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Glo Fetes Subscribers with Lavish Discounts, Free Data, Others on Valentine Smartphone Promo
As February unfurls its tender blossoms and love lingers sweetly in the air, Globacom has unveiled a Valentine Smartphone Celebration designed to delight its subscribers with irresistible discounts and generous data rewards.
The seasonal offering, which commenced on 9 February and concludes on 16 February 2026, brings together elegance, innovation and exceptional value in one thoughtfully curated bouquet.
At the heart of the promotion are remarkable price reductions on a selection of premium Samsung devices, including the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Samsung Galaxy A07.
Customers, who purchase any of these devices will receive a complimentary travel charger and protective pouch, alongside up to 18GB of bonus data spread over six months redeemable exclusively on the Glo network.
The celebration extends beyond Samsung. A range of attractively priced Tecno smartphones and selected Infinix models are also available, ensuring that customers may choose devices suited to their tastes, ambitions and budgets. Whether one seeks sleek sophistication, robust performance or cutting-edge features, the promotion offers something for every digital romantic.
Globacom describes the initiative as a reflection of its enduring commitment to customer centricity and digital empowerment. The carefully selected smartphones are renowned for their advanced technology, refined design and dependable functionality qualities that mirror the company’s aspiration to provide not merely connectivity, but meaningful connection.
The telecom giant enthuses, “Valentine’s season is about bringing people closer. There is no finer expression of that closeness than a smartphone that complements your lifestyle and aspirations. This promotion enables our customers to acquire their dream devices at some of the most competitive prices of the year, enhanced by generous data bonuses to keep conversations flowing.”
Indeed, in a season defined by affection and thoughtful gestures, Globacom’s offering stands as a modern love letter to its subscribers—an invitation to speak, share and stream without restraint. Customers are warmly encouraged to visit Gloworld outlets nationwide, to partake in the Valentine Smartphone Celebration, while stocks last.
Members of Nigeria’s entertainment industry turned out in large numbers on Wednesday for the service of songs of late actor Alex Ekubo.
Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, after a battle with kidney cancer.
Colleagues, friends, and dignitaries filled The Monarch Event Centre for the ceremony, dressed strictly in white as requested by the Ekubo family.
Attendees included Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Chioma Akpotha, Ebele Okaro, Nancy Isime, Ruth Kadiri, Nkechi Blessing, Stan Nze, Blessing Obasi, Ik Ogbonna, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, singer Chike, and socialite Cubana Chief Priest.
The evening featured worship led by gospel ministers Peterson Okopi and Ebuka Songs, with Pastor Jerry Eze, Nathaniel Bassey, and Kaestrings also ministering.
The Ekubo family had earlier released an obituary on the late actor’s Instagram page, asking the public to keep them in prayer.
Wednesday’s service of songs officially opened Alex Ekubo’s burial rites.
The funeral moves to Arochukwu, Abia State, for a wake-keep on June 17, with burial scheduled for June 18.
Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner at the pageant’s grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The 26-year-old beauty queen, who represented Bayelsa State and hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, beat 19 other contestants in the competition themed “Pride, Power and Purpose.”
She succeeds Joy Mojisola Raimi, Miss World Nigeria 2025, and will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026.
Miss Karibi-George is the founder of Beyond Labels, an initiative that supports children with special needs and promotes inclusion and equal opportunities.
Joining Karibi-George in the top five were Dionne Chisom Nwagbo of Anambra State, who finished as first runner-up; Shuntell Ezomo of Edo State, who emerged second runner-up; Irene Irene of Abuja; and Gold of Rivers State.
Miss World Nigeria, organized by the Silverbird Group, is one of Nigeria’s leading beauty pageants and selects the country’s representative for the international Miss World competition.
Award-winning artiste – Davido – is scheduled to perform at FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, adding another major global platform to his career.
Davido will perform alongside Major Lazer, the music project led by producer Diplo.
FIFA announced the lineup on Instagram, noting that more special guests will be unveiled in the coming days.
The concert is part of FIFA’s first synchronised live entertainment series across the tournament’s three host nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“Featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, and more special guests to be announced soon,” FIFA wrote.
The Los Angeles show will open doors at 5:00pm PT, with the live broadcast beginning at 6:00pm PT.
The series is designed to link audiences across the host countries, with simultaneous live performances streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.
FIFA said the event will stream globally across its digital platforms, including an exclusive livestream on TikTok.
Full concert and behind-the-scenes footage will be available on VuMe Live the following day.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, 2026.
