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Super Eagles and Paris FC winger Moses Simon has reflected on Nigeria’s 2-1 win against Tanzania in their Group C AFCON opener, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s men got off to a good start against Miguel Gamondi’s side, and finally got the breakthrough in the 36th minute after Semi Ajayi headed home from Alex Iwobi’s cross. Tanzania came into the second half with guns blazing in the second half, as Charles M’Mombwa levelled the scores. It didn’t take long before Nigeria regained the lead. Two minutes later, Iwobi turned provider again, setting Lookman up for his fourth AFCON goal. Ademola Lookman…

In a sweeping security operation ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Delta State has deployed no fewer than 1,293 personnel across the state, underscoring mounting concerns over public safety and the protection of critical national assets during the festive season. The deployment, ordered by the Delta State Commandant of the NSCDC, Chinedu Igbo, brings together officers drawn from specialised units, including the Armed Squad, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Anti-Vandal Unit, Disaster Management Unit, Tactical and other Component Units. According to a statement issued by the state command’s spokesperson, Anthony Uchenna, the…

As the holiday spirit settles in and many traders take time off from their investment portfolios, a rare opportunity has emerged on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. Major cryptocurrencies are trading at attractive year-end discounts, with assets like XRP, SOL, and ETH quietly presenting great entry points as some of the best crypto to buy now, while most investors celebrate and liquidity thins.Ripple (XRP): Trading 51% Below Highs To Repeat Last December’s SetupLast year’s December Eve, Ripple’s XRP was trading around $2.20 and went on a 50% run to $3.35 by January. Now XRP is trading around $1.86, more than…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has inaugurated 83 Primary Health Care centres newly revitalised by the administration to improve access to quality healthcare services in the state. AbdulRazaq said on Monday in Ilorin at Oloje Primary Healthcare Centre, where he performed a symbolic inauguration of the project. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said in a statement released to the press on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. According to him, the project was jointly funded by the Kwara State Government, World Bank-supported IMPACT Project, the Basic HealthCare Provision Funds, and Leadership Challenge Funds won by the state. The…

Lives generally improved under Tinubu –Nigerians Callers on Nigeria Info 99.3 FM’s Morning Crossfire programme have expressed a broadly positive view of living conditions under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying their lives have generally improved since he assumed office. The views were shared on Wednesday during an edition of the programme hosted by Koffi Bartels. Callers from different parts of the country weighed in on how recent government policies have affected their daily lives. While experiences varied, a majority of contributors said they had noticed improvements compared to previous years, particularly in economic activity and overall confidence. Several callers pointed…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately undermining Nigeria’s constitutional order by failing to implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy. He described the administration’s refusal to act as “defiance” and warned that it has reduced the Constitution to “a tool of convenience and governance to partisan bargaining.” Atiku, in a statement on Wednesday, said that by July 2026 the government would have spent two full years ignoring the apex court’s ruling, which directed the Federal Government to ensure direct allocations to local councils from the Federation…

AFCON 2025 Group C delivered plenty of talking points on matchday one, with Nigeria and Tunisia laying down early markers in the race for the knockout stages, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles edged past Tanzania 2-1 at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman, while Tunisia cruised to a convincing 3-1 win over Uganda at the Stade Olympique de Rabat. With the opening round of fixtures concluded, Soccernet.ng has selected the AFCON 2025 Group C Best XI from matchday one, highlighting the standout performers across both encounters. Ellyes Skhiri scoring a goal celebrations…

Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the disputed Tax Reform Acts scheduled to take effect in January, amid growing controversy over their passage. Ndume made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, following claims and counter-claims over alleged alterations to the tax laws after their passage by the National Assembly. The appeal comes amid protests by opposition politicians and civil society organisations, including the Nigerian Bar Association, which have demanded that the Federal Government halt the implementation of the laws. Reacting, Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial…

Angela Onwuzoo Congenital malformations and perinatal morbidity remain common among children whose mothers had diabetes during pregnancy, underscoring the need for diabetic mothers to seek specialist care while pregnant, seasoned experts have said. According to them, women with diabetes in pregnancy are at risk of progression of microvascular diabetic complications, as well as early pregnancy loss, pre-eclampsia, polyhydramnios and premature labour. The experts said it was important for pregnant women to have good antenatal care to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications that could affect the eyes of their babies when born. The Mayo Clinic defines gestational diabetes as diabetes…

AFCON 2025 Group C warmed up to an interesting start as two nations secured victory, while the others have to pick themselves up as a place at the knockout stages is already slipping away, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria sealed a narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman scored the goals for the Super Eagles, while Charles M’Mombwa scored the only goal for the Taifa Stars. At the Stade Olympique de Rabat, Tunisia put three past Paul Put’s Uganda. Eintracht Frankfurt’s Ellyes Skhiri opened the scoring inside ten minutes before Elias Achouri’s double…