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Mali Coach Saintfiet praises Morocco’s AFCON hosting, Regragui eyes 2025 title

9Jan

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Mali Coach Saintfiet praises Morocco’s AFCON hosting, Regragui eyes 2025 title

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has lauded Morocco’s organisation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), noting that the only minor challenges for his team have been the weather conditions.Speaking during the ongoing tournament, Saintfiet said the high temperatures and occasional rainfall were the only issues they had faced, emphasising that such factors were beyond anyone’s control.“It’s been a fantastic AFCON so far. I’ve always admired Morocco for its ability to host major sporting events. It’s a beautiful country with excellent hotels, top-class stadiums, and great training pitches,” Saintfiet told CAFOnline.“Overall, I’m very happy with this AFCON. The only small concern is the heat and rain, but that’s out of our hands. It’s a very well-organised tournament with a fanta...

Orji Kalu warns Alex Otti: ‘Write your will, APC will take over Abia in 2027’

9Jan

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Orji Kalu warns Alex Otti: ‘Write your will, APC will take over Abia in 2027’

Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to remove Abia State Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 elections.Addressing his supporters at a recent rally, Kalu told Governor Otti to “write his will,” insisting that APC is ready to take control of the state.The former governor of Abia also pledged to campaign door-to-door across the state to ensure Otti’s defeat.“The governor once said that anyone wanting to succeed him should go write their will. I’m telling him to write his own will first because we are taking over,” Kalu said.Describing Otti as inexperienced in politics, he added, “The governor is a joker; he doesn’t understand politics. He’s a banker. As far as I’m concerned, he is a one-term governor. Abia people will speak...

UK’s Jersey to return $9.5m Abacha loot to Nigeria

9Jan

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UK’s Jersey to return $9.5m Abacha loot to Nigeria

Authorities in the UK Crown Dependency of Jersey are set to repatriate over $9.5 million (£7 million) in funds linked to corruption to the Nigerian government.The money, described as proceeds from “tainted property,” is believed to have been stolen by the late former military ruler, Sani Abacha, who led Nigeria from 1993 to 1998. The funds were held in a bank account in Jersey and have been tied up in lengthy legal proceedings.Although the sum was recovered during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, legal processes delayed its return. In December, Jersey’s Attorney-General, Mark Temple, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nigeria to facilitate the repatriation.According to the BBC, this agreement builds on two prior arrangements between Jersey and N...

EFCC arraigns Austrian over undeclared $800k and €651k at Lagos airport

9Jan

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EFCC arraigns Austrian over undeclared $800k and €651k at Lagos airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, January 8, arraigned an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly failing to declare foreign currencies totaling $800,575 and €651,505—worth approximately N2.28 billion.Onal appeared before Justice Yellim Bogoro on a two-count charge of non-declaration of funds.Prosecution counsel, Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari, told the court that the alleged offences occurred on December 13 at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, as Onal was preparing to travel to Australia. He was reportedly arrested by officers of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) after failing to declare the currencies in his possession.Buhari stated that the offences contrav...

AFCON 2025: Quarter-finals will follow football logic, not emotion

9Jan

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AFCON 2025: Quarter-finals will follow football logic, not emotion

These predictions aren’t about gambling or fan passion turned into commerce. They are based on data, tournament history, and tactical patterns—the quiet forces that usually decide AFCON once the excitement fades.The Africa Cup of Nations is often hailed as football’s grand carnival—unpredictable, emotional, and gloriously chaotic. Yet, at times, AFCON reminds us of a harsher truth: structure beats sentiment, and consistency outlasts courage.As the quarter-finals approach, the signs are clear. This stage of the tournament rewards preparation, squad balance, and tactical discipline. Upsets become rarer. Margin football takes over, and the teams best prepared quietly advance.Senegal vs Mali — Experience and AuthoritySenegal have evolved into a team that manages games efficiently. ...

Asake reunites with father and baby mama following viral claims of abandonment

9Jan

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Asake reunites with father and baby mama following viral claims of abandonment

Popular Nigerian musician, Asake, has finally reconciled with his father, his daughter and baby mama.The reconciliation move came after he was called out online for abandoning them after he became rich and famous.Asake was heavily criticised earlier in 2025, after his baby mama, Adijat accused him of neglect despite standing by him when he had nothing.In March 2025, Asake’s father, Fatai Odunsi, who is a stroke survivor, also called him out for abandoning him.Following the backslash from netizens, including some celebrities, Asake reached out to his father and promised to finance his medical bills and also buy him a house.However, a trending photo of the singer with his father, which surfaced online on Friday morning, signaled a return to harmony.This came a few day...

Nigerian stock market maintains rally with ₦138bn gain

9Jan

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Nigerian stock market maintains rally with ₦138bn gain

The Nigerian stock market sustained its upward momentum on Thursday, with investors recording gains of ₦138 billion as bullish sentiment continued.Market capitalisation on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) rose by 0.13 per cent to close at ₦102.822 trillion, marking the 19th straight session of gains and reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained buying interest in selected equities.Trading data showed that price increases in stocks such as Neimeth International Pharmaceutical, May & Baker, eTranzact International, Multiverse Mining, Mecure and 27 others helped push the market higher.The NGX All-Share Index climbed by 214.80 points, or 0.13 per cent, to settle at 160,806.56, up from 160,591.76 in the previous session.Despite the overall market gain, breadth r...

Lagos government implements night-time traffic diversion for truck barrier setup

9Jan

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Lagos government implements night-time traffic diversion for truck barrier setup

The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary night-time traffic diversion along the Fadeyi–Donmanlong and Donmanlong–Ojuelegba corridors to allow for the installation of truck-restriction barriers.Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi said the diversion will take place from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He said the measure is part of ongoing traffic control and road safety efforts aimed at reducing accidents along the busy route.Osiyemi explained that affected bridge sections would be closed to traffic during installation, noting that the work was scheduled overnight to minimise disruption to commuters and businesses.During the closure, motorists approaching from Fadeyi Donmanlong Bridge or Ayilara toward O...

Children aged 12–16 detained for burglary, stealing more than $10,000 from a home

9Jan

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Children aged 12–16 detained for burglary, stealing more than $10,000 from a home

Police in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, have arrested a group of children and teenagers accused of carrying out a string of burglaries across city suburbs, with the alleged crime spree involving property valued at more than US$10,000.The suspects, aged between 12 and 16, were linked to a wave of housebreaking incidents that began in October 2025 and left residents of Nkulumane and Tshabalala shaken. The arrests followed a months-long investigation into a surge of unlawful entries reported in the two neighbourhoods.On 8 January 2026, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said they were investigating 20 separate cases of unlawful entry and theft committed between 15 October and 30 December 2025. Stolen goods included cash and household items valued at US$8,948, ZAR 13,400 and P2,350. Police said te...

ABU secures hosting rights for 2028 NUGA Games

9Jan

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ABU secures hosting rights for 2028 NUGA Games

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, has been provisionally awarded the hosting rights for the 29th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, scheduled for 2028, marking the return of the biennial event to the institution after more than 20 years.The NUGA Games bring together student-athletes from universities nationwide to compete in multiple sports, fostering talent discovery and youth development.The provisional hosting approval was communicated in a letter from NUGA’s Acting Secretary-General, Yunusa M. Bazza, to ABU’s Vice-Chancellor, following the council’s endorsement. Dated December 3, 2025, the letter, seen by our correspondent, noted that the award is subject to signing a Memorandum of Agreement between the university and NUGA, with official dates...