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  World-famous movie legend, Carlos Ray, popularly known as Chuck Norris, has passed away. The iconic American martial artist and Hollywood action star, best known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger, passed away at the age of 86, his family announced Friday, March 20, 2026. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,”  the family said in a statement posted on Instagram. “To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.” The statement continued:  “He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.”  It ended. Born on March 10, 1940, Norris served in the United States Air Force before becoming a ...

Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has stirred renewed online reactions after changing his Facebook profile picture to prominently display the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy behind him. The move comes days after CAF stripped Senegal of its AFCON 2025 title and awarded Morocco a retrospective 3-0 win, 58 days after they lost. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of its 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco following a disputed final. CAF’s Appeals Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the match due to a temporary walk-off during the game, despite the team originally securing a 1–0 victory after extra time. The Senegalese Football Federation has since vowed not to hand back its AFCON trophy. Abdoulaye Sow, Secretary General of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), said the trophy is going nowhere. Speaking with Le Soleil, he said:  ‘The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is corrupt, and the reactions worldwide following this decision ...

Ex-BBNaija housemate and Nollywood actress, Bisola Aiyeola has spoken candidly about the early emotional and psychological challenges she faced as a single mother. In a candid interview with Tope Olowoniyan, the movie star shared that she was traumatized when she discovered that she was going to have a child out of wedlock because her mother was also a single mum. Aiyeola recalled that she was ashamed and scared that the trend could become a family pattern that would extend even to her own daughter. “I was scared and ashamed of being pregnant and having a baby out of wedlock. I thought I was going to get to get married because I was engaged at that time but we never got married. “So it was so shameful because my mum was a single mum and I am about to become one, I feared my child might also have the same fate,”  she recalled. The actress said her family’s economic condition at that time also made the thought of having a baby unbearable for her, adding that she struggled with breast...

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have signed a new agreement aimed at enabling the return of failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and convicted offenders. The deal was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, during the state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the UK, according to the UK Home Office on Thursday. The development is aimed at strengthening migration control and bilateral cooperation. Under the agreement, the UK will be able to return thousands of individuals with no legal right to remain in the country, including failed asylum seekers and foreign national offenders. The arrangement also covers visa overstayers and introduces new administrative measures to ease the deportation process. A key provision allows Nigeria, for the first time, to accept “UK letters”, alternative identification documents issued to individuals without valid passports, in place of standard travel documents. The Home Office said this r...

Nigerian TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller has denied claims that he made an unauthorized visit to the Benin Kingdom, after facing criticism from the Benin Traditional Council. Recall that the Benin council had criticized Peller’s visit, describing it as unauthorized and a breach of palace protocol. The council also summoned Peller to appear before a committee of chiefs and warned that the queen, who received Peller on behalf of the palace, could face removal from the palace. However, Peller’s management in a statement shared via Instagram on Thursday clarified that the visit was properly initiated through official channels and was never intended to disrespect Benin culture. According to the statement, Peller’s team, ahead of the visit, submitted a formal request to the palace, which was acknowledged, but was told that the Oba of Benin would not be available during the visit. Peller’s management reaffirmed that the online streamer is committed to promoting Nigerian cul...

  Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have returned to Nigeria following his official visit to the United Kingdom. The president is expected to spend the upcoming Sallah holiday in Lagos, where he will observe the break before resuming official duties. The President had on Thursday night departed London after a two-day historic visit at the instance of the royal family. Tinubu had departed Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King Charles hosted the President and his delegation, including the First Lady, at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18, to Thursday, March 19. The state visit was the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. Nigeria and the United Kingdom share a deep history of ties and a special bond. The visit was used to strengthen b...