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By Edi Umoh Algeria and Ivory Coast have booked their places in the quarter-finals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), after commanding performances to push for continental glory at the ongoing tournament. Algeria defeated D.R Congo 1-0 after extra-time to advance to the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time since they won the competition in 2019. This is as Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 on Monday and became the first Africa Cup of Nations defending champions to reach the quarter-finals since 2010. The opening minutes of this clash perfectly encapsulated that…

By Aniefiok Christopher The Nigerian Army has begun an investigation into the death of a 13-year-old boy allegedly shot by a soldier in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of January 1, 2026, along Akongntekong Road, Ete, sparked outrage and tension within the community. The Army Public Relations Officer, 2 Brigade, Mbiokporo, Captain Lawal Mohamed, said the matter had been taken over by the Military Police. “The incident has been handled by the Military Police and is already under investigation. Due process would be followed,” he assured. Related News:…

By Edi Umoh Nigeria and Egypt swept into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after crushing their opponents Monday night. Nigeria’s Super Eagles crushed Mozambique in a commanding 4-0 victory in Fez, while Egypt beat Burkina Faso in a 3-1 victory in Agadir. The Super Eagles were on top from the off, and talisman Victor Osimhen had an effort ruled out for offside within the first two minutes. Their pressure eventually told in the 20th minute as Ademola Lookman curled home from Akor Adams’ cutback to break the deadlock. Related Posts: AFCON 2025: Morocco and Cameroon Power…

By Aniefiok Christopher The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have exchanged words over Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s  leadership position in the party and what the party described as persistent interference in Rivers State politics. Consequently, the APC has demanded the resignation of Wike from the Federal Executive Council, sparking a sharp exchange between the minister and the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru. Wike, however, fired back at the ruling party, warning that it has no right or authority to meddle in the political affairs of Rivers State, which…

By Akakan Umoh President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to hunt down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack. Tinubu issued the directives on Sunday by his media aide Bayo Onanuga in response to the recent killings of villagers in Niger State by terrorists suspected to be fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara following the United States’ air strike on Christmas Eve. The terrorists launched a deadly attack in a village market in…

By Edi Umoh Morocco and Cameroon on Sunday secured  their places in the quarter-finals of AFCON 2025 after coasting past their opponents in last-16 match. Morocco booked their place after edging Tanzania 1–0 in Rabat on Sunday with Brahim Diaz’s second-half goal proving decisive. Also, Cameroon scored a goal ‍in either ‍half to see off South Africa 2-1 in the last 16 of the Africa ⁠Cup of Nations finals on Sunday at the Stade El ‍Barida. Related News: Senegal and Mali Qualify for Quarter-Finals in AFCON 2025  AFCON 2025: Countries to Play in Round 16 Knockout Super Eagles beat Tunisia…

By Aniefiok Christopher The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order investigation into allegations that more than N128 billion in public funds was either diverted or remains unaccounted for at the Federal Ministry of Power and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET). The rights advocacy group made the call in a letter dated January 3, 2026, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare./ The appeal was based on findings contained in the 2022 annual report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, which was published on September 9, 2025. In the letter, the…

By Aniefiok Christopher A socio-cultural organisation in Akwa Ibom, Ekid People’s Union (EPU) says the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno’s declaration of its members as ‘‘terrorists’’ for asserting ownership over the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve was not a surprise to them. A press statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by Rt. Hon. (Chief) Nduese Essien, Chairman, BOT and Prince (Éngr.) Bassey Itama, Secretary, BOT of Ekid People’s Union, cited years of marginalization, provocation, stigmatization and misrepresentation of the people’s legitimate right to the reserve, describing the Governor’s remarks against the Ekid people and the leadership of the union as…

By Edi Umoh Senegal and Mali have qualified for quarter-finals after clinching a 3-1 victory over Sudan in Tangiers while Mali beat Tunisia 4-2 on penalties in Casablanca City in the second African Cup of Nations (AFCON)  2025 last-16 match. Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in Tangiers on Saturday in the first Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match. The 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward represented France at age-limit levels before switching his international allegiance to Senegal, where his father was born. Related post: AFCON 2025: Countries…

By Akakan Umoh US President, Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that the US carried out a “large scale strike against Venezuela” and that President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured and removed from the country. “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country,” he wrote on Truth Social. Venezuela requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council in response to the attack, Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto said. “No…