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Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi has revealed plans to curb Nigeria’s marauding attack when both sides clash in their opening Group C fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The encounter in Fez will be only the second AFCON meeting between Nigeria and Tanzania, coming 45 years after their first clash at the tournament. In 1980, both teams met in the opening match of the 12th AFCON at the National Stadium, Lagos, where Nigeria secured a 3–1 victory en route to lifting the trophy for the first…

The newly established Federal University of Education, Pankshin, in Plateau State, has uncovered a syndicate involved in forging and issuing fake academic results and certificates, leading to the imprisonment of two men. PUNCH Metro learnt this on Monday during a press conference addressed by the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university, Jere Ndazhaga. He said the two convicts, Friday Tunkyes and Harvey Ringsum, were each sentenced to one and a half years’ imprisonment for the offence. Ndazhaga revealed that the suspects were arrested after a suspicious certificate was presented at the Examinations and Records Section of the institution, prompting an investigation…

Regent Microfinance Bank has distributed over N10bn in cumulative loan disbursements to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises across the country. Disclosing this in a statement on Monday, the MfB said that the milestone reflected its commitment to close Nigeria’s persistent credit gap, empower entrepreneurs, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The PUNCH reports that Regent Microfinance Bank is a financial institution dedicated to promoting inclusive and accessible financial services for individuals and businesses. The lender revealed that its diverse loan portfolio included loans to fast-moving consumer goods businesses, SME loans, asset financing, micro-business support and more. Speaking on the achievement, Managing…

Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Semi Ajayi have pledged to deliver the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy, with both players determined to achieve continental glory for the national team, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Iwobi, who will be crucial to head coach Eric Chelle’s plans in Morocco, insists the current generation of players is eager to be remembered for winning silverware rather than individual talents alone. “People normally get remembered for their accolades, and as a team, there’s no better way to be remembered than winning something,” the Fulham midfielder told Kelechi Anyikude. “So we’re very ambitious, and we’d…

The National Information Technology Development Agency has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to open governance, transparency and inclusive digital development following the country’s recognition at the 2025 Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Spain. Nigeria emerged as the overall global winner in the Digital Governance category at the summit, organised in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in recognition of its use of digital tools and policies to strengthen transparency, accountability and citizen participation. The country also received a Regional Award for advancing Open Digital Governance across Africa and the Middle East, underscoring its growing leadership role in the region. The IT regulator said on Monday that…

Crypto derivatives markets are heating up as Glassnode reports perpetual open interest has risen in anticipation of a big move at the end of this year.Perpetual open interest (OI) has risen from 304,000 to 310,000 Bitcoin (BTC) as its price briefly touched $90,000 on Monday, Glassnode said on Monday.The funding rate has also “heated up” from 0.04% to 0.09%, which suggests derivatives traders are anticipating a potential market move by the end of the year. “This combination signals a renewed buildup in leveraged long positioning, as perpetual traders position for a potential year-end move,” Glassnode said.Bitcoin perpetuals are futures contracts that…

The Kansas City Chiefs will soon be on the move. Kansas lawmakers have approved a package of tax incentives that would move the storied football franchise, along with MLB’s Kansas City Royals, across state lines, from Missouri to the Sunflower State, possibly by 2031. The Chiefs confirmed the planned move in a statement to Chiefs fans on Monday, December 22. “Today is an extraordinary day in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs,” Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “We are excited to partner with the State of Kansas to bring a world-class stadium to our fans. This project…

SSS DG, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi Nigeria’s story is still being written, line by line, headline by headline. The pen and the badge will continue to meet at tense moments. But recent chapters suggest that they can meet without hostility, guided by law, conscience and mutual respect. If that path is sustained, the reward will not belong to any single institution. It will belong to the citizens whose right to know and right to be safe are finally treated as equally sacred. The relationship between those who guard the state and those who tell its story has always been delicate.…

Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has disclosed that old friends and extended family members of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari exploited his weaknesses. Mrs Buhari said her late husband was vulnerable to various forms of scheming and manipulation by extended family members and old friends. She made the disclosure in the biography, From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, authored by Charles Omole. According to Mrs Buhari, her late husband was deeply fond of his extended family members and old friends, a disposition they allegedly took advantage of. The book quoted her as saying: “With most of…

Praise Seeds Schools, Ogun State, celebrated its 10th anniversary and annual Praise Seeds Praise celebration with special recognition for long-serving members of staff and pioneer pupils who laid the foundation of the institution. The celebration featured remarks from the school proprietress, Mrs Dupe Oluwagbile; director, Mr Segun Oluwagbile; Proprietress of Champions International Schools, Magboro, Ogun State, Mrs Bosede Adekeye; and Director of Champions International Schools, Mr Fola Adekeye. In her remarks, Mrs Oluwagbile recalled the school’s humble beginnings, noting that Praise Seeds Schools started its nursery and primary arm in 2015, while the college arm commenced in 2017. She recognised…