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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid tribute to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, commending their courage, sacrifice and dedication to national unity and security. In a message posted on his verified X handle on Thursday to mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed annually on January 15, Atiku said he and his family joined “millions of Nigerians in solemn remembrance and deep gratitude to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.” The day is dedicated to h

Morocco secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final by defeating Nigeria in a penalty shoot-out following a goalless draw after extra time in their semifinal at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat on Wednesday. Regulation and extra time finished 0–0, with both teams creating limited clear-cut chances and failing to break the deadlock over 120 minutes. Neither side was able to convert opportunities in open play, despite tactical adjustments and substi

Arsenal secured a 3–2 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, taking a narrow lead into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal opened the scoring early through Ben White, who headed home in the 7th minute following an error by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. The Gunners extended their advantage shortly after half-time when Viktor Gyökeres finished from close range to make it 2–0. Chelsea responded afte

Senegal secured a 1–0 victory over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semifinal on Wednesday at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier, booking their place in the final of the competition. The only goal of the match came in the second half, when seasoned forward Sadio Mané found the net, breaking the deadlock and ultimately deciding the contest in Senegal’s favour. The semifinal was a tightly contested affair featuring tactical discipline from both sides. Senegal’s d

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atlético Madrid, with the 25-year-old joining the club on a long-term contract until 2031. Gallagher’s move to Spurs was announced by the club and is subject to international clearance, with the transfer fee reported to be around €40 million. Gallagher, who began his senior career with Chelsea and has previously played for Crystal Palace, West Bromwich Albion and in Spain with Atlético Mad

Two additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have publicly withdrawn their backing for the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, urging their colleagues to explore peaceful alternatives to the political crisis confronting the state. The lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh (Khana Constituency I) and Emilia Amadi (Obio/Akpor Constituency II), made their appeal on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, saying recent int

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned further proceedings in the ongoing leadership dispute within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), setting January 23, 2026, for the hearing of a motion filed by the Kabiru Turaki–led faction seeking a stay of further action in the matter. The dispute centres on rival claims to the party’s national leadership following a controversial convention and subsequent court challenges. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik made the adjournment on Wednes

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that he has faced personal threats in the course of implementing Nigeria’s comprehensive tax reforms, describing the experience as part of the challenge of restructuring a long-standing, “broken” system. Oyedele made the revelation on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at a governance colloquium held to mark the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates in Lagos in February, as part of efforts to attract global capital and accelerate sustainable investment into the country. The President made the disclosure on Tuesday while addressing participants at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, where Nigeria also sealed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE to strengthen trade, investment and cooperation ac

PHOTO: Antonio Conte, head coach of Napoli, is escorted down the tunnel after being shown a red card during the Serie A match between Inter Milan and Napoli at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026, in Milan, Italy. Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has been handed a two-match suspension and fined €15,000 following his dismissal during Napoli’s Serie A defeat away to Inter on Sunday. The sanction was confirmed by Lega Serie A, which announced the disciplinary measures

Xabi Alonso has broken his silence following his departure from Real Madrid, releasing a personal statement on his social media channels days after leaving the club. The Spaniard confirmed the end of his short spell at the Bernabéu, which lasted just seven months of an initial three-year agreement, with Real Madrid sitting second in La Liga at the time of his exit. Alonso’s departure followed defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, a result that compounded a diffi

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed deep sadness over the recent kidnapping and killing of a young man in Ekpoma, pledging intensified security operations to address rising insecurity and bring perpetrators to justice. Okpebholo’s remarks came in a post on his verified X handle on Monday, following the incident that occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Esan West Local Government Area, which has heightened fear and anger among residents, including students of

Manchester United have reached an agreement with former midfielder Michael Carrick to become the club’s interim head coach for the remainder of the 2025–26 season, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer missing out on the role. According to The Athletic, Carrick’s return to Old Trafford will see him take charge of the first team on a temporary basis following the departure of Rúben Amorim earlier this month. United are finalising contract details with the 44-year-old and aim to have him i

Peter Obi has raised fresh concerns over what he described as the absence of presidential leadership amid Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic and security challenges, questioning President Bola Tinubu’s visibility and engagement at a time he said the country is facing a national emergency. In a statement shared on Monday via his X handle, the former Labour Party presidential candidate asked pointedly, “Where is the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?” stressing that

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ahead of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, reinforcing Nigeria’s engagement in global discussions on sustainable development and economic transformation. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu touched down at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at 11:30 pm local time. He was received by the U

Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 2–1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, knocking United out of the Emirates FA Cup third round and advancing to the fourth round of the competition. Brighton took the lead in the first half through Brajan Gruda, who finished a well-taken move to give the visitors an early advantage. Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck doubled the lead before the break with a powerful finish, making it 2–0 at the interval. Unite

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has clarified that amounts wagered on gaming and lottery activities commonly referred to as “stakes” will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), removing a source of uncertainty that previously affected operators in the betting, gaming and lottery sectors. Under Section 185, Subsection M of the newly enacted tax law, “money, stakes or securities including interest in money or securities” are explicitly listed among items exempt from VAT. The provisio

Egypt have defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final at the Agadir Grand Stade, advancing to the semi-final stage of the continental tournament. Egypt opened the scoring early through Omar Marmoush, who finished a through-ball opportunity to give the Pharaohs an early lead. Ramy Rabia extended Egypt’s advantage with a header from a Mohamed Salah corner, putting Egypt 2-0 ahead midway through the first half. Ivory Coast reduced the deficit when E

Nigeria reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-final at the Marrakesh Stadium, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams securing their progression. Nigeria controlled the match for long periods, creating several attacking chances and defending with organisation to prevent the hosts from troubling Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Just after the interval, Osimhen broke the deadlock when he headed home a