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Former Leeds United defender Dylan Kerr has dismissed Nigeria’s chances of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Kerr insists that the Super Eagles’ recent struggles away from the continental stage expose deeper flaws beneath their impressive start in Morocco. Nigeria cruised through the group phase with a perfect record, winning all three matches to emerge as one of the early favourites for the title. Super Eagles. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright: xshengolpixsxIMAGO But Kerr, a former Kaizer Chiefs head coach, believes those results mask fundamental weaknesses that will be exposed in the knockout rounds. The 58-year-old points…

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with a suspected arson attack on a residential building in Ilorin, the state capital, following allegations of threats linked to religious differences. In a press release issued on Saturday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the command had commenced a full investigation into the fire incident, which occurred in the Isale Koko area of Ilorin. According to the statement, the incident was reported on January 2, 2026, at about 10pm by the occupant of the house, Mrs T. A. Olorisha. She alleged…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface will no longer play for Werder Bremen this season, as the club has reached a final decision on his future, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The last six months have been incredibly difficult for Boniface. During the summer transfer window, he was linked with a move to Italian giants AC Milan, but the deal failed to materialize due to concerns regarding his fitness and medical history. ​Eventually, he moved to Werder Bremen. At the time, the move seemed like a step down given his previous exploits with Die Werkself. Bayer Leverkusen team including Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella…

The Edo State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the abduction of two brothers, Ibrahim and Tahir Abu on January 2 in Auchi, Edo North. Ibrahim, who is currently on his housemanship at Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was said to have been abducted with his brother while trying to access his residence after work on Friday, January 2, 2026. They are both members of the Abu family of the Iyetse Clan, Utsogun Heritage Zone, his kidnap has thrown his community into panic. A family source said, “The abduction occurred in front of his residence, off City Pride Road, Ibira Camp,…

Lara Adejoro The National Association of Resident Doctors on Saturday announced plans to resume its Total, Indefinite and Complete Strike (TICS 2.0) on January 12, 2026, to press home its demands, following resolutions reached at its Emergency National Executive Council meeting on Friday. The association also announced plans for nationwide protests over unresolved doctors’ welfare issues, with centre-based demonstrations scheduled across hospitals. NARD disclosed the update in a statement shared on X, signed by its President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman. Last week, the doctors warned that the country may soon face another nationwide shutdown of medical services, following the Federal Government’s…

The Ondo State Police Command Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a mother and her son for allegedly attempting to use a 10-year-old boy for money rituals. The suspect, Maria, 53, who is the mother of Adewale, 28, was nabbed in Ile-Oluji, headquarters of the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area of the state, along with her son. With the victim rescued by the operatives of the SWAT Tactical Team, the suspects, who are currently in police custody, confessed to the crime of purportedly engaging the services of an herbalist for the ritual purpose. While confirming the incident, the…

XRP’s price is currently trading at $2.01 and is continuing to ride the momentum from an impressive 24hr rebound of nearly 6%. Trading volume has followed that move, and it’s now notched a daily high of over $4.19 billion. This isn’t just a flash in the pan; that’s an awful lot of buying activity. XRP has now become the 4th largest crypto by market cap, valued at roughly $121.9 billion. Of its nearly 62 billion tokens in circulation, you can only make 100 billion in total.Despite the move, the market’s underlying tone remains measured. While things are certainly looking up,…

Nigeria may arrive in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a perfect record, but a former African champion has warned that pedigree alone will not be enough against Mozambique, Soccernet.ng reports. Cameroon legend Joel Epalle has urged the Super Eagles to treat Monday night’s last-16 meeting with the Mambas with caution. Epalle insists that Mozambique have been one of the most impressive teams at the tournament despite entering the tie as heavy underdogs. Mozambique. Photo by Vincent Kamto Copyright: xVincentxKAMTOxIMAGO Nigeria and Mozambique will meet in Fez in the first knockout round of AFCON 2025,…

The Janaza (funeral) prayer service for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele, close friends of boxing star Anthony Joshua, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The bodies of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele were repatriated to the United Kingdom following the fatal crash in Nigeria. The service will begin at 10am at the London Central Mosque, 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG. A Saturday statement announcing the funeral, shared by Boxing King Media, disclosed this, saying: “Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones.” Ghami and Ayodele tragically died in a road…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has insisted Nigeria’s focus remains firmly on the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite being named CAF’s Best Coach of the Group Stage, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian was honoured by the Confederation of African Football on Friday after guiding Nigeria through a flawless opening phase of the tournament in Morocco. Chelle’s side won all three group matches, reasserting the Super Eagles as genuine contenders for the continental title. Head coach Eric Chelle. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Nigeria’s nine-point haul with victories over Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda, placed them alongside Algeria…