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Cameroon Joins Morocco, Mali and Senegal in AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals

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Cameroon joins the likes of Morocco, Mali, and Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. The Indomitable Lions edged past South Africa 2-1 in Rabat on Sunday, holding firm despite a late surge from their opponents. Junior Tchamadeu broke the deadlock in the 34th minute, and Christian Kofane quickly doubled the lead just two minutes into the second half, putting Cameroon in command. South Africa pulled one back in the 88th minute through Evidence Makgopa, making the finish tense, but Cameroon managed to see out the victory and book their place in the last eight.

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Sheikh Gumi Claims He Has Been Marked For Elimination After Being Labelled Boko Haram Figure

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Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has alleged that he is facing a threat to his life after being described as a Boko Haram figure during what he said was a national security meeting. The cleric said the information was quietly relayed to him by people he identified as security sources. He made the claim while addressing followers in a video that has since circulated widely on social media. Gumi recounted receiving an early morning phone call from Abuja in which he was told his name was raised at a security meeting, with claims that he had been marked for elimination. “They called me from Abuja and told me there was a security meeting. They said I have been marked, that I will be eliminated. And who are Boko Haram?” He also questioned prevailing global narratives around terrorism, suggesting that powerful international actors bear responsibility for the emergence of extremist groups. “Even Americans said they came to fight terrorists, so who are the terrorists? They are the ones.”

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Chelsea Snatch 1-1 Draw At Manchester City As Fernandez Scores In Stoppage Time

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Managerless Chelsea stole a dramatic point at Manchester City as Enzo Fernandez struck in stoppage time at the Etihad Stadium. Fernandez emerged as the hero for a Chelsea side still reeling from Enzo Maresca’s shock departure, securing a 1-1 draw just three days after the managerial change. With Liam Rosenior reportedly in pole position to take over, Calum McFarlane stepped in to guide the team for the trip to City, who were looking to cut the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal. Instead, Pep Guardiola’s side remain six points behind the Gunners after Fernandez bundled in the equaliser in the 94th minute. City had taken the lead in the 42nd minute when Tijjani Reijnders unleashed a thunderous left-footed strike, punishing Chelsea’s defence. Erling Haaland had earlier struck the post, and although City created several promising chances after halftime, they were unable to turn their dominance into a winning goal. Chelsea capitalised on a weakened City backline, disrupted by Josko Gvardiol’s injury. Malo Gusto’s cross caused confusion in the home defence, and Fernandez was perfectly positioned to finish on his second attempt, sending the away supporters into celebration. Fernandez’s performance underlined his growing importance. The Argentine has now scored six league goals this season, matching his tally from last term. While Cole Palmer struggled against his former club—registering just one shot and failing to create a chance—Fernandez excelled, taking three shots (trailing only Haaland’s five) and leading Chelsea in touches in the opposition box (four) and chances created (two). Statistically, Chelsea edged City in quality of chances. The visitors generated 1.73 expected goals from eight attempts, compared to City’s 0.99 xG from 14 shots, reflecting the higher danger level of Chelsea’s opportunities despite being under pressure for long periods.

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Tinubu Orders Security Agencies To Hunt Kasuwan Daji Attackers, Urges Rescue Of Kidnapped Victims

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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday directed the military, police, and State Security Service (SSS) to locate and apprehend those responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, which left at least 30 villagers dead and saw scores of women and children abducted. The President also called on security agencies to immediately rescue all kidnapped victims, warning that the perpetrators “must face the full consequences of their criminal actions.” In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu linked the Saturday attack to terrorists fleeing Sokoto and Zamfara states following a United States airstrike on Christmas Eve. The bandits struck Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area, on January 3, 2026. They killed 30 people, abducted many others, and set the market on fire. Niger State Police spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that suspected bandits from the National Park forest along Kabe District carried out the attack, looting shops and taking food items. “These terrorists have tested the resolve of our country and its people. They must, therefore, face the full consequences of their criminal actions. No matter who they are or what their intent is, they must be hunted down,” the President said. He added that anyone aiding or abetting the attackers “will be caught and brought to justice.” Tinubu extended condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Niger State, assuring that security agencies have been instructed to strengthen operations in vulnerable areas. The directive follows US airstrikes in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State between December 25 and 26, 2025, which targeted terrorist bases in the Bauni axis. The operation, using 16 MQ-9 Reaper drone munitions, struck two Islamic State sites where fighters were attempting to infiltrate Nigeria from the Sahel. The Lakurawa group, active in remote areas of Sokoto, northwest Zamfara, and Kebbi states, has been designated a terrorist organization by the Federal Government. Analysts say that the US strikes displaced terrorists from Sokoto and Zamfara, pushing them to seek new bases in Niger State. Residents reported seeing armed men moving through surrounding communities for nearly a week before the attack. The assault occurred near Papiri community, where over 300 schoolchildren and teachers were kidnapped from a Catholic school in November 2025. Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain united against security threats, warning against divisive rhetoric that could undermine national cohesion. “These times demand our humanity. We must stand together as one people and confront these monsters in unison. United, we can and must defeat them, deny them any sanctuary. We must reclaim the peace and security of these attacked communities,” he said. In 2025, Nigeria was ranked the sixth most terrorized country globally, up two positions from the previous year. Non-state armed groups killed at least 2,266 people in the first half of 2025, nearly double the 1,083 fatalities during the same period in 2024, and surpassing the 2,194 deaths recorded for all of 2024. To strengthen the nation’s security, Tinubu proposed a N5.41 trillion allocation for the sector in the 2026 budget—the largest ever for a single sector—aimed at equipping the military, boosting joint operations among security agencies, and supporting community-based peacebuilding initiatives to counter violent extremism.

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Liverpool Held To Dramatic 2-2 Draw At Fulham In Premier League Clash

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Liverpool fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw away at Fulham in the 20th week of the Premier League. Fulham opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Wilson found the net, giving the home side an early advantage. Liverpool responded in the second half, with Wirtz leveling the scores in the 57th minute. Gakpo then put the Reds ahead during stoppage time, only for Fulham to snatch a dramatic equalizer in the 97th minute through Reed. The result leaves Liverpool in fourth place on the league table with 34 points, while Fulham sits 11th with 28 points. Elsewhere in the league, Tottenham and Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw, Newcastle secured a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, and Brentford defeated Everton 4-2 on the road.

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Tinubu Holds Private Lunch With Rwandan President Kagame In Paris To Discuss Africa’s Development

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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday met privately with Rwandan President Paul Kagame for a lunch in Paris, France, where the two leaders discussed global affairs and strategies to advance Africa’s interests. The Presidency shared photos showing the leaders seated at a table in an upscale Parisian restaurant, engaged in conversation over a meal. “President Bola Tinubu at a private lunch in Paris with the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, discussing world affairs and advancing Africa. Sunday, January 4, 2026,” the statement read. The meeting comes a week after Tinubu left Lagos on December 28, 2025, for his end-of-year break in Europe. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had confirmed the trip, noting that it preceded the President’s official engagement at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit in early January 2026. Tinubu had been invited by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to participate in the weeklong summit, which brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to discuss sustainable development. While the Presidency did not specify all the European countries Tinubu would visit, he has historically spent parts of his annual leave in France and the United Kingdom. Sunday’s lunch continues a series of engagements between Nigeria and Rwanda. Since assuming office in May 2023, Tinubu has maintained a close working relationship with Kagame, who attended his inauguration in Abuja. The two leaders also met in Abu Dhabi on January 13, 2025, ahead of that year’s Sustainability Week Summit, with Tinubu describing their discussions as “meaningful conversations” aimed at boosting intra-African trade and collaboration. Nigeria and Rwanda have enjoyed cordial relations since Rwanda’s independence in 1962, supporting one another in forums such as the United Nations, African Union, and Commonwealth of Nations. Bilateral agreements, including a Bilateral Air Service Agreement enabling multiple RwandAir flights weekly to Abuja and Lagos, as well as the Technical Aids Corps program, have strengthened the partnership. Tinubu’s European trip has drawn criticism from opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress and Labour Party, who condemned the President for leaving Nigeria while the country faces rising insecurity, including foreign military interventions in the North. According to tallies by PUNCH Online, Tinubu made 10 foreign trips in 2025 alone, spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America, with focus on economic diplomacy, climate discussions, regional cooperation, and bilateral engagements. Since taking office on May 29, 2023, he has undertaken at least 46 foreign trips, spending approximately 192 days abroad as of October 2025.

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Bandit Attack On Niger Market Kills Over 30, Many Others Kidnapped

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At least 30 people, including women, were killed when bandits raided Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday. The attackers reportedly looted foodstuffs and other valuables worth millions of naira before setting the market ablaze. According to reports, the raid began around 4 pm and continued into the early hours of Sunday. Residents said several people were also abducted during the attack. One local, speaking to Daily Trust by phone, claimed that more than 50 people were tied up and killed as the bandits moved through the area unopposed. Eyewitnesses said the attackers emerged from the National Park in Borgu LGA and carried out the raid in broad daylight. Confirming the incident, Niger State Police Command spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun said over 30 people died and several others were kidnapped. He stated: “On 03/01/2026 at about 9 pm, information received revealed that at about 4:30 pm of the same date, suspected bandits from the National Park forest along Kabe District invaded Kasuwan-Daji, located at Demo Village via Kabe, and burnt the market, looted shops, and carted away food items. On 04/01/2026 at about 8 am, a report indicated that a joint security team visited the scene, and over 30 victims lost their lives during the attack. Some persons were also kidnapped. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the kidnapped victims. Further developments will be communicated.”

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Timini Egbuson Mourns Loss Of His Father

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Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has announced the passing of his father, sharing the heartbreaking news with fans on social media. The actor posted photos of his late father, expressing his grief and reflecting on the emotions that came with starting the year on such a painful note. In his message, Timini hinted at the many things left unsaid while reassuring himself of his commitment to make his father proud. “Didn’t think I’ll start the year saying this … Rest in peace Dad 🕊️ So much left unsaid but I’ll keep making you proud.” Following the post, fans and colleagues from the entertainment industry flooded his page with condolences, prayers and supportive messages as he mourns the loss of his father.

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