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Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has said that Calvin Bassey’s first-half attempt against Algeria in the quarter-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco was a goal. The former Nigeria attacker hit out at the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for its failure to introduce the goal line technology in African football. There is no goal line technology in the Africa Cup of Nations despite calls for the installation of such an important technology in African football. Fifa rule states that the ball must cross the goal line to be ruled as goal. Replays show that almost…
The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists says it is monitoring allegations of medical negligence surrounding the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s 21-month-old son, Nkanu. Its National President, Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. An official family statement said that 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi, the son of novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, died on January 7 after a brief illness. PUNCH Online reported that in a statement released on Saturday, Adichie alleged medical negligence as the cause of her son’s death. She said Nkanu was taken to…
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested 56 suspects during an overnight clean-up enforcement operation in the state’s Mainland area. The development was disclosed in a video and short caption shared on X on Saturday by the Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, Tokunbo Wahab. According to the disclosure, the operation was carried out “in continuation of the agency’s clean-up enforcement operation to rid the State of criminal elements,” with the task force setting out “at about 0020hrs on 10th January, 2026.” The commissioner stated that the task force “embarked on its ongoing clean-up…
AFCON 2025: S’Eagles confirm lineup against Algeria as Osimhen leads attack Fawzi Kehinde The Super Eagles of Nigeria have named their starting XI for Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clash against Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech. Victor Osimhen spearheads the frontline alongside Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams. Alex Iwobi and Bruno are set to provide creativity in midfield, while Wilfred Ndidi will captain the side from the centre of the park, anchoring a midfield that balances defence and attack. The defence features Nwabali in goal, with Osayi and Ajayi in the backline. The bench includes Uzoho, Chukwueze,…
The start of the year is typically a great time to snag deals on health and fitness gear, including trackers and wireless earbuds, and this week was no exception. We found plenty on sale and highlighted the best picks below. Not all of the deals are related to New Year’s resolutions, though; there are also a number of other worthwhile deals worth checking out. Despite the Consumer Electronics Show wrapping up earlier this week, we’re already seeing deals roll in, for example. And if your main goal is to unwind this weekend, we’ve spotted solid deals on Blu-rays to help…
Influencer Kristy Scott has filed for divorce from husband Desmond Scott after more than a decade of marriage. Kristy — who goes by Kristy Sarah on Instagram and TikTok — filed the paperwork on December 30, 2025, per documents obtained by Us Weekly. The social media star cited alleged infidelity as the reason for their split, according to a Friday, January 9, report from TMZ. (Kristy and Desmond share two kids together, sons Vance and Westin, and have been married since 2014). Docs filed in Harris County, Texas, state there is no chance of reconciliation and they “will soon stop…
President Donald Trump has said there could be more US strikes in Nigeria if what he called attacks on the country’s Christian population persist. In an interview with the New York Times published on Thursday, Mr Trump said the death of more Christians in the country could sway the US to carry out more strikes. “I’d love to make it a one-time strike … But if they continue to kill Christians, it will be a many-time strike,” Mr Trump said, making reference to last month’s missile strike in the West African country. PREMIUM TIMES reported the US military operation in…
Angry youths in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday destroyed a 2027 presidential election billboard of President Bola Tinubu, while protesting against the abduction of a young man by suspected kidnappers. DAILY POST gathered that the victim, kidnapped at Ojo street, Ihumudumu, Ekpoma, on January 9, 2026, was subsequently killed by his alleged abductors who were about four in number. It was gathered that the victim was abducted at the gate while he was about to enter his brother’s house. The incident led to a violent protest as angry youths from the area destroyed the billboard…
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians, particularly those in their middle years, to participate actively in politics rather than limiting themselves to commentary on social media. In a post on X on Saturday, Sani advised Nigerians in their 30s, 40s and 50s to stop engaging only in online debates while younger politicians occupy elective positions. Sani said surveys suggesting that Nigerian youths are more active on social media than in politics were unhelpful, stressing that political participation should go beyond online engagement. He also urged aspiring politicians not to be discouraged by a lack of financial resources, noting…
Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly launched fresh attacks on farming settlements in Adogo, Ugbaam Council Ward of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, vandalising farmlands and destroying crops valued at millions of naira. The sudden assault has thrown the agrarian community into panic, forcing many residents to flee their homes amid fears for their safety. Confirming the incident, a respected community leader, Chief Aule Gba, decried the renewed violence, saying it had crippled farming activities both in Adogo and neighbouring areas. “Most farmers have fled and relocated for fear of being attacked and killed by the militia herdsmen,” he…
