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Behold the seven highest-paid players featuring at AFCON 2025
By Tosin Omojola – The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) got underway in Morocco on Sunday, with the host nation starting their campaign with a 2-0 win over Comoros. That signals the commencement of hostilities as 24 countries battle to cart home the prestigious AFCON trophy in the tournament that will end on January 18. On parade are top…
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2025: A good year for FIRS and chairman Zacch Adedeji, by Arabinrin Aderonke
It’s that time of the year again when we all look back. This is not only about an agency, an organization, or a person. I know most of us assess ourselves at the end of the year. I don’t mean judge in a strict sense; it’s more about reflecting on what has been done, what has changed, and what it…
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Socialite PaulO hails Iyabo Ojo as strongest woman on her 48th birthday
By Tosin Brown – Music executive Paul Okoye, aka PaulO, has heaped praise on his partner, actress Iyabo Ojo, as she celebrated her 48th birthday. Okoye, who is in a relationship with the actress, shared a heartfelt tribute on his Instagram page, reflecting on her life, strength, and the challenges she has faced. In his post, he wrote: “Happy Birthday!…
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Busta Rhymes hints at retiring in Nigeria with family
By Tosin Brown – American rapper and record producer Trevor Smith, aka Busta Rhymes, has expressed his desire to raise a family and own a property in Nigeria after retiring from music. The Grammy-nominated rapper made this known during his performance at the Ilubinrin Music Festival and Concert, marking his second visit to Nigeria since 2010, when he headlined Star…
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AFCON 2025 offers Super Eagles chance to regain fans’ trust – Osimhen
By Tosin Omojola – After the team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen believes the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicked off on Sunday in Morocco, offers Nigeria a chance to make amends and restore confidence among football fans. The Eagles endured a difficult World Cup qualifying campaign, failing to secure…
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NFF reveals plans to honour Troost-Ekong after AFCON 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed plans to hold a ceremonial send-off for former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In a statement, the NFF General Secretary, Sanusi Mohammed, praised Troost-Ekong’s service to the national team and the country, noting that all celebrations recognising his contributions to…
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Ini Edo appeals against withdrawal of ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ amid controversy
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ini Edo, has appealed to film regulators and the public to allow her latest movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, to continue screening in cinemas, insisting that the film does not ridicule Christianity and should be judged on its content rather than its title. In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, Edo pleaded…
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Afenifere hails Aiyedatiwa over Ondo Deep Sea Port licence revalidation
By Boye Oyeyemi – The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for securing the revalidation of the operating licence for the Ondo Deep Sea Port, describing the development as a major economic milestone. In a statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Kole Omololu, the group said the achievement marked a significant step towards regional…
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Five years: Beyond AKK steel and strategy, meet Japheth Charima
Five years of early mornings, dusty boots, long stretches away from home, and the resolve it takes to stay the course on a project bigger than any team or person. When people talk about the AKK (Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano) Gas Pipeline project, they often talk about steel, kilometers, capacity, and national impact. All important aspects. All true. But visiting Ajaokuta for the…
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From five cowries to the point of no return, by ‘Dayo Adedayo
Travelling, they say, is an education, and once again, that truth revealed itself to me. Today, I took my family on their first journey to Badagry, not by the familiar stretch of road, but by the ancient, living waters of Lagos. In that gentle glide across the lagoon, learning unfolded in layers, of beauty, history, memory, and meaning. Lagos is…
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