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Algeria midfielder Ismaël Bennacer is a major doubt for Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Nigeria after sustaining a muscle injury that could significantly weaken the Desert Foxes’ midfield, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old was forced off in the 49th minute of Algeria’s Round of 16 clash against DR Congo and has yet to recover, raising concerns about his availability for the crucial encounter at the Stade de Marrakech. According to Algerie Football Media on Friday, Bennacer has not trained with his teammates, with just one session remaining before the 5pm kick-off against the Super Eagles on Saturday.…

Rising artiste, Maureen James, aka Rap Goddess, has stirred debate with her new single titled, ‘I Don’t Go to Church’, offering a raw and unfiltered meditation on faith, spirituality, and personal awakening. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that moving beyond the traditional confines of organised religion, the track advances the idea that “the heart is the temple,” emphasising a direct, deeply personal relationship with the divine over institutional ritual. It added, “Through sharp lyricism and a commanding flow, she challenges the status quo, advocating authenticity and spiritual truth in an era she describes as one of awakening rather than…

Pump.fun co-founder Alon Cohen said the Solana-based memecoin launchpad is overhauling its creator fee system after concluding that the existing model may have skewed incentives.“Creator fees need change,” Cohen wrote in a Friday post on X, acknowledging that the Dynamic Fees V1 system, introduced several months ago, succeeded in driving activity but failed to produce sustainable market behavior. According to Cohen, the mechanism encouraged low-risk token creation at the expense of high-risk trading, which he described as “dangerous” because traders are the core source of liquidity and volume on the platform.Cohen said the initial rollout showed early promise. Within weeks,…

Sister Wives star Mykelti Padron (née Brown) is addressing the parenting backlash sparked by her road trip post on social media. Padron, 29, pushed back against the criticism she faced from mom-shamers after allowing her three kids — daughter Avalon and twin sons Archer and Ace — to use iPads to pass the time during a four-hour car ride. The TLC alum said that she was flooded with so many messages blasting her decision that she felt compelled to speak out about the matter. “I hate when I get judged for how I raise my kids,” she said in a…

The Rivers House of Assembly has refuted reports that it has discontinued the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu. The spokesperson of the assembly, Enemi George, disclosed this in a statement on Friday night. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the assembly began impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his Deputy, Mrs Odu, a professor, on Thursday, over alleged gross misconduct. There were reports earlier on Friday from some news websites and newspapers suggesting that the assembly had withdrawn the impeachment move and apologised to President Bola Tinubu over the plot. ‘Deliberate misinformation’ Mr George, who represents Asari‑Toru II Constituency…

Abia State Government has constituted an administrative panel of enquiry to investigate the causes of the crisis in Okun Aku community, Ohafia local government area. DAILY POST recalls that a youth, Mr. Igwe Akuma Akwu was shot dead last week, while houses and vehicles belonging to some other indigenes of Okon-Aku were set ablaze during the crisis. A public notice announcing the setting up of the panel of inquiry was signed by the Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,Uzor Nwachukwu, According to the notice, the approval for the panel was granted by Governor Alex Otti, following concerns…

Three youths identified as members of the criminal elements called Shilla Boys operating in Adamawa State have been arrested for alleged robbery. The state Police Command said its operatives made the arrest in collaboration with members of the community who keyed into the command’s Community Policing Initiative. The command specified in a statement obtained Saturday morning that the three suspected Shilla Boys were picked up for involvement in armed robbery, housebreaking, and theft. The suspects, each of them 19 years old, are Auwal Inusa, Huzaifa Ahmed, and Lukman Abdullahi, all residents of Nassarawo Ward, Yola North LGA. The statement signed…

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has predicted the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash between the Super Eagles and the Desert Warriors of Algeria. The defender said he does not worry too much about Algeria’s strong defense as Nigeria gets ready to face the North Africans on Saturday. Nigeria is coming into the game in good attacking shape, having scored 12 goals in their last four matches. Algeria, on the other hand, have only let in one goal so far in their journey to the final eight. Despite this the Birmingham City full-back says the Super…

In this morning recap, we identify the new tax law that took effect on January 1 as introduced by President Bola Tinubu; the tax regime already taking a toll on businesses and trades in the country is one of the leading stories and topics of discussion among Nigerians. It became law on June 26, 2025, when Tinubu signed four major tax reform bills into law, marking what the government has described as the most significant overhaul of the tax system in decades. The laws are the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said he never anticipated the political rift between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, cautioning the governor to tread carefully amid the deepening crisis in the state. Fayose spoke on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he reflected on the breakdown of the relationship between Wike and his political protégé, which has plunged the state into prolonged instability. “Let me quickly say this. I never knew this thing would ever happen between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the FCT…