Author: Anele Mngadi

Funke Akindele's 'Behind The Scenes' makes history as the first Nollywood film to hit N200m in its 2025 opening weekend, shattering five industry records.

Major nations kick off 2026 World Cup prep with global friendlies. USMNT, Brazil, and France play key matches in March leading to the June tournament.

NSSF and CRBC partner on Nairobi-Nakuru toll road deal. Sh9.59 billion stake secured for 2027 completion before general election.

The Petersen Automotive Museum opened a massive Fast & Furious car exhibition in Los Angeles, featuring 23 iconic vehicles including Paul Walker's Toyota Supra. Running until April 2027, the display honors the franchise's 25th anniversary with input from Vin Diesel.

T2, formerly 9Mobile, rebranded in July 2025 after UK firm LH Telecommunication acquired 95.5% for $750M. With only 2.4M subscribers left, the new owner plans a $3B revival using MTN’s network and cloud tech.

Bukayo Saka proposed to longtime girlfriend Tolami Benson in a luxury London hotel in November 2024 after five years together, following his standout Champions League performances. The engagement, yet unconfirmed publicly, has ignited excitement among Arsenal fans worldwide.

Felipe Melo stunned fans by calling a penalty on his former club Fluminense after a controversial non-call in their 2-1 win over Flamengo at Maracanã, reigniting debates over refereeing bias in Brazil’s top football league.

The Springboks defeated Italy 32-14 in Turin on November 15, 2025, with Morne van den Berg’s masterful control and Handre Pollard’s kicking sealing the win. Italy’s missed chances and discipline issues cost them despite a two-man advantage.

Italy faces Norway at San Siro on November 16, 2025, needing a nine-goal win to overtake them in World Cup qualifying. Norway leads Group I with 21 points; Italy trails with 18. A historic collapse looms.

PSG signed 19-year-old Désiré Doué for $50M as Mbappé’s successor; he led them to their first Champions League title in 2025, earning Young Player honors and becoming France’s rising star.

A UFC 321 heavyweight title fight in Abu Dhabi ended in a no‑contest after an accidental eye‑poke stopped Tom Aspinall, sparking calls for safety changes and a slated rematch in London.

Dinamo Zagreb leads the 2025‑26 Europa League league phase as clubs battle for a Champions League spot and a final showdown at Beşiktaş Stadium in Istanbul.