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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Pharaohs of Egypt tomorrow evening at the Cairo International Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Both sides enter the clash with it as a measure of their performance ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament, which kicks off on Sunday. Egypt have been in questionable form of late. Four places above the Super Eagles in the FIFA rankings, the Pharaohs are without a win in their last five games, losing two and drawing three. On the other hand, Eric Chelle’s men have secured three victories from their last five games, although the memories…

Singer and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”,  topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025. Spotify, in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, said the track emerged as the most forwarded and reposted song across private and public digital spaces. NAN reports on Monday that according to Spotify, this underscores how music functions as a powerful social connector among Nigerians. “It also reflects a broader trend in which Nigerians use music as a personal handshake in song form, a way to say, “I’m thinking of you”, without typing a…

A philanthropist and oil and gas sector expert, Victor Ogunmola, said the policies initiated by the federal government under the President Bola Tinubu-led administration have, no doubt, ensured a robust economic foundation for the country. According to Ogunmola, the contentious removal of the fuel subsidy as well as the tax reform decisions are now positioning the country for long-term prosperity. Ogunmola stated shortly after he was received into the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Ward One, Itaogbolu, Akure North Local Council Area of the state at the weekend. According to him, sub-nationals now receive more allocation, which…

Idowu Abdullahi A Professor of Medicine at the University of Ilorin, James Ogunmodede, has cautioned Nigerians against the use of unprescribed drugs, particularly those promoted online, noting that the trend is contributing to a rise in chronic health conditions and organ failure. Ogunmodede raised the concern while speaking with PUNCH Healthwise on the health implications of self-medication and the increasing influence of online health products. According to Ogunmodede, many patients now rely on information seen on social media and online platforms rather than professional medical advice. “It is becoming more prevalent now for people to see information or a product…

Gunmen have continued their onslaught on vulnerable Kogi communities with the killings of four persons and the abduction of 20 worshipers at the first ECWA church. The last Sunday attack at the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro-Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, added to the number of attacks on Churches in Okunland in the last three weeks. In the latest attack, one person was killed while at least 20 worshipers were abducted. The Guardian learnt that on the same Sunday, gunmen in the Oke-Agi and Ilai communities in the Mopamuro local government councils of Kogi State killed three…

Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor’s Strategy has doubled down on its long-standing conviction, announcing another massive Bitcoin buy worth nearly $1 billion. Key Takeaways: Strategy bought $980 million in Bitcoin, increasing its holdings to 671,268 BTC. The purchase was funded through stock sales The purchase comes after Strategy created a $1.44 billion cash reserve to avoid selling Bitcoin, ensuring dividend and debt payments during market volatility. In a Form 8-K filing dated December 15, Strategy disclosed that it acquired 10,645 BTC between December 8 and December 14, spending $980.3 million at an average price of $92,098 per coin.The purchase was funded…

What if Asake — aka Mr Money, aka Ololade mi Asake — steps into the studio with Wizkid and something magical happens? Well, fans won’t have to wonder for long. The Afrobeats superstars have just announced their joint EP, “Real Vol. 1,” set to drop this December, and anticipation is already through the roof. The news came during a recent Apple Music session, with Wizkid grinning beside Asake as he shared: “Special announcement, 2025 Mr Money X Big Wiz project. It’s called Real, and it drops this December. For the people, Vol. 1,” while Asake nodded along in agreement. This…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Pharaohs of Egypt tomorrow evening at the Cairo International Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Both sides come into the clash looking at it as a measure of their performance before the AFCON 2025 tournament kicks off on Sunday. Egypt have been in questionable form of late. Four places above the Super Eagles in the FIFA rankings, the Pharaohs are without a win in their last five games, losing two and drawing three. On the other hand, Eric Chelle’s men have secured three victories from their last five games, although the World…

The Confederation of African Football has launched The Ultimate Guide to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, giving fans and stakeholders an in-depth look ahead of the continent’s biggest football celebration. The guide provides comprehensive details about the tournament, including match schedules, host cities, stadiums, team profiles, and key players to watch. It also offers insights into CAF’s initiatives to enhance fan experience, security protocols, and ticketing information, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable event for spectators. CAF officials highlighted that the guide is designed to keep fans informed and engaged in the lead-up to the tournament. “This…

Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau is set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Mr Istifanus Nwansat, the Political Adviser, to the governor, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Nwansat said that the governor’s decision to join the APC was because it is the option with the least risk in the face of the chaos in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He explained that the impending defection of Muftwang to the APC would also align with President Bola Tinubu’s political and governance trajectory on the plateau.…