President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti posthumous Grammy award regarded the late musician as the voice of the oppressed, whose music speaks about injustice while bashing the government responsible for the pain of the people. Anikulapo-Kuti was honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic milestone for African music. The prestigious recognition was conferred on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards ceremony held at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, on the eve of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. With the honour, the...
Cristiano Ronaldo Nets 961 Goal In Al Nassr’s 3-0 Rout Of Al Kholood
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 47th minute off a Joao Felix assist, his 17th league goal this season, before Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan added to the 3-0 win in Saudi Pro League Matchday 19. Now 39 goals away from 1,000, Ronaldo’s clinical finish highlighted his enduring captaincy.
Louisiana Authorities Launch Search After 8 Inmates Escape From Rural Jail
Louisiana authorities said Friday that eight inmates escaped from a rural jail, including some facing murder charges, setting off another manhunt in a state where bold jail breakouts over the past year have exposed security breakdowns. Officials have not said how the escape unfolded in East Carroll Parish, an area of about 7,000 residents along the state’s borders with Arkansas and Mississippi. The Louisiana State Police said three of the inmates had been captured as of Friday afternoon and that all were considered violent offenders. “Do not approach under any circumstances,” state police said in a statement posted to social...
‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Convicted On Sexual Assault Charges
A Nevada jury on Friday convicted “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls in a case that sent shock waves through Indian Country. The jurors in Las Vegas found Chasing Horse guilty of 13 of the 21 charges he faced. Most of the guilty verdicts centered on Chasing Horse’s conduct with a victim who was 14 when he began assaulting her. He was acquitted of some sexual assault charges when the main victim was older and lived with him and his other companions. Chasing Horse, 49, faces a minimum of 25 years in...
Fenerbahçe Close In On Ademola Lookman Transfer
Fenerbahçe have reached a personal agreement with Ademola Lookman, with negotiations over the transfer fee now entering a decisive phase. According to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu , the gap between Fenerbahçe and Atalanta has been reduced to €5 million following intense talks. Atalanta initially demanded €45 million, but Fenerbahçe’s strong negotiations have brought the asking price down to €40 million. Official discussions between the clubs began on Thursday, January 29, 2026, when Fenerbahçe Football Sporting Director Devin Özek met with an Atalanta executive to explore the conditions of a potential deal. While progress has been made, key steps remain. The clubs are...
The Full Playoffs Europa League Draw
PAOK vs Celta de Vigo. Lille vs Red Star Belgrade. Panathinaikos vs Viktoria Plzeň. Fenerbahçe vs Nottingham Forest. Ludogorets vs Ferencváros. Celtic vs VfB Stuttgart. Dinamo Zagreb vs Genk. Brann vs Bologna.