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AFCON 2025: Finishing as top scorer not my priority, I’m just thinking about the team – Ademola Lookman
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has made it clear that personal awards are not his priority at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking after Nigeria’s dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique, Lookman said his focus is firmly on helping the Super Eagles progress in the tournament rather than finishing as the competition’s top scorer. Lookman was one of Nigeria’s standout performers in the Round of 16 clash, scoring a goal and providing assists for Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams as the Super Eagles booked their place in the quarter-finals. The Atalanta star has now scored three goals at AFCON…
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“I Helped Him Win” — Orji Kalu Claims Otti’s 2023 Victory Was Not Accidental
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has claimed that Governor Alex Otti would not have emerged winner of the 2023 Abia State governorship election without his intervention. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media office and signed by George Maduka, Kalu said his political structure remains strong and fully committed to delivering the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State ahead of the 2027 elections. The senator dismissed suggestions that APC needs Governor Otti to win elections in the state, insisting the party is united and solid in Abia. He also challenged Otti to deny that he…
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AFCON: Every Team Fears Nigeria – Kanu Backs Super Eagles Ahead of Mozambique Clash
Arsenal legend and former Super Eagles forward, Nwankwo Kanu has declared that all teams at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations are afraid of Nigeria. Kanu made the statement while urging Nigerians to throw their full support behind the Super Eagles as they prepare to face Mozambique’s Mambas in the AFCON Round of 16. Nigeria will take on Mozambique tonight, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake, and Kanu believes the Super Eagles have what it takes to go all the way In a video post on his X account, Kanu said: “Nigeria vs Mozambique. Let’s all support our…
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“Resign If You Can’t Behave” — APC Secretary Blasts Wike Over Party Crisis
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has issued a strong warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accusing him of trying to destabilise the ruling party. In a statement released in Abuja, Basiru said Wike should resign from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet if he cannot stop interfering in APC internal matters. He stressed that it is inappropriate for a minister serving under an APC-led government to allegedly cause division within the party. The disagreement followed comments made by APC Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, who referred to Rivers State Governor…
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President Trump warns Colombia could be the next country to face a military operation
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, US President Donald Trump has suggested that Colombia could be the next target for a military operation. Speaking on Sunday aboard Air Force One, the President took a aggressive stance toward Colombian President Gustavo Petro, describing him as a “sick man” who “likes making cocaine.” Trump’s sharp rhetoric included a blunt warning for Petro to “watch his a**,” following the Colombian leader’s condemnation of recent US military actions in Venezuela as an “assault on the sovereignty” of Latin America. The tension between Washington and Bogotá has intensified following the dramatic capture of Nicolás…
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Rivers deputy gov dumps PDP for APC
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), completing her e-registration at Akabuka, Ward 8, in her home local government of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA). Following her registration on Sunday, she embarked on an extensive tour across the six zones of the area to sensitize residents and encourage them to join the party. During the mobilization drive, she urged the people to show their loyalty to the current administration, stating, “Today, I came to sensitize the people, and everywhere we went, there were large crowds who came out to receive us. They said wherever I…
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Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim
In a stunning turn of events, Manchester United officially confirmed the sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday, 5 January 2026. The Portuguese tactician, who arrived at Old Trafford in November 2024 with high expectations, was relieved of his duties following a period of mounting dissatisfaction regarding the team’s on-field performances. The decision marks a dramatic end to a tenure that lasted just over a year, as the club hierarchy decided to act decisively to prevent further decline in their competitive standing. The catalyst for the dismissal appears to be a breakdown in the relationship between the coach and…
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I’ll select candidate who’ll protect my interests, not betray me – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has officially indicated a permanent political rift with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, signaling a major shift ahead of the 2027 elections. Addressing a crowd of supporters over the weekend in Ahoada Local Government Area, Wike declared that he would personally seek out and support a candidate he can fully trust to succeed the current governor. He emphasized a desire to move in a different direction, stressing that he would not repeat what he described as the mistakes of the 2023 election cycle regarding political alliances and endorsements. The former governor attributed…
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Sheikh Gumi Refutes Viral Video Alleging He Was Targeted By US Airstrikes
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, has officially dismissed viral claims suggesting he was targeted for elimination during recent United States airstrikes against terrorists in Sokoto State. Clarifying the situation through a telephone interview with Leadership on Sunday night, Gumi explained that the video currently circulating across social media platforms is an old clip being deliberately taken out of context. He emphasized that the footage has absolutely no connection to any recent U.S. military operations or current security developments within Nigeria, labeling the reports as entirely fabricated. The cleric was quick to reassure the public regarding his safety,…
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Anthony Joshua Driver Charged Over Fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
In a significant legal development, the Ogun State Police Command has formally arraigned 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode following a tragic road accident involving boxing star Anthony Joshua. The driver appeared before the Sagamu Magistrate Court on January 2, 2026, facing a four-count charge related to the fatal crash. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, causing bodily harm and property damage, and operating a vehicle without a valid National Driver’s Licence. The incident occurred on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while Kayode was transporting Anthony Joshua and…
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No country on earth can do this – Trump boasts after military action in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has lauded the United States military for what he described as a “great job” in the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In an announcement made on Saturday morning, Trump confirmed that Maduro and his wife were apprehended and flown out of the country following a series of coordinated military actions. The operation was characterized by the President as a “large-scale strike,” which coincided with reports of significant explosions echoing across various regions of Venezuela as U.S. forces moved to secure their targets. During an exclusive interview with Fox News, the President expressed immense pride in…
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BREAKING: Bandits Kill Kachia Resident, Wife, Son, Other Relative In Fresh Southern Kaduna Attack
Tragedy has struck Kachia town in Southern Kaduna, where bandits launched a deadly overnight assault that claimed the lives of four members of a single family. The attack occurred late Friday night in the headquarters of the Kachia Local Government Area, a location notably close to the newly established Federal University of Applied Science. Family members have since identified the deceased as Mr. Bitrus Bahago, his wife, Justina, their son, Ibrahim, and a relative named Adam Waziri. The victims were reportedly targeted when a large group of armed men invaded the community, opening fire indiscriminately on residents. The midnight raid…
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