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Uganda head coach Paul Put says his players must quickly move on from weekend disappointment and ‘reset the mindset’ ahead of a defining Group C showdown with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The Belgian tactician spoke after Uganda’s 1-1 draw with Tanzania left the Cranes bottom of the group with one point and their qualification hopes hanging by a thread. The Super Eagles, by contrast, arrive for Tuesday’s final group game in complete control, already through to the knockout stages and needing only a draw to secure top spot. Head coach Paul Put of Uganda…

Niyi Aborisade is a United Kingdom–based human rights lawyer and a chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview with ROTIMI AGBOLUAJE, he alleges that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is deliberately fuelling crises within opposition parties to weaken them ahead of the 2027 general elections. What are your worries over opposition parties in Nigeria, especially the Peoples Democratic Party that you belong to?Yes, I remain a registered and committed member of the PDP. However, honesty compels me to say that the current condition of the party makes it extremely difficult to predict what the future…

Former Sokoto State Governor and senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Tambuwal, on Sunday visited Jabo District in Sokoto State to give moral support to the residents following air strikes conducted by the United States forces between the night of December 25 and the early hours of December 26 on terrorists enclave in the area. Tambuwal, during the visit, urged the residents to remain calm and continue to support security agencies following recent military operations targeting terrorist elements in the area. Describing the incident as unfortunate, the former governor sympathised with residents affected by the operation and prayed that…

Party-switching has long been part of the country’s political milieu, but the wave of defections ahead of the 2027 general elections is causing growing concern among Nigerians. For many citizens, it is no longer politics as usual but a betrayal of the electorate’s trust. AZIMAZI MOMOH JIMOH and SODIQ OMOLAOYE report that refocusing on people-oriented legislation is key if the country is to move forward. With at least five sitting governors, 20 senators, and over 70 members of the House of Representatives defecting from opposition parties since the 2023 general elections, the country’s political space is witnessing a familiar trend…

An accusation of infidelity can thrust a woman into the darkest chapter of her life. Cloaked in tradition and enforced through fear, humiliation is often ritualised as a form of ‘justice’. In communities such as Nsukka and Enugu-Ezike in Enugu State, Arochukwu in Abia State, and among the Igala of Kogi State, women accused of adultery are believed to face terrifying consequences: sudden mental breakdowns, mysterious illnesses, and even death, punishments attributed to the wrath of ancestral spirits. In this investigative report, CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reveals how accusations, stigma, and communal cruelty devastate the lives of women, young and old, whose…

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has admitted the Super Eagles are still a work in progress despite their thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia, warning that key weaknesses must be fixed before Tuesday’s Group C clash with Uganda at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles climbed to the top of the group after edging the Carthage Eagles in Fes on Saturday night, strengthening Nigeria’s title credentials with a performance that mixed authority, attacking flair and late anxiety. Nigeria training at AFCON 2025. (c) Super Eagles/X Goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman put Nigeria…

The police in Gombe State have arrested a 19-year-old casual security guard, Shuaibu Adamu, over the alleged killing of a man at the Government House. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday. According to him, the police received a distress call at about 3:50 p.m. on Friday reporting a suspected case of culpable homicide within the Government House premises. “The report stated that a male adult, Mallam Umar, a borehole operator, was found lying motionless within the premises,” Abdullahi said. He added that preliminary findings showed the victim’s trousers were tied around…

Mirae Asset Group has opened talks to buy crypto exchange Korbit, as traditional finance keeps circling licensed crypto infrastructure.The discussions run through Mirae Asset Consulting, a non-financial affiliate of the group, which has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korbit’s major shareholders, according to South Korean media reports. Korbit is primarily owned by NXC, the holding company behind gaming giant Nexon, which controls about 60.5% of the exchange. SK Planet holds another 31.5%, reports said. According to The Chosun Daily, Mirae Asset Group is in talks to acquire Korbit, South Korea’s fourth-largest crypto exchange. Mirae Asset Consulting has signed an…

President Bola Tinubu has promised to resolve the political feud between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State. Tinubu made the promise yesterday in Makurdi at the wedding reception of Deborah and Samuel Akume, son of the SGF. The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, stated that Akume had paid his dues and there was no need for discord with the governor. He described the SGF as the longest-serving public servant in Nigeria’s contemporary history. According to Tinubu, he has a moral obligation to wade…

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Eghosa Osas for the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Amadin Williams. The PPRO of the command, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrest to PUNCH Metro on Sunday. The command added that the suspect would be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded. According to a source close to the matter, the deceased returned from abroad with his family to celebrate Christmas. He was said to have been attacked and killed at Oben Community, where he attended a housewarming party. The source said, “I can confirm that…