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Cast: Darasimi Nadi, Nonzo Bassey, Onyinye Odokoro, Bimbo Manuel, Carol King, Etta Jomaria, Alfie Ikwang, Korede Lawal, Anabel Thaddeus, David Riyo, Harriet Akinola, Regina Adekunle, Soni Irabor. Director: Sonia Irabor Run time: 83 minutes Streaming Platform: Prime Video It’s 2026, and many critical issues affecting children in Africa continue to take a back seat. On one hand, topics like mental health and bullying, both critical issues for children, are frequently marginalised due to systemic barriers and a lack of intervention, but also a cultural denial stemming from a collective refusal to acknowledge the uncomfortable reality of their existence. On the…

Goldberg Lager Beer on Saturday rounded off its continental soccer cup fans’ engagement series on a high note as Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal at the tournament. The third-place match viewing, held at the Lion Wonder Arena in Egbeda, Lagos, doubled as another edition of Goldberg’s Festival of Drums and Light, bringing together football, music and culture in a calm but celebratory atmosphere. The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs played out a tense contest that ended goalless after regulation time. In the shootout, Nigeria kept its nerve, converting four penalties to secure third place…

The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has poured glowing tributes on the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their heroic outing and bronze medal triumph at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing their performance as a victory of spirit, courage, and national pride. Governor Abiodun saluted the Eagles for playing what many adjudged as the most exhilarating and dominant football at the tournament, noting that the team went unbeaten in regulation time throughout the competition, winning all their matches except the semi-final, which was decided by the lottery of penalties.…

Gbenga Hashim, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asserted that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will be voted out in the 2027 general elections. He stated that no legal or administrative manoeuvres can derail Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. Hashim further alleged that “the ruling APC is engaging in legal and institutional actions aimed at weakening opposition participation ahead of the next election cycle.” In a statement released to journalists in Kaduna on Sunday by his media office, Hashim described these developments as part of a broader pattern that raises serious concerns about the future of democratic competition in the…

Suspected herders have reportedly killed two people in a fresh attack on Sham-Ior community, the headquarters of Guma Local Government Area in Benue State. Residents said the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, prompting the community to be deserted as people fled to nearby areas for safety. A community source said the assailants invaded the area and opened fire, killing two people on the spot, while several others reportedly sustained injuries. The source added that farmlands and properties were destroyed during the attack, further worsening the humanitarian situation in the area. As of the time of filing this…

Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has suggested why his team was defeated by Nigeria in the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday. Hassan watched as Nigeria defeated the Pharaohs 4-2 on a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw. Speaking to reporters at his post-match interview, Hassan, who insisted that the match was evenly balanced, admitted that the penalties made the difference. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush’s penalties. “It was a very even game against a strong Nigerian team. Both teams were well-organised and focused throughout,” Hassan said. “In matches like this, details…

Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has dismissed claims of biased officiating in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between hosts Morocco and Nigeria. Laryea, who spoke in a viral video showing him receiving flowers after landing at Accra airport in Ghana, described the encounter as the toughest match of the tournament due to the high stakes involved. Morocco defeated Nigeria 4–2 on penalties after a goalless draw over 120 minutes in the semifinal played in Rabat, booking a place in the final against Senegal. The Super Eagles, whose fourth AFCON title bid was ended by the defeat, later went on…

The Atiku Haske Organisation has rejected a directive by Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, asking members of the group to defect to the All Progressives Congress, saying he lacks the authority to determine its political direction. The support group of the African Democratic Congress presidential hopeful also announced the expulsion of Abba, claiming he never contributed “a naira” to its operations. Abba had on Thursday, after announcing his defection to the APC, directed coordinators and members of his political structure to join the ruling party and mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.…

The Nigeria Premier Football League has summoned Remo Stars and Ikorodu City to an investigative hearing on Monday following reports of fracas and alleged physical attacks on fans during and after their Matchday 20 fixture. The NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, expressed frustration that the incidents took place despite a reconciliation meeting held with top officials of both clubs in attendance. “In the light of the reports and video evidence that are in our possession, the NPFL is inviting the two clubs to an investigative hearing on Monday, January 19, at our office in Abuja,” the NPFL statement read…

Microsoft has identified issues upon installing the January 2026 Windows security update. To address these issues, an out-of-band (OOB) update was released today, January 17, 2026.- Connection and authentication failures in remote connection applications: This issue affects multiple platforms including Windows 11, version 25H2; Windows 10, version 22H2 ESU; and Windows Server 2025. See the bottom of this message for the complete list of affected products.-Devices with Secure Launch might fail to shut down or hibernate: This issue only affects Windows 11, version 23H2.