Africa’s top football nations have seen notable movement in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Rankings released on January 19, 2026, following the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). AFCON finalists Morocco and Senegal headline the continent’s top 10, with both teams recording major climbs. Hosts Morocco rose three places to 8th globally, returning […]
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Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has taken a swipe at comedian Akpororo after he commented on her public feud with Pastor Chris Okafor, threatening to release what she described as a damning video linked to his alleged past s*xcapades. The clash started after Akpororo advised Ogala on Instagram to stop discussing her issues with the founder
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Manchester City have completed the signing of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi in a deal worth an initial £20m. The 25-year-old defender moves to the Etihad Stadium with months left on his Palace contract, as City respond to an injury crisis in central defence. The deal includes a sell-on clause, while Guehi has signed a
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On Sunday, December 21, 2025, twenty-four African nations set out on a month-long journey at the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco. It was a tournament the continent looked forward to, and one that also drew the attention of the global football community. AFCON 2025 promised many things. Contrasting styles of play, tactical diversity,
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In a dangerous scene captured on video, Nigerians were seen risking their lives to scoop fuel from an overturned tanker at Tincan Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos on Monday morning. The tanker, loaded with petroleum motor spirit (PMS), overturned and began leaking fuel, prompting residents to rush toward the spill to collect the petrol despite
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Social media activist VDM has publicly apologised to Nigerian crypto entrepreneur Blord (Linus Williams Ifejika) after using the RATEL trademark without permission. Blord recently registered the name “RATEL” as a trademark and launched a fintech app under the same brand to sell his products. He later issued a cease and desist notice to VDM, instructing
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima will present Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2026 at the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos. A statement on Sunday by Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s media aide, said the Vice-President has arrived in Davos to lead the Nigerian delegation. On arrival, Shettima was received by Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Trade and
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The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has announced that he will host a single, large-scale wedding ceremony for nine of his children, five sons and four daughters, on the same day. The event is scheduled for February 6, 2026, at the Central Mosque, Abuja, according to a general invitation circulated by Dan Jafaru
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A driver has been arrested after police found bones and other items believed to be human remains in a red cloth inside a commercial vehicle on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The Federal Highway Patrol officers made the discovery during a routine stop-and-search near Guru Maharaji Village in Oyo State, the state police spokesman, Adewale Osifeso, said
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Senegal clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title after a tense 1–0 win over hosts Morocco in the final played in Rabat. The decisive moment came early in extra time when Pape Gueye headed home in the 94th minute, ending a goalless 90 minutes and sending Senegal to their second AFCON crown. The match
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