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‘Our Beat, Our Gold’ took centre stage on Saturday as Goldberg Lager Beer celebrated Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia, turning the Super Eagles’ qualification for the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations into a shared fan experience rooted in football, culture and the easy excitement of Detty December. At the expansive Ilubirin Way in Lagos, the sight was unmistakable. Fans gathered early, many with bottles and cans of ice-cold Goldberg Lager Beer in hand, settling into a relaxed but engaging viewing environment designed to bring the match-day experience closer to the people. The open-air venue was carefully…
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have carried out coordinated attacks on Ja Jibiri and Ladu villages in Yobe State, injuring a village head, abducting a driver, and looting a health facility. The incident was disclosed in a post on X on Sunday by counter-insurgency security expert Zagazola Makama. Makama said the attacks occurred at about 12;20 am on December 27, 2025, citing security sources. According to the report, during the raid on Ja Jibiri village, the village head, Lawan Hassan, 45, was shot in the left shoulder. The assailants later moved to Ladu village, where they abducted a 40-year-old driver, Madu Kura,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over the recent United States airstrikes on suspected terrorist locations in Sokoto State, describing the development as a sign of failure in handling Nigeria’s security challenges. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said while it recognises the serious security threats facing the country, the involvement of foreign troops on Nigerian soil raises serious concerns about sovereignty and governance. The ADC said protecting lives and defeating terrorism should remain a top national priority, adding that it supports all lawful and effective measures…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested one Amadin William for allegedly killing his Europe-based childhood friend identified as Eghosa Osarietinomwan. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Benin-City. Ikoedem also confirmed that two other persons were arrested following a reprisal attack by angry youths that greeted the killing. The angry youths in the community were reported to have set the suspect’s house ablaze. The police spokesperson said the murder suspect has been taken into custody. “The deceased sustained deep machete cuts on the neck after…
Stanley Nwabali, goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has shared his struggles with injuries before the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco. Prior to the 2025 AFCON, Nwabali’s coach at Chippa United, Vusumuzi Vilakazi, revealed that the 29-year-old Nigerian needed surgery to threat previous injuries. Vilakazi expressed doubt over goalkeeper’s chances of participating in the AFCON as he was still recovering from both an ankle and a hand injury. “I was injured but with the help of team doctors and physios I am able to stand on the pitch and play,” Nwabali told reporters after Nigeria won Tunisia on Saturday. “It is…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has hosted a grand wedding for his son, Samuel, in Benue State, just days after welcoming his own new wife, Zaynab Ngohemba, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, into the family home. The ex-governor’s son’s wedding, held in Benue State, attracted significant attention from Nigeria’s political elite, with Vice President Kashim Shettima representing President Bola Tinubu at the event. The Vice President’s attendance was confirmed by the Spokesman and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President),…
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 43-year-old Amadin Williams for the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas. The Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrest on Sunday, adding that the suspect would be charged to court once investigations are concluded. According to sources, the deceased had returned from abroad with his family to celebrate Christmas. He was reportedly attacked and killed at Oben Community during a housewarming party. A source said, “I can confirm that Eghosa Osas, 43 years old, was killed by his childhood friend, Amadin Williams, for reasons yet to…
The spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to travel to Europe amid rising security concerns in the country, describing the move as insensitive and alarming. Abdullahi expressed the position in a statement titled ‘PBAT’s lack of care scary’, and posted on his official X account on Sunday. His reaction followed PUNCH Online’s report that the President had departed Nigeria for Europe ahead of his participation in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit, where he is expected to engage global leaders on climate action, economic reforms and sustainable development. However, Abdullahi argued that the…
December 28, 2025 6:31 pm The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continued on Sunday with thrilling fixtures and results. Matchday 2 saw a notable upset as Sudan defeated Equatorial Guinea 1-0 at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. Africa Cup of Nations results – Sunday: Group F In Agadir: Gabon 2-3 Mozambique Gabon 2 (Aubameyang 45+5, Moucketou-Moussounda 76) Mozambique 3 (Bangal 37, Catamo 42-pen, Calila 52) In Marrakesh Ivory Coast vs Cameroon – 20:00 GMT [Result pending] Standings (Played – Won – Drawn – Lost – Goals For – Goals Against – Points): Ivory Coast: 1 – 1 – 0 –…
Yesterday, Ubisoft confirmed that Rainbow Six Siege had been compromised and that it had shut down the game’s servers and marketplace while it resolved the issue. The hackers managed to gain control over a significant chunk of the game’s systems, including the ability to ban and unban users, sending custom messages to ban ticker, unlocking all in-game items, and granting every player 2 billion R6 Credits and Renown.Ubisoft sells R6 credits in its store, pricing 15,000 of them at $99.99. That means the actual cash value of 2 billion R6 credits is about $13.33 million.Ubisoft made it clear that nobody…
