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Panathinaikos FC star Cyriel Dessers has broken his silence after being ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old confirmed that the injury has forced him to leave the Super Eagles camp at a crucial stage of the tournament. The Panathinaikos forward took to social media to share his disappointment, where he described the setback as a difficult situation to accept. He further pledged his support for the team as Nigeria continue their AFCON 2025 campaign. CYRIEL DESSERS celebrates after scoring the 1-0 during the SuperLeague regular season soccer match between Panathinaikos…

Former governor of Imo State Emeka Ihedioha *Removing Tinubu, APC won’t be easy, says Moghalu In its financial consolidation move ahead of the 2027 general elections, members of the Imo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), yesterday, raised whooping N230 million during their maiden stakeholders’ summit held at its state secretariat, in Owerri. The event, chaired by a former governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, was attended by the immediate past governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha; the state Chairman of the party, Prof. James Okoroma; the state Publicity Secretary of the party, ‎MacDonald Amadi; some eminent politicians, captains of…

The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has said the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations follows a comprehensive review by the President Donald Trump Administration of what it describes as wasteful, ineffective, and harmful international institutions. US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. In a Thursday press statement titled “Withdrawal from Wasteful, Ineffective, or Harmful International Organisations,” issued on January 7, 2026, Rubio said the decision was taken in furtherance of Executive Order 14199 signed by President Donald J. Trump. “Today, in furtherance of Executive Order 14199, President Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi • PDP plans to see Obi, Atiku, says Ogidi• Obidient Movement says crisis-ridden PDP can’t woo Obi Vice-Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes calculations that informed his decision to remain in the party after the exit of Peter Obi.  He hinted that his political future, including a possible presidential bid in 2027, remains firmly on the table. However, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-South Zone, Emma Ogidi, said the party…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a ticket to the next round of the 2025 AFCON tournament with a 4-nil victory over the Mambas of Mozambique… Akor Adams’ performance in Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has sparked fresh conversations around his growing importance in the Super Eagles setup. The striker capped a tireless display with a well-taken goal and added to an all-action performance that firmed Nigeria’s attacking threat. Beyond the numbers, it was the reaction of his teammates that truly stood out. Senior figures within the squad were quick to praise…

Rotimi Oyedepo Iseoluwa, SAN Newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF), Rotimi Iseoluwa Oyedepo (SAN), has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s public prosecution system through professionalism, independence, and strict adherence to the rule of law. He also expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Attorney-General of the Federation for the appointment. Rotimi described the outpouring of goodwill, prayers, and congratulatory messages as deeply humbling, noting that the role represents a solemn national responsibility rather than a personal achievement. “I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming goodwill, prayers, and congratulatory messages following my appointment as Director…

Bola Bamigbola The leadership Association of Resident Doctors, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, has declared its readiness join the strike called by its national leadership to press home for better conditions of service. A statement jointly signed by the Association President and Secretary, Dr Jesunbo Martins and Dr Toyyeb Oladipo, obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, the ARD OAUTHC chapter said it decided to join the national strike starting on midnight of Monday, January 12, during its emergency general meeting. PUNCH Healthwise reported that the National Association of Resident Doctors announced plans to resume its Total, Indefinite and Complete Strike…

The total invoice issued by power generation companies fell by N80.56bn in the third quarter of 2025, following a reduction in energy offtake by electricity distribution companies, according to industry data. Figures released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in its Q3 2025 report indicate that GenCos billed N782.46bn in 2025/Q3, down from N863.02bn in 2025/Q2. This was because the DisCos reduced their energy offtake by 6.08 per cent and also contributed to a reduction in the Federal Government’s subsidy obligation, which fell to N458.75bn from N514.35bn over the same period. The report noted that the current open-ended subsidy regime…

• Aborisade, Sarumi warn against imposition, as Makinde defection rumour gains traction• Hunger, hardship, darkness will sack APC, say Oyo ADC leaders African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its membership revalidation, mobilisation and registration committee with a charge to ensure that millions of Nigerians are bona fide members of the party ahead of the general and off-season elections. This was as the party’s leaders in Oyo State cautioned against imposition, domination and undemocratic practices within, even as rumours of a possible defection by Governor Seyi Makinde to the party continue to gain traction. Also, the leaders declared that worsening hunger,…

A Calabar-based cleric, Josef Bassey, has said Nigeria’s persistent insecurity is not a result of military weakness but a lack of political will and courage to confront vested interests. Bassey, the leader of the Cross River State Christian Leaders Forum and spiritual head of God’s Heritage Nation, stated this yesterday during an interview with journalists in Calabar. He said the killings of Christians in Nigeria had continued for years despite repeated denials by some individuals and groups, describing the situation as genocide. According to him, the attacks had become so frequent that they were now treated as routine, losing news…