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Recent missile strikes by the United States military on terrorist targets in northwestern Nigeria have reportedly forced extremist elements to relocate, raising concerns of a regional displacement and new security challenges. The strikes, authorized by President Donald Trump on Christmas Day and coordinated with the Nigerian government, targeted Islamic State-affiliated hideouts in Sokoto State….
A Ghanaian clergyman, Ebo Noah, has told his congregation to “relax and enjoy themselves,” following the failure of his prophecy that a catastrophic global flood would occur on December 25, 2025. The self-styled prophet addressed followers after the predicted doomsday passed without incident, stating that the prophesied catastrophe had been “postponed.” His reversal…
AFCON heavyweights inch toward knockout stage after tense stalemate. In a clash that promised fireworks but delivered tense, tactical warfare, Senegal and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday that leaves both nations on the cusp of the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. Cedric Bakambu’s second-half strike for the Leopards…
Anfield unites in tribute as Slot’s Reds edge Wolves in tense affair. On an afternoon heavy with memory and emotion, Florian Wirtz announced his arrival as a Liverpool match-winner, scoring his first goal for the club in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The match was framed by a poignant tribute to former…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced today that a fleet of four advanced attack helicopters procured from the United States is set to arrive in Nigeria “soon,” marking a significant escalation in the federal government’s efforts to combat the nation’s pervasive security crisis. The President made the disclosure during a high-level meeting with leaders of…
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested one suspect and recovered a stolen motorcycle after responding to a distress call during a robbery in the Olorunda Aba area. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, on Saturday, the incident occurred on December 25, 2025, around 10:30…
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed confidence that striker Victor Osimhen will find the net when the Super Eagles take on Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations group stage match on Saturday. Osimhen drew a blank in Nigeria’s opening 2-1 win over Tanzania, extending his run to just one goal in nine…
The Nigerian government confirmed Friday that it carried out a “joint” precision military operation with United States forces on Christmas Day, targeting ISIS-affiliated militants in the northwestern state of Sokoto. The action signals a potential escalation in coordinated counter-terrorism efforts amid complex regional security crises. In a televised interview, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, stated…
FÈS, MOROCCO – A classic African football rivalry will be renewed on Saturday as Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles face off in a pivotal Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Set against the historic backdrop of Fès, the clash pits two sides brimming with confidence after winning their…
KADUNA, NIGERIA – Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately cease all military cooperation with the United States, including reported U.S. airstrikes against terrorist targets within Nigeria. In a strongly-worded statement posted to his Facebook page on Friday, Gumi warned that American military involvement risks exacerbating the…
