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Super Eagles and Sevilla striker Akor Jerome Adams has spoken about how he’s adapted to playing alongside Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old made his debut for the Nigerian National team in their 2-1 win against Lesotho back in October, and has immediately become a first-team name in Eric Chelle’s side. Since then, he’s started five of Nigeria’s seven games, all beside Victor Osimhen, scoring two goals. Akor Jerome Adams, Nigeria, on the ground during the Africa Cup of Nations match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Fes Stadium on December 27, 2025, in Fes, Morocco. Photo by Thor Wegner/DeFodi ImagesxImago…

The hijab-wearing TikTok creator, Adeola, who recently faced backlash over controversial posts, has issued a public apology, admitting that the content was inappropriate and contrary to Islamic values. In a video shared on her Tiktok page, Adeola, who uses the handle @niqobprintertondoyati said, “I’m making this video to sincerely apologise for my recent videos. After I’ve reflected on those videos, I’ve come to realise that those content, to be honest, they are not appropriate.” She added that the videos violated both the platform’s rules and her religious principles, saying, “Apart from the fact that they go against TikTok, I also…

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Federal Government to recommit itself to the protection of lives and property, insisting that 2026 must mark a decisive shift towards people-centred governance. In a New Year message to Nigerians, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said Nigeria was entering 2026 amid deep-seated challenges that continue to threaten livelihoods, security, and democratic stability, noting that insecurity, economic hardship, and uncertainty have become the lived reality of millions of citizens. The opposition party urged the government to act without delay, warning that the…

Alex Iwobi has been one of Nigeria’s standout performers at the AFCON 2025 tournament, and his father, Chuba Iwobi, has been around in Morocco to support him, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old is the nephew of former Super Eagles captain Jay-Jay Okocha. The Fulham midfielder is one of the senior players for the three-time AFCON winners, racking up 93 appearances. Only Joseph Yobo (101), Vincent Enyeama (101), and Ahmed Musa (111) have racked up more caps than the former Everton man. Although he was born in Nigeria, Iwobi moved to England when he was eight months old and played for England…

Janet Ogundepo President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to modernising Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure as part of broader efforts to improve the quality of life for citizens in 2026. In his New Year address to Nigerians on Thursday, the President listed healthcare among sectors that will receive continued investment under his government’s infrastructure modernisation agenda. “We will also continue to invest in modernising Nigeria’s infrastructure – roads, power, ports, railways, airports, pipelines, healthcare, education, and agriculture to strengthen food security and improve quality of life. All ongoing projects will continue without interruption,” Tinubu stated. The President’s pledge comes as…

One dead, others injured in Oshodi car accident One person has been confirmed dead, while several others sustained injuries in a road accident on the Oshodi–Isolo Expressway in Lagos. The accident occurred at 6:10 am on Wednesday when a Siena car rammed into a passenger bus. The Guardian observed the aftermath of the incident at the scene. Officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) who were on the ground told The Guardian that several passengers, including two children, were injured in the crash. “One person died, with many others injured, but the driver of the Siena did not sustain…

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has identified stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization and privacy infrastructure as some of the most important forces set to shape the crypto industry in 2026, according to research published by its crypto team. Learn more: https://t.co/X0Dp85eC1Q— a16z crypto (@a16zcrypto) December 31, 2025 Stablecoins Move Into the MainstreamThe report argues that stablecoins have already reached mainstream scale citing an estimated $46 trillion in transaction volume last year — a level that rivals or exceeds major payment networks such as PayPal and approaches U.S. ACH volumes.While sending stablecoins has become near-instant and extremely low-cost a16z researchers said…

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has called on the people of Edo State and Nigerians in general to embrace unity, hope, and collective responsibility as the nation steps into the New Year. In his New Year message on Thursday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor said 2025 tested the resilience and determination of the people. He, however, noted that the people should remain steadfast in the face of economic, security, and social challenges. According to him, the courage, patience, and optimism displayed by the Edo people throughout the last year underscored their commitment…

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) in Morocco moves into its decisive knockout phase, the tournament’s goalscoring chart offers a revealing snapshot of where the real attacking power lies and where danger may yet strike, Soccernet.ng reports. Heading into the Round of 16 fixtures this weekend, three familiar names sit proudly at the summit of the scoring charts: Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez, alongside Morocco duo Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi. Each has struck three goals, setting the pace in a competition that has steadily gathered attacking momentum. AFCON 2025 favourites Morocco. Photo by IMAGO Just behind…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the economy, insecurity and governance, accusing it of incompetence, lawlessness and political intimidation. In a New Year message released on Thursday, Atiku said 2025 was one of the most “punishing” years in Nigeria’s recent history, blaming what he described as economic mismanagement and governance without empathy under the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party said the country endured “economic suffocation, political recklessness and policy bankruptcy,” alleging that the Tinubu administration governed for months without a functional budget while relying on…