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Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, and defender, Ola Aina, have sent messages of encouragement to the Nigerian national team ahead of their semi-final clash against Morocco, expressing strong belief in the players’ ability to go all the way. In separate videos shared on the official Super Eagles X account on Wednesday, the duo praised the team’s performances at the tournament and urged the players to remain united and enjoy the moment. Troost-Ekong, who captained Nigeria to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, said he was proud of the team’s progress and confident of victory against the…

The Edo State Government has announced that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, arrested during unrest in the area last weekend, will be released. The Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, told Channels Television on The Morning Brief on Wednesday that while some students were freed on Tuesday, others would regain their freedom later on Wednesday. “We didn’t sleep till 1 a.m. this morning, trying to release the students, some of them yesterday. Altogether, we are releasing about 38 students,” the commissioner said. Iyamu said the unrest was orchestrated by individuals living outside Edo State, who “fomented trouble, leading to…

Tokenized gold emerged as one of crypto’s fastest-growing asset classes in 2025, accounting for roughly a quarter of all net growth in real-world assets (RWAs).The market capitalization of tokenized gold jumped 177% over the past year, while the number of holders nearly tripled, with more than 115,000 new wallets added during the year, outpacing most other RWA categories, according to data accumulated by Cex.io. The tokenized gold market added close to $2.8 billion in net value in 2025, expanding from about $1.6 billion to $4.4 billion, per the report. That increase alone represented nearly 25% of total net inflows across…

Matt Damon knows how to put his best foot forward — much to the amusement of his teenage daughter. A video originally shared by Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday, January 13, captured the moment Damon’s daughter, Gia, 17, mocked her famous dad for posing awkwardly on The Rip premiere’s red carpet in New York City. “Why are you standing like this?” Gia, whom Damon, 55, shares with wife, Luciana Barroso, asked her father as she imitated him hunched forward with his arms puffed out to each side. Damon had been posing for photos alongside his costar and fellow The Rip producer…

Israel has declared that it is cutting ties with three International organisations, two of which are linked to the UN, following the recent withdrawal of the United States. The Israeli Foreign Ministry, in a statement posted on Tuesday, said it has decided to follow suit by severing ties with these organisations after it examined US actions. Last Thursday, the Donald Trump administration withdrew the US from 66 United Nations and international organisations that it claims do not serve US interests. The administration said it made this choice after conducting a review of all international organisations, conventions, and treaties that the…

Seplat Energy Plc has revealed more details of Heirs Energies Limited’s acquisition of a 20.07 per cent holding in the oil and gas company. Heirs Energies, which is chaired by Tony Elumelu, the Chairperson of Transcorp Group and United Bank for Africa, had late last year completed the deal involving the purchase of 120.4 million shares at GBP3.05 per share, valuing the transaction at roughly $500 million. Afreximbank and Africa Finance Corporation financed the deal. Heirs Energies bought the stake from Maurel & Prom S.A., a French oil and gas firm specialising in hydrocarbon exploration and production. Seplat is listed…

If the Trump administration chooses America First and discriminates against us, why should we do the same to ourselves? I do not want to believe that Tinubu will accept Trump’s prescription on who should benefit from shared health contributions, whether Muslims or Christians. If President Tinubu prioritises the health of only Christians, what happens to the rest of us? Insecurity is pervasive all over the country. How Tinubu will protect and serve one group against the other, using Trump’s template, remains to be seen. Perhaps, as part of efforts towards rapprochement and strengthening US-Nigeria relations after weeks of diplomatic row,…

The Kaduna State Government has described as “false and misleading” the narratives circulating on social media over the conviction of Victor Solomon, popularly known as Zidane, saying that the judicial process was transparent, lawful and grounded strictly in evidence. The Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Sir James A. Kanyip, explained that Solomon faced two separate criminal trials, before two different High Courts, over distinct offences involving different victims, while addressing public speculation surrounding the judgment delivered on January 6, 2026. According to him, “There is no contradiction in the court outcomes being referenced online. Victor Solomon was tried in two…

With the 2027 general elections fast approaching, the political atmosphere in Benue South Senatorial District is heating up. The contest for the Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched battles in Idoma politics, as opposition forces strategize to stop the incumbent, Senator Abba Moro, who is eyeing a third term. Moro, the former Minister of Interior and current Senate Minority Leader, is widely believed to be positioning himself for a return to the Red Chamber for a third term. If successful, it would mark a twelve-year legislative journey, extending a political legacy that itself…

Armed men loyal to infamous leader, Bello Turji raided Gajit community in Lajinge District, Sabon-Birni LGA, Sokoto State, leaving two people injured and kidnapping at least 20 residents.The incident was reported in a post on X on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine, who said the raid occurred late Tuesday night. The post stated that the assailants carried out the attack on the community during the night. During the raid, two people sustained injuries, while no fewer than 20 men and women were forcefully taken away by the attackers. “Last night, bandits loyal to the notorious leader Bello Turji attacked Gajit…