MERCY JOHNSON ATTRIBUTES CHILD BULLYING TO FALSE SOCIAL MEDIA NARRATIVES
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has revealed that her children are facing severe bullying at school as a direct result of viral misinformation and negative labels spread about her online. ALSO READ: Super Eagles Reach Highest FIFA Ranking In 16 Years Speaking on Monday morning, the actress explained that recent defamatory rumors—including trolls labeling her a […]
Super Eagles Reach Highest FIFA Ranking In 16 Years
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed 12 places to 26th in the latest FIFA world rankings, marking their highest position in 16 years. ALSO READ: SERAP Sues Governors And Wike Over Billions In Security Votes This significant rise follows the team’s successful outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they […]
Former Burkina Faso Leader Damiba Arrested And Expelled From Togo
Former Burkinabe transitional president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has been arrested in neighboring Togo and expelled after being tried for “attempted destabilisation” of the current government in Burkina Faso. ALSO READ: Senegal Defeats Morocco To Win Afcon Title Amid Penalty Drama Damiba, who rose to power in a January 2022 coup before being ousted by Captain […]
Senegal Defeats Morocco To Win Afcon Title Amid Penalty Drama
Senegal claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday with a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco. ALSO READ: Uganda Maintains Social Media Ban After Election The match was defined by a chaotic end to normal time, where a controversial penalty award for Morocco led to a nearly 20-minute delay and disgraceful […]
Uganda Maintains Social Media Ban After Election
Ugandan authorities have lifted a nationwide internet blackout while maintaining a strict ban on social media platforms following the re-election of President Yoweri Museveni. ALSO READ: Sokoto Holds Special Prayers for Nigeria’s Peace and Unity The internet was restored on Sunday, January 18, 2026, just hours after Museveni was declared the winner of his seventh […]
SERAP Sues Governors And Wike Over Billions In Security Votes
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s 36 state governors and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. ALSO READ: Christian Media Forum Mourns Imam Abubakar Abdullahi The suit, filed on Friday, January 16, 2026, seeks to compel the officials to account for billions of naira spent as “security votes” since May […]
BOVI CRITICIZES SUPER EAGLES AFTER AFCON SEMI-FINAL LOSS
Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma has slammed the Super Eagles following their 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the 2025 AFCON semi-finals. ALSO READ: Morocco beat Nigeria 4–2 on penalties In a video broadcast, Bovi accused the players of being “distracted” by social media and excessive fan praise, which he believes led to a lack […]
Morocco beat Nigeria 4–2 on penalties
The Super Eagles’ quest for a fourth AFCON title ended in heartbreak on Wednesday after a 4–2 penalty shootout loss to hosts Morocco. ALSO READ: Trump Administration Suspends Immigrant Visas For 75 Countries Following a scoreless 120 minutes at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou proved the hero, saving two Nigerian spot-kicks […]
Trump Administration Suspends Immigrant Visas For 75 Countries
The Trump administration has announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. ALSO READ: FG AND ASUU SIGN HISTORIC PACT TO END UNIVERSITY STRIKES The State Department characterized the move as an effort to end “abuse” of the U.S. immigration system by foreign nationals who might […]
FG AND ASUU SIGN HISTORIC PACT TO END UNIVERSITY STRIKES
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a landmark agreement aimed at ending decades of industrial instability. ALSO READ: FG Directs Banks And Fintechs To Collect 7.5% Vat On Electronic Services Unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the pact includes a 40% salary increase for academic […]