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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…

By Aniefiok Christopher Ghanaian police have arrested self-proclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, also known as Ebo Noah, who predicted a global flood on December 25, 2025, that caused public panic. The arrest was confirmed in a statement published on the police’s official website on Wednesday. In the statement, the Police said Eshun was arrested by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team as part of ongoing efforts to monitor and address cyber-related activities, particularly in the build-up to the 31st night religious services. The statement said, “The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of a man identified as…

By Edi Umoh The action-packed group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) now in the rear view mirror moves into the knockout phase, with the round of 16 getting under way on Saturday. Different centres are designated for the explosive encounter involving 16 countries in Morocco. Here’s all to know about the eight fixtures: Senegal vs Sudan When: January 3, 5 p.m/16:00 GMT Where: Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier Related post: AFCON: Algeria Reach Round 16 After Beating Burkina Faso as Mozambique end Win Drought after thrashing Gabon  Pre-tournament favourites Senegal open their AFCON round-of-16 campaign against Sudan,…

By Agency’s Report Police in Uganda said they have detained a prominent human rights activist as long-serving President Yoweri Museveni’s government widens its crackdown on dissent and political opposition ahead of the January 15 general election. The detention of Sarah Bireete, head of a rights organisation and a frequent anti-government commentator on local TV and radio, was confirmed by police in a post on social media platform X on Tuesday. “She is in police custody. She will be arraigned before court in due course,” the post said, without specifying when she would appear in court or what charges she faces. Related Post:…

By Akakan Umoh The Anambra State Government has declared the controversial chieftaincy title of ‘‘Anyanwu N’Awalu Ora’’ purportedly conferred on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, by the embattled traditional ruler of Awka, Obi Austin Ndigwe as fake, insisting that Ndigwe is not a traditional ruler in Awka or Anambra State. Bianca is the wife of late Biafra Head of State, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu. In a letter dated December 31, 2025 and signed by the state Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, TonyCollins Nwabunwanne, the state government said the conferment of the chieftaincy title on the minister…

By Akakan Umoh Senior Pastor of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly called Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has released prophetic declaration for the year 2026. These declaration were released on Friday morning during the Church’s Cross Over service held at its Canaanland camp in Ogun State, and posted on Winners Chapter official X (formerly Twitter) handle. Related News: Bishop Oyedepo’s Seven Shocking Prophecies for 2023  Prophetic Declarations: There shall be no tears on your face all through 2026! Every face of covering cast over your life that makes it difficult to see is taken away! Good news! 2026 is your year…

By Agency’s Reports  Crowds around the world gathered Wednesday evening at different spots and squares and welcomed the new year in grand style marked by fireworks, drumming and  dazzling skyline shows. New Zealand and Australia were among the first places to bring in 2026, with bright fireworks displays with iconic backdrops. South Korea brought in the New Year with a traditional bell toll, while Dubai and Paris lit up the sky with dazzling displays. New Zealand and Australia were among the first places to bring in 2026, with bright fireworks displays with iconic backdrops. South Korea brought in the New…

By Akakan Umoh General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has predicted reduction in hunger as one of his prophecies for 2026. Adeboye delivered them while preaching at the Cross Over Service held at the church’s camp along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to the much respected cleric, there will be a reduction in hunger in the New Year. Related News: ‘Many will never forget, some people may not survive 2025’- Adeboye General 1. 2026 will be more remarkable than 2025. 2. The wind that has been blowing since 2024 will continue to blow more strongly…

By Akakan Umoh Founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof. Daniel Olukoya, says the new year is a tragic one for traitors and disloyal ones as one his prophetic outlook for 2026. Olukoya, who tagged 2026 as ‘A mysterious year’, urged Nigerians during the Church’s annual crossover service, on Thursday, to be prayerful and vigilant following the prophetic outlook for the year. Related News: 2025: A Year of tragedy for married men who go for strange women – Olukoya  Below are the prophetic outlook for 2026: 1. 2026 is a fast, strange, and troublesome year.…