As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continues to define football excellence on the continent, the tournament’s historical medal table highlights the dominance, consistency, and evolving power balance among Africa’s footballing nations. Egypt remain the most successful nation in AFCON history, sitting atop the medal table with 13 medals, including a record seven titles, alongside three silver and three bronze finishes. The Pharaohs’ sustained dominance over decades has cemented their status as Africa’s most decorated national team. Cameroon follow closely with nine medals, boasting five AFCON titles, two silver medals, and two bronze finishes. Known for their physical strength and tournament pedigree, the Indomitable Lions have repeatedly risen to the occasion on the continent’s biggest stage. Ghana, one of Africa’s traditional football powerhouses, occupy third place with 10 medals. The Black Stars have claimed four championships, finished runners-up five times, and secured one bronze medal, reflecting a rich history of ...

Popular highlife and Afrobeats singer Flavour has reacted to an online accusation that he neglects upcoming Igbo musicians. News reports that issue started after a social media user identified as Charles accused the singer of focusing only on his personal projects while ignoring struggling talents from the South-East. He claimed many gifted Igbo artistes are finding it hard to survive in the music industry because well-known stars from the region are not helping them grow. Charles alleged that Flavour has never promoted, signed, or worked with young Igbo musicians. He also questioned the singer’s association with controversial cleric and entertainer Odumeje, saying such a partnership does nothing to help upcoming talents. According to him, Flavour avoids working with new artistes because he fears they could rise above him in the future. The critic went further to accuse Igbo artistes of being selfish and claimed that the lack of support has ...

Sharon Adeleke, the elder sister of Nigerian music star Davido, has shared a personal reflection on success, explaining that wealth alone does not automatically lead to meaningful achievements. The billionaire daughter opened up about her struggles with self-doubt, revealing that there was a time she questioned her own progress despite having access to money, opportunities, and strong support systems. Davido’s elder sister reflects on wealth, pressure, and real happinessDavido’s elder sister opens up about what wealth really taught her.According to Sharon, she often found herself comparing her journey to that of others who started businesses with very limited capital. She noted that some people began with “just a few thousand dollars” and went on to build “million-dollar companies”, while she had far more resources at her disposal but struggled to achieve similar results. She admitted that these comparisons left her feeling confused and discouraged, which led to honest conversations during ...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has opened a hotline to allow Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of N739 per litre. MRS is a key partner of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which is currently in a price war with major oil marketers. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced a hotline for Nigerians to report MRS filling stations selling above the approved N739 nationwide.The refinery says the initiative is aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring price transparency.Dangote Petroleum Refinery asks Nigerians to report any MRS stations selling above the approved pump price. Reported that the Dangote refinery slashed the gantry price of PMS to N699, and the pump price at its partner stations to N739. However, there were reports that some MRS stations ignored the price announcement by Dangote and sold PMS above N739, prompting the management of the refinery ...

Retired Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has officially received his Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) certificate from President Bola Tinubu, following the national honours conferred on members of Nigeria’s senior men’s football team. News reports that Troost-Ekong confirmed the receipt of the certificate on Tuesday via his verified 𝕏 handle, describing the recognition as a deeply emotional and proud moment for him and his family. Expressing gratitude to the President, the former Eagles skipper said the honour meant more than just a personal achievement. “I am honoured and grateful to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (@officialABAT), for conferring on me the MFR national honour,” he wrote. “I have been sent the official certificate today following the announcement last night. It’s a very proud moment for me and my family to receive this recognition.” The 32-year-old defender has been one of Nigeria’s ...

Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone in Freetown ahead of his rescheduled beach concert tied to the ongoing AFCON 2025 festivities. The visit is part of Davido’s 5ive Alive World Tour, with the singer describing Sierra Leone as his “second home” and assuring fans of a future stadium concert in the country. Davido recalled his 2017 performance in Sierra Leone, which he said attracted over 50,000 fans. President Bio welcomed the artiste warmly, noting the excitement generated by his visit and the anticipation surrounding the concert. Photos from the meeting have since sparked reactions online, with fans highlighting Davido’s growing global profile following similar high-level engagements this year with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and France’s President Emmanuel Macron ...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has weighed into the controversy surrounding Farouk Ahmed, offering a broader moral and policy-based perspective on allegations raised by business mogul Aliko Dangote. The debate followed claims that Ahmed, the ousted former chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, spent about $5 million on the secondary education of his four children in Switzerland. Aliko Dangote at a business forum, whose allegation sparked renewed debate on public ethics.Peter Obi during a recent public engagement where he addressed national governance. In a post on social media, Obi framed his intervention as a reflection on public responsibility rather than a personal attack. He acknowledged that parents naturally seek the best education for their children but argued that the scale and context of the alleged spending demand deeper scrutiny in a country grappling with widespread poverty and limited access to education. He ...

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified nationwide enforcement to rid major highways of dangerous drivers and curb life-threatening practices as millions of Nigerians embark on Christmas holiday and end-of-year journeys. Reports that the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Monday during a strategic monitoring of vehicular movement in Kaduna, as part of the corps’ ongoing Zero Tolerance special operation for the festive season. Mohammed said the corps had massively deployed officers and logistics to major corridors linking Kaduna, Abuja and Lokoja, following a noticeable increase in traffic in recent days, particularly along the Abuja–Lokoja Road. “The end-of-year patrol for the Kaduna and Abuja axis has been massively deployed today to the Lokoja–Abuja Road, where we noticed significant traffic movement over the past three days,” he said. According to him, the monitoring exercise was also extended to the Abuja-Kaduna Road due to ongoing construction works that could ...

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ini Edo, has appealed to regulators and the public not to pull her new movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ from cinemas, saying the film does not in any way ridicule Christianity and urging critics to watch it before judging. In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday night, the actress repeatedly pleaded that the film should be allowed to remain in cinemas, stressing that the controversy was about the title and not the content. “Just don’t pull my film, please. Just allow people to watch. Watch the film and come back and say that this film degrades Christians or degrades Christianity. Then I will pull it. “If it dishonours God or Christians in any way, I will pull it and bear the consequences. I will not be part of something like that,” she said. Explaining the intention behind the title, Edo said it ...

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have uncovered huge counterfeit foreign notes to the tune of $3, 430, 000 (Three Million, Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand United States Dollars) and €280, 000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros). News understands that the notes were in possession of a five-member syndicate arrested for allegedly swindling one Halima Sanni the sum of ₦26,550,000 (Twenty-Six Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). The herbalists: Akingbola Omotayo, Adeola Funsho Ogunrinde, Yahaya Amodu, Kubratu Babalola Olaitan (female) and Familola Sunday Olaitan; were arrested on December 7 and 8, 2025 at their shrines in Osun and Lagos States respectively, following a thorough surveillance and intelligence on their fraudulent activities. Investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly defrauding unsuspecting individuals of their legitimate earnings under the pretence of providing spiritual cleansing and solutions to different ailments. They also allegedly ...

The House of Representatives committee on basic examination bodies said it has refunded funds paid to it by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for an oversight assignment, countering allegations that the panel extorted examination bodies. US House and Senate agree to pass bill to force release of Epstein files The records contradict claims that the committee pressured agencies to surrender portions of their internally generated revenue (IGR) under the guise of legislative oversight. In March, the House of Representatives resolved to investigate a technical error that compromised the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Alleged N62M extortion: Reps Committee denies JAMB allegationsReps committee says it refunded JAMB funds, denies extortion allegations. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Adewale Adebayo, a lawmaker from Osun state. As part of the probe, the committee requested JAMB to submit documents covering ...

The former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba Ahmed, and a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Yusuf Usman, have led the northern leaders to the headquarters of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states. The move was to initiate a new reconciliation between Muslims and Christians in northern Nigeria. This came amid the growing tension and allegations that Christians are being targeted in the northern region of Nigeria. The United States President Donald Trump has raised the allegation against Nigeria and threatened military action. Hakeem Baba Ahmed and Professor Yusuf Usman begin move to reconcile Christians and Muslims in 19 northern states.Good news as Hakeem Baba Ahmed and Professor Yusuf Usman initiate measures to reconcile Christians and Muslims in 19 northern states Hakeem leads Christian, Muslim reconciliation in northLeading the delegation ...

Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh reintroduced herself to the world, following her powerful and life-changing testimony. The movie diva, who has become spiritual in recent times, disclosed on her Instagram page that she is a living testimony to mercy, as she is one of those whom God saved, repaired, and commissioned. Tonto Dikeh speaks out again following intense testimony, ex-husband’s post fuels speculationTonto Dikeh redefines herself after powerful testimony as ex-husband’s post gets people talking. She claimed that God glanced at her mess and communicated destiny to her. She defined herself as Spirit-filled, Fire-carrying, and Truth-anchored. Tonto remarked that she is not perfect but pure; she is not loud but authorised; and she was ordained by God rather than selected by man. Tonto stated that her message was not about rebranding but about resurrection, adding that she believes God is not finished with her. She described herself as purified, ...

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has used a new biography on her late husband to set the record straight regarding the cause of his death in July 2025, firmly rejecting persistent rumours of poisoning or assassination plots. In the book, ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, she stated that the family relied solely on the official medical explanation. According to the book, Aisha Buhari rejected claims of poison, air-conditioning sabotage, or any covert plot, describing such narratives as fear-mongering that distracted from genuine health issues. She confirmed that the medical professionals who treated the former President “clearly informed the family that pneumonia caused his death.” Aisha Buhari said rumours of poisoning also surrounded Buhari’s 2017 illness, which she attributed instead to exhaustion, age, heavy workload, and the breakdown of a carefully managed diet and rest routine. According to her account, Buhari’s health improved significantly after stricter schedules ...

Two years after the 2023 general election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has failed to resolve its internal crisis, leaving the opposition party on the brink of collapse ahead of the 2027 polls. The unending division has led to massive defections, with governors, senators, federal and state lawmakers, and other influential figures dumping the party. In 2025 alone, at least six PDP governors defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), most of them declaring support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition. A seventh governor, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, left the party but joined the Accord Party to pursue his 2026 re-election bid. Below are the governors who left the PDP to join the APC — and why: Sheriff Oborevwori — Delta State Delta State shocked the nation when Governor Sheriff Oborevwori defected to the APC in April 2025. Delta had been considered one of PDP’s most stable strongholds. Oborevwori ...