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Senegal won their second Africa Cup of Nations title in dramatic fashion on Sunday after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 following extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, in a final that descended into chaos and controversy, The PUNCH reports. The Teranga Lions, playing their fourth AFCON final and first since 2021, overcame […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has shrugged off the impeachment notice served on him by the state House of Assembly, describing it as a “love letter” and vowing to press on with his mandate. Speaking at the 2026 Port Harcourt Polo Tournament, Fubara insisted he’s still the governor and will continue to deliver on his

Popular Afrobeats singer Afeez Adeshina, known to fans as Destiny Boy, has reportedly passed away at the age of 22. The news of his death was announced on Sunday, January 18, 2025, by investigative journalist Temilola Sobola, who shared a post on Instagram stating, “Singer Destiny Boy has passed away. May his soul Rest In

The much anticipated cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to be announced this week, as confirmed by a source at the presidential villa who spoke to Starnews NG. This insider revealed on Sunday that President Tinubu has finalised the list of new cabinet members, which may be revealed imminently.The source revealed that

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, also known as “Kanmo-Kanmo,” 12 years after his alleged involvement in the killing of three NDLEA officers. Jimoh was arrested on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Owode town, Ogun State, following intelligence-led operations by tactical teams of the agency.

What was once a vibrant waterside settlement in Lagos, Makoko is now a landscape of rubble, silence, and fear. This is the fallout of ongoing demolition of structures in the community, one of Lagos’ oldest riverine communities, an exercise carried out by the Lagos State Government which has displaced thousands of residents, women, children, fishermen,

A resident of Akure, Ondo State, Mr Ifedayo Famotua a.k.a Phensic, is urgently seeking financial assistance to save his life after a simple fall led to a severe tooth infection. The incident occurred when Mr Famotua, who resides at No. 15 Yemi Ajibade Street, off Ilesha Garage Road, Akure, slipped on the floor and hit

Growing public concern over rising housing costs in Akure has sparked a wave of reactions across social media, following widespread allegations of excessive and exploitative practices by house agents operating in the city. The issue gained renewed attention after an awareness initiative tagged “Stop Akure House Agent Extortion” was launched by The Akure City platform,

The Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of St. Louis Primary School, Ondo, located in the Ondo West Local Government Area. The Commissioner stated that this drastic measure became necessary following the school’s persistent non-compliance and flagrant disregard for state guidelines governing private

A dramatic twist followed Mali’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a self-proclaimed marabout, Mr. Sinayogo, was arrested in Bamako for fraud after collecting a staggering €33,500 (over 22 million CFA francs) from supporters, promising spiritual intervention for Mali’s victory. Sinayogo, formerly known for his political activism, reportedly declared himself a spiritual