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Tanzania were denied a historic first Africa Cup of Nations finals victory as Uganda struck late to secure a 1–1 draw, a result that keeps Group C finely balanced, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Uganda, buoyed by a strong recent head-to-head record, started brightly and were the more assertive side in the opening half. Allan Okello tested Zuberi Foba early on, with the Tanzania goalkeeper reacting sharply to parry his effort, while Rogers Mato came agonisingly close when his header struck the crossbar. Tanzania struggled to impose themselves before the break and failed to register a shot on target, with efforts…

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded heavy outflows over Christmas week, with investors pulling a combined $782 million from the products, according to data from SoSoValue. The most significant single-day withdrawal during the period occurred on Friday, when spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs posted $276 million in net outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led the losses with nearly $193 million exiting the fund, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $74 million. Grayscale’s GBTC also continued to see modest redemptions.Total net assets across US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs fell to roughly $113.5 billion by Friday, down from peaks above $120 billion earlier in December, even as…

Influencer Melissa Mae Carlton has been pulling back the curtain on life with her four children online for years. “Motherhood is an eternal calling. In all of us is potential and promise,” Carlton wrote via Instagram in May 2025. “The full culmination of those blessings in the family are not experienced yet on this earth. Even as parents today, we’re still waiting on the promise that comes from making and keeping covenants. We will all fall short here and lots of things may seem unfair. There is no family that isn’t touched with disappointment, tragedy, difficultly—but the Lord’s promise is…

Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria and more than 20 other countries have rejected Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, warning that the move violates international law and threatens peace and security in the Horn of Africa. PREMIUM TIMES reports that Israel on Friday became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland, a self-declared republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991 following a civil war, but has never been recognised by any United Nations member state. Nigeria issued a separate statement denouncing Israel’s decision. It also signed the joint statement by over 20 countries. In its statement on Saturday,…

Experts have raised concerns over Nigeria’s collaboration with the United States in the recent airstrike on terrorist targets in Northwest Nigeria. They caution that such operations could have unintended consequences for the country. Ahmad Isma’il, a diplomacy expert, cautioned Nigeria against uncritical participation in joint military operations with the United States. He warned that such engagements should be approached with care. In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, he said the U.S. does not intervene out of goodwill. “If anyone believes America is in Nigeria to protect us, they should think again. The United States always acts in pursuit of…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has said he is learning politics from President Bola Tinubu. Yilwatda made this statement on Saturday shortly after he was conferred with the traditional title of “Kaeh-rit” (meaning “the good seed of Ampang East”) in Plateau State. According to him, Tinubu is the best person to learn from. “I’m learning from the best leader, Asiwaju Tinubu. Mr President is one of the best politicians you can learn from, and since adopting me as his son, I’ve learned so much from him. “He is teaching me, and so I’m…

Victor Osimhen’s header as Nigeria beat Tunisia means he is now only five goals behind the record held by the late Rashidi Yekini. Osimhen opened the scoring as the Super Eagles edged a 3-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday. Eric Chelle’s men are now through into the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as it was their second consecutive win at the tournament. Osimhen missed a few good chances in the first half, before heading home Ademola Lookman’s cross. The goal is the 26-year-old’s 32nd for Nigeria. It also puts the Galatasaray talisman nine clear of the…

The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements has thrown its weight behind the recent joint military operation between Nigeria and the United States in Sokoto State, while simultaneously warning South West governors to brace for potential retaliatory attacks. In a statement released on Sunday morning, the group described the bilateral strike on terrorist hideouts as a necessary and decisive action against the rising tide of extremism. “The joint strike between Nigeria and the United States represents a present and consistent threat to Islamic fundamentalism in Nigeria. “We welcome the attacks on terrorists that are determined to take over the Nigerian space.…

The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has again been conferred with the traditional title of “Kaeh-rit” (meaning “the good seed of Ampang East”) in Plateau State. Speaking after the ceremony, which took place in Kanke Local Government Area on Saturday, Yilwatda said he was learning politics from President Bola Tinubu, whom he described as “one of the best politicians you can learn from.” “I’m learning from the best leader, Asiwaju Tinubu. Mr President is one of the best politicians you can learn from, and since adopting me as his son, I’ve learned so much from…

The new Man-of-the-Match trophy unveiled at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 symbolises Africa’s unity, diversity and evolving football identity, redefining how individual excellence is celebrated at the tournament, CAF has said. Introduced from the opening match on December 21, the redesigned trophy reflects a shift by CAF and TotalEnergies to align personal accolades with Africa’s shared values, culture and the continent’s growing global football stature. The trophy features 24 radiant beams, each representing one of the 24 participating nations, highlighting their distinct identities while showing how African football thrives through collective strength and unity. Its blended materials signify diversity,…