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Month: December 2025

Pastor Chris Okafor Marries Partner Amid Doris Ogala’s Allegations Of Broken Promise

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Pastor Chris Okafor has reportedly tied the knot with his partner, stirring reactions online after actress Doris Ogala accused him of breaking a marriage promise. Ogala had earlier revealed that she and Okafor were in a relationship following her failed marriage, claiming that he failed to honour a commitment to marry her. She also stated that she has evidence supporting her claims and plans to take legal action against the pastor. Photos circulating on social media show Okafor married, leaving netizens eager to see how Ogala will respond.

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Osimhen, Lookman, Bassey, Ajibade Head Nominations for 12th Nigeria Pitch Awards

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The Super Eagles trio of Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray FC, Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC, and Calvin Bassey of Fulham FC lead nominations for the 12th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards. The organizers of the awards announced this at a media gathering at the Johnwood Hotel in Abuja on Tuesday, 16 December. Speaking at the event organized to celebrate partners, members of the College of Voters, and journalists, Dr. Shina Philips, President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, reaffirmed organizers’ confidence in the voting process coordinated by SIAO Partners, the accounting firm that has been at the helm of the collation and auditing of the results since 2014. ‘We would like to thank SIAO Partners and express our confidence in the results that will be presented at this gathering. We have worked with SIAO Partners for over 11 years, and during this period, they have consistently demonstrated professionalism and commitment to this national project,’ Dr Philips said. Also speaking at the event, Mr. Afolabi Lawal, Senior Manager at SIAO Partners, stated that the accounting firm adhered to all due process while collating and auditing the results. While announcing the names of nominees, Dr. Ademola Olajire, the NFF Director of Media and Communications, stated that the Federation continues to support the Nigeria Pitch Awards because the award process is credible and transparent. In the King of the Pitch category, Atalanta’s striker, Ademola Lookman, the 2024 winner of the award, will face competition from Fulham defender Calvin Bassey and Galatasaray S.K. goal poacher Victor Osimhen. The Queen of the Pitch Award will be a stiff battle between Chiamaka Nnadozie of Brighton & Hove Albion Women FC, Esther Okoronkwo of AFC Toronto, and Rasheedat Ajibade of PSG Feminine. Super Eagles new defensive sensation, Benjamin Frederick (F.C.V. Dender E.H.), will hope to stave up competition from Calvin Bassey (Fulham F.C.) and Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest F.C.) for the Defender of the Year award. The Midfielder of the Year category will be a fierce competition between Alex Iwobi (Fulham F.C.), Frank Onyeka (Brentford F.C.), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), and Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş J.K.). In their second nominations, Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC) and Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray S.K) will face competition from Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United) for the Rashidi Yekini Award for the Best Striker of the Year. The award for the Football Friendly Governor of the Year will be a straight contest between Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, and Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. Dr Shina Philips also announced that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will be honoured with the Special Achievement in Sports Award at the 12th Award Ceremony. This is in recognition of the Commission’s invaluable contributions to the growth of sports through its organization of the Niger Delta Games. Detailed list of other nominees: GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR Kayode Bankole Remo Stars & TS Galaxy F.C. Maduka Okoye Udinese Calcio Stanley Nwabali Chippa United F.C. DEFENDER OF THE YEAR Benjamin Frederick F.C.V. Dender E.H. Calvin Bassey Fulham F.C. Ola Aina Nottingham Forest F.C. MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR Alex Iwobi Fulham F.C. Frank Onyeka Brentford F.C. Raphael Onyedika Club Brugge Wilfred Ndidi Beşiktaş J.K. RASHIDI YEKINI AWARD FOR THE BEST STRIKER OF THE YEAR Ademola Lookman Atalanta BC Anas Yusuf Nasarawa United Victor Osimhen Galatasaray S.K TEAM OF THE YEAR Remo Stars F.C Rivers United F.C Super Falcons COACH OF THE YEAR Daniel Ogunmodede Remo Stars F.C Finidi George Rivers United F.C Justine Madugu Super Falcons SAM OKWARAJI AWARD Kunle Soname Bet9ja Patrick Olusegun Odegbami Nigerian Ex-International Victor Osimhen Galatasaray S.K STATE WITH THE BEST GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Delta State Kwara State Lagos State FOOTBALL PITCH OF THE YEAR Godswill Akpabio Int’l Stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom State MKO Abiola Int’l Stadium Abeokuta, Ogun State Remo Stars Stadium Remo, Ogun State FOOTBALL FRIENDLY GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State His Excellency, Dapo Abiodun Ogun State His Excellency, Umo Eno Akwa Ibom State CORPORATE SPONSOR OF FOOTBALL AWARD Bet9ja Sport Betting GTI Financial Financial Services MTN Nigeria Telecom SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Bukola Olopade D.G, NSC George Aluo Chairman, NNL Hon. Kunle Soname Chairman, Remo Stars FC FOOTBALL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR – PRINT Abiodun Adewale Punch Newspapers Johnny Edward The Nation Newspapers Charles Diya New Telegraph Newspapers FOOTBALL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR – TV Babatunde Koiki News Central Television Cecilia Omorogbe Channels TV Mozez Praiz Supersport FOOTBALL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR – RADIO Olawale Adigun Wash 94.9 FM/ Sure 97.5 FM Anthony Bekederemo Brila 88.9 FM Chuma Nnoli Nigeria Info FM FOOTBALL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR – ONLINE Kunle Solaja Sportsvillagesquare.com Niyi Busari BSNSports.com.ng Samuel Ahmadu Savid News/ Nigeriafootball.ng QUEEN OF THE PITCH Chiamaka Nnadozie Brighton & Hove Albion Women Esther Okoronkwo AFC Toronto Rasheedat Ajibade PSG Feminine KING OF THE PITCH Ademola Lookman Atalanta B.C. Calvin Bassey Fulham F.C. Victor Osimhen Galatasaray S.K.

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DSS Detains Osun Cleric After Pro-Palestine Demonstration

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Daood Imran Molaasan, an Islamic cleric from Osun State, after a pro-Palestine protest in the area. Molaasan, leader of the Ta’awunu Muslimeen group, was reportedly taken into custody following the circulation of a video showing him and his followers calling for the liberation of Palestine, which they described as under Israeli occupation. The video showed members of the group marching through Iwo while carrying the Palestinian flag. It quickly went viral on social media, drawing a mix of reactions, with some expressing support for the Palestinian cause and others raising security concerns. Ta’awunu Muslimeen, an Islamic movement focused on religious teachings and global Muslim issues, has previously held similar demonstrations, including a rally in 2018. During the recent march, participants pledged allegiance to the Qur’an and Sunnah. Some aspects of the protest, including coordinated arm gestures, were criticised by observers who likened them to Nazi-style salutes, while the presence of children chanting strong religious slogans heightened concerns. The DSS has yet to release an official statement or confirm any charges against Molaasan.

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Tinubu Meets NLC Leaders In Last-Minute Move To Stop Nationwide Protest

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President Bola Tinubu met behind closed doors with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress on Tuesday night in a bid to halt the nationwide protest scheduled to begin today. The meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, was led on the labour side by NLC President Joe Ajaero. After the talks, Ajaero avoided giving a definite answer on whether the protest would still take place, saying the decision would be taken collectively by the union. “If I’m insisting, I’m not insisting. I will communicate to you. It is not an organisation that one person rules. Let’s go back now. You have a meeting of labour and the governor’s forum. We’ll go back to the drawing board and digest all that Mr President said to us, and move forward from there.” He added that the NLC leadership would reconvene early on Wednesday to review the outcome of the engagement with the President. “We came for consultation with the president, and we are finished. So, we have to go back to our meeting and then continue tomorrow. By tomorrow, we will get the outcome.” The labour union is expected to announce later on Wednesday whether it will proceed with the planned protest. The meeting was also attended by the Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, and the Minister of State for Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.

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US Adds Nigeria To Partial Travel Restriction List As Trump Expands Entry Controls

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President Donald Trump has approved a new Proclamation expanding US travel restrictions, with citizens of 15 additional countries now subject to partial entry limitations as part of stricter security measures. The decision, taken on Tuesday, is aimed at reinforcing travel screening and national security standards. The countries newly placed under partial restrictions are Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Proclamation retains full travel restrictions on 12 countries earlier identified as high risk. These are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. In addition, five more countries have been moved into the full restriction category following updated security assessments. They are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, along with individuals travelling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. Laos and Sierra Leone, previously under partial limits, have also been upgraded to full restrictions, while partial measures remain in effect for Burundi, Cuba, Togo and Venezuela. The order removes non-immigrant visa restrictions on Turkmenistan, with US authorities citing improved cooperation with Washington, although immigrant visa limits for its citizens remain unchanged. Exemptions under the Proclamation apply to lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, certain visa categories including diplomats and athletes, and individuals whose entry is considered to be in the national interest of the United States.

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Lagos Police Arrest Peller Over Reckless Driving Live-Stream Crash

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, after a video showing him driving recklessly and crashing his vehicle during a live-stream sparked widespread outrage. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and prompted swift police action, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi. The police said the influencer’s conduct posed a serious danger to public safety. “The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat aka ‘PELLER’, subsequent to the viral video that surfaced online on Sunday 14th December, 2025, in which he was seen driving recklessly, leading to a dangerous road crash and serious motor accident, while the incident was being live-streamed, thereby endangering his life and that of other road users.” The command described the act as highly dangerous, warning that it could have had fatal consequences. “His action constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangers the lives of other innocent people.” Police authorities disclosed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation. “The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The outcome of the investigation will be made public, and the suspect will be charged to the court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law.” Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, cautioned social media influencers and members of the public against exploiting online platforms to engage in unlawful acts. “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh, strongly warns social media influencers, content creators and general members of the public to desist from using social media platforms to engage in or promote reckless, dangerous, or unlawful and criminal acts.” He stressed that such behaviour would no longer be tolerated and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to enforcing the law. “Such lawlessness will not be tolerated, and the full weight of the law will be applied on any offender. The Command further urges all road users to comply strictly with traffic regulations and remains committed to ensuring public peace and safety at all times.” The incident has renewed public concern over the increasing trend of dangerous stunts by content creators seeking online engagement, with many Nigerians calling for stricter enforcement to deter similar actions. Authorities have reiterated that anyone found endangering lives on Lagos roads will be prosecuted, regardless of social status or online influence.

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Egypt Defeats Nigeria 2–1 In Pre-AFCON Friendly

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Egypt edged Nigeria 2–1 in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly in Cairo on Tuesday, thanks to a second-half strike from Mostafa Mohamed. The hosts opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark when Mahmoud Saber tapped in at the back post following a precise delivery from Zizo, who repeatedly caused problems for the Super Eagles down the right wing. Nigeria struggled to maintain attacking momentum but came close to an equaliser when Paul Onuachu’s long ball almost resulted in an own goal by Yasser Ibrahim, forcing a sharp save from Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy. The Super Eagles eventually drew level shortly afterward. Zaidu Sanusi’s free kick from the left was mishandled by El Shenawy at his near post, allowing defender Chidozie Awaziem to head the ball in from close range. Egypt regained the lead in the second half as Mostafa Mohamed finished clinically inside the box after another incisive move orchestrated by Zizo. Despite Nigeria’s continued efforts, they could not find a response, and Egypt held on to secure the victory, boosting morale ahead of the tournament. Egypt will begin their AFCON campaign against Zimbabwe on Monday, December 22, while Nigeria face Tanzania the following day.

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Alaafin Of Oyo To Confer Okanlomo Title On Seyi Tinubu And Obaloyin Title On Yari

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His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo, is set to install Barrister Oluwaseyi Abiodun Tinubu as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be honoured alongside Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, who will receive the title of Obaloyin of Yorubaland during the same ceremony. The event, hosted at the Alaafin’s Palace in Oyo, is expected to attract traditional rulers, political leaders, cultural stakeholders, and dignitaries from across Yorubaland and beyond, reflecting the significance of the titles and the stature of the honourees. Palace sources said the installation demonstrates the Alaafin’s commitment to recognising individuals who have made notable contributions to societal development while promoting Yoruba culture, values, and unity.

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