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AFCON 2025: Osimhen starts as Chelle unveils team to face Tunisia
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has announced the Super Eagles starting lineup for their AFCON 2025 clash against Tunisia. The team sees Victor Osimhen leading the attack, highlighting the striker’s key role in Nigeria’s quest for the continental title. Chelle revealed a balanced squad, combining experienced internationals with exciting young talents, aimed at both controlling […]
Just In: Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola dies at 43
Nollywood actress and producer, Allwell Ademola, has reportedly died, entertainment sources said on Saturday. Ademola, 43, is said to have suffered a heart attack at her residence before she was taken to hospital, according to reports circulating within the film community. Fellow actress, Faithia Williams, took to Instagram to share her reaction to news of […]
10 feared killed as explosions rock Zamfara
No fewer than 10 people were feared killed as implosive devices, suspected to be bombs, exploded along Magami-Dansadau road, causing panic in the area. An eyewitness who was en route to the area, Mallam Yunusa, said the explosion rocked three places along the road, involving a trailer loaded with grains. According to him, they were […]
Four hikers found dead in Greece
Four hikers have been found dead in Greece’s Vardousia Mountains after being swept away by an avalanche on Christmas Day. According to the Greek state broadcaster, ERT, the hikers — three men and one woman — were tragically found dead on Friday evening after a large-scale search in the mountainous region of Fokida. Fire service […]
Nasarawa Governor Frees 32 Inmates
Governor Abdullahi Sule has granted pardon to 32 inmates serving various jail terms in custodial centres across Nasarawa. The governor disclosed this on Saturday during a visit to the Lafia Custodial Centre as part of activities marking his 66th birthday. Mr Sule urged the beneficiaries to live responsible lives and conduct themselves in ways that […]
FG graduates 7,000 forest guards across seven states
The Federal Government has announced the graduation of more than 7,000 newly recruited forest guards drawn from seven frontline states after completing a three-month training programme under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative. The graduation ceremonies were held on December 27, 2025, in Borno, Sokoto, Yobe, Adamawa, Niger, Kwara and Kebbi states. The initiative, launched in […]
ADC slams Tinubu over US airstrikes, demands casualty report
The African Democratic Congress has weighed in on the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes in Sokoto State, emphasising the urgent need for Nigeria to address its domestic security challenges. Spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi wrote on X on Friday, “President Bola Tinubu has outsourced his most important constitutional responsibility, effectively taking a […]
Thailand, Cambodia Agree To Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following nearly three weeks of deadly border clashes that left dozens of people dead and displaced close to one million people. In a joint statement on Saturday, the defence ministers of both countries confirmed that the ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT). Under […]
Gombe governor sacks aides over attack on councillor
Gomber governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has sacked four of his aides over physical assault on Hon. Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff, the Councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area of the state. The attack on Sheriff captured on video had gone viral on the internet some days ago. Yahaya sacked the aides based on the […]
Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
Three people – including two police officers – have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian authorities have said. Two traffic police officers saw a “suspicious individual” near a police car on the city’s Yeletskaya Street, and when they approached the suspect to detain him, an explosive device was detonated, Russia’s Investigative Committee has […]