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We will remain focused, united – Chelle Nigeria will remain focused and united when they face Algeria in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final duel at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday (today), coach Eric Chelle has declared, Saturday PUNCH reports. The Super Eagles clash with the Fennecs at 5pm in Morocco’s fourth-largest city, with both teams bringing perfect records into the encounter. “It’s crucial for me to maintain focus on the pitch. While energy matters, the mindset is paramount. Our group will remain united,” Chelle said at the pre-match conference. “This match is critical against a formidable opponent.…

Nollywood stars gathered in their numbers to pay last respects to actress, producer and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, who passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 49, after reportedly suffering a heart attack. Ademola was laid to rest at the Atan Cemetery in Yaba, Lagos in a sober ceremony that left many attendees emotional. Her colleagues in attendance include Liz DaSilva, Rotimi Salami, Biola Adebayo, Saidi Balogun and Kunle Afod. However, the funeral activities started on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with a “candlelight vigil” at the LTV 8 Complex in Ikeja, Lagos. The event, which drew family, friends,…

Google rolled out emoji reactions to personal Gmail accounts a little over two years ago, and I completely forgot about it until now — probably because the option is hidden within a small, smiley face icon beside the Forward button. But now, Google is bringing emoji reactions to all Workspace users by default on February 9th, reminding me of their existence (and all the times I could’ve replied with a “thumbs-up” instead of a full-blown message).Selecting the inconspicuous smiley face button displays a range of emoji you can use in place of a written response. If your recipient is another…

For years, major banks treated cryptocurrency primarily as a risk to be contained. That posture is now giving way to a more deliberate form of engagement. Rather than debating crypto’s legitimacy, banks are increasingly deciding how and where to integrate it, from regulated investment products to blockchain-based payment rails.This shift is on full display in this week’s Crypto Biz. JPMorgan is extending its US dollar deposit token onto new blockchain infrastructure, signaling that tokenized cash is moving closer to production use within global banking. Morgan Stanley, meanwhile, is positioning itself to offer exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) through exchange-traded…

Charlie Heaton is weighing in on the debate over whether Eleven is alive or dead after the Stranger Things series finale. “I love that for Mike, that’s what he tells us, you know, that’s coping, right?” Heaton, 31, told Us Weekly exclusively at the Industry season 4 premiere in New York City on Thursday, January 8. “The stories that we choose to believe and the versions of our reality that we choose to believe to cope, and I think it’s really beautiful.” As for what Heaton, who played Jonathan Byers on all five seasons of Stranger Things, personally believes about…

A mini truck conveying tomatoes lost control and rammed into other vehicles on the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday. The accident occurred around noon and was reportedly caused by brake failure, according to eyewitnesses. The truck veered off its lane and rammed into vehicles on the bridge, triggering panic among motorists. The impact caused a black SUV to climb onto another vehicle, leaving both vehicles damaged. No fatalities were recorded, although occupants of one of the affected vehicles — a family — were said to have escaped unhurt. Traffic movement on the bridge was disrupted for…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has been allocated N1.013 trillion in the 2026 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to details contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill released by the Budget Office of the Federation, the allocation stands at exactly N1,013,778,401,602. President Tinubu presented a total budget proposal of N58.18 trillion, tagged “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity.” The proposal projects total revenue of N34.33 trillion and total expenditure of N58.18 trillion, including N15.52 trillion earmarked for debt servicing. INEC has repeatedly stressed the need for…

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, PLASIEC, has issued an updated schedule for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with the polls slated for September 1, 2026. The Chairman of PLASIEC, Plangji Cishak, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Commission’s headquarters in Jos, the state capital, on Friday. He emphasised that the adjustments are guided by “legal, administrative, and operational considerations,” aimed at ensuring a credible and inclusive electoral process. “In keeping with our statutory responsibility and core values of transparency, excellence, and stakeholder inclusiveness, it has become imperative to call for this briefing to formally review very critical activities…

Algeria head coach, Vladimir Petković, admitted that his team must be at their best to stop Nigeria in their quarter-final fixture. The two former champions will battle for a place in the semi-final at the Grande Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. Nigeria have impressed in Morocco with the likes of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen scoring for fun. Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Akor Adams, and Calvin Bassey have also caught the eye. Eric Chelle’s side alongside Algeria are the only team yet to taste defeat at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Petković said it is important for his side…

Coordinator of the Kwara South Joint Community Security Watch Network, Mr Olaitan Oyin-Zubair, tells BIODUN BUSARI about the invasion of the palace of the monarch of Adanla area in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State by bandits What do you know about the kidnap incident by bandits in Adanla community in Kwara State on Boxing Day? The incident happened about 6:30 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025. About 20 bandits invaded Adanla community and went straight to the monarch’s palace. It was the palace of His Royal Majesty Oba David Adedumoye, the Elerin of Adanla Irese in Igbaja District…