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Former Brentford defender Sam Sodje has opened up on why he is uneasy about Nigeria’s participation in AFCON 2025, Soccernet.ng reports. The ex-international expressed concerns over the state of Nigerian football and suggested the tournament may act as a distraction from the structural issues that continue to affect the game. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are aiming to secure their fourth AFCON title as they prepare to kick off their campaign in 10 days against Tanzania in Morocco. The Super Eagles squad for #AFCON2025 is set. Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and 26 others will fly the flag in Morocco under…

The Federal Government is projecting to earn about N1.9tn from the newly introduced development levy in 2026, the first year it will show up in the federal budget after Nigeria’s sweeping 2025 tax reforms. Figures in the 2026 Budget Call Circular seen by Sunday PUNCH on Friday put expected collections from the development levy at N1.899tn for 2026. The projection shows collections are to rise to N2.41tn in 2027 and N3.13tn in 2028, making it one of the fastest-growing non-oil revenue lines over the medium term. The levy is imposed at four per cent of companies’ assessable profits under the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in their dominant 4-1 bashing of Antalyaspor on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Osimhen was returning to action for Galatasaray for his last club match before joining the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. ​The Nigerian superstar had failed to score for his side in their 1-0 loss to Monaco in the UEFA Champions League midweek, so he was determined to help his team return to victory. Victor Osimhen during group phase match between Galatasaray and Liverpool Copyright: ImagoBerkxOzkanx-xDepoxPhotos 18846378 ​Galatasaray started quickly, as Leroy Sané scored the opener inside…

Idowu Abdullahi The Global Fund, Society for Family Health, and key national programmes stakeholders have launched a new Technical Assistance Support for the Alternative Delivery Model in Lagos. The initiative was in line with the global push for a more sustainable, country-owned HIV and malaria response. It is designed to shift service delivery into private-sector channels while preparing Nigeria for an inevitable decline in donor funding. Speaking at the recent launch in Lagos, the Managing Director of SFH, Dr. Omokhudu Idogho, said the initiative comes at a critical moment when Nigeria must confront the realities of dwindling donor support for…

About 500 residents of the Lugbe area in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) smiled home Saturday as The Everlasting Light Zone (TELP) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),  gave out foodstuff, clothes and gifts during its annual Tabitha event. The event is designed to share various items, including rice, yams, beans, spaghetti, clothes, shoes, kitchen utensils, and other donations from church members. Besides, there was a robust medical outreach at the event where participants were able to check their blood pressure and get tested for various ailments. Medication was also provided to those in need. Coordinator of the…

Vanguard Group now allows clients to trade spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, but the $12 trillion asset manager’s skepticism toward crypto remains firmly intact. According to Bloomberg, John Ameriks, Vanguard’s global head of quantitative equity, compared Bitcoin to a viral plush toy collectible rather than a productive asset at Bloomberg’s ETFs in Depth conference on Thursday, saying it lacks the income, compounding, and cash flow that the firm seeks in long-term investments.“It’s difficult for me to think about Bitcoin as anything more than a digital Labubu,” Ameriks said, referencing the popular stuffed toy craze. The comment comes as Bitcoin trades around…

December 13, 2025 11:04 pm Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare scored his first Premier League goal in the 90th minute, but it proved only a consolation as Wolves fell 2-1 to Arsenal on Saturday. The defeat marked Wolves’ ninth consecutive loss as they remain winless this season Arokodare’s late strike offered some hope for Wolves, but it was not enough to prevent another away setback. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected]…

If you’re curious about “Big Daddy,” Tems’ track from her latest EP “Love Is a Kingdom,” you’re in luck. The singer-songwriter recently pulled up to Genius to break the song down, verse by verse, and the conversation was as honest and refreshing as you’d expect. As she walks through the lyrics, Tems opens up about the inspiration behind the record and why she enjoys making music that makes her move, both physically and emotionally. “Big Daddy” carries that confident, grounded energy she’s known for, but it also leaves room for reflection. For Tems, the song is rooted in knowing who…

Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has wholly condemned a statement attributed to the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, in which he said that technological innovations cannot be entirely relied upon to ensure a free, fair, and credible election in Nigeria A statement by Sunday Bisi, Osun PDP Chairman, on Saturday said: “The INEC Chair, at the annual National Stakeholders Forum on Elections organised by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room with the theme: ‘Securing Nigeria’s Democracy; Building Consensus For Credible Elections and Accountable Governance’ was quoted by the media to…

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey scored his first goal of the season in Fulham’s 3-2 win over Burnley ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old last found the back of the net in Fulham’s FA Cup win over Manchester United at Old Trafford in March. Fulham travelled to Turf Moor on the back of two consecutive losses in the league (Manchester City and Crystal Palace), which saw them drop closer into the relegation zone. Erling Haaland and Calvin Bassey of Fulham during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture credit: ImagoxPaul Terry Get Our Sports…