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Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has acknowledged the quality of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their AFCON 2025 Group C opener, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Argentina-born tactician insists that the Taifa Star must deliver a near-perfect performance to stand a chance against the 2013 AFCON champions. Speaking at the official pre-match press conference, as observed by Soccernet.ng, Gamondi praised Nigeria’s attacking depth but stressed that Tanzania will not approach the game with fear; instead, they will focus on their organisation and belief as they prepare for the continental heavyweights. Gamondi on Super Eagles’ attack Gamondi admitted Nigeria possess one…

Anthony Joshua faces a tax bill of about $66 million on his blockbuster bout with Jake Paul in the United States, despite reportedly earning  $92 million for the contest. Joshua and Paul shared a $184 million prize pool following their heavyweight exhibition fight on Friday night in Miami, with 92 million dollars each representing the biggest payday of Joshua’s career. The YouTuber-turned-professional boxer absorbed heavy punishment in Miami before Joshua delivered a clean right hand that ended the one-sided bout in the sixth round. However, because the bout took place in the United States, Joshua is expected to pay multiple…

Janet Ogundepo Child health experts have said that pneumonia is one of the deadliest childhood diseases in Nigeria, killing more children than malaria and tuberculosis combined, yet many parents are unaware of simple steps they can take to protect their children from this respiratory infection. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, said about 850,000 newborns and under-fives die from preventable illnesses. He further noted that while 280,000 newborns die from prematurity, the country records 162,000 childhood pneumonia-related deaths annually. Pate warned that the country was not yet on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal…

The usual gridlock on the Abuja-Lokoja expressway has again surfaced following a disruption as a result of a standoff between truck drivers and military personnel over the weekend, leaving thousands of travellers for the yuletide stranded and helpless, despite repeated assurances by the works ministry that traffic will not be an obstacle to intending road users. Checks reveal that the ever-busy Abuja-Lokoja express was locked down for many hours, while pregnant women, children, the old, the young, and journalists lamented helplessly at the ugly development, which contradicts a statement by the Ministry of Works that the gridlock was cleared and…

Metaplanet shareholders approved all five proposals at an extraordinary meeting on Friday, clearing the way for two new classes of preferred shares designed to fund Bitcoin purchases while delivering fixed monthly and quarterly dividends to investors. The Tokyo-listed company, which holds 30,823 BTC worth roughly $2.7 billion, is now positioned to raise capital through dividend-paying securities rather than further diluting common stockholders.Executive Dylan LeClair confirmed the meeting’s outcome on social media, as CEO Simon Gerovich also thanked attendees after all agenda items passed. 5/5 Proposals Approved at the @Metaplanet Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting1) Approve shift of capital stock and capital reserve…

William Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from the Super Eagles days leading up to the AFCON 2025 tournament after playing 83 official games for Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. His exit, alongside Ahmed Musa’s, left the leadership position in the squad vacant, but Wilfred Ndidi was subsequently named captain, with Alex Iwobi, Chidozie Awaziem, Moses Simon, and Victor Osimhen serving as deputies. Heading into the AFCON 2025 opener against Tanzania, Awaziem has now admitted that the absence of the former Super Eagles captain in Morocco has been felt. William Troost Ekong of Nigeria celebrates a goal during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, says it has deployed officers across the state’s 27 Local Government Areas to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration. The PUNCH Online gathered that the deployment of NSCDC officers comes amid intense preparations for Christmas and New Year celebrations across Jigawa State. It was learnt that Christian communities are gearing up for festivities, with shopping, buying clothes, and stocking up on foodstuffs in full swing. Our correspondent observed that residents are busy making arrangements for family gatherings, church services, and social events, creating a buzz of excitement across…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a coalition of Northern youth groups has raised concerns about what it described as the alleged harassment and intimidation of members of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that perceived selective law enforcement could undermine public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process. The coalition, led by Comrade Ibrahim Mohamed, voiced its concerns at a press conference held on Sunday in Abuja, arguing that actions seen as politically or regionally skewed risk deepening mistrust in democratic institutions, particularly as the country moves closer to another election cycle.Mohamed said the group was calling for fairness, transparency,…

Victor Osimhen has said the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations offers Nigeria a vital opportunity to heal old wounds, restore belief among supporters and reset the national team’s narrative after a painful failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles arrive at AFCON 2025 carrying the emotional weight of a turbulent year. The three-time African champions missed out on a World Cup ticket through both the regular qualifying campaign and the African playoffs, culminating in a heartbreaking defeat to DR Congo in the final playoff match in Morocco in November. Semi Ajayi, Victor Osimhen…

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has elected its national officials, with its National Chairman, Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, re-elected unopposed through voice votes at the party’s National Convention held in Abuja. The convention, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), also witnessed the return of Mr. Dipo Olayoku as National Secretary, alongside other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and National Executive Council (NEC), all of whom were elected unopposed. In his acceptance speech, Dr. Ajuji pledged that the newly elected leadership under his guidance would work diligently to achieve the objectives of the NNPP, with…