil works around the country are a major risk to fiber-optic cables, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In a statement released on Sunday, ACC Afolabi Babawale, the National Public Relations Officer at the National Headquarters in Abuja, warned that careless … Read more
After evading their kidnappers, at least 80 congregants from Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, who were kidnapped during a church service, have been returned to their families. In an interview conducted on Sunday, Ishaku Dan’azumi, the Village Head of Kurmin Wali, confirmed the news. He elaborated by saying that later research showed … Read more