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The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has listed three Nigerians — Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey and Ademola Lookman — in its Best XI for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).   CAF released the list, dominated by Nigerians, Senegalese and Moroccans on Wednesday morning, about three days after the tournament. Also read: AFCON 2025: Nigeria claim bronze medal After Crushing Egypt on Penalties Osimhen featured in six games for the Super Eagles as the three-time African champions won bronze in Morocco. The Galatasary forward scored four goals in the competition.   His compatriot and Atalanta winger, Lookman, had the…

By Aniefiok Christopher President Bola Tinubu, Monday, ordered a thorough investigation into the gruesome murder of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children in Chiranci community, Kano State, describing the incident as barbaric and heartbreaking. A statement issued by Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga to the President called for diligent prosecution of those responsible for the killing, stressing that justice must be served to deter similar crimes. Tinubu commended the Nigeria Police Force for the swift arrest of the principal suspects linked to the killings. Also read: Governor directs probe into attempted murder of NYSC Doctor The…

The fishing community of Takinta in the Jomoro Municipality, Western Region, Ghana, has been thrown into shock after a respected individual was k!lled by his neighbour after he tried to convince him not to take own life.  According to Daily Guide Network, the deceased, identified as Cosmos Ndah, was k!lled by his neighbour, Nya Meah (pictured) with a machete. Sources revealed that the suspect had told some people in the area that he wanted to commit su!cide because he was fed up with life. Also read: Mother of nine children commits suicide in Delta  “So Meah went to his room…

By Aniefiok Christopher Anxiety is mounting over President Donald Trump’s threat to invade Greenland for not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize as Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre admitted that he has “clearly explained” to Trump that he has no control over the prize. This is as Trump had advocated for Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, to become part of the United States, citing its strategic importance and mineral resources. He named Louisiana governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington’s interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island. Last week, Trump…

By Edi Umoh The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to third place in Africa and 26th position globally in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday. The Nigerian national team moved 12 places from 38th to 26th after an impressive outing at the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they emerged third overall. Nigeria scored the most points in the latest ranking (+79.09), after impressive performances at the continental competition. Eric Chelle’s side won six of seven matches, beating Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Mozambique, Algeria and Egypt, but narrowly lost the semi-final to hosts Morocco on penalties. Also…

By Aniefiok Christopher An 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni won Uganda’s presidential election for a seventh time on Saturday, extending his rule into a fifth decade after a contest marred by violent incidents and allegations of fraud. The result hands the 81-year-old Museveni the decisive victory he sought to bolster his political position as speculation mounts about his eventual succession. Uganda’s electoral commission said at a ceremony in the capital Kampala on Saturday that Museveni had received just under 72% of the vote. His main challenger, the pop singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine, was credited with 24%. Wine has alleged mass fraud during…

By Akakan Umoh Journalists in Akwa Ibom State have been charged to deploy solution-based reporting to counter misinformation, sensationalism and divisive narratives. By, according to the Chairman of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Ime Effiong Charles, replacing them with facts, context, and hope-driven stories would promote unity, peace and responsible citizenship. Mrs Charles, who gave the charge during the 2026 Thanksgiving Service by Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom Council at Qua Iboe Church, Abak Itenge in Abak Local Government Area on Sunday, remarked that ”Through solution-based journalism, I urge you all to highlight best…

By Dr Udeme Nana  The biography of the Akwa Ibom born Democrat, respected Patriot, former President of the Nigerian Institute of Architects , former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, a man widely acknowledged as the Senior Advocate of Resource control, True federalism and celebrated by former President Goodluck Jonathan as the South South Governor who led the line in the fight for the payment of 13% derivation funds to oil bearing States in the Nigeria was launched in Abuja on Thursday, 20 November last year as part of the events to mark the outspoken titan’s 87th birthday. The planning of…

By Edi Umoh Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations as Pape Gueye’s extra-time winner sank hosts Morocco 1-0, capping a chaotic final in which the eventual champions stormed off the pitch late in the game. Senegal won their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2021. Brahim Diaz had the chance to win the trophy for Morocco on Sunday with a controversial penalty in the 24th minute of added time at the end of normal time. However, Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy comfortably saved the weak attempted “Panenka” by the Real Madrid winger, who appeared clearly unsettled by the…

By Edi Umoh Nigeria claimed bronze medal at AFCON 2025 in a third place match after defeating Egypt in a high-tension penalty shootout in Morocco on Saturday. The Super Eagles have secured third place in the competition for a record-extending ninth time in their history. The Super Eagles had lost 4-2 to hosts Morocco via penalties in the semi-final. Coach Eric Chelle left star players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman on the bench for the game. But he later introduced the latter, who sealed the decisive spotkick in the shootout! Also read: Hosts Morocco and Senegal Seal Semi-Final Tickets in…