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The Super Eagles of Nigeria walked through the Africa Cup of Nations group stage with a perfect record, but the numbers only tell part of the story. Three games, three wins. Nine points. A commanding finish at the top of the group. On the surface, Nigeria’s group-stage campaign at AFCON 2025 looks flawless. Yet beneath the results lie lessons, some encouraging, others unsettling, as the tournament shifts into its most unforgiving phase. A scrappy 2–1 opener against Tanzania set the tone. A thrilling 3–2 victory over Tunisia followed, high on intensity but laced with late anxiety. Then came the composed…

Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the abolishment of the United Nations, UN. Describing the UN as jokers, Sowore urged serious nations to withdraw from the institution. Posting on X, Sowore also urged nations to boycott the next UN General Assembly, UNGA. According to Sowore, UN has outlived its usefulness because it can no longer stop oppression, impunity, aggression or suffering. He wrote: “I repeat, it is time to abolish the United Nations of jokers. Serious nations of the world should withdraw legitimacy from this hollow institution and boycott the next United Nations General Assembly #UNGA. “An organization…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says he has not told anyone not to back former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who recently defected to the ADC. An X user, @judeski007, had said he has been rooting for the ADC coalition but cannot be projecting an 80year old man as a candidate. “Bob Dee, I hope you see this… I have been rooting for the ADC coalition and rightly so, however, note that we cannot be projecting an 80 year old man as a candidate unless it’s for your own future personal gains. I will definitely root for…

Family members of traditional ruler of Adanla community, Igbaja Ward 2, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba David Oyerinola and his wife, who escaped a kidnap attempt on December 26, 2025, are now under threat from unknown assailants. DAILY POST recalls that six armed bandits attacked the palace of the King of Adanla community, Igbaja Ward 2, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on December 26, 2025, in a bid to kidnap the monarch and his wife but failed. After the attempt, the king and his family relocated to Ilorin for security reasons. DAILY POST…

Former Leeds United defender, Dylan Kerr has given reasons the Super Eagles of Nigeria won’t win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title in Morocco. Kerr cited Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament as one of the reasons. He further insisted that Eric Chelle’s team will face some pressure due to their perfect record in the group stage. Kerr expressed skepticism about Nigeria’s chances of making it to the AFCON final, noting that typically, it’s the teams that face challenges during the group stage that find themselves in the final match of the…

Former Federal Lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has called on the Kogi State Government to take urgent responsibility following the deaths of three residents of Ayetoro-Kiri in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, who were among 37 people abducted from an ECWA church on December 14, 2025. In a Facebook post on Sunday, the former lawmaker described the situation as a grave failure of state and federal authorities. He said the Okun people, who are taxpayers, would not remain silent if the killings and abductions continue. “The Kogi State Government must take responsibility. The death of three Ayetoro-Kiri indigenes will and should be…

The Nigeria Police Force has ordered one of its officers, caught on a viral video allegedly extorting a motorcyclist, to report to Force Headquarters for disciplinary proceedings. The force also called for the officer’s Divisional Police Officer to report for possible sanction. The incident, captured in a video widely circulating on Sunday, shows a uniformed officer, reportedly in Cross River State, stopping a motorcyclist on the roadside and demanding cash. The footage depicts the officer counting the money while the motorcyclist appears reluctant. In a Sunday statement posted on X by the Police Complaint Response Unit (@PoliceNG_CRU), the force confirmed…

In a few hours, we will be bidding 2025 goodbye and welcoming 2026 with many hopes and, expectedly, slogans. The truth is that 2025 is a year Nigerians will not forget in a hurry. It was a mixture of shock, resilience, hope, and hard lessons. The year tested institutions, citizens, and leadership. Democracy was under strain during the year, but it is still standing. There were even reports of a failed coup attempt, which authorities denied—albeit unconvincingly. Major political tensions played out within and across political parties, with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party winning the trophy as Nigeria’s number one…

The national vice chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress for the North East region, Mustapha Salihu, has dismissed the notion that those joining his party will escape prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. While speaking to journalists at his Yola private residence on Saturday night, he said the notion is designed to blackmail the administration of President Bola Tinubu, who, he claimed, has zero tolerance for corruption. Salihu’s declaration came two months after the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, labelled APC as a new haven for fugitives fleeing from the EFCC. “It…

Knorr, a leading seasoning brand, has spread yuletide cheer across 21 markets and 30 communities spanning 10 cities nationwide, as part of its annual Share the Good campaign. A statement from the firm on Wednesday stated that the initiative reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to flavouring lives while celebrating consumers across Nigeria who have trusted Knorr to add taste to everyday meals. In a celebration that captured the true spirit of the season, Knorr expanded the reach of this year’s campaign by deepening community engagement and touching more cities than in previous editions. It stated that through the initiative, the brand…