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Nigerian singer, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has put her planned Abuja concert on hold over unresolved venue arrangements, assuring fans who purchased tickets that they would receive refunds. The singer announced the development on Saturday in a message to her fans, apologising to those who had looked forward to the performance. “It hurts my heart to say this, but we have to put the SimiLive ABUJA show on hold for right now,” she said. Explaining the decision, Simi said arrangements with the venue had not come together as expected, despite her earlier announcement of the concert. “Logistics with the venue have not come together as well as I had hoped. I announced the date in hopes that everything would work out in time, but they haven’t yet, and I don’t want to fail you,” she added. The Abuja edition of SimiLive was scheduled for December 12, 2026, at 21 Arena, Arts and Crafts Village, Central Business District, Abuja. Simi apologized to fans who had already purc...

Portugal have announced a redesign of the No. 7 on their national team shirts in tribute to former captain Cristiano Ronaldo following his retirement from international football. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced the change on Saturday, saying the new design would preserve the legacy of the number associated with the 41-year-old forward. In a statement shared by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the federation said the decision was another way to immortalise the significance of the number and honour Ronaldo’s contribution to Portuguese football. “This is another way to eternalise the meaning of such a special number and honour the legacy it represents for us. “Because there are stories, memories, all the achievements and emotions, which will forever be linked to Cristiano Ronaldo. “From today we will thus have a different number 7 on the sweater, with the same essence and the same pride, reserving the previous one for the eternalisation of the story that wi...

Zainab Musa Kwankwaso, the second wife of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has initiated legal proceedings to end their marriage at an Upper Area Court in Abuja, offering to return the dowry paid by the governor. Zainab, a daughter of former Kano State Governor and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is seeking the dissolution of the 20-year-old marriage through khul’i, an Islamic legal process that allows a woman to seek divorce, usually by offering the dowry to her husband. It was gathered that the case was instituted at the Upper Area Court in Gudu, Abuja, with a civil summons carrying reference number CV/97/26. The court has reportedly summoned Governor Yusuf to appear on November 17, 2026, over the matter. The couple married on July 29, 2006, and have six children together. Details contained in the court documents indicate that Zainab wants the marriage terminated because of what she described as a loss of love and emotional attachment, alongside a prolonged absence of affection a...

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has turned down a second proposal from the club over a new contract. The Portugal midfielder’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season (June 2027), although United hold an option to extend it by 12 months until 2028. The club would prefer to agree a fresh long-term deal rather than rely on that clause, and talks have taken place with Fernandes’ representatives in recent months. However, the second offer has now been rejected. It is not clear exactly when the decision was communicated, but with United undergoing major upheaval, a quick resolution appears unlikely. If no agreement is reached, United are expected almost certainly to activate the one-year extension before 1 January. After that date, Fernandes would be within six months of his contract expiring and would be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with overseas club. The stand-off comes during a turbulent period at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick was dismissed as head coa...

Indian streamer, Ash, popularly known as Ashswag, has defeated Nigerian streamers, Carter Efe and Peller to win the Best International Streamer Award at the 2026 Streamer Awards held in Los Angeles, California, United States of America on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Ashswag  emerged victorious ahead of Carter Efe and Peller, who were both nominated in the category alongside other international content creators. While expressing excitement after his win, Ashswag told the audience: “Thank you so much, I feel absolutely incredible. It is nice to meet you guys. Thank you so much.” The presenter subsequently complimented his English, prompting the streamer to respond: “Thank you so much. English is actually an actual language of India.” Carter Efe and Peller had secured nominations after the organisers unveiled the shortlist in October, putting the Nigerian creators in contention for the international award. However, both of them missed out on the prize as Ashswag emerged as the winner...

A Nigerian man identified as Chibuzo has been shot dead by Malaysian police after allegedly attacking an officer with a machete and severing his wrist. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, according to local authorities. A video circulating online showed the suspect wielding a machete and attacking police officers, leaving one of the personnel with his right wrist severed while attempting to defend himself. Malaysia’s Police Chief, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, said the injured officer was rushed to a hospital, where he is receiving treatment and undergoing surgery in an attempt to reattach his severed hand. Kahar explained that officers opened fire on the Nigerian after he attacked them with the machete while they were attempting to arrest him. He said the police had earlier received a complaint from a member of the public about a man who was allegedly in an unstable mental state and behaving aggressively. Followin...