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Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has come to the defence of Zaidu Sanusi following criticism of the left-back after Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Sanusi was Nigeria’s lowest-rated player according to SofaScore, scoring 6.2 in a match where Alex Iwobi (8.2) starred with two assists, Semi Ajayi (8.0) scored the opener, and Ademola Lookman (7.7) netted the decisive winner. Nigeria Super Eagles and Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi. Copyright: Photo by IMAGO While Nigeria took three vital points in Group C, much of the post-match conversation centred on Sanusi’s performance, and…

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said his prophecy regarding the Super Eagles’ performance at the ongoing African Cup of Nations is being misrepresented and misunderstood. The clarification comes after several individuals criticised the prophet for allegedly predicting Eagles’ forward Ademola Lookman would not be effective for Nigeria. Speaking last Saturday, the cleric cautioned that certain players should not be relied upon, singling out Lookman among those he believed would not help the team. He also called for an alternative to first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, advised that Victor Osimhen should not be made to play…

The Ogun State government Dapo Abiodun Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has assured residents of the state that his administration will record a seamless, peaceful and rancour-free transition at the end of his second term in 2027. Abiodun stated this on Thursday during the Christmas church service at St. James’ Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, in Ikenne Local Government Area, declaring that his government was determined to be the first in Ogun State’s history to successfully hand over power without acrimony. “As we approach 2027, not only will we finish well and finish strong, by the grace of God, this administration…

By Healthwise Child health experts and eye specialists have raised fresh concerns over the growing amount of time children spend on digital screens, warning that prolonged exposure is increasingly linked to poor vision, delayed development and mental health challenges. Physicians say that the widespread use of smartphones, tablets, televisions, and computers by children is contributing to a rise in eye problems, such as blurred vision, eye strain, and myopia, also known as nearsightedness, while also affecting cognitive development and emotional well-being. Paediatricians and paediatric ophthalmologists stressed that children’s eyes, which are still developing, are particularly vulnerable to excessive screen use,…

Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey was in high spirits, looking back at how far he’d come ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 opener against Tanzania, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old’s mazy run played a role in Nigeria’s opener against Tanzania. Ademola Lookman got the second, all of which were assisted by Bassey’s club and national teammate, Alex Iwobi. However, prior to the kick-off at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Bassey and Iwobi were reflecting on the journey as footballers and how lucky they are to grace the AFCON stage, again. Calvin Bassey and Cyriel Dessers in action for the Super…

Pastor Okafor demands DNA test as lady claims to be daughter Dr. Chris Okafor, senior pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries, has issued an immediate ultimatum to one Ms. Chi Okafor, who alleges to be his daughter, to present herself for a DNA test to prove her claims. Pastor Okafor also asked the alleged daughter to retract all publications, which he said falsely associated him with her claims of paternity or abandonment, and to issue a public apology for attempting to tarnish his reputation by portraying falsehoods against him. Through his lawyer, Maxwell Opara, the man of…

DOGE continues its downward decline on Christmas Day as the token has retreated by 1% in the past 24 hours. However, one analyst sees an explosive move ahead and shared a bullish Dogecoin price prediction of $1 if historical patterns repeat.Dogecoin seems headed to close the year with losses exceeding 60% as the crypto market has shunned well-established meme coins and has mostly favored exotic tokens like Pippin ($PIPPIN) and MemeCore ($M). $Doge/weekly#Dogecoin repeats the previous pattern pic.twitter.com/RKg3eNB9oy— Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) December 25, 2025 However, trader Alan Tardigrade spotted an interesting duplicate of a descending triangle pattern that popped up…

Trinity College Dublin is set to honour a Nigerian student, Oluwajomiloju Adeparusi, with the Trinity QQI Distinction Award in recognition of her exceptional performance in the QQI FET College examinations. This was contained in an email sent to Adeparusi and signed by Professor Vincent Wade, a copy of which was obtained by PUNCH Online on Thursday. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Adeparusi earned distinctions in nine subjects at the Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education in Ireland, a feat that placed her among the school’s most outstanding achievers. Her record also secured her admission into the prestigious Trinity College…

Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in two days at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Soccernet.ng reports. Both sides come into the clash looking to settle a spot in the knockout round after securing wins in their opening group game. Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1 before Tunisia trashed Uganda 3-1 at Stade Olympique de Rabat on Tuesday. Super Eagles during the AFCON match between Nigeria and Tanzania on December 23RD, 2025, at Complexe Sportif De Stade, Morocco. Photo by ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Facts about…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has assured that the Nigerian Army will continue to pursue both kinetic and non-kinetic operations to improve security across the country. Shaibu stated this during the inauguration of a 36-classroom Government Day Girls’ Secondary School upgraded by Maj.-Gen. Mamman Galadima, under the Army’s Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation project in Maradun, Zamfara, on Thursday. “I reaffirm that under my leadership, the Nigerian Army will continue to pursue both kinetic and non-kinetic lines of operations in collaboration with other security agencies and well-meaning citizens to improve the security situation across the country,” Shaibu said.…