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Nothing Serious Between Us – Lookman Plays Down Osimhen Touchline Drama
According to Nivo News, Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was briefly overshadowed by a moment of tension involving Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Osimhen, who netted a brace in the encounter at the Fes Sports Complex, appeared visibly frustrated midway through the second half after Lookman declined a passing option despite the striker being well positioned. The incident sparked murmurs in the stands and momentary concern on the Nigerian bench, even as the team maintained firm control of the match.
The flashpoint occurred around the 63rd minute, with Osimhen seen expressing his displeasure and pulling away from captain Wilfred Ndidi while gesturing in frustration. Shortly afterward, the striker requested to be substituted and was replaced in the 70th minute, drawing mixed reactions from sections of the crowd as he left the pitch.
Despite the brief disruption, Nigeria’s performance remained dominant. Lookman and Akor Adams added further goals to Osimhen’s earlier brace, sealing a convincing win and securing the Super Eagles’ place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Addressing the incident after the match, Lookman dismissed any suggestion of discord, describing the exchange as a normal, heat-of-the-moment reaction common in top-level football. He praised Osimhen’s importance to the team, noting that the striker’s hunger and drive continue to inspire the squad.
The Atalanta forward emphasised that unity within the team remains intact, stating that personal milestones are secondary to collective success. He added that mutual understanding and respect guide the players as they remain focused on progressing further in the competition.
Statistically, Nigeria’s attacking force has been among the most effective at the tournament, with Osimhen registering three goals and three assists, while Lookman has contributed three goals and four assists. Nevertheless, footage of the exchange circulated widely on social media, drawing mixed reactions from fans, with some questioning Osimhen’s conduct during a match already firmly in Nigeria’s favour.
Nigeria will now shift focus to the quarter-final stage, where they are set to face either Algeria or the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 10.
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THE ASO ROCK SUMMIT: Tinubu Holds High-Stakes Emergency Meeting With APC Governors Behind Closed Doors!.
President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting on Thursday at the State House in Abuja with governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and members of the Progressives Governors’ Forum. The session, which commenced shortly after 3:00 p.m. at the presidential residence, followed an earlier National Economic Council meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Specific details regarding the discussions were not disclosed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The high-level gathering occurs as the ruling party coordinates state-level leadership and prepares for the upcoming general election. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable, political campaigns for the 2027 elections officially commenced eight days prior to the meeting. Furthermore, the gathering follows the recent announcement of the APC’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, which named former Zamfara State Governor and serving Senator, Abdulaziz Yari, as its Director-General.
Addressing the composition of the campaign council, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, clarified during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily that the list will undergo adjustments rather than a complete overhaul.
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CORRUPTION SCANDAL: European Football Body Launches Explosive Legal Action Against FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino!.
European football’s governing body, UEFA, has launched a scathing attack on FIFA, accusing the global body of an “enduring history of corruption” and claiming it only backs down from controversial policies when forced by external pressure. These allegations form part of a legal filing directed against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the application, FIFA wields immense power over international football with virtually no internal checks and balances, noting that accountability has historically relied on external forces like political pressure, public scrutiny, and criminal law enforcement.
Furthermore, the document reveals that UEFA is exploring the possibility of launching criminal proceedings against Infantino and other officials. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, FIFA could face a criminal complaint under Swiss law; UEFA noted that its local legal counsel has confirmed the body has standing to file a complaint for criminal mismanagement against Infantino and potentially others as warranted.
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FIRED AND PROSECUTED: Gov. Sule Drops Hammer On Syndicate Caught Selling Hospital Equipment Donated To Save Lives!.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has directed the immediate dismissal and prosecution of hospital staff implicated in selling medical equipment donated to the General Hospital in Umaisha.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The directive follows a viral video by Ibrahim Abdullahi Sa’ad, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly member representing Umaisha/Ugya Constituency, who exposed hospital management for auctioning off items—including orthopedic mattresses as well as ceiling and standing fans—that he had personally donated for patient care.
Speaking in Lafia on Thursday, an outraged Governor Sule condemned the act as inhuman. He instructed the Commissioner for Health to launch a full-scale investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is fired and prosecuted.
Sule Blames Abuja Politicians for APC’s Defeat in Osun
In a separate development, Governor Sule weighed in on the All Progressives Congress (APC) defeat in the Osun State governorship election, which was won by Governor Ademola Adeleke. While presenting INEC acknowledgment slips to APC candidates for upcoming state elections, Sule alleged that external interference by politicians based in Abuja cost the party the election, asserting that the APC’s candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would have otherwise secured victory.
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