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Fifty years of waiting weigh heavily on Morocco’s golden generation. On the eve of AFCON 2025, the message from the Atlas Lions’ leadership is clear: ambition must walk hand in hand with humility. Head coach Walid Regragui and captain Achraf Hakimi addressed the press on Saturday at the tournament’s Main Media Centre, barely 24 hours before Morocco kick off their campaign against Comoros at the Africa Cup of Nations. For a host nation desperate to end a half-century continental drought, the stakes could hardly be higher. Favourites with a warning label Regragui, still revered across Africa after guiding Morocco to…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that a fire incident occurred at one of its offices within its Abuja headquarters on Saturday, days ahead of the January 2026 implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws. The incident was confirmed by Mr Sikiru Akinola, spokesperson to the Executive Chairman of the agency, Zacch Adedeji. According to Akinola, the fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building and was promptly detected by security personnel on duty. He said swift intervention by the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service, alongside other emergency responders, ensured the fire was quickly contained and prevented…

Former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has named Brazil as the country to beat in the FIFA World Cup 2026. But he believes that Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal is the country that could beat Brazil to win the World Cup. Ferguson sees Brazil, now managed by former Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, as one of the favourites for the title. He believes the South American football powerhouse has all it takes to win the World Cup. Ferguson, who dominated the Premier League for many years, told Press Box PR how he worked with Brazilian twin, Rafael and Fabio at Manchester…

Unknown gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 10 others in an attack at a township outside Johannesburg, police said in Sunday, in the second mass shooting in South Africa this month. The motive for the attack at Bekkersdal, 40 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of the city, was not clear, police told AFP. “Some victims were randomly shot in the streets by unknown gunmen,” a police statement said. “Ten people are dead. We don’t have a breakdown of who they are,” Brigadier Brenda Muridili, police spokesperson for Gauteng province, told AFP. The shooting took place near a tavern or informal bar…

Wema Bank, an innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced Chao and VOC AI as the first-place winners of Hackaholics 6.0. The announcement was made at the Grand Finale of Hackaholics 6.0 held in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday, Chao, an engine designed to help food vendors work smarter and grow effortlessly, emerged as the first-place winner in the Ideathon category, securing a cash prize of N25,000,000. VOC AI, a Voice of Customer software development kit that turns everyday notifications into real-time feedback touchpoints, clinched first place in the Hackathon category. Other winners in the…

Kwara United host Bayelsa United on Sunday (today) at the Kwara State Stadium, in a pivotal matchday 18 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League as the first stanza of the season draws to a close, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Harmony Boys enter the contest determined to secure maximum points and climb the table after a disappointing 3–1 defeat away to Enyimba International in Aba last weekend, a result that marked a difficult outing for head coach Ashifat Suleiman. The defeat put the team under pressure to respond, with this Ilorin fixture offering a crucial opportunity to steady their…

Love her or hate her, Sydney Sweeney took Hollywood by storm in 2025. Sweeney’s year began with heartbreak as Us Weekly confirmed that she and fiancé Jonathan Davino ended their engagement. After calling it quits for good with Davino, Sweeney entered her single era and zeroed-in on her career. The actress had multiple movies premiere throughout the following months, including Echo Valley, Eden, Americana, Christy and The Housemaid. Sweeney also tapped back into her iconic Euphoria character, Cassie, as she and the cast returned to film the series’ highly anticipated third and final season. While Sweeney had a lot of…

A security analyst, Amb. Capt. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu (rtd), has warned that the Nigerian government’s decision to reopen the 47 Unity Colleges earlier closed due to security threats must be backed by concrete, long-term security measures, not official assurances alone. Speaking in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Friday, Adamu said reopening the schools is a delicate but necessary policy choice. He stressed that education remains a critical national asset that should not be disrupted for long periods. “Education is too important to be sacrificed indefinitely. Prolonged closure of Unity Schools threatens national development, social cohesion, and youth stability,”…

Plateau-based pastor, Rev Ezekiel Dachomo on Saturday conducted another mass burial in the Ratoso Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. DAILY POST reports that terrorists had invaded the community and opened fire on miners, killing at least 12 persons instantly. It was gathered that many other persons were missing following the unfortunate attack. At the mass burial on Saturday, Dachomo could be heard in a viral video, urging residents to ensure that they defend themselves during attacks. “You have to defend yourself, we all have the right to survive, do what you can do and…

The Cranes of Uganda refused to train on Saturday as they protest the non-payment of their allowance, DAILY POST reports. The players, according to reports, also want clarity on how much they will be earning at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. They are reportedly owed allowances from the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. President of the Uganda Football Association, David Magogo has reportedly stepped in to resolve the situation. Uganda will open their campaign against former champions, Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in Fès on Tuesday. The Cranes will also face three-time champions Nigeria, and regional rivals, Tanzania in the…