Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike has backed Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, highlighting striker Victor Osimhen as the key leader for the Super Eagles. The 55-year-old Amunike, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON-winning team, believes that Osimhen’s leadership qualities will be crucial in the quest for …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports claiming that fans will enjoy free entry to stadiums during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The clarification follows widespread rumours suggesting that CAF, in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), approved free access to matches due to low turnout at several venues. READ …
A United States lawmaker, Representative Riley M. Moore of Virginia’s Second Congressional District, has confirmed that at least 12 Tomahawk missiles were launched against suspected terrorist targets in Sokoto State, Nigeria, on December 25. Moore disclosed this during an interview with Fox News, stating that the strikes were carried out by the US military in …
About 150 passengers were stranded on Friday after a ground handling accident disrupted Air Peace operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident involved a newly acquired Embraer 195-E2 aircraft operated by Air Peace. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BYH, was scheduled to operate Flight P47750 from Lagos to Accra. A luggage …
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now automatically serves as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws, shared by FIRS …
Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has had his Twitch account temporarily suspended, just weeks after a viral livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido. The livestream, held on December 17, 2025, drew massive global attention. It propelled Carter Efe to the top of Africa’s Twitch rankings, gaining over 405,000 followers and making him the continent’s …
Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of the blockbuster video game franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident at the age of 55, Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday. According to NBC4, Zampella was driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles on Sunday when the vehicle veered off the roadway, …
Popular Nigerian actress Anita Joseph has confirmed the end of her marriage to MC Fish. She shared the announcement on Monday evening via her Instagram page. Reflecting on her journey, Anita described the experience as a lesson in pain and healing. She wrote, “Calling a spade a spade, my marriage is over. READ ALSO:Davido Opens …
The Federal Government expects to generate about ₦150 billion annually from its proposed End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) policy once it becomes operational. Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this during a media parley in Abuja. He said the projected revenue would come from vehicle parts recycling and the …
Social media personality Speed Darlington has disclosed that he has never experienced true love, despite currently maintaining relationships with multiple women. In an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, Darlington said he is talking to six different women at the same time. He explained that a previous marriage plan collapsed after he admitted his desire …
