AFCON 2025: Adams Akor’s Mother Hospitalised in Morocco

Mother of Super Eagles’ stricker, Adams Akor is currently receiving treatments in an hospital in Morocco. Akor, who scored his first AFCON goal against Mozambique, confirmed this development in a post match interview on Monday. Asked about the team’s focus ahead of their quarterfinal game, the Sevilla of Spain said; “I’m very focussed. I have my family here. My mum is here, though in the hospital but I’m really focussed.” Akor Adams scored his first AFCON goal and his third for Nigeria, when he hammered into the roof of the net for goal number four, after a textbook pass by Ademola Lookman. Nigeria will slug it out with either Algeria or Democratic Republic of Congo in the quarterfinal tie in Marrackech on Saturday.

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Tiwa Savage Sternly Warns Influencer Dami Foreign Over Post About Her Son

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has issued a strong warning to social media influencer Dami Foreign after he posted about her son in a way she found unacceptable. The influencer shared a video captioned, “Omo, Why’s Tiwa Savage’s son frowning? 🤔”, referring to a clip of her child looking upset while she was twerking. Tiwa responded firmly on her X page, writing: “@TheDamiForeign I dare you to post anything about my child again and THIS WILL MOVE BEYOND TWITTER.” She also called out what she described as his excessive focus on her, adding: “@TheDamiForeign the obsession with me is loud but your relevance is missing.” In response, Dami Foreign shared a meme suggesting retreat and remorse, seemingly acknowledging Tiwa’s warning. The exchange quickly went viral, with fans applauding Tiwa for defending her family and making it clear that her child’s privacy is off-limits.

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AFCON 2025: Osimhen Threatens to Dump Super Eagles

Reports from Fez, Morocco have it that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is on the verge of leaving the Super Eagles’ camp following a spat with Ademola Lookman in their 4-0 win over The Mambas of Morocco on Monday. A heated exchange between the two attackers caught the attention of the Nigerian football faithful despite the Super Eagles’ dominant display. Osimhen appeared visibly frustrated for not getting a pass from the former Fulham star during the exchange and went on to stress the importance of collective play. The Turkey-based player, still animated, requested to be subbed off, which was granted after, and was replaced by Moses Simon. Meanwhile, this further added fuel to speculation about the disagreement. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports have it that Osimhen has requested to return to his base in Turkey and has also dropped his accreditation card. When asked the team’s head coach, Eric Chelle dismisses the imbrioglio, saying; “What happens in the group, stays in the group.”

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Lookman Assures Team Unity Despite Osimhen’s Frustration In Nigeria’s Win Over Mozambique

Ademola Lookman has played down any notion of a rift with Victor Osimhen following Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 at Fes Sports Complex. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that Osimhen, who scored twice, showed visible frustration after Lookman missed a passing opportunity, causing a brief moment of tension before the Galatasaray striker was substituted in the 70th minute. After the match, Lookman stressed that team unity remains the top priority. “Victor is our number one guy. He’s a top striker, vital to us. Moments like that happen, but they don’t change our togetherness,” he said. “I play for the badge and my teammates; assists or goals, the team comes first. Victor’s hunger drives us. We understand each other and keep pushing. We stay calm, respect decisions, and focus on the next game.”

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Priscilla Ojo Says 11-Year Age Gap With Husband Juma Jux Is No Issue

Social media influencer Priscilla Ojo has opened up about the 11-year age difference between her and husband Juma Jux, insisting it’s never been an issue for them. In a recent interview, Priscilla revealed that she didn’t even realize Jux was older when they first met. “When I met him, I didn’t even know he was like his age. He dressed very nice and looked very young, likewise,” she said. The mother of one added that she has no concerns about their age gap, noting both his youthful appearance and her own maturity. “I don’t act like I’m 24. He tells me I act so mature. He doesn’t act like he’s 35. I don’t really see the age difference as a problem,” she explained. Priscilla and Juma Jux welcomed their first child, Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, in Canada on August 24, 2025, a milestone announced by her famous mother, Iyabo Ojo.

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TikToker Peller Sparks Outrage After Verbally Attacking Woman At Mall Over “Noisy” Complaint

Popular TikToker Peller has come under fire on social media following the circulation of a video showing him verbally attacking a woman at a mall after she reportedly complained about his behavior. According to Peller, the woman scolded him for being “too noisy” while he was trying to buy food, a comment he said caught him off guard. In the clip, the content creator is seen angrily confronting her while she was being attended to, hurling insults and accusing her of deliberately provoking him. Visibly upset, Peller shouted: “See this Olori Buruku. I enter place this wehrey say me I dey noisy. Get out. Foolish girl. You go to school. Wetin you turn? No be 12 o’clock in the night. Stay for side of road… Get out.” He went on to express disbelief at the encounter, describing it as his first real-life experience with a hater. Peller insisted he had done nothing wrong, stressing that he was only there to purchase food and not cause a disturbance. Continuing his rant, he claimed the woman called him illiterate and mocked her appearance, saying: “She say me I’m illiterate. See her shoe. Wo shoe wehrey. I’m a real man.” The video has since triggered widespread reactions online, with many users condemning Peller’s language and public outburst, while others defended him, arguing that his reaction was fueled by anger and perceived disrespect. The moment TikToker Peller lashed out a lady after she accused him of constituting public disturbance with his livestream pic.twitter.com/sqUvZHoyRd — Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) January 6, 2026

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Nigerian Fans Boo Osimhen Over Angry Exchange With Lookman Despite Big AFCON Win

Nigerian football fans have taken Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to task following his heated confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s emphatic 4-0 win over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 on Monday. The Galatasaray forward was visibly furious in the 63rd minute after Lookman failed to pass the ball to him despite Osimhen being unmarked. Cameras caught the striker angrily remonstrating with the Atalanta winger, moments after pulling away from captain Wilfred Ndidi. Osimhen was seen pointing aggressively at Lookman while shouting, before ending the outburst in pidgin with, “No try am again,” meaning “do not try that again.” The reaction surprised many observers, especially as Lookman had already played a key role in Osimhen’s performance, setting him up directly for one goal and also contributing to another chance finished by Akor Adams. A player with no discipline. He does this all the time shouting at an important member of the squad just because the other player is calm-headed. This is one of the attitude issues Chelsea PR have complained about. pic.twitter.com/JFknpRqspM — SHAYEE 𒀭 (@tier_1st) January 5, 2026 Shortly after the incident, Osimhen requested to be substituted and was replaced by Moses Simon, leaving the pitch to audible boos from sections of the crowd. The episode quickly ignited debate on social media platform X, where fans questioned Osimhen’s temperament even in the midst of a dominant team display. Social media influencer Emma Ik Umeh (@emmaikumeh) wrote, “Victor Osimhen had a quarrel with his teammate Lookman. Crazy, but this same Lookman provided him with an assist for his second goal earlier. The guy should f**k off with this nonsense attitude. It’s so annoying.” Godwin Wilson dismissed the behaviour as “Very silly behaviour as usual. Nonsense.” Oladapo Omolade added, “I really don’t understand why the guy is behaving like that… he really needs to calm down on that unnecessary attitude.” Victor Adeboje described the scene as “Very irritating,” while Edwin Uka reacted, “Can you imagine the attitude he displayed there? Mtcheeeew.” ID (@oluwatunmilara1) questioned the timing of the outburst, saying, “What’s the meaning of this one? The team is winning and playing well. Why do you want to spoil it with this temper tantrum?” Bigrated (@the_boy_rated) blamed arrogance, writing, “The guy too proud, he thinks he’s better than everyone in the team.” Stanley Ogb (@stanogbo97) summed up the sentiment, stating, “Very unprofessional of Osimhen…He got some attitude problem right there.” Despite the backlash, Osimhen finished the match with two goals, while Lookman recorded two assists and added a goal of his own as Nigeria secured their fourth straight victory of the tournament to book a place in the quarter-finals. The Super Eagles are set to face either Algeria or DR Congo in the last eight as they continue their quest for a first AFCON title since 2013. Getting booed off by fans, shameful.Osimhen really needs to fix this terrible attitude of his.pic.twitter.com/n6ThoNX7RQ — 乄 (@victorKvng_) January 5, 2026

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Tinubu Nominates Magnus Abe As NUPRC Chairman, Sends 20 Others For Senate Approval

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Rivers South-East senator Magnus Abe as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and forwarded 20 other nominees to the Senate for confirmation to serve on the boards of the NUPRC and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said in a statement on Monday that the president also requested the Senate to expedite the confirmation of the nominees. Abe, a two-term senator, previously served on the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and currently chairs the National Agency for the Great Green Wall. Other NUPRC board nominees include Paul Yaro Jezhi, former Trade Union Congress (TUC) chairman in Kaduna State, and Sunday Adebayo Babalola, a former deputy director at the defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), both nominated as non-executive commissioners. Executive positions on the NUPRC board include Muhammed Sabo Lamido (finance), Edu Inyang (exploration and acreage), Justin Ezeala (economic regulation and strategic planning), Henry Darlington Oki (development and production), Indabawa Bashari Alka (corporate services and administration), and Mahmood Tijani (health, safety, and environment). Olayemi Adeboyejo was nominated as secretary and legal adviser. While Lamido and Adeboyejo were appointed under former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022, and Alka by Tinubu in 2023, Inyang, Ezeala, Tijani, Babalola, and Jezhi are new nominees. For the NMDPRA board, Tinubu nominated Adegbite Ebiowei Adeniji as chairman. Adeniji, a lawyer with over 30 years of experience in energy and natural resources, previously served as Special Technical Adviser to the Minister of State for Petroleum and was part of the World Bank Oil and Gas Policy team advising Nigeria on sector reforms. He is currently managing partner at ENR Advisory. Other NMDPRA nominees include Kenneth Kobani and Asabe Ahmed as non-executive members, while executive director positions went to Abiodun Adeniji (finance), Francis Ogaree (hydrocarbon processing plants), Oluwole Adama (midstream and downstream gas infrastructure), Mustapha Lamorde (corporate services and administration), Yahaya Nasamu Yinusa (distribution systems), Adeyemi Murtala Aminu (corporate services), Modie Ogechukwu (economic regulation and strategic planning), and Olawale Dawodu (board secretary and legal adviser). The nominations follow the recent appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as CEO of NUPRC and Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as CEO of NMDPRA. President Tinubu urged all nominees to discharge their duties with professionalism in regulating Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

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