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Plateau United will miss the service of eight players in their matchday 19 fixture against Abia Warriors. The absentees are Harrison Ebah, Dawa Victor, Daniel Solomon, Alukam Elvis, and Amah John. Others are Enewarikpemi Timi, Ahmed Farouk and Rotshak John. All the players are currently battling with different degrees of injuries. Plateau United expressed optimism despite the injury worries. “Setbacks remain part of the journey, but the spirit in camp is strong, the focus is clear, and the target remains unchanged,” Plateau United stated in response to the injury list. “All eyes forward. One final push to close the year…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an ex-convict, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over the seizure of cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets and destined for the United Kingdom. The NDLEA said 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50 kilogrammes were recovered from factory-sealed cold-water starch sachets at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. A statement released on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said three cargo agents — Jubrin Hassana, Kuku Oluwasegun and Igwe Jane — were arrested on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in connection with the consignment. He said…

As the group stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase, eight countries will face off in the remaining four fixtures of Matchday 2 on Sunday (today). With powerhouses such as Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon in action, the matches are expected to deliver high-stakes encounters across Morocco’s stadiums. The tournament, scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, has already produced dramatic moments, with Nigeria securing a place in the Round of 16 following a 3–2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday. As of Saturday, Groups A through D concluded…

Patrick Mahomes, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Rodgers. Getty Images(3) Many star athletes know there’s no “I” in team and go all-out to celebrate their fellow players on holidays. Patrick Mahomes, the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, makes sure to show his appreciation for his fellow members of the team’s offense. “I got the o-line a gift that they got today. I got them some golf clubs, some designer luggage to take on the road and some other little things here and there that they could have,” Mahomes revealed during a December 2022 appearance on Audacy’s “The Drive” radio show.…

Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi expressed disappointment but optimism after the Carthage Eagles’ 3-2 loss to Nigeria in their AFCON 2025 Group C clash. Trabelsi said Tunisia’s strong finish showed their capacity to challenge top teams when they controlled possession and imposed their playing style. Nigeria stormed into a 3-0 lead and dictated early exchanges before Tunisia’s spirited response transformed the contest into a tense finale. Goals from Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi reignited Tunisian belief, forcing Nigeria to rely on composure to preserve their advantage. Man-of-the-Match Ademola Lookman inspired Nigeria with two assists and a goal, highlighting the Super Eagles’…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has praised his team’s intensity and control, after Nigeria edged Tunisia 3-2 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Round of 16. Nigeria raced into a 3-0 lead and dominated for long spells, but were forced to dig deep as Tunisia mounted a late comeback in a tense Fez encounter. Chelle’s side showed composure under pressure, holding firm after goals from Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi threatened to overturn Nigeria’s early dominance. Lookman delivered a Man-of-the-Match display, providing two assists and scoring once, underlining his growing influence closer to goal for the Super…

Kebbi State has bolstered its security framework with the graduation of 819 National Forest Guards trained to protect forest reserves and curb criminal activities. The guards completed an intensive nine-week training program in Kalgo Local Government Area, focusing on early warning systems, patrol operations, ambush tactics, and handling of AK-47 rifles. Their training was jointly supervised by the Department of State Services, DSS, the Nigeria Police Force, and the military, reflecting a coordinated security effort. Speaking at the ceremony on Saturday, Deputy Governor Umar Tafida urged communities and traditional rulers to collaborate with the newly trained personnel, emphasizing that local…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected claims that he has pulled out of the 2027 presidential contest, calling the reports false and misleading. Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 election, was said in some reports to have stepped aside for Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. The story also claimed that Atiku supported a one-term presidency for Obi in the interest of regional balance. However, Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, dismissed the report outright, describing it as fake news. Reacting on Saturday, December 27, Ibe posted a screenshot of the claim…

Kenneth Omeruo has urged Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle to work on the team’s “leaky defence”, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles have let in three goals in their opening two games at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time African champions conceded once in their first game against Tanzania, while the defence was breached twice on Saturday night versus Tunisia. Omeruo said it is important for the defence to be  solid in subsequent games. “The defence is still porous, and it is important we stop conceding,” Omeruo said during his post-match analysis on Afrosports. ”It is something…

The Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Abisoye Fagade, has donated foodstuffs, cash gifts and other relief items to no fewer than 10,000 residents across six towns in Oyo State. Beneficiaries of the outreach were drawn from Ibadan, Ibarapa, Oyo town, Saki, Iseyin and Ogbomoso. The donation, according to a statement released by the Institute in Ibadan on Saturday, was carried out through Fagade’s Oyo Si Maa Dun Network and aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. PUNCH Online reports that the OSMD Network serves as a grassroots platform for advancing the ideals of…