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  Former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, on Thursday officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Momodu  made the declaration in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, while addressing his followers. He noted that he was promoting the interest of the people and not running for any office in the state. Momodu  said, “And I came home for the first time and I coordinated everything, then it took me over 50 years, you won’t believe it, of excruciating hard work and meticulous planning to plant a home from my modest income in Iwe. “So today, nobody can say Dele has no roots in Iwe. today, I am standing before you, my friends, as I humbly reintegrate myself into the political process of my state. “ People have asked me, what do you want? Do you want to be a governor, a senator? No. I just want to promote the best interests of our people.”

Billionaire industrialist and Nigeria’s second-richest man, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a major financial reward for the Super Eagles following their dramatic defeat to Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. Recall that moments after Nigeria sealed a 2-0 win in the quarter finals to book a place in the semi-finals, Rabiu had revealed a cash incentive package running into millions of dollars, aimed at spurring the team towards continental glory. “You have lifted the spirit of the nation, and we proudly cheer you on as you prepare for the semi-finals. “To encourage you, I pledge USD $500,000 to the players upon winning the semi-final, with an additional USD $50,000 for every goal scored. “Should you go on to win the final, I further pledge USD $1,000,000, plus USD $100,000 for each goal scored in the final,”  Rabiu had pledged. However, Nigeria failed to beat Morocco in the Semi-final, losing 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday night. With many thinking the Super Eagles...

  The Instagram page of Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, has been taken down. This  followed what many have described as controversial officiating during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. There has been apprehension over his nationality ahead of the game, with Ghana and Nigeria bitter West African rivals. Nii Laryea did not douse those fears as he made some questionable calls, including showing Calvin Bassey a yellow card which triggered a one-match ban. Nigerian fans reportedly found the Ghanaian official’s page on Instagram and Twitter and mass-reported it. When recently checked out, the Instagram account of the Ghanaian referee had been taken down. “The referee was appalling,” Nigeria defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, said in the mixed zone. “I’m not saying that’s the reason why we lost but he was making very, very wrong decisions and it’s really painful to see that we have referees like that in a game like today.”

  Ann, the best friend of Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has regained her freedom after spending two nights in detention. Ann reportedly regained her freedom on Wednesday evening after the case was adjourned to March 5, 2026. Regina Daniels’ elder brother, Sammy, who made this known on his Instagram story on Wednesday, had before her release, disclosed that Ann was taken to court without access to her legal representative. “Similar techniques. Not letting legal representative or family aware of the whereabouts. Not allowing anyone know the court, final stage prison. Case adjourned until March 5th,”  he wrote. However, announcing her release hours after the first post, Sammy wrote  “My T.E.D. Ann is out.” Recall that Ann was arrested in Lagos on Monday and flown to Abuja in a private jet over theft allegation by Regina Daniels’ estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. The senator made the fresh allegation two months after Regina parted ways with him over alleged domestic ...

  Af robeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has lost a $50,000 bet after Nigeria were defeated by Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with the Super Eagles falling 4–2 on penalties to the Atlas Lions. Hours before the match, the singer posted his bet slip on social media, showing that he placed a $50,000 bet on the Super Eagles to beat Morocco. However, he lost the bet after the game ended in a goalless draw in regulation time. Meanwhile, Nigerian TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat popularly known as Peller has cried out after losing a $3,000 bet on Nigeria to beat Morocco in 90 minutes. “Thank you Super Eagles for playing very well,” he said sarcastically. “I have lost my $3,000 bet. You guys were playing well the previous games before I decided to place a bet and watch your match. “Maybe, if I stop watching your games, you will start playing well again,”  he lamented during a livestream on Wednesday night.

Former Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Eugene Ogu, has said that backing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) without securing the release of pro-Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu amounts to a curse on the Igbo people. This is as he condemned the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027 by some South-East political leaders. Ogu’s comments followed a recent move by the Katsina State government to release 70 convicted bandits as part of peace-building efforts. The move, has, however, been met with criticism across the country. The cleric accused political leaders in the South-East of failing to demonstrate genuine commitment to the welfare of their people, particularly in securing the release of Nnamdi Kanu. He urged Igbo people at home and in the diaspora to reject the recent endorsement of President Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, which reportedly took place during an APC meeting in Enugu State. “I am calling on all Igbo as...