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Super Eagles’ fine 4–0 victory over Mozambique, which secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has been plunged into the background by a major crisis involving Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker is reportedly threatening to walk away from the Super Eagles camp altogether despite Nigeria’s impressive win against the Mambas Osimhen, one of Nigeria’s most important players at this tournament, is said to have dropped his accreditation and declared he was ‘done’ with the national team following a heated on-pitch bust-up with teammate Ademola Lookman. Super Eagles. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright:…

Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine, says groups within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have introduced what he described as “aggression and rambunctiousness” into the party. The ADC chieftain’s comments come amid growing agitation from supporters and allies of Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), who are demanding that he be given the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. Recently, Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, threatened to withdraw his support for the former Anambra governor if he accepts a vice-presidential candidacy for the 2027 elections. Aisha Yesufu, an activist, and the Obidient Movement have…

The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is now clearer following Algeria’s qualification after their Round of 16 victory over DR Congo on Tuesday. Seven out of eight nations have already qualified for this round of the continent’s greatest tournament, PUNCH Online reports. Algeria edged DR Congo 1–0 after extra time in Rabat, with substitute Anis Boulbina scoring the decisive goal in the 119th minute to seal their place in the last eight. The win sets up a quarter-final clash against Nigeria. Nigeria had earlier secured their quarter-final ticket on Monday night with a…

As the race to 2027 intensifies, Rivers State is gripped by a fierce power struggle between former governor Nyesom Wike and his political protege, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Beyond party labels, the contest is about control of political structures, influence and who is in chargeof the oil-rich state, ANN GODWIN reports. Beyond party platforms or ideological leanings, the contest between Governor Siminalyi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, is about power—control of political structures, dominance of grassroots networks, and the question of who truly commands authority in Nigeria’s oil-rich state as the next electoral cycle approaches. Much like the prelude to…

Super Eagles and Birmingham City right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has praised Alex Iwobi’s creativity in Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique, Soccernet.ng reports. Goals from Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams helped Eric Chelle’s men cruise to their first AFCON 2025 clean sheet. While Alex Iwobi didn’t get on the scoresheet or record any assists, the Fulham midfielders’ line-splitting passes cut through the Mozambican defence, opening up the path for three of the four goals that were scored last night. Alexander Chuka Iwobi looks on during the Africa Cup of Nations match between Mozambique and Nigeria at Fes Stadium on January…

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed not to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress presidential aspirant made the declaration in a statement yesterday signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe. In the statement entitled ‘Nigeria’s Democracy Under Siege: Opposition Faces Existential Threat’. Atiku accused the Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of meddling in the choice of the ADC presidential candidate. Checks revealed that, apart from Atiku, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi,…

Behind closed doors, some Nigerian men are living with violence, fear and enforced silence in intimate relationships society assumes they control. This report by VICTOR AYENI interrogates the hidden reality of male survivors of domestic violence, the stigma that keeps them quiet, and how cultural expectations, social shame and weak support systems silence many. It also examines how unresolved abuse can escalate into fatal outcomes, including cases of androcide To those who met the Akinjides for the first time, they appeared to be an ordinary couple, one that had weathered its share of ups and downs but was managing well…

A Lagos State Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a 64-year-old former Lagos State education director, Olawale Solomon Feleti, to two years and five months’ imprisonment for stealing N48,992,271.73. Justice Rahman Oshodi convicted and sentenced Feleti after finding him guilty on a five-count charge of stealing preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The prosecution counsel, Mr A. M. Dambuwa, told the court that the convict dishonestly converted the sum of N48,992,271.73 belonging to Access Bank Plc. According to the EFCC, Feleti exploited a glitch during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020…

The Chief Executive Officer of RE360 Agent Development Limited, Elisha Olorunda, says Nigeria’s travel industry is grappling with a critical structural gap that continues to expose citizens to fraud, visa denials and financial losses. Speaking on the state of international travel advisory services in the country, Olorunda said the absence of a structured and professional travel consulting ecosystem has weakened Nigeria’s global competitiveness and damaged its international credibility. He said, “Structured travel consulting is not merely an industry upgrade; it is a strategic necessity. With professionalism, ethical standards and capacity development, Nigerian travellers can access global opportunities safely and successfully.”…

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, under the leadership of Governor Douye Diri, yesterday, endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. At a special stakeholders meeting of the party convened by Diri at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, the Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Dr Konbowei Benson, moved the endorsement motion, which was seconded by a former Speaker of the House of Assembly and former deputy governor, Peremobowei Ebebi. Chairman of the new caretaker committee of the party, Dr Dennis Otiotio; Senator representing Bayelsa East, Benson Agadaga; the Minister of  State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken…