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Nigeria banished their penalty shoot-out demons, as they defeated Egypt via spot-kicks to win the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles had lost to hosts Morocco via penalties in the semi-final. And against the Pharoahs, the game had to be decided…
Popular Oyo State–based media personality and founder of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party. Hamzat made the announcement during a public declaration,…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has explained why he took off Erling Haaland during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. With City already trailing by two goals and needed to pull themselves back in the game. But Guardiola decided…
Kalu Aja, a financial analyst, said Nigeria’s economy was better in the 1950s under British colonial masters than after independence in 1960. Aja disclosed this in a statement on his X account on Saturday. He decried how Nigeria’s fortune in agriculture, such as groundnuts,…
The Benue State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Federal Government and the World Bank on women’s economic empowerment. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Theresa Ikwue, during a…
Popular Nigerian critic, Verydarkman, has called out actress Mercy Johnson over the arrest of a Tiktok content creator, Eedie Bliss for sharing unconfirmed news about her family. DAILY POST reports that it was widely rumoured in December 2025 that mercy Johnson’s husband,…
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has said he doesn’t want anybody to criticize teammates Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi after the duo missed their penalty kicks against Morocco in the semi-final encounter. Iwobi spoke in a video posted on social media before…
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, have expressed concern on the reports of crowd violence in the matchday 20 fixture bet Remo Stars and Ikorodu City in Ikenne. The encounter which saw Remo Stars secure a narrow 1-0 win over Ikorodu City witnessed physical attacks on…
Nigeria National League, NNL, side Basira FC are set for resumption for the second stanza of the season. The Lafia-based side players and officials are expected to return to training on Sunday 17th, January. Basira FC will resume training on Monday, 19th January by 6:30 am at…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, has expressed deep grief over the killing of a Nigerian citizen, Emeka Christian, in Pune, India. Christian was reportedly beaten to death by two fellow Nigerians, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, following a dispute described…
Arsenal legend, Nwankwo Kanu has sent a message to the Super Eagles that Nigerians know what happened in their last match against Morocco. Kanu said Nigerians are proud of Eric Chelle’s side after their defeat to Morocco in the AFCON semi-final encounter, wishing them success…
President Bola Tinubu has concluded his high-level participation at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and departed the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, returning to Nigeria after a week of intensive diplomatic engagements centered on climate action, energy…
The Kano State Government has rejected reports claiming that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s directive caused an administrative shutdown in the state. Some media outlets alleged that a late-2025 order by the governor, which temporarily prevented Ministries, Departments and…
The Kano State Police Command has said that seven people were killed after armed attackers broke into a home in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. Police said they received an emergency call at about 12:10 pm on January 17, 2025, reporting an attack on the home of Haruna…
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen has reacted to the team’s 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League derby on Saturday. Man United defeated Pep Guardiola’s side at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Two goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu gave…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that the better team won, following their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Saturday. Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu scored in the second half, as Michael Carrick began his stint with a win. For City, the loss ended their…
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, says 20 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Lekki, and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos. The authority disclosed this in its shipping position made available to newsmen on Saturday. NPA explained that the…
Super Eagles head head coach, Éric Chelle has benched some of his key stars for tonight’s third place encounter against the Pharaohs of Egypt. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali retained his position in goal. Igoh Ogbu comes in for suspended Calvin Bassey in defence, while…
