Author: News Room
Every Africa Cup of Nations throws up fresh faces and breakout stars, but history has repeatedly shown that tournaments are often decided by those who have seen it all before. The noise, the pressure, the unforgiving margins, AFCON is rarely won by talent alone. It is won by nerve, timing, leadership, and an intimate understanding of moments that turn tournaments on their head. As Morocco 2025 approaches, a quiet but compelling subplot is taking shape beneath the usual conversations around youth and transition. Across the continent, a group of battle-hardened veterans, men well past their physical peak, but rich in…
A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has commended the release of the 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel from Burkina Faso. In a post via his verified X handle on Thursday, Sani said Africans should not be pawns of neocolonialists and imperialists. DAILY POST reports that Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 personnel. Reacting, the former lawmaker said, “The release of the Nigerian Airforce men held by the Ibrahim Traore led military junta is commendable. Our Foreign Affairs Minister’s diplomatic shuttle bears fruit. “As Africans, we need to constantly remind ourselves that we are brothers…
Abba Moro, the senator representing Benue South and leader of the Senate minority, has reiterated his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying he has no intention of leaving the party. Moro made the declaration on Wednesday during a consultative session with the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) chaired by Kabiru Turaki. The opposition party has experienced a series of defections since the start of the year, but Moro insisted that he and other committed members would not abandon the PDP due to pressure or political intimidation. “I want to inform you, Mr chairman, that many of us here…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced plans to arraign five herbalists arrested at different shrines in Lagos and Osun states over the alleged possession of counterfeit foreign currencies totalling about $3.4 million and €280,000. In a statement released on Wednesday via its official Facebook page, the anti-graft agency said the arrests followed a petition alleging that the suspects defrauded a victim, identified as Halima Sanni, of N26 million. According to the EFCC, the suspects allegedly specialised in deceiving members of the public by presenting themselves as spiritual healers capable of offering cleansing rituals and supernatural solutions to…
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has tipped Asake, Rema, and Omah Lay to be the next greatest artists of the genre after him, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, who are currently regarded as the “Big 3.” He made the prediction while responding to a question from the host during his recent livestream with streamer Carter Efe. “Asake, Omah Lay and Rema are the next GOATs of Afrobeats,” he said. Davido also revealed during the interview that his dream collaboration is with billionaire singer Rihanna, as well as Kehlani. “I would love do a song with Rihanna, I think me…
FIFA have confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will be $727 million. The 48 participating nations will share from a $655million pot. The country that emerges as champions will be awarded $50million – the biggest payout ever. The losing finalists will receive $33million, while the third and fourth-placed teams will be paid $29million and $27million, respectively. Teams that finish between fifth and eighth place will earn $19million each. The countries eliminated in the last 16 will receive $15million, while those that crash out in the group stages will get $9million. Every team that qualified will…
The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday said security remained the top priority of his administration, assuring residents that his government was committed to protecting lives and property across the state. Aiyedatiwa stated this while addressing residents of Ose, Owo and Akure North Local Government Areas during a tour of the councils. He said, “Our administration puts security at the top of OUR EASE agenda. Security agencies remain on high alert to protect all our communities. We will not leave you alone and allow something bad to happen to you. “Criminal activities along border communities will not be tolerated.”…
Two yet-to-be-identified persons have been confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries following a multiple-vehicle collision at Iyana Meiran in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The accident, which occurred on Meiran Road near the Primary Health Centre, involved a silo mixer truck, a commercial minibus and four tricycles. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Taofiq Adebayo, stated that preliminary findings indicated that the silo mixer truck, allegedly driven at high speed, suffered brake failure, lost control and rammed into the vehicles. The impact, according to the agency, led to severe…
In recent years, Nigerians have become used to a familiar scene. A political leader stops by the roadside or walks to the stage during an event. A man with a disability is called forward. A woman selling items on the street, despite her education, is singled out. A skilled graduate struggling to survive is presented to the public. Money is handed over. Sometimes a job or a house is promised, or a scholarship or business support is announced. Cameras record everything. The video and pictures are circulated widely. Headlines emerge, and social media reacts positively. The story is packaged as…
The All Progressives Congress has emerged winner of the chairmanship and councillorship elections in all 27 local government areas in the December 13 council elections in Borno State. The list of chairmen-elect, earlier declared winners by returning officers, was officially announced by the Chairman of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), Alhaji Tahiru Shettima, at a news conference on Monday in Maiduguri. Shettima said BOSIEC did not create any “roadblock” for political parties interested in contesting the elections. He said that despite holding several meetings with stakeholders, only six political parties participated in the elections. “I think the commission…
