Sports

Ivory Coast and Cameroon Share the Spoils in 1–1 Draw

Defending champions Ivory Coast were held to a 1–1 draw by Cameroon in a competitive Group F match in Marrakech. Amad Diallo put the Elephants ahead with a quality strike, but Cameroon responded with a deflected goal to level the score. Both teams created chances in a tightly contested match but were unable to find

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Sports

Sudan End Long AFCON Drought with 1–0 Victory

Sudan achieved a landmark 1–0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Casablanca, ending a long drought of tournament success. The Falcons of Jediane secured the win with a well-taken goal, their first AFCON triumph in over a decade. The victory not only lifts Sudan off the bottom of their group but also provides a major confidence

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Sports

Mozambique Make History with First Ever AFCON Win

Mozambique recorded their first ever victory in Africa Cup of Nations history, edging Gabon 3–2 in a thrilling Group F encounter in Agadir. The Mambas fought back from a goal down to secure the historic win, with standout performances from key players helping them claim all three points. The victory has boosted team morale and

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Sports

Algeria Secure Spot in Knockout Stage with 1–0 Win Over Burkina Faso

Algeria booked their place in the Round of 16 of AFCON 2025 after a hard-fought 1–0 victory against Burkina Faso. The match, played in Rabat, saw Algeria take the lead through captain Riyad Mahrez, who converted a first-half penalty. The win lifts Algeria to six points, placing them at the top of Group E and

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Politics Security

NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict, Three Cargo Agents Over Cocaine Hidden in Liquid Starch

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 37-year-old ex-convict Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, along with three cargo agents, for attempting to export cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets to the United Kingdom. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, noting that the arrests followed the seizure of

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Politics

President Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of Official UAE Visit

President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year break, ahead of an official trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday. According to Onanuga, the European visit forms part of the

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General

Rivers Deputy Governor Odu Hails Church Construction as Divine Honour

The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has described the construction of a place of worship as a rare privilege and honour from God, likening it to the biblical roles of King David and King Solomon. She made the remarks during the dedication of the Assemblies of God Church auditorium in Akabuka, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local

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General

APC’s Victor Giadom Urges Saint Pius X Alumni to Support School, Receives Church Award

The South-South National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, has called on old students of Saint Pius the Tenth College to come together and support the school in improving its learning facilities. Giadom made the appeal shortly after receiving the Saint Joseph the Builder Award for his outstanding contributions to the

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Politics

Ikwerre LGA Chairman Thanks FCT Minister Wike for Visit, Pledges Continued Support

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has expressed gratitude to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for finding time to visit the council. Wobodo made the remarks in Isiokpo, the headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government, during a stakeholders’ meeting with the FCT Minister. He said the people of

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Economy General

Rivers CSOs Commend Fubara on MSME Growth, Hail RIMA Loan Disbursements

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations and Community-Based Groups in Rivers State has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for what it described as visionary leadership and a strong commitment to the growth of small and medium-scale businesses through the Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA). The coalition described RIMA as a critical driver of inclusive economic growth

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