Category: News
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EX-EAGLES SHOWER PRAISE ON SUPERSTARS AFTER 4-0 MOZAMBIQUE ROUT: ‘WIN IT ALL’
Nigeria’s demolition crew strikes former Super Eagles legends hailed the 4-0 Round 16 whitewash of Mozambique, crediting flair, unity, and hunger for a fourth AFCON crown. Osimhen’s brace (19′, post-Lookman/Adams assist; later Lookman feed), Lookman’s stunner (his third), Adams’ rocket sealed it at Fès after early offside flag. “Headmaster” Mutiu Adepoju (’94 legend): “Early intent,…
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HEAVY GUNFIRE ROCKS VENEZUELA PRESIDENTIAL PALACE AREA POST-MADURO SNATCH
Fresh off US special forces grabbing Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores Saturday (NY drug court not-guilty pleas Monday), Caracas lit up Monday, social media flooded with vids of armored security convoys roaring near Miraflores Palace amid popping gunfire. Posts capture chaos: Shots ringing out, vehicles barricading streets—who’s firing? Venezuela’s wild mix of pro-gov colectivos paramilitaries,…
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VENEZUELA LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE HUNT FOR MADURO ARREST ‘COLLABORATORS’ UNDER EMERGENCY DECREE
BUENOS AIRES – Venezuelan police have mobilized federal, state, and municipal units to track down individuals accused of aiding the U.S. special forces operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, according to an emergency decree made public Monday. The measure, effective immediately from Saturday, directs all law enforcement to pursue suspected collaborators amid reports…
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WORLD POWERS SLAM US: VENEZUELA, RUSSIA, CHINA, UK DEMAND MADURO’S RELEASE
Maduro and wife Cilia Flores in NY court Monday (not guilty pleas), but Venezuela, Russia, China, UK cry foul, blasting weekend US raid as “illegal kidnapping” violating head-of-state immunity and UN Charter. UN Security Council special session: Russia warned of “lawless US domination era”; China nixed “world police” vibes—force breeds crisis. Cuba, Iran, Non-Aligned Movement,…
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NO OCCUPATION, NO NATION-BUILD: GOP LAWMAKERS DOWNPLAY TRUMP’S VENEZUELA RAID DRAMA
Maduro snatched Saturday, in NY court Monday, US troops in Caracas? GOP bigwigs say no occupation or rebuild planned, post-briefing with Rubio, Hegseth et al. House Speaker Mike Johnson: “No forces there, not occupying.” Rep Brian Mast (Foreign Affairs chair): “Not nation-building Trump-style—no endless wars like Afghanistan.” 2.5hr classified session eased fears. Dems fume—Schumer calls…
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TOUADÉRA SECURES THIRD TERM IN CAR WITH 76% MAJORITY AMID OPPOSITION BOYCOTT
BANGUI – Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra won re-election decisively, grabbing 76.15% of the vote in the Dec. 28 presidential poll, provisional results from the electoral commission showed Monday night. Top election official Mathias Morouba announced the tally: Ex-PM Anicet-Georges Dologuele took 14.66%, Henri-Marie Dondra 3.19%, with 52.42% turnout. The 68-year-old leader, in power…
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ODEGBAMI CHEERS EAGLES’ 4-0 ROUT: MOROCCO’S PERFECT PITCHES UNLOCK GREATNESS
Nigeria’s back in the groove—Segun Odegbami hailed the Super Eagles’ demolition of Mozambique as a “return to football royalty,” spotlighting slick passing, flair, and swagger unseen lately. Chatting in Fès post-Round 16 at Complexe Sportif: Morocco’s flawless pitches are the “silent hero,” letting stars shine without turf woes. “Green perfection frees expression—artistic footy,” he gushed.…
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KNOCKOUT FEVER GRIPS AFCON 2025: SENEGAL, NIGERIA, STARS PUNCH QUARTER-FINAL TICKETS
One slip and you’re out, Round of 16’s ruthless win-or-go-home vibe has lit up AFCON 2025 in Morocco, with six powerhouses already marching to quarters amid nail-biting drama. Senegal kicked it off, staying unbeaten with a Sudan stroll, proving their champ chops. Ten-man Mali grinded past Tunisia on pens pure grit. Hosts Morocco controlled Tanzania…
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OSIMHEN’S DOUBLE BLASTS NIGERIA PAST MOZAMBIQUE: JUST 3 GOALS FROM YEKINI RECORD
Super Eagles soar, Victor Osimhen’s 25th/47th-min brace powered a 4-0 Round 16 demolition of Mozambique at Fès’ Complexe Sportif, edging him to 34 int’l goals (3 shy of Rashidi Yekini’s 37-record from ’98). Lookman and Akor Adams rounded it off; Osimhen’s 50th cap cemented legacy (tapped Adams assist first, Lookman pass second). Subbed 63rd after…
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FROM FIRS TO NRS: ADEDEJI UNVEILS MASSIVE REVENUE SYSTEM OVERHAUL – DIGITAL, CENTRALIZED, FUTURE-PROOF
Say goodbye to fragmented taxes NRS replacing FIRS isn’t a logo tweak, it’s a root-to-tip rebuild of Nigeria’s revenue machine, per Executive Chair Dr Zacch Adedeji in an Abuja TV spot. Fresh tax laws (gazetted after Tinubu’s nod) rebrand the apex collector, consolidating scattered duties into one smart hub: data fusion, automation galore, slashing human…
