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Barcelona fire four past Viktoria Plzen.

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Barcelona capped off their Champions League campaign with a 4-2 victory over Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Blaugrana entered the game with nothing more than pride on the line after their drop to the Europa League was confirmed last week, while Plzen were guaranteed to finish bottom

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As a result, Xavi fielded several youngsters in his starting XI, with Barcelona opening the scoring after just six minutes.

While not one of those youngsters, Marcos Alonso scored his first career goal in the competition, Ansu Fati‘s strike from distance proving too hot for Jindrich Stanek, with the Spaniard sliding in to score from close range.

Plzen supporters were vocal in supporting the home side but their spirits were dampened just before the half when the Blaugrana doubled their lead.

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Jordi Alba burst down the left and chipped a ball over the top that found Ferran Torres in the middle to ram home. Initially ruled offside, the goal was later given following a VAR review.

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The home side were handed a lifeline when Pablo Torre fouled Tomas Chory in the penalty area, with the 27-year-old striker stepping up to fire home past Inaki Pena.

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Barcelona’s Ferran Torres, right, vies for the ball with Plzen’s Lukas HejdaPetr David JosekAP

Barcelona restored their two-goal advantage minutes later, Ferran Torres combining with Raphinha after a wonderful run before sending his first-time effort through the legs of Stanek.

Plzen made things interesting, Chory heading home his second of the night in the 63rd minute, before Barcelona wrapped up proceedings with 15 minutes remaining.

A great ball from Raphinha set up Pablo Torre, who fired home his first Barcelona and Champions League goal after some expert control and a delightful finish.

Plzen came close to scoring a third in the closing stages, but Erik Jirka‘s strike was expertly saved by Inaki Pena, before touching the upright.

Europa League aim

With Barcelona ending their Champions League campaign in style, coach Xavi has stated the club’s aim is now to win the Europa League.

“The overall evaluation of our group campaign has to be negative,” Xavi said after the game.

“We had qualification in our own hands and didn’t manage it. We didn’t take our opportunities.

“Now we are candidates for the Europa League. it’s a beautiful competition and we will fight to win it.

“First half I liked how we played. Even so we conceded too many goal chances to them. Defensively we are suffering more than normal. In attack we were good.

“Young Pablo [Torre] played well. For him and the attacking midfielders it was a difficult match they had to attack spaces and that’s not his primary strength.

“He’s got other notably qualities but he fully understood what the match required, scored our fourth and then went off but we feel it’s going to be muscle-cramp and not more.”

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Ogun Police Charge Blogger Adetoun With Six Counts Over Alleged Cybercrimes.

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The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned social media influencer Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as @justadetoun, on six counts before the Federal High Court in Abeokuta.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement on Monday, police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi alleged that Onajobi used social media and other online platforms to spread false claims against the Ogun State Government and harass the state governor, in violation of the Cybercrimes Act.

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The police said Onajobi ignored multiple invitations to respond to the allegations and warned that she would be arrested to face trial.

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“On January 2, 2026, the Ogun State Police Command invited Adetoun Onajobi to respond to allegations of online harassment of the Governor. Instead of attending, she sent a letter through her lawyer claiming medical incapacity and attached a doctor’s report detailing supposed health issues,” the statement read.

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Investigations later revealed that the medical report was fabricated, leading to the arrest of the doctor, who admitted the document was created at Onajobi’s direction. The doctor has since been arraigned on charges including conspiracy, forgery, and obstructing justice.

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The police added that Onajobi has continued to evade all attempts to reach her, and her current location remains unknown. Authorities are also pursuing other individuals linked to the spread of false information allegedly orchestrated by her.

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The statement emphasized that the police will exhaust all legal measures to apprehend Onajobi and bring her before the court. It also reassured residents that the command remains committed to combating all forms of crime—including digital offenses—while respecting the constitutional rights of citizens.

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The police warned that freedom of expression does not protect unlawful conduct online.

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Super Eagles’ Alex Iwobi Questions AFCON Third-Place Playoff.

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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has questioned the importance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third-place match, despite Nigeria defeating Egypt on penalties to secure bronze at the 2025 tournament in Morocco.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Nigeria claimed third place after a 4-2 shootout victory over Egypt, but Iwobi argued that the fixture holds limited significance, especially so soon after the disappointment of their semi-final exit.

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The Fulham midfielder was a key figure throughout the tournament, starting every match except Nigeria’s group-stage game against Uganda. He contributed two assists in six appearances and was central to much of the team’s attacking play. In Saturday’s third-place playoff, Iwobi came off the bench in the final 25 minutes and calmly converted the decisive penalty to clinch victory.

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Reflecting on the game, he admitted the mental strain on the squad following their semi-final loss to hosts Morocco.

“We were surrounded by doubts after not making it to the World Cup,” Iwobi told beIN SPORTS.
“We wanted to win gold but ended up finishing third. The match was mentally tough because it’s hard for any player to forget the pain of losing in the semi-finals. I also don’t agree with having a third-place match, but in the end, we managed to win it.”

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Iwobi also praised the quality of the Egyptian team, highlighting Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, both of whom had their penalties saved by Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.

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“The Egyptian team played well, and we studied videos to prepare. Morocco is a beautiful country with great stadiums and hotels. I enjoyed the welcome and visiting Marrakech; everything was impressive,” he added.

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Nigeria’s bronze finish rounded off a strong campaign, though the team fell short of its ultimate goal. Forward Ademola Lookman echoed Iwobi’s sentiments, noting that the squad came to Morocco with one clear objective: gold.

“Everyone wanted the gold medal. We came for the trophy, but it didn’t happen,” Lookman said.
“We leave the tournament with bronze, and that is enough.”

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Lookman was Nigeria’s most productive player at AFCON 2025, scoring three goals and providing four assists, the tournament’s highest combined total, putting him in contention for a spot in the official Team of the Tournament.

Prior to their semi-final loss to Morocco, Nigeria had been the only unbeaten team in the competition, winning all five of their matches. The dramatic penalty shootout defeat ended their flawless run and denied the three-time African champions a spot in the final.

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The Super Eagles have now finished third at AFCON nine times: 1976, 1978, 1992, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2019, and most recently in 2025 in Morocco.

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Mother Of Destiny Boy Discloses True Cause Of Son’s Death.

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Saida, mother of the late Afrobeat star Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has opened up about the circumstances surrounding her son’s passing.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer, who rose to fame in 2019 with his Fuji cover of Davido’s hit song If, died on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after a long struggle with a mysterious illness called “Ogu oru,” which often triggered seizures.

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In a video that went viral on Monday, Saida explained that Destiny Boy’s condition was closely managed by the family, traditional healers, and clerics, and was largely kept private due to his celebrity status.

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“Destiny went to rest. After his child’s naming ceremony, about four days later, we went to Oba Edu Ifayomi, who traditionally initiated him. The sickness caught up with him there, causing him to collapse. We immediately took him to the hospital. Oba Edu kept supporting us, sending money even as he was transferred to other hospitals. When we realized the sickness was persistent, we decided on traditional care, and Oba Edu guided us personally,” she said.

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She revealed that the illness, Ogu oru, caused seizures that nearly drove him insane, and the family constantly monitored him to keep him safe.

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Addressing false rumours, Saida firmly denied claims linking Destiny Boy to money rituals: “Destiny Boy was not involved in money rituals. Those spreading such stories are just seeking attention from his death.”

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Recalling his final days, she added, “On Saturday, he was still buying things for people, greeting fans, and preparing for a show on Sunday. Even then, the seizures struck again.”

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Saida also highlighted the crucial role of Oba Edu Ifayomi in guiding the family’s traditional care for Destiny Boy, who had recently welcomed his first child in November 2024.

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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that investigations into his death are ongoing, with further updates expected.

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