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The Nigerian Bar Association has entered a new chapter with the election of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, but decades earlier, Dame Priscilla Kuye made history as the association’s first female president. From breaking barriers in legal leadership to defending the rule of law during military rule, her legacy remains one of Nigeria’s most significant legal milestones.

As the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continues to captivate football fans across Africa, it’s the perfect time to look back at every nation that has lifted the prestigious trophy. From Nigeria’s remarkable dominance to the rise of Equatorial Guinea and South Africa, here’s a complete history of WAFCON champions and the milestones that have shaped the continent’s biggest women’s football competition.

A 17-year-old Nigerian has turned a simple community problem into an award-winning innovation. Abdullah Ajala beat more than 1,000 developers to win the Nomba x DevCareer Hackathon with PayWise, an AI-powered WhatsApp assistant that helps small businesses manage customer debts using voice notes in local languages.

The 2026 Osun-Osogbo Festival runs from July 27 to August 7, bringing together centuries-old Yoruba traditions, colourful ceremonies and thousands of visitors from around the world. Here’s everything you need to know about one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural festivals.

Kayinsola Ajayi added another medal to Team Nigeria’s impressive Commonwealth Games campaign, winning bronze in the men’s 100m final. Although he entered the race as one of the favourites, the Nigerian sprinter settled for third as Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme stormed to a Games record in Glasgow.

The first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone has arrived, giving fans a glimpse into the magical world of Orïsha. From Thuso Mbedu’s lead role and a star-studded cast to Tems’ soundtrack influence and Ayra Starr’s acting debut, here are five key things to know about the highly anticipated fantasy film.

Team Nigeria is carrying plenty of momentum into another pivotal day at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after a series of record-breaking performances in weightlifting. With six gold medals already secured and athletics now taking centre stage, Nigerian athletes are aiming to strengthen the country’s position among the Games’ leading nations.

Marvel has announced David Jonsson as Prince T’Challa II in Black Panther 3. Here’s what the casting means, who he is, and what fans can expect ahead of the film’s December 2028 release.

Anthony Joshua survived an early scare to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round, dedicating the emotional victory to his late friends as his blockbuster clash with Tyson Fury moves a step closer.

WAFCON 2026 kicks off in Morocco with 16 teams competing for continental glory, World Cup qualification and a record $2 million prize. Here’s everything you need to know.