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Nantes defender Chidozie Awaziem has expressed his willingness to play in any position for the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Awaziem is one of the most experienced defenders in the Super Eagles following the retirement of former captain William Troost-Ekong. The 28-year-old will be playing in his fourth AFCON finals, having been part of the team at the 2019, 2021, and 2023 editions. Awaziem won bronze with the Super Eagles in Egypt and was part of the side that finished second at the previous edition in Côte d’Ivoire. The former Leganés player is prepared to play in any position to…

Britain’s economy expanded less than initially estimated in the second quarter, according to revised official data released Monday, dealing a fresh setback to the Labour government. Gross domestic product was revised down to 0.2 percent in the April-June period from a previous estimate of 0.3 percent, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. Growth in the third quarter stood at an unrevised 0.1 percent, the ONS said, marking a sustained slowdown from the 0.7 percent expansion recorded in the first three months of the year. “The economy is still pretty weak and is heading into 2026 with very…

A South African court on Thursday remanded four National Traffic Police officers accused of killing a Nigerian motorist, Osinakachukwu Onu. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday, from a report by South African news outlet Independent Online, that the officers were denied bail by the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court. The officers were identified as Inspector Rudolph Foromo, 29; Inspector Smanga Dladla, 31; Inspector Colani Senzo Dlamini, 34; and Inspector Vusumuzi Justice Simelane, 36. Onu, who was reportedly in South Africa legally, was said to have been chased by the four traffic officers while they were conducting an operation. Although the exact circumstances surrounding…

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players that they will face weight checks when they return from their Christmas break, as he looks to ensure they are fit for the Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on December 27. Man City closed out their pre-Christmas fixtures with a 3-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday, but Guardiola said discipline around fitness would remain non-negotiable during the festive period. As reported by BBC Sports on Monday, the City boss revealed that players were weighed ahead of the West Ham match and met the required standards, stating that the same checks…

Metaplanet approved an overhaul of its capital structure on Monday, allowing Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder to raise funds through dividend-paying preferred shares aimed at institutional investors.   Investors approved five proposals that collectively expand Metaplanet’s ability to issue preferred shares, introduce new dividend mechanics and open participation to overseas institutional capital, said Dylan LeClair, the company’s Bitcoin strategy director.The approved measures include reclassifying capital reserves to allow for preferred share dividends and potential buybacks, doubling the authorized number of Class A and Class B preferred shares and amending dividend structures to introduce floating and periodic payouts. In addition, Metaplanet cleared the…

Gymnast Dominique Dawes is mourning the death of her father-in-law, Leonard Thompson. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, December 20, to alert fans of Thompson’s disappearance and put out a plea for help, the four-time Olympic medalist, 49, confirmed later that day that Thompson had died. He was 79 years old. Dawes initially wrote alongside a video that addressed fans, “Please help my family. Find my father-in-law, Leonard Thompson. White male, 79 years old, white hair. He may have possibly suffered a help episode and is more than likely disoriented and confused. Last scene in Winchester, Virginia, left his car abandoned…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Sunday said that it recorded a transmission peak of 5,801.84 megawatts (MW) on 4 March. The Managing Director of TCN, Sule Abdulaziz, disclosed this in his end-of-year message to staff, partners and stakeholders. Mr Abdulaziz said the feat was a historic milestone, which occurred during the year, adding that it was the highest peak electricity generation ever delivered on the national grid. He described 2025 as a remarkable and historic year for the company and Nigeria’s power sector. “A highlight of our progress came on March 4, when TCN transmitted an all-time peak…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Sunday said it recorded 131 vandalism incidents across its network from January to November 2025. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Suleiman Abdulaziz, disclosed this on Sunday in his end of the year message. “From January to November 2025 alone, the company recorded 131 vandalism incidents across its network,” he said. Vandalism has become a significant threat to Nigeria’s power infrastructure. In January 2025, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said over N9 billion was spent to restore vandalised power infrastructure in the northern part of Nigeria in 2024. Mr…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have arrested a notorious bandit leader linked to several cases of kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benue–Taraba axis. The arrest, according to a statement issued by the Brigade on Monday, was carried out on December 21, 2025, by troops of the Forward Operating Base ,FOB, Wukari during an intelligence driven operation at Vaase Community in Ukum local government council of Benue State. The suspect, identified as Fidelis Gayama, was described as a high value target who has been on the watchlist of security…

Nollywood actor, Mike Folarin has opened up about his struggles with handling some female fans due to their overzealousness. In a candid interview with VJ Adams, Folarin revealed that some overzealous female fans have gone as far as kissing him without his consent. He described the incident as the most ridiculous experience in the entertainment industry. “Getting unsolicited kisses is the most ridiculous fan experience I have had. Yeah, getting kissed without my consent. It happened Lagos, in the club. So, I guess everybody was intoxicated,” he said. The movie star urged fans to always seek celebrities’ consents before doing…