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Nasarawa Amazons forward Lot Daniella has said the team will aim to improve their performance in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL Matchday Three tie against Ahudiyannem Queens. Daniella insisted that with strength and determination, they can secure victory against the Umuahia-based club. Nasarawa Amazons will face Ahudiyannem Queens at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Wednesday. “We are ready to fight until the last whistle,” Daniella said in a pre-match… Read the full article here

The Sierra Leone Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Economic Community of West African States Council of Ministers, Timothy Kabba, has called for a renewed commitment to democracy, peace, and regional stability. Kabba made this call while closing the two-day 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja on Wednesday, offering a wide-ranging reflection on the growing threats facing West Africa. Addressing foreign ministers, commissioners,… Read the full article here

Two Nigerians attempting to transport 17 rhino horns, as well as tiger and lion claws, bones and skulls weighing 81.6 kilograms, to another country have been arrested by South African authorities. Although their names were not disclosed, a Wednesday report by South African news outlet Novanews, seen by PUNCH Metro on Tuesday, stated that the suspects were aged 34 and 35. While the duo were arraigned and appeared before the Kempton Park… Read the full article here

The Nigerian government on Monday endorsed a joint venture between Vestergaard Sàrl and Harvestfield Industries Limited, marking the groundbreaking of a mosquito net manufacturing facility in Ogun State. The plant is the first of its kind in Nigeria and aims to strengthen health security while reducing reliance on imported nets. The venture, SNG Health, will produce PermaNet Dual, Vestergaard’s dual active-ingredient… Read the full article here

Sevilla forward Akor Adams has emerged as the player with the highest number of offside calls across Europe’s major leagues this season, with detailed performance data placing him ahead of some of the continent’s most prolific strikers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Adams has been flagged offside 19 times in La Liga, accumulated over 757 minutes in 13 matches, seven of which were starts. The figure places him above Kylian Mbappe in the… Read the full article here

XRP (XRP) may enter a faster-than-expected repricing phase, according to analyst Chad Steingraber, who predicted the price could move “from $2 to $10” in under a year.Key takeaways:XRP ETFs absorbed over 506 million XRP in a month, supporting a $10 price outlook.Two major chart patterns point toward $14–$15 upside targets.ETF demand builds case for 400% XRP rally by 2026Steingraber’s prediction followed strong early interest in the new XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that were… Read the full article here

Taylor Swift put her best foot forward during a night out in New York City with Este Haim. Stepping out for dinner on Tuesday, December 9, Swift, 35, rocked an all-black ensemble including a chic Louis Vuitton Duffle Coat, a mini skirt and black tights. Photos of the outing were shared via an X fan account that night. The pop star completed the look with a pair of Louis Vuitton Midtown High Boots, while wearing her hair out and letting a pop of color shine… Read the full article here

Liberian senators have introduced two separate bills to establish a war crimes court and a specialised economic and corruption crimes court. This aligns with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 2009 recommendation to establish an extraordinary criminal tribunal to prosecute former warlords and criminal perpetrators of Liberia’s 14-year civil wars, including for economic crimes. Introduced in October 2025, four years after a draft bill was submitted to the legislature… Read the full article here

From its modest beginnings in 1957 to the emotionally charged edition in Abidjan in 2024, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has grown into the continent’s most consistent mirror of identity, ambition and political change. It is a competition that has outlived governments, eras and football fashions, yet remains the clearest stage on which African nations measure themselves. For Nigeria, AFCON has often been a barometer of national football health. Whether the Super… Read the full article here

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has detailed how systemic flaws in Nigeria’s public procurement process including projects built on private property and the conversion of public equipment to personal use are crippling national development. Speaking at a Procurement Engagement Workshop in Abuja to mark the 2025 World Anti-Corruption Day, Dr Aliyu called for urgent legislative action,… Read the full article here