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By Edi Umoh Ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Super Eagles stand to receive a bumper $1.5 million incentive from billionaire businessman Abdul Samad Rabiu if they win semi-final and final matches. In a post shared on Saturday after the win over Algeria Desert Foxes, Mr Rabiu congratulated the players for their performance and praised them for lifting the mood of the country at the tournament. “Congratulations to our Super Eagles players on a brilliant victory against Algeria!  ” he wrote. “You have lifted the spirit of the nation, and we proudly cheer you on as you prepare for…

By Edi Umoh Mohamed Salah scored his fourth goal of the Africa Cup of Nations as Egypt defeated defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in Agadir to set up a semifinal against Sadio Mane’s Senegal on Wednesday. The Pharaohs, looking to win the title for the first time since 2010, took an early lead through Omar Marmoush before doubling their advantage just after the half-hour mark when Rami Rabia met a Salah corner at the backpost to head home. Ahmed Abou El Fotouh’s own goal just before half time gave Ivory Coast a route back into the contest, but Salah’s prodded…

By Aniefiok Christopher US President Donald Trump has warned that he could order more airstrikes on Nigeria if killings of Christians continue in the West African nation. In a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times, Trump was asked whether the Christmas Day strikes in Nigeria’s northern Sokoto State, targeting Islamist militants, were part of a broader military campaign. “I’d love to make it a one-time strike. But if they continue to kill Christians it will be a many-time strike,” he said. Related news: Youssouf and his ‘Christians’ Genocide’ Saga in Northern Nigeria  Christians’ Genocide: China, US Congressman Differ on…

By Edi Umoh Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place in the AFCON 2025 semifinals with a solid 2–0 victory over Desert Foxes of Algeria in Marrakech on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering clash with tournament hosts Morocco. Morocco had already booked their semifinal spot a day earlier after defeating Cameroon 2–0 in Rabat, returning to the AFCON last four for the first time since 2004. Driven by a passionate home crowd, the Atlas Lions have continued their impressive run and now sit just one win away from a historic final appearance on home soil. Related News: Hosts Morocco and Senegal…

By Edi Umoh Hosts Morocco and Senegal secured their tickets after defeating their opponents in the 2025  African Cup of Nations quarterfinal to book their places in the last four on Friday. Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-o goals despite Cameroon getting 58 % against 42% ball possession at Rabat. Senegal knocked out 10-man Mali in a tepid 1-0 goal in Tangier to become the first team to seal their place in the last four. This was as Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring record and Ismael Saibari was also on target as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon…

By Edi Umoh Legendary Afrobeats musician, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has reached 10 billion combined streams on Spotify, becoming the first African star to achieve the career milestone. Wizkid reached the milestone after a decade of hits, with Drake’s ‘One Dance’ alone… Wizkid reached the milestone after a decade of hits, with Drake’s ‘One Dance’ alone delivering nearly 4 billion streams and ‘Essence’ adding over 334 million. His catalogue includes features with Beyoncé and Chris Brown, outpacing Burna Boy’s 9.08 billion and Davido’s 3.24 billion. Related News: Wizkid tops Africa Spotify’s earning chart with $1m monthly revenue …

By Akakan Umoh MTN Nigeria has recorded an estimated 15 million subscribers on its 5G network, marking a major milestone in its drive to achieve internet penetration. In a statement, this achievement has positioned the telecommunication firm as the frontline partner in achieving the federal government’s broadband goals, recording a surge of active data user base to 51.1 million, a 12.8% increase. According to the firm, the growth was directly linked to the company’s aggressive leadership in 4G/5G deployment and the accelerated rollout of its Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network. Related News: Subscribers enraged as Airtel Nigeria, MTN raise voice and internet…

By Aniefiok Christopher African entrepreneurs got more than $1.5 million over the past 13 years from the Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF) to drive their leadership, innovation and sustainable development across the continent. The disclosure was made on Monday in Lagos at the unveiling of the 2025 Future Africa Leaders Award (FALA) winners and ambassadors, an event that brought together development advocates, civil society leaders, foundation executives and members of the media. FALF is a non-governmental organisation and an initiative of Loveworld Incorporated, sponsored by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, with support from the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI). Over the years,…

By Aniefiok Christopher Less than one year, Rivers State House of Assembly Thursday resumed impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.  During plenary presided over by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Rivers State House of Assembly, Major Jack, read out the notice of allegations and gross misconduct against Fubara. Relying on Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution, Jack reeled out seven points of alleged gross misconduct against Fubara. Related News: Nigerian Senate, House of Representatives endorse Rivers’ Emergency Rule  Behold, Rivers’ Military Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas Tinubu…

By Aniefiok Christopher Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says All Progressives Congress (APC) had no moral justification to complain about the conduct of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, insisting that the ruling party must manage the political consequences of its own actions in Rivers State. The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said “This is what happens when you keep feeding a monster. One day, you become food in the belly of that monster. “Some people keep feeding the monster, thinking they will always escape, believing they will always have enough food to offer it. They forget…