Young Thug To Hit Stage @ Detty December Fest In Lagos

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Detty December In Lagos will have Young Thug, the American rapper, as one of the headline performers at its 2026 edition.

Organisers confirmed his appearance in an Instagram post on Friday, disclosing that the rapper would perform on December 28 at the Detty December Village, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Said the organisers: “If you know Thugger, you already know. There is no playbook, no predictions. Just pure, unapologetic energy”.

The 2026 edition of the festival is scheduled to run from December 18 to 30, with Nigerian singer,Wizkid, previously announced as the opening-night headliner.

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, hit prominence in the hip-hop scene with songs including ‘Stoner’, ‘Best Friend’ and ‘Lifestyle’.

He gained further recognition with his 2019 debut studio album, ‘So Much Fun’, which topped the Billboard 200 chart. The project featured such songs as ‘The London’ featuring J. Cole and Travis Scott, and ‘Hot’.

The Atlanta-born rapper also won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 2019 for his songwriting contribution to Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America’.

He has collaborated with several prominent artistes, including Drake, Future, Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Chris Brown.

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Jigawa: Herder-Farmer Clash Leaves One Injured

A confrontation between herders and farmers has resulted to a 45-year-old man sustaining serious injuries in Turawa Village, Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, said the Sule Tankarkar Divisional Office received a report about the incident at about 6:00pm from a resident identified as Masud. The report indicated that some herders allegedly damaged farm produce while passing through the village, triggering a confrontation with farmers. The victim, identified as Babangida Danjuma, aged 45, was immediately evacuated to the General Hospital, Sule Tankarkar, for initial medical attention and was subsequently referred to Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital, Dutse, for further emergency treatment. The NSCDC said the herders fled the scene after the confrontation, leaving behind six donkeys and one cow. It added that security personnel were monitoring the situation in collaboration with other security agencies and community leaders to maintain peace and prevent further violence. The State Commandant appealed to farmers and herders to remain calm, respect one another’s rights and avoid taking the law into their own hands. He urged both parties to resolve disputes through lawful channels and encouraged residents to report suspicious movements, threats to public safety and other security concerns to the nearest security formation. The Corps reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and order across Jigawa State.

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Senate Splashes N100Million On Flamingos After U-17 World Cup Victory

Triumphant Flamingos. The Senate Tuesday announced a N100 million splash on players and officials of the Flamingos following their U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph in Morocco. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the reward during plenary on while presiding over a motion sponsored by Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central. Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 on Saturday to become the first African side to clinch the women’s U17 world title. The victory was also Nigeria’s first-ever global trophy in women’s football. Oluebube Umejiaku was named the player of the tournament. The 16-year-old won multiple player-of-the-match awards throughout the tournament and scored four goals, including the decisive one against Japan. The girls returned to the country on Monday with the trophy. During Tuesday’s plenary session, Senator Adam Oshiomhole, from Edo North, appealed to the Senate leadership for a donation to support the players’ educational needs alongside their sporting careers. Akpabio adopted the motion, adding that the N100 million donation by the lawmakers was intended to recognise the players’ achievement and encourage them to continue bringing honour to the country. The Senate president then called on the Federal Government to adequately reward the players, adding that they should receive the same level of financial recognition given to the country’s last Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)-winning team. He also appealed to wealthy and sports-loving Nigerians to support the players and encourage other young people to participate in sports.

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World Cup Victory: Flamingos Land Abuja

Chidi Harmony, Flamingos captain, with the Women’s U-17 World Cup. Triumphant Flamingos of Nigeria players and officials Monday returned to Abuja after their Women’s U-17 World Cup in Morocco. The team arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the wee hours to a welcoming crowd of journalists and well-wishers. Flamingos, Saturday defeated Japan 2-1 to become the first African side to clinch the Women’s U-17 world title. The victory was also Nigeria’s first-ever global trophy in women’s football. Oluebube Umejiaku was named the Player of the Tournament. The 16-year-old won multiple player-of-the-match awards throughout the tournament and scored four goals, including the decisive one against Japan. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the team’s victory “goes far beyond football”, adding that “millions of young Nigerian girls will look at what you have achieved and know that they, too, can dream big, compete with the best and reach the pinnacle of their chosen fields”.

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