December 7, 2025

Nigeria

Chukwueze’s EPL Explosion Continues as Marco Silva Laments Losing Him to AFCON Duty

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Samuel Chukwueze’s resurgent Premier League form has triggered debate after Fulham manager Marco Silva admitted he is “unhappy” about losing the winger to January’s Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze has rediscovered his explosiveness, scoring and assisting in consecutive games, but must now join Nigeria’s AFCON camp, leaving Silva frustrated ahead of a tight mid-season schedule....

“Complete Nonsense” Ibenge Dismisses Chelle Voodoo Claims in DR.Congo vs Nigeria

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Former DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge has dismissed claims that the Leopards used voodoo during their dramatic World Cup playoff win over Nigeria. Reacting to remarks by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, Ibenge said the allegation is “complete nonsense” and rooted in folklore, insisting he never witnessed any spiritual interference during his seven-year spell in Congolese football....

Sabinus Confirms His Marriage Has Ended Peacefully, Says He and Ex-Wife Remain on Good Terms

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Popular comedian Sabinus has confirmed that his marriage has ended, describing the separation as peaceful and free of bitterness. Speaking during a TikTok livestream, he dismissed rumours of domestic violence and said he maintains a good relationship with his ex-wife and daughter. The revelation has reignited discussions on celebrity marriages and the pressures entertainers face....

Mr P Says He Fears Poverty, Not Death, Recalling Childhood Hardship and Family Struggles

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Singer Peter “Mr P” Okoye says poverty remains the only thing he fears, revealing that his childhood experiences of homelessness and hardship still shape his mindset today. In a candid interview, the music star recounted how his family of ten lived in a one-room apartment that was demolished while they were still inside, a memory he says he can never forget....

Olamide Says He’s Now Focused on Himself After Years of Lifting Nigerian Music Industry

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Rap icon Olamide says he has entered a new phase where his full energy must return to himself after spending years building, supporting and elevating some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars. In a revealing interview, the YBNL boss admitted he has always tried to balance helping others with growing his own craft, but is now choosing personal growth as his priority....

Teni Vows to “Save 2Face” Amid Alarming Marriage Crisis With Edo Lawmaker Natasha

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Singer Teni has vowed to “save 2Face” as the music legend’s marriage crisis with Edo lawmaker Natasha intensifies, triggering national concern. In a viral video, Teni rallied fellow artistes to intervene after weeks of disturbing public clashes, police involvement and family petitions alleging emotional distress, financial control and escalating domestic tension around the Afrobeats icon....

DRTS Vows to Appeal VIO Court Ban, Says Abuja Now ‘Lawless’ After Judgment Restricting Enforcement

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The Directorate of Road Traffic Services says it will “certainly” appeal the Court of Appeal ruling that bars VIO officials from stopping vehicles, impounding cars or issuing fines. Acting Director Deborah Osho says the judgment has triggered “lawlessness” across Abuja, claiming motorists now flout rules freely while over ₦409m in unpaid fines remain outstanding since enforcement was halted....

NLC Threatens Nationwide Protest as Insecurity Worsens, Demands Probe Into School Attack

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The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to declare a nationwide protest and a national day of mourning over worsening insecurity across the country. NLC President Joe Ajaero says workers can no longer watch “criminal gangs overrun the nation,” demanding a full probe into a recent school kidnapping and the withdrawal of security operatives ahead of the attack....

CBN Removes Cash Deposit Limits but Maintains Harsh Withdrawal Caps in 2026 Policy Shift

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has abolished all cash-deposit limits for bank customers under a new policy taking effect January 1, 2026. But while customers can now deposit any amount freely, strict weekly withdrawal caps remain in place—₦500,000 for individuals and ₦5m for corporates—deepening nationwide debate over the future of cash, liquidity access and Nigeria’s evolving cashless economy....

Troost-Ekong Retires Days Before AFCON, Shocks Super Eagles Fans Nationwide

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shocked Nigeria by announcing his sudden retirement from international football just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old defender ended a decade-long national team career marked by 83 caps, tournament heroics and leadership at AFCON 2023, leaving Nigeria scrambling for defensive stability as injuries and uncertainty mount before Morocco 2025....

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