Author: Prudence Makoge
December in Nigeria is “Detty December”, and if you know, you know! It’s a full-on vibe; part celebration, part chaos, and part “how is everything happening at once?” From last-minute party preparations to unexpected cravings, Glovo has got you covered with a splendid showcase of high-quality, homegrown products you never thought you could find on the app, delivered in minutes. Just so you know, Glovo isn’t just about food alone. It is your ultimate convenience sidekick for the festive season. Whether you’re juggling end-of-year deadlines, dodging traffic jams, or fully embracing the Detty December energy, here are 10 proudly Nigerian…
Bristol City and Millwall have been charged by the Football Association (FA) for a mass brawl between players and coaching staff at the end of their Championship match at Ashton Gate this month.Joe Williams, Harry Cornick, Ross McCrorie, Joel Coleman and Dave Livermore have also been charged individually for their roles in the incident.Millwall won the match 1-0 with a goal from Mihailo Ivanovic in the 59th minute and the Robins were denied an added-time equaliser by an offside flag.Lions boss Alex Neil and Robins head coach Gerhard Struber appeared not to shake hands after the match, with Bristol City…
Vodacom Bulls utility front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels will make his return from a nine-week ban in Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Sharks in Durban. The 24-year-old prop was controversially suspended for allegedly grabbing Connacht flank Josh Murphy’s testicles during a URC clash in October despite a lack of video evidence. It ruled him out of the Boks’ five-match end-of-year tour. Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has made 11 changes to the starting XV that lost 50-5 to the Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup last weekend. Willie le Roux slots in at fullback, Handre Pollard returns at flyhalf and Embrose…
The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has officially commenced high-level engagements ahead of the Lagos Diaspora Experience 2025, with a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House, Marina, today Wednesday, December 18, 2025.The MIPAD delegation was led by Kamil Olufowobi, President, Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), alongside Tope Esan, Chief Operations Officer (COO); Angela Regalado, Global Director; Josie Antwi, Global Events Coordinator; Ayiri Oladunmoye of Oaken Events, Official Event Planner (Nigeria); and Adedayo Showemimo, Media Team Manager.During the visit, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was formally presented with his…
What an incredible night for Team SA tennis! 🇿🇦🎾Wednesday was a masterclass in heart and hustle as our stars shone bright in Luanda:Lonwabo Majeke secured a brilliant BRONZE in the girls singles! 🥉The powerhouse duo of Majeke and Hlumani Kekana fought to the very last point against Tunisia, earning a hard-fought SILVER in the mixed doubles! 🥈While the mixed doubles gold came down to a super tiebreak that went to Tunisia, the evening felt like a massive victory for the South African spirit. From the electric atmosphere on the court to the camaraderie at the medal ceremony, it was a…
Barack Obama has shared his favourite songs of 2025, with Nigerian music once again making a strong appearance. The former US President’s annual playlists have grown into a cultural moment over the years, and this time, Burna Boy and Olamide are holding it down for Nigeria. Obama shared the list on social media, explaining that he was continuing a tradition he started during his time in the White House — rounding up the music, books and films he enjoyed throughout the year and sharing them publicly. Burna Boy appears on the list with “TaTaTa,” his collaboration with Travis Scott. Released…
The motorsport world is in mourning following the tragic death of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, who was killed in a plane crash on the morning of Thursday. The 55-year-old driver, widely known by his nickname “The Biff,” was a passenger on his private Cessna Citation business jet when it went down near Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. According to officials from the FAA and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the aircraft took off shortly after 10:00 a.m. ET, bound for Florida. Minutes into the flight, the aircraft attempted to return to the airport, but crashed while attempting to…
Photo Credit: Davido/Instagram Africa is ready to party before the first whistle of AFCON 2025, and who better to lead the festivities than Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido? The singer has been confirmed as one of the headline acts for the official kick-off concert on Saturday, 20 December, at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat, Morocco. Joining him are global and African stars, including French Montana, Morocco’s own Douaa Lahyaoui, rising talent Says’z, and Franco-Moroccan sensation Lartiste. The concert promises to turn the build-up to the continent’s biggest football tournament into a celebration of music, culture, and football. CAF, TotalEnergies,…
Sebili Molefe is committed to #CloseTheVisibilityGap for young women in sport. As a Lesedi FM sports presenter, she founded and organises the ‘Yes Wena Girl’ netball and soccer tournament. This year’s edition is taking place from 17-21 December in Qwaqwa, and hosts 280 participants in its dedication to advancing women’s sport. Molefe explained how she hopes the event will impart to the young women taking part. “The tournament’s goal is to provide opportunities for girls to gain recognition both locally and nationally. Whilst addressing social challenges such as teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and limited access to sporting opportunities.” Lesedi FM…
Interim Sharks coach JP Pietersen has explained Jordan Hendrikse’s selection at flyhalf for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Bulls. Hendrikse takes the No 10 jersey from George Whitehead in one of two changes to the starting lineup that beat Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup last weekend. “Jordan’s first game back at 10 was against Toulouse [on 7 December],” Pietersen said on Friday. “He struggled with a bit of a shin splint before that, so we took our time bringing him back. “With Aphelele Fassi unavailable [due to concussion], we needed Jordan at fullback, but as a coaching group…