Despite Ghana’s failure to qualify for the tournament, Gyan believes Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be strong contenders, alongside hosts Morocco and defending champions Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles, fresh off their heartbreak of missing out on the 2026 World Cup, are expected to channel their disappointment into a fierce push for their fourth AFCON title. […]
The police spokesperson, Olusola Ayanlade, stated that the suspect collected the money from one Temiloluwa after claiming he could help recover the retirement benefits of the victim’s mother. Instead, he allegedly diverted the funds for personal use with the help of accomplices who are still at large. Jamiu was later found to have been discharged […]
You would recall that at least 30 people were taken during the evening attack, which also left three dead. A community leader, Olusegun Olukotun, whose relatives were among the victims, said the abductors had begun contacting families and grouping hostages according to their relations. He said he escaped through a window with one of his […]
The district head, Muhammad Sanid Dantani, said the community remains traumatised and has turned to prayer as authorities continue rescue efforts. Armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, on Monday and kidnapped 25 students. The attack occurred less than an hour after security personnel assigned to the school reportedly withdrew, a […]
Details remain unclear, but according to local reports, several students were taken during the late-night raid. A source from a Catholic church in the state confirmed the incident, saying the school was still trying to determine the exact number of victims. He added that an official statement would be issued later. The Niger State Police […]
According to an interview shared on X, Slimcase revealed that even experiencing just a fraction of Wizkid’s lifestyle would fulfill him for life. “If I can get just 10 percent of Wizkid’s enjoyment, I am set for life,” Slimcase said. “Wizkid’s lifestyle is the most extravagant in the Nigerian music industry no one even comes […]
The sentencing was announced by Justice James Omotosho. Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for Counts 4, 5, and 6 of the seven-count charges, while he was handed a 20-year jail term for Count 2. Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment, said the prosecution proved its case in the seven counts against Kanu beyond a reasonable […]
Fabiyi alleged that investigators at the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja had reviewed the case file and identified key suspects in an alleged cover-up. He also claimed Mohbad’s wife had voluntarily turned herself in, but said authorities were now seeking to cover up the matter. The actor accused some police officers of attempting to […]
Nigeria’s captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, narrowly missed out on the Women’s Player of the Year crown, which went to Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak. In the men’s category, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi claimed the Player of the Year Award, finishing ahead of Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, ending Nigeria’s recent run of back-to-back wins. The ceremony extended […]
In wrestling, Christiana Ogunsanya dominated Uzbekistan’s Shokhida Akhmedova 11-1 in the 53kg freestyle final, while Miesinnei Genesis settled for silver in the women’s 50kg freestyle after a 5-1 loss to Aktenge Keunimjaeva of Uzbekistan. On the track, Nigeria’s quartet of Bada Toyin, Ezechukwu Miracle, Omokwe Maria, and Nweke Cynthia powered to gold in the women’s […]