January 26, 2026

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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....

2Baba Family Petitions IGP Over Assault, Bigamy Allegations Against Lawmaker Wife Natasha

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The marital crisis between music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has escalated dramatically, as the singer’s family petitions the Inspector General of Police. The petition alleges physical assault, financial manipulation, unauthorised fund transfers, and possible bigamy—deepening a controversy already fuelled by viral videos, family pleas and troubling behaviour captured online....

Senate Confirms Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister as He Declares: “No Negotiation with Terrorists” and Unveils New National Security Doctrine

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The Senate has confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as Defence Minister after a five-hour session where he declared an end to ransom payments, warned against negotiating with terrorists, and called for a unified national database to strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. He outlined a sweeping security doctrine amid rising kidnappings, banditry and maritime crime....

CAF Awards Scandal: Nigerians Accused of Sabotaging Osimhen, Ajibade in Controversial Voting

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A firestorm has erupted across Nigerian football after the release of the full CAF Awards voting breakdown exposed shocking ballot choices by key Nigerian representatives. While Victor Osimhen and Rasheedat Ajibade were expected to receive overwhelming home support, several Nigerian officials ranked them unusually low — triggering nationwide outrage, accusations of sabotage, and fresh calls to overhaul Nigeria’s football administration....

Tinubu Rejects Private Military Contractors, Tells AU–EU Leaders Africa Must Lead Its Own Security

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President Bola Tinubu has told African and European leaders that the continent must not depend on private military companies for security, insisting that foreign mercenaries undermine sovereignty and complicate counterterrorism efforts. His stance — Tinubu rejects private military contractors — reinforces Nigeria’s push for African-led security solutions amid growing Sahel instability....

NIGERIA GRANTS ASYLUM TO GUINEA BISSAU OPPOSITION LEADER

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Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea Bissau opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa following threats to his life after a disputed election and sudden military takeover. The Nigeria asylum Guinea Bissau crisis development underscores Abuja’s growing regional security role as ECOWAS suspends Guinea Bissau amid escalating political instability....

Nigerian Army Breaks Major Terror Networks, Neutralises 8, Arrests 51, Rescues 27 in Nationwide Raids

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The Nigerian Army terror operations between November 29 and December 1 have delivered sweeping results: eight terrorists neutralised, 51 suspects arrested and 27 victims rescued. Troops also intercepted explosives, dismantled oil theft sites and seized large weapons caches, marking one of the strongest nationwide counter-crime interventions of 2025....

US ISR Flights Over Nigeria Intensify as Silence From Abuja Fuels Security Speculation

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Reports of US ISR flights over Nigeria have triggered intense speculation after a manned American surveillance aircraft allegedly flew repeated missions over ISWAP strongholds in Borno. With neither Abuja nor Washington confirming the operations, public anxiety is rising amid questions about covert counterterrorism agreements and foreign military presence in Nigerian airspace....

European Giants Tested as Bayern, PSG, Barcelona and Milan Battle Through Weekend Pressure

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Top European clubs endured a tense weekend as Bayern Munich, Barcelona, PSG, Milan and Dortmund navigated difficult league fixtures filled with late goals, defensive scares and decisive moments under pressure. Each club faced unique tests that highlighted their vulnerabilities, even as most secured crucial wins to maintain momentum in their respective title races....

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