AFCON 2025: Towel War, VAR Controversy Overshadow Final
Senegal won AFCON 2025 but Morocco's conduct, including a 'towel war' against goalkeepers and disputed refereeing, sparked a major fair play scandal. Read the full analysis.
Senegal won AFCON 2025 but Morocco's conduct, including a 'towel war' against goalkeepers and disputed refereeing, sparked a major fair play scandal. Read the full analysis.
A viral video reveals individuals allegedly stealing Stanley Nwabali's towels during the AFCON semi-final, sparking debate on sportsmanship and tournament security. Read the full details and reactions.
US Senate Republicans used a procedural tactic to block a vote limiting Trump's military authority in Venezuela. Democrats call it a constitutional failure. Read the full story.
A Nigerian man in Rabat shares a worrying video about the struggle to get tickets for the Nigeria vs Morocco AFCON semi-final on January 14, 2026. Read his plea for help.
A Nigerian woman in Morocco claims the host nation is hoarding tickets for the AFCON semi-final vs Nigeria, creating a tense atmosphere. Read reactions and match details.
Vincent Okumagba urges Nigerians in Morocco to rally behind the Super Eagles in their crucial AFCON 2025 semifinal against the host nation. Nigeria aims to break a historic jinx.
Morocco's coach Walid Regragui reveals the three Nigerian players he fears most ahead of their AFCON 2025 semi-final clash. Get the full details on the tactical battle.
A price war in Nigeria's fuel market deepens as stations slash petrol prices below Dangote Refinery's N739 benchmark. See the list of stations and the new rates.
A Libyan phone dealer finally receives a shipment of Nokia phones ordered in 2010, after 16 years of delay caused by civil war and logistics collapse. Read the full story.
A fierce petrol price war is reshaping Nigeria's fuel market as independent marketers slash prices below Dangote's N739 rate. Discover how this battle for customers is impacting motorists and the industry's future.
Pope Leo XIV warns diplomacy is being replaced by force, criticises US actions in Venezuela and calls for safeguarding human rights. Read his full New Year's message.
Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, using the rare Oreshnik hypersonic missile. The attack killed four in Kyiv, injured 25, and disrupted power in freezing winter conditions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledges unconditional support for Russia's Vladimir Putin, deepening their alliance amid the Ukraine war. Read the full details of their strategic partnership.
Russia launched a rare Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine, hitting Lviv infrastructure. The attack, part of a massive overnight assault, escalates tensions with the West. Read details.
The US Senate has passed a resolution to block President Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congressional approval. Read the full details and implications.
The US Senate has passed a key vote to limit President Trump's military actions in Venezuela. Get the full details on this bipartisan rebuke and its implications.
A civil society coalition calls on President Tinubu to reassign Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, citing incompatibility with CDS General Musa that undermines public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations.
Nigeria's reliance on imported petrol surges to 1.8 million metric tonnes as local refining falters. New regulators face pressure to fix the oil sector amid a price war. Read the full analysis.
A draft statement from the Paris Summit reveals binding commitments to support Ukraine against future Russian attacks. Read the full details on the coalition's military and diplomatic plans.
Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukraine, killing two and injuring others, just before a key peace summit in Paris. Read the latest on the war and diplomatic efforts.
NDLEA intercepts cocaine, ketamine, and skunk in major operations across Lagos, Oyo, Borno, and other states. 22 Indian crew members and a female kingpin arrested. Read the full details of the agency's crackdown.
Explore the long history of US military interventions and support for dictatorships in Latin America, from Guatemala in 1954 to recent events in Venezuela. Understand the geopolitical impact.
As Morocco reaps $1.2bn from AFCON 2025 and eyes the 2030 World Cup, Nigerian leaders are urged to learn from its vision-driven sports strategy. Can Nigeria move from political obsession to development through sports?
Russia captured over 5,600 sq km of Ukraine in 2025, its largest gains since 2022, as Kyiv hosts allies for peace talks amid deadly strikes. Read the full analysis.
As Morocco reaps $1.2bn from AFCON 2025 with world-class infrastructure, Nigerian leaders are urged to learn from this vision-driven model for sports, development, and soft power. Can Nigeria look up?
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy appoints military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov to lead his office in a major shift, prioritizing security amid Russia's invasion. Read the full details of this strategic move.
PETROAN reports the 2025 price war between Dangote Refinery and marketers led to massive losses for retailers, squeezed profits, and market instability. The group calls for urgent stakeholder dialogue.
Ukraine's intelligence faked the death of a Russian militia leader to secure a $500,000 Kremlin bounty and expose Russian security failures. The funds will boost Ukrainian special units. Read the full story.
US intelligence says Ukraine was not targeting Putin's residence in recent drone strike, contradicting the Russian leader's claim to Trump. Read the full details and analysis.
As 2025 ends, Ukrainians voice their deepest desires for the new year: an end to the Russian invasion and a restoration of reliable electricity after devastating attacks on the energy grid. Read more.