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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly dismissed a renewed paternity claim after a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, took to social media to request a DNA test to establish whether he is her father. The controversy resurfaced on Thursday when Anuoluwapo posted an emotional appeal on Instagram, describing herself as Davido’s “oldest…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that Nigeria prepared extensively for penalties ahead of their semi-final clash with hosts, Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the right players were selected despite the shoot-out defeat. Nigeria’s hopes of lifting the trophy ended on Wednesday night after losing 4–2 on penalties following…
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest on Friday, a day after national elections in which early official results showed a commanding lead for incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking to extend his nearly 40-year rule. With about 25 per cent of votes counted, Uganda’s Electoral Commission said Museveni had secured…
Down Syndrome Is Not a Curse. It Is a Name That Honors Dignity Chinwe Igbokwe In Nigeria, when people hear “Down syndrome,” many assume it is a curse, a spiritual punishment, or a sign that something has gone terribly wrong in a family. Some believe the word “down” means the person is less than human,…
The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, is set to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute of Politics and Policies, following a partnership with the BAT Ideological Group aimed at strengthening ideological orientation and political leadership development in Nigeria. The Director of Media and Publicity of the BAT Ideological Group, Arabinrin Aderonke,…
Defending champions Nigeria have been drawn alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following the official draw conducted ahead of the tournament. The Super Falcons, who are record 10-time champions, will play all their Group C fixtures at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco….
The United States has approved $413.046 million (about ₦587 billion) for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other African countries in 2026, amid worsening insecurity across West Africa and renewed geopolitical competition on the continent. The allocation is contained in the United States National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, obtained on…
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has lost an estimated ₦75 million after the Super Eagles failed to defeat host nation Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The loss followed a high-stakes $50,000 bet placed by the singer ahead of Wednesday night’s clash at the Prince…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated that the United States “needs” Greenland for national security purposes, insisting that Denmark cannot adequately protect the strategically located Arctic island, even after high-level talks with Danish and Greenlandic officials. Trump made the remarks following a tense, high-stakes meeting involving US, Danish and Greenlandic representatives, a discussion that…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday crashed out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 4–2 on penalties to host nation Morocco in a tense semi-final encounter that ended goalless after extra time. The fiercely contested match was played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Morocco dominated possession and attacking momentum but failed…
