Author: Pius Ayinor

By Editor Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Desert Warriors of Algeria are set for a terrific showdown in the 45,000-capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday, in the third quarter-final match of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals. The job of sending the Algerians back home has been well-defined. The hitmen: Victor Osimhen,…

How Federal Government’s dollars calmed Super Eagles’ nerves

Jan 8, 2026

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The Federal Government has confirmed the disbursement of outstanding match bonuses to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco, following the completion of administrative and foreign exchange processes. This has calmed nerves as they prepare to face Algeria on Saturday. The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs…

Tinubu condoles Chimamanda Adichie, family over son’s death

Jan 8, 2026

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By Editor President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to celebrated writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her family over the passing of her son, Nkanu Nnamdi. In a message he personally issued on Thursday, President Tinubu also commiserated with Adichie’s husband, Dr Ivara Esege, and the entire family, describing the loss as a devastating tragedy. Tinubu…

AFCON 2025: Senegal, Mali renew rivalry in tough quarter-final fixture

Jan 8, 2026

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By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Senegal and Mali will reignite a storied rivalry when history and grit collide in a high-stakes AFCON 2025 quarter-final at the Grande Stade de Tangier on Friday, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm (Nigerian time). Senegal has made Tangier their fortress, playing all four tournament matches there, while…

AFCON: Super Eagles go on strike over bonus payment

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By Pius Ayinor Super Eagles players and coaching staff are awaiting AFCON 2025 bonus payments and have embarked on a strike and say they will not travel to Marrakech if they do not receive payment fully by Thursday. The win bonuses yet to be received are from four matches, which are the games against Tanzania,…

US introduces $15,000 visa bond for Nigerians, others

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The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of up to $15,000. According to information published on the U.S. Department of State’s website, Travel.State.Gov, the payment of a bond does not guarantee visa issuance. Additionally, fees paid without the direction of a consular officer…

Aruna Quadri, Goda begin 2026 campaigns at WTT Champions Doha

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Africa’s table tennis stars Quadri Aruna of Nigeria and Hana Goda of Egypt will open their 2026 campaigns on Thursday, January 8, at the WTT Champions Doha in Qatar after the disappointment of missing out on the end-of-year WTT Cup Finals for the first time. For the first time in the history of the WTT…

OAU student dies in his sleep

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The Obafemi Awolowo University community, in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the shocking death of a Part Three medical student of the institution, who was identified as Timilehin Toromade. The OAU Management announced the death on Tuesday via a press release signed by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju. The…

The Prophecy Paradox: How December and January predictions shape the Nigerian psyche

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