Super Eagles cruise into AFCON quarter-finals with 4–0 rout of Mozambique
The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-finals following a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their round of 16 clash on Monday at the Sports Complex Stadium in Fès, Morocco. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 20th minute, before Victor Osimhen doubled […]
APC national secretary tells Wike to resign, accuses him of destabilising party in Rivers
Tensions have escalated within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over Rivers State politics, with National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru calling on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign from his federal appointment. Basiru accused Wike of using his ministerial position to interfere in the party’s internal affairs and to destabilise […]
“I got closer to God,” Chess Master Tunde Onakoya says as he rolls out 2025 achievements
Chess champion and social entrepreneur, Tunde Onakoya, has rounded off 2025 with a string of global milestones, partnerships, and awards, consolidating his growing influence in education, sports and social impact through his organisation, Chess in Slums Africa. Onakoya, a national chess master and founder of the non-profit organisation, Chess in Slums Africa, disclosed the achievements […]
“I love and care about him,” DJ Cuppy says of Anthony Joshua following his auto accident
International DJ and philanthropist Florence Otedola, popularly known as Cuppy, has recently used her LinkedIn platform to highlight the importance of expressing love and appreciation to friends. DJ Cuppy stated this while reflecting on personal experiences that marked the end of 2025 and the auto accident the British boxer Anthony Joshua was recently involved in. […]
Tinubu orders urgent hunt for Kasuwan Daji attackers, demands rescue of abducted victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the military, police, and the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down the terrorists responsible for the recent attack on Kasuwan Daji in Niger State and to urgently rescue all abducted victims. The President issued the directive on Sunday, tasking the Minister of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, […]
Rivers lawmakers reject Fubara’s Christmas payout, as Wike warns against political entitlement
Lawmakers in Rivers State have returned a N100,000 ‘Christmas gift’ credited to their personal bank accounts by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the transfer as unsolicited, unlawful, and in breach of due process. The decision by the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly underscores rising tensions between the legislature and the executive amid an ongoing political […]
Tinubu insists new tax laws will take effect January 1
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws will commence on January 1, 2026, dismissing calls from the opposition and pressure groups for a suspension of the reforms. In a statement, the president described the reforms as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to establish a fair, competitive, and sustainable fiscal foundation for […]
Sophia Momodu urges fans to stop referring to her as Davido’s wife
Sophia Momodu, entrepreneur and mother of Nigerian music star Davido’s first child, has publicly asked fans and the public to stop calling her the singer’s wife, stressing the importance of respecting personal boundaries and current realities. In a candid video statement shared on Snapchat, Momodu expressed her frustration over persistent references to her as Davido’s […]
Ex-AGF Malami, son, associate remanded by court over 16-count money laundering charge
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his son Abdulaziz Malami and one of his associates, Bashir Asabe, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of their bail application. The remand order was issued on […]
Wike denies allegedly promising to ‘hold down’ PDP for Tinubu ahead of 2027 election
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he pledged to President Bola Tinubu to weaken the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Wike made the denial on Monday during an end-of-year media briefing, reacting to comments […]