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Trainer Paul Nicholls enjoyed five winners, with Swingin Safari landing the concluding Bumper after Rubaud (11-10f) held off Brentford Hope to win the three-runner Elite Hurdle. Nicholls and jockey Harry Cobden also won the opening novices’ hurdle with Sorceleur (2-9f). The pair teamed up again with Larchmont Lass (11-4f) in the mares’ handicap hurdle run in memory of Nicholls’ good …

As one of Nigeria’s most compelling new artists, Shallipopi’s story is one of resilience and exciting artistry, resonating across social divides. The Spotify RADAR Africa documentary serves as Shallipopi’s global introduction, capturing the essence of his journey. It opens with Shallipopi returning to his hometown in Edo State, reflecting on his roots and the origins of his stage persona. Through …

FAVE first captured the public’s attention with her viral hit N.B.U. in 2020. Since then, she’s released multiple chart-topping singles and acclaimed projects, including her debut EP, Riddim 5, and her much-anticipated release, Dutty Love, set for 7 November. Her collaborations with some of Nigeria’s most renowned artists, Olamide, Simi, Phyno, and Davido have solidified her reputation, and her feature …

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old will immediately take up a coaching role with the Australia men’s team and will be involved in their T20 international series against Pakistan next month. Wade is set to continue to play in the Big Bash for Hobart Hurricanes and in various T20 global franchise tournaments. He …

The album was preceeded by the lead singles ‘Yawa’ and ‘Obaa Sima,’ which enjoyed commercial success. Guest appearances from Nigerian music icons Lagbaja and Seun Kuti, Afrobeats stars Lojay and Spinall, and Grammy-winning American singer Jon Batiste elevate the album. On his fourth self-titled body of work, Fireboy embarks on a journey of self-discovery, making music that holds his emotions …

The sprint event, for which there are eight points for a win, seven for second and so on down to eighth place, is on Saturday at 19:00 BST. The result was a blow to Norris, who needs to close on Verstappen at an average of nearly nine points a race, especially as both Red Bull and McLaren are among the …

A married Nigerian woman, Kate Chinagorom Eze, has taken a dig at women who spend money on wigs, bags, and other personal items but won’t support their husbands when it comes to paying school fees, house rent, and feeding.    Wig- Half payment Clothing -Half payment Bag- half payment Hair- Half payment   Feeding- My husband will bring School fees …

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The purchase is seen as an attempt to boost its lithium portfolio and strengthen its position as the transition towards green energy continues. ADVERTISEMENT Mining giant Rio Tinto is to buy US-based Arcadium Lithium in a deal worth some $6.7bn (€6.11bn). This is seen to be a step towards strengthening the former’s lithium offerings, with the company aiming for a …

When it comes to Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), you can expect drama, twists, and plenty of surprises. But this season, the stars aligned for the hosts and guests of BBNaija S9: The Buzz, Showmax’s exclusive talk show, as their bold predictions came to pass spectacularly! On the 10th episode of The Buzz, host Toke Makinwa and her guests, Femi Daniels …