Written by Beloved, the Christmas and New Year celebrations are over and many of us are back at work with a resolve to have 2026 better than 2025. May God help us actualize our visions. People make resolutions as to what they would like to do or what they want to do away with. These resolutions are quite … Continue reading “Renew your relationship with Christ, by Funmi Komolafe”
“The great masses of the people …will more easily fall victims to a great lie than to a small one” – Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945. It took almost an entire week for me to decide on the topic of this article. It could easily have been titled TRUMP DOESN’T LOVE NIGERIAN CHRISTIANS or TRUMP’S GANG THAT COULD … Continue reading “Massive deception on Trump’s bungled strike, by Dele Sobowale”
By Emmanuel Okogba Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic graciously conceded that Nigeria fully deserved their 2-0 victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. The Super Eagles advanced to the semi-finals with goals from Victor Osimhen early in the second half and Akor Adams shortly … Continue reading “AFCON 2025: ‘Nigeria outplayed us’, says Algeria coach Petkovic”
By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State branch, has criticised the decision by some parties to take allegations surrounding the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son to the media, insisting that due process and established professional channels must be followed to ensure justice. Speaking to Vanguard, Dr. Saheed Babajide, Chairman of the NMA, … Continue reading “NMA faults media trial over Chimamanda’s son’s death”
Morocco’s Brahim Díaz currently leads the goalscoring chart at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), having netted five goals so far in the tournament. The Real Madrid forward has been a key figure in the host nation’s run to the semi-finals, delivering decisive performances across his appearances. Díaz is closely followed by two players … Continue reading “AFCON 25: Full list of top scorers ahead of semi finals”
US and allied forces carried out “large-scale” strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria on Saturday, the US military said, in the latest response to an attack last month that left three Americans dead. Washington said a lone gunman from the militant group carried out the December 13 attack in Palmyra — home to … Continue reading “US announces ‘large-scale’ strikes against IS in Syria”
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt won 3-2 to dump defending champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling quarter-final on Saturday. Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia netted for Egypt, then Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh conceded an own goal before half-time. Salah then edged closer to a first Africa Cup of Nations winners … Continue reading “Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt beat champions Ivory Coast 3-2”
Wike’s politics of gbas-gbos — the brand of raw confrontation that blurs party lines, intimidates institutions, and thrives on public spectacle — appeared, until recently, immune to political boundaries. For years, Nyesom Wike operated in a space where allegiance to party mattered less than allegiance to power. He fought PDP leaders while funding APC victories. He governed … Continue reading “Wike’s Politics of Gbas-Gbos, by Emmanuel Aziken”
By Douglas Baye-Osagie As the Super Eagles step under the Marrakech lights, they face one of their fiercest rivals in African football. History has often pitted both sides on the path to Nations Cup triumph. Every time they have cancelled each other out, one has gone on to emerge as champions. Nigeria’s first Nations Cup triumph came … Continue reading “Nigeria v Algeria: History vs form – Can Nigeria rewrite AFCON script in Marrakech?”
The recently opened coastal highway also opened up a few more things than the road itself. It opened the eyes of many Nigerians to what is possible. A friend and professional colleague, who in the almost fifty years that we have known each other, has consistently been a sworn enemy of all that is bad in governance … Continue reading “As Lagos goes up, by Muyiwa Adetiba”