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Mozambique Records First AFCON Win Against Gabon
By Mishael Emmanuel Mozambique finally made history at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco by winning their first ever match since their debut in 1986. A thrilling 3-2 victory in Agadir handed the Mambas their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations since debuting in 1986, a landmark moment powered by fearless…
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Celebrate Christmas and not”Detty(Dirty) December
By Basil Njoku The assault on Christmas has taken a new turn, especially in the most populous black nation on earth, Nigeria, and the most populous city, Lagos. The slogan is catching fire. The rebranding of Christmas as “Detty(dirty) December “.* *Christmas as celebrated for centuries reminds us of the birth of Christ , the…
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Yuletide: Over-eating may trigger heart attack, experts tell Nigerians
As Nigerians celebrate during the festive season, medical experts have cautioned against excessive eating during and after the yuletide. They explained that overeating can trigger discomfort in individuals and worsen long-term health conditions, especially among people with underlying illnesses. The experts, who spoke exclusively to our correspondent, warned that overeating could lead to non-communicable diseases…
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President Tinubu Leaves for Europe
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday, December 28, for Europe, continuing his end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has invited President Tinubu to participate in the 2026 edition of…
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House Committee on Sports Chairman Charges Super Eagles Ahead of Round of 16 Clash
The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Kabiru Amadu, has charged the Super Eagles to remain mentally, psychologically, and physically prepared ahead of their Round of 16 fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Nigeria became the second team to qualify for the knockout stage after a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Tunisia on…
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How Nigeria can drive growth in 2026 — CPPE
By Samson Echenim With reform momentum sustained, Nigeria is expected to transition more decisively from stabilisation to growth, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPPE), has said. The CPPE in its review of the Nigerian economy in 2025 and economic outlook for 2026, titled “2025: A Year of Macroeconomic Stabilisation,” aduced that the…