AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni 

Former international, Waidi Akanni says the Super Eagles failed to prepare for penalty shootout in their defeat to Morocco. The Atlas Lions edged out the Super Eagles 4-2 on penalities in their semi-final encounter in Rabat on Thursday night. Both teams could not be separated after 120 minutes of football. Morocco converted four of their […]
AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni 

Edo doctor regains freedom two weeks after abduction 

Dr Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, who was abducted alongside his brother, has regained freedom after two weeks in the kidnappers’ den. DAILY POST reports that the medical doctor, a housemanship staff with the Edo University Teaching Hospital, Iyamho, was on January 1, 2026, abducted alongside his younger brother, Abu Tahir, a fresh medical doctor graduate from […]
Edo doctor regains freedom two weeks after abduction 

Man in police net for allegedly spraying acid on youth 

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in a case of acid attack. The police said on Thursday that it has commenced investigation into the alleged acid attack on one Walid Kassim Mohammed. “On the 14/01/2026 the Victim, a 17-year-old youth, ran to the Shagari Police Division Headquarters in distress that while on […]
Man in police net for allegedly spraying acid on youth 

Gov Alia commences statewide needs assessment to revive Benue general hospitals

Benue State Government has commenced an extensive evaluation of its general hospitals as part of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s renewed drive to rehabilitate and enhance secondary healthcare facilities across the state. The exercise, led by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, kicked off at General Hospital, North Bank, Makurdi, before extending to […]
Gov Alia commences statewide needs assessment to revive Benue general hospitals

No disrespect intended — Olubadan breaks slience on viral Alaafin video

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has addressed the viral video showing an alleged “handshake snub” involving the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, maintaining that the incident was neither intentional nor disrespectful. Reacting to the widespread reactions on social media, the monarch rejected claims that he deliberately ignored the Alaafin at a recent […]
No disrespect intended — Olubadan breaks slience on viral Alaafin video

Group warns against foreign interference in Iran, calls for dialogue

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has condemned what it described as external interference in Iran’s internal affairs, warning that foreign involvement could escalate tensions and undermine the Iranian people’s right to determine their own future. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group said it stood in solidarity with Iranians engaged in peaceful protests […]
Group warns against foreign interference in Iran, calls for dialogue

Investigate all NGOs, many used to fund terrorism – DeeOne tells Nigeria government

Popular Nigerian reality star and comedian, DeeOne, has called on the Nigeria government to investigate financial management of all Non-Governmental Organizations, NGOs in the country. DeeOne made the call in a video on his Instagram page on Wednesday while calling the attention of the government to the unlawful activities of some of the NGOs. He […]
Investigate all NGOs, many used to fund terrorism – DeeOne tells Nigeria government

Peter Obi honours Fallen Heroes on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s fallen military personnel, describing their sacrifice as a lasting reminder of the nation’s duty to promote peace, hope, and progress. In a message shared on his X account on Thursday to mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day, […]
Peter Obi honours Fallen Heroes on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

72% of Christians killed globally murdered in Nigeria – Rep James insist on genocide

Member of the US Congress, representing Southeast Michigan, Rep John James has claimed that 72% of Christians killed globally were murdered within Nigeria. The lawmaker made the claim in post on X while reacting to a report purporting that Nigeria has been named the epicenter of global killing of Christians. He described the alleged massacre […]
72% of Christians killed globally murdered in Nigeria – Rep James insist on genocide

AFCON: Nigerian govt reacts as Super Eagles fall to Morocco

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has praised the Super Eagles after their loss to Morocco in the Semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost to Morocco on penalties after the game ended 0-0 in regular time and extra time. Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi missed their penalty […]
AFCON: Nigerian govt reacts as Super Eagles fall to Morocco