Super Eagles legend and former goalkeeper Peter Rufai, passed away on Thursday, July 3rd, at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness.

Rufai was a key figure in Nigeria’s golden age of football, renowned for his “acrobatic saves,” commanding presence, and leadership.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, died along with his brother André, in a devastating car accident on Thursday, July 3rd.

Jota, aged 28, was a highly admired player known for his clinical finishing, relentless work ethic, and game-changing abilities, having contributed significantly to Liverpool’s successes since joining in 2020.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to victims of recent violent attacks in Plateau State through her “Renewed Hope Initiative.”

During her visit to Jos on Thursday, July 3, 2025, she emphasized that these funds were personally raised and not from government coffers.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has strongly criticized the newly formed opposition coalition adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general elections.

In an X post, Onanuga labeled the coalition members as “desperados” driven by personal ambition and united solely by their “hatred for Tinubu,” rather than any genuine ideology.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vehemently denied recent allegations accusing him of allocating extensive land parcels in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts to his sons.

Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike also criticized politicians who have joined the newly formed ADC coalition, particularly those from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Wike specifically singled out renowned journalist and publisher Dele Momodu, describing him as a “boy” and ridiculing his past presidential bid, stating Momodu “did not even get one vote.”

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Tems launched the “Leading Vibe Initiative” on Wednesday, July 2nd, a new platform designed to empower and amplify young women in the African music industry.

Inspired by her own experiences, Tems aims to uplift female artists, songwriters, and producers through this program, which will offer free hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions led by seasoned professionals.

Beninese music icon and five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African artist selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

Recognized for her powerful vocals and genre-blending music that spans over four decades, Kidjo’s inclusion is a significant milestone for African representation in global pop culture, acknowledging her immense musical contributions and unwavering advocacy for social causes.

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