Are you sacrificing joy for profit? In today’s fast-paced world, monetizing our passions has become increasingly common. While it’s exciting to earn a living from what you love, research by Deci et al. (1999) suggests that external rewards can decrease internal motivation for activities people originally enjoyed, highlighting the potential downside of monetizing passions. This…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday visited Oloka Village in the Oriire Local Government Area ofOyo State to assess the scene of a deadly attack on the Old Oyo National Parkthat claimed the lives offive forest guards.The incident, which occurred earlier this month, was attributed to suspected cross-border bandits,according to state authorities. During the…
Internationally acclaimed singer Helen Folasade Adu, known professionally as Sade, is celebrating her67th birthday. Born on January 16, 1959, in Ibadan, Nigeria, Sade has established herself as one ofthe most influential musical artists of her generation.Sade’s journey to global prominence began after her family relocated to England during her childhood.She rose to fame in the…
The Recording Academy and CBS have announced that Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah will return as host of the Grammy Awards one “final” time on Sunday, Feb. 1. This will be Noah’s sixth time as host of the Grammy Awards and he will also serve as an executive producer of the show, which takes place…
The United States of America has delivered a consignment of military equipment to Nigerian securityforces, marking a renewed effort to bolster defence cooperation between the two countries amidpersistent security challenges, including insurgency, banditry and violent crime.The U.S. delivery was confirmed on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, by the United States Africa Command(AFRICOM) via its official social…
Victor Osimhen, vice-captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has reiterated the team’s confidence, unity andfocus as they prepare to face host nation Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-finalon Wednesday, January 14, 2026.The comments came after Nigeria’s convincing 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in Marrakech onSaturday, January 10, where Osimhen scored and provided…
The Federal Government has renewed its call on state governments to ban the use of wooden boats forcommercial water transportation, urging a transition to safer fibre-reinforced plastic and aluminiumvessels in a bid to curb recurring and avoidable waterway accidents across the country.The appeal was made by Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, Minister of Marine and Blue…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed it is launching a formal disciplinaryinvestigation into a series of incidents that occurred after Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against Algeria in thequarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following widespread video evidence of post-match unrest involving players, officials and members of the press. In a statement…
Nollywood actress, filmmaker and producer Funke Akindele has made history as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time after her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, smashed box office records inNigeria and across the continent. According to data released by FilmOne Entertainment, the film has now grossed over ₦2.1 billion (about$2.5 million) in ticket sales, making it…
Xabi Alonso’s reign as Real Madrid coach lasted less than eight months as the Spaniard agreed a deal to depart from the Spanish giants on Monday. The former midfield maestro was expected to overhaul Madrid’s game with a cerebral and tactically adroit approach, but his team flattered to deceive.By the end, Madrid looked in similar…
