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Former Nigeria defender Godfrey Oboabona has said that the Super Eagles must play the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without fear, as the team begin their quest for a fourth title in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Oboabona urged the team to approach the tournament with confidence, unity, and a strong winning mentality to improve on their runners-up finish at the previous edition. “The Super Eagles must believe in themselves and approach every match without fear,” Oboabona said in an interview with Footy-Africa. “A strong winning mentality within the group is essential. Sometimes you have to dream first and truly…
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 110, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy holidays, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about mall Santas and malleable software and phone bans, wondering how I barely know any of the songs in DJ Earworm’s annual mashup, waiting patiently for Ugmonk’s Layflat notebooks to go back on sale, finally setting up my Switch 2 Camera for some holiday gaming, trying desperately to not come in last place in my fantasy football league,…
After a successful regular season, Bob Chesney is ready to lead the James Madison University football team in its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. The No. 12 Dukes visit No. 7 Oregon on Saturday, December 20, in the first-round matchup, with a chance to earn a spot in the quarterfinal round of the 12-team bracket. Chesney has been at the helm at JMU since 2023, but it was announced on December 6 that Chesney will be coaching at UCLA next season. Despite the move, he’ll finish this year on the sidelines with the Dukes, leading JMU through the postseason. Related:…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a comprehensive timetable for its 2025/2026 nationwide ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, setting the stage for the party’s National Convention scheduled for March 2026. The detailed schedule, signed by the APC National Secretary, Surajudeen Basiru, underscores strict adherence to Articles 11 and 17 of the party’s constitution, which govern membership, congresses and internal democracy. The timetable outlines a phased, bottom-up process that begins with membership registration and culminates in the election of national party officers at the convention. The document signals the formal commencement of preparations for the convention, widely regarded…
The Taraba State Judicial Service Commission, TSJC, has approved the promotion of 535 staff. Apart from the promotions, the commission confirmed several senior appointments, and demoted two officers over disciplinary issues. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Jalingo by the Secretary to the Commission, Hajia Talatu Abubakar, following the commission’s 125th meeting chaired by the Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya. The statement added that the commission unanimously adopted the report of its Promotion Sub-Committee and approved the promotion of 535 staff across various cadres in the Taraba State Judiciary. On disciplinary matters, the commission…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Leaders’ Forum in Obokun local government area of Osun State has called for unity among party members ahead of the August 8, 2026 gubernatorial election. The call was contained in a communiqué issued by co-conveners of the Forum, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye and Tunji Adesokun, on Sunday in Osogbo. The Forum said if members of the party could come together in oneness, the candidate of the party, Bola Oyebamiji, would win the election without stress. The communiqué, which described Oyebamiji as a loyal, committed, and highly experienced politician, said that his victory in the election must be…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has announced herself the president general of the Single Mothers’ Association. She made the declaration at actress Lola Alao’s birthday party. Speaking in a now trending video on social media, Iyabo said “Gone are the days that being a single mother was a stigma Celebrating the achievement of the single mothers, the actress noted that “Single mothers’ children are now doing great things in our society.” “Now, men are chasing and even begging us the single mothers that they want to marry us as a wife and not side chick because we have experience. ” If…
Santos forward, Neymar has made a pledge to the Brazilian people and head coach Carlo Ancelotti ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup tournament. The former Barcelona ace vowed to bring the World Cup trophy to Brazil next summer and promised to score in the final if Ancelotti’s team makes it that far. “We are going to do the possible and also the impossible to bring the World Cup to Brazil. “In July, you can hold me accountable. Hey Ancelotti, help us! If we get to the final… I promise I will score a goal,” Neymar was quoted by Fabrizio…
The Kogi State Police Command has pledged to liaise with other security agencies to ensure a safe festive season in the state before, during and after the yuletide. This was contained in a message by the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Kankarofi, made available to journalists on Sunday in Lokoja. The message, titled “Ensuring Peace and Safety This Yuletide: A Message from CP Naziru Kankarofi,” was signed by the command’s spokesperson, CSP William Aya. “As we approach the joyous Christmas season and the New Year celebrations, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni,…
Mohamed Salah has shown no signs of being distracted by the uncertainty surrounding his future at Liverpool as he prepares to lead Egypt into the Africa Cup of Nations, Pharaohs coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday. “Salah’s morale in training is very high, as if he were just starting out with the national team, and I believe he will have a great tournament with his country,” Hassan told reporters ahead of Egypt’s opening AFCON game against Zimbabwe in Agadir on Monday. “I feel his motivation is very, very strong. Salah is an icon and will remain so. He is one…
