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Sudesh Singh, former coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, has expressed his desire to see Alex Iwobi join three other Nigerian players, Calvin Bassey, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, in the 2025 CAF AFCON Best XI. CAF recently unveiled the Best XI for the 2025 AFCON tournament, which notably featured Iwobi’s Super Eagles teammates Calvin Bassey, Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman. However, Iwobi himself was not selected as Senegal’s Pape Gueye secured the midfield spot over the Fulham star. Alongside Gueye, other notable selections included Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Moussa Niakhaté, Noussair Mazraoui, Idrissa Gueye, Brahim Díaz, and Sadio Mane. Discussing the…

Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would not be able to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election even if he runs on a joint ticket with Peter Obi. Musawa made the remarks during a conversation posted on Instagram by TheMicon Podcast on Saturday, describing Atiku as a “formidable opponent” while insisting he is not a match for the ruling party in 2027. “I think I wouldn’t say I don’t think he is a match. I think he’s a formidable opponent. But I do not think…

A driver was hospitalised following a collision on Eko Bridge that severely damaged a vehicle and triggered severe traffic backups on Sunday morning in Lagos State. The incident occurred at about 6 am on the bridge heading inward toward NEPA, involving a truck and a white car. Confirming the accident on its X handle, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority disclosed that the car flipped over in the crash, leaving one driver injured. Details of the driver’s condition were not immediately available, but LASTMA confirmed that the individual was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. It said, “An accident…

A federal commissioner representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Federal Civil Service Commission, Henry Idahagbon, has described godfatherism as a Nigerian invention that must be consciously dismantled. Idahagbon said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday. According to him, “I believe that the concept of godfatherism is a uniquely Nigerian invention. Maybe it’s one of Nigeria’s negative contributions to the development of democracy.” He noted that all over the world, including the United States and most developed democracies, there are very influential political leaders whose views go a long way in…

Enyimba have become the latest club to be sanctioned for incidents at their home ground this season after the Nigeria Premier Football League handed down heavy penalties following crowd trouble during their matchday 21 fixture against Barau FC, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In a statement issued on Friday, the NPFL confirmed that the Aba-based club had been charged for multiple breaches of its framework and rules arising from the January 18, 2026, encounter, which it said was marred by serious security lapses and misconduct by supporters. The league said, “Enyimba have been charged for breaching the NPFL Framework & Rules…

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Lisa Rinna is addressing her “stalker” comment towards fellow The Traitors cast member Colton Underwood. “Hi, guys, OK, so it’s come to my attention that my post that I responded to in my Housewife mode is taking on a life of its own and it’s causing real problems for Colton and I do not want this because Colton and I are great,” Rinna, 62, said in a video shared via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, January 24. “He was a great and is a great nemesis for me on the show in the…

The Military High Command has reiterated the determination of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in collaboration with other security agencies in the country, to safely rescue and reintegrate all kidnapped victims of Kurmin Wali Community in Kaduna State with their family members in due course.It appealed for calm and understanding among Nigerians on the situation. A statement issued by the Director of Media Operations (DMO), Major General Michael Onoja explained that the AFN was duly aware of the apprehensions of displaced residents of the affected community regarding the ongoing operations to secure the release of the victims and assured that…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima, ahead of the presidential election in 2027. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele reiterated his warning to Tinubu not to make use of a muslim-muslim ticket, stating that the disobedience is leading to the removal of the vice president from office. He, however, warned that if the VP is removed acrimoniously, it will affect the party because Shettima will work against the interests of the party. Ayodele said: “I…

Maybe this is the game Arsenal have been waiting for. The Gunners have struggled to pull away from an uninterested chasing pack in the Premier League title race. Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday was their first win in four fixtures. After a couple of draws, City were beaten 2-0 at Manchester United last Sunday. Aston Villa also drew 0-0 at Crystal Palace, before losing 1-0 at home to Everton. In all of these, Arsenal failed to establish a bigger lead. Their 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest meant they were seven points clear instead of nine. However, City’s…

Former federal lawmakers, under the auspices of the National Forum of Former Legislators, have adopted President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 general election and called for the constitutional entrenchment of rotational presidency to sustain national unity beyond 2031. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the NFFL 2026 National Summit, themed “National unity and nation building beyond 2031,” held on Saturday in Abuja. Presenting the communiqué, the forum said its deliberations were guided by the need for national cohesion and the integration of Nigeria’s diverse ethnic nationalities. “We adopt President Bola…