FIFA has released the 2025 The Best Men’s and Women’s 11, recognising the most outstanding footballers in the world over the past season. The announcement was made on Tuesday, December 16, during the awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, where Paris Saint Germain emerged as the dominant force in the men’s selection. Six players from PSG’s…
A wave of shock swept through Hotoro Maraba in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday, December 15, following a violent incident at a mosque during the early hours of the morning. According to local accounts, a young man allegedly attacked and k!lled an Adhan caller while prayers were about to…
Footballer, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has reflected on his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Akinsanmiro was named in Super Eagles’ 28-man squad for the competition by head coach, Eric Chelle last week. The 21-year-old who was previously a barber, has caught the eye with his impressive performances for Serie…
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), says that the operational capacity of terrorist groups, bandits, and other criminal elements is significantly degraded across multiple theatres. Musa said this at the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference 2025, which was held on Monday, December 15 at Nebo Hall, Abalti Barracks, Lagos State.…
Saudi Arabia has broken its own record for executions carried out in a single year, according to a recent tally, after authorities said three people were put to death Monday. The kingdom has killed 340 people so far this year and has in recent years trailed only China and Iran among countries carrying out the…
Chelsea legend, John Terry has revealed he considered k!lling himself after his penalty miss in the 2008 Champions League final. The former England defender slipped and hit the post with what could have been the decisive spot-kick against Manchester United, before the Red Devils eventually won the shoot-out at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Now Terry,…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman to recuse himself from an ongoing investigation and threatened prosecution against him, describing the probe as a politically motivated “witch-hunt.” In a statement released today Monday, December 15, Malami claimed…
Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, has been included in Algeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to begin on December 21 in Morocco. The 27-year-old, who plays for Spanish second-division side Granada, previously represented France at youth level before switching his international allegiance to Algeria.…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned Nigerians against glorifying individuals convicted of corruption, warning that the practice—especially the conferment of traditional titles on such persons—undermines the nation’s anti-corruption efforts. The warning was issued by Nasir Salele, Head of the Legal Department at the EFCC Kaduna Zonal Directorate, during a one-day capacity-building workshop…
Security operatives have neutralised Kachalla Na’Allah, a notorious bandit identified as a key figure in criminal networks operating in Sokoto State, during a coordinated operation in Isa Local Government Area. A security source confirmed that Na’Allah was shot dead on Friday during an encounter between Girnashe and Kuka Tara villages in Tsabre Ward. The operation…
