The chairman and founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged substantial financial rewards to Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their 2-0 victory over Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. “Congratulations to our Super Eagles players on a brilliant victory against Algeria! He promised $500,000 to the players upon winning the semi-final, with an additional $50,000 for every goal scored in that match. The Super Eagles are now set to face host nation Morocco in the semi-final on Wednesday, January 14, at 9pm at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. With strong performances so far in the tournament, many Nigerians believe the team has the quality and determination to go all the way.

Photo: Dare AkogunThe Nigerian Army has intensified clearance and internal security operations across parts of Kwara and Niger states as efforts continue to combat banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats in the North Central region. The Commander, Headquarters 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, disclosed this on Saturday during the 2025 Nigerian Army Social Activities held at the Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, Kwara State capital. He said the operations include Operation Fansan Yamma, Operation Harmony in Kwara State, and the recently concluded Operations Park Strike IV and V, which covered the Kainji Lake National Park, adjoining villages in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, as well as Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas of Kwara State. Speaking at the event, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, commended the Nigerian Army, particularly the 22 Armoured Brigade, for its role in curbing insecurity in the state. “I applaud the relentless efforts of the 22 Armoured Brigade and the Nigerian Army in combating these challenges.

The endorsement was reached on Saturday at the Izu Umunne gathering of APC stakeholders held in Enugu, where party leaders reviewed national political developments and the position of Ndigbo ahead of the next electoral cycle. In the 2027 presidential race, the South-East APC leaders declared total support for Tinubu. The governors and stakeholders declared that the South-East would henceforth align with the ruling party to secure better representation and federal presence. ‘The region would join other zones in supporting the ruling party, wherein our leaders can effectively negotiate better representation and interests of our people,” the communiqué added. The meeting also resolved that the APC should be embraced as the dominant political platform for the zone.

In the bikini image generated of Evie – who asked to use only her first name to avoid further abuse – she was covered in baby oil. The first @grok bikini demands appear to have been made by a handful of accounts in early December. By 13 December, bikini requests to the chatbot were averaging about 10 to 20 a day, increasing to 7,123 mentions on 29 December and rising to 43,831 requests on 30 December. View image in fullscreen AI-generated image of Elon Musk in a bikini created by Musk using Grok and posted on X. Her posts explaining why the nudification feature was problematic triggered new @grok “put her in a bikini” requests, and the bikini images were quickly generated.

sta.si Factuality OwnershipTranslate Icon Villarreal Escapes Atletico, Betis only Has a Point with OviedoAfter half of Saturday's matches in the 19th round of the Spanish football league, Villarreal is now alone in third place, after defeating Alaves 3-1 and escaping Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak's Atletico by three points. The Madrid club, like Real, Barcelona and Athletic, played the matches of this round in advance due to their appearance in the final tournament of the Super Cup.

The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its community policing efforts with the arrest of three suspected members of the notorious “Shilla Boys” gang over alleged involvement in armed robbery, housebreaking, and theft in Yola North Local Government Area. Community members, who had been alerted to the suspicious activity, intervened and succeeded in arresting three of the four suspects, while one escaped. He urged members of the public to sustain collaboration with law enforcement agencies by promptly reporting suspicious movements and activities. Police authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigations. The development was disclosed on Saturday in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command.

A Lagos-based private health facility, Euracare Hospital, has announced that it has begun an internal investigation following an allegation by a renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie, that negligence at the hospital led to the death of her 21-month-old son. The hospital described itself as a reputable centre for complex medical care, staffed by internationally trained and experienced professionals. The hospital said its medical team provided immediate care in line with established clinical protocols and internationally accepted medical standards, working collaboratively with external medical teams as recommended by the family. “Our facility is a reputable centre for complex medical care, led by an internationally trained and experienced clinical team. “Upon arrival, our medical team immediately provided care in line with established clinical protocols and internationally accepted medical standards, including the administration of sedation where clinically indicated.

At the meeting, the President said VIPs requiring security would henceforth request well-armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. “Any VIP that wants security duties should go to the Civil Defence or private security outfits in the country and get the number they want. NSCDC, private security capacityHowever, in an earlier interview with PUNCH, the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Elvis Njoku (retd. The security expert consistently urged the Federal Government to strengthen laws regulating private security companies and ensure strict oversight to prevent abuse and unprofessional conduct. He noted that Nigeria’s private security industry, which comprises more than 3,000 licensed companies regulated by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, is positioning itself as an immediate alternative.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, during an inspection of the Calabar–Itu Road and Sections 3A and 3B of the 71.4-kilometre stretch of the 750-kilometre highway currently under construction in Cross River StateThe Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled as soon as it is completed and inaugurated. Umahi stated this on Saturday in Lagos during an inspection tour of the project. He said, “I must emphasise that this road is going to be tolled by the contractor; it is part of the package. “Hitech has to be at this risk, and that is part of its contribution in building our nation,” he said. NAN reports that Hitech Construction Company Limited is the contractor handling the project.

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Super Eagles for their impressive performance against Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Go, Super Eagles! Nigeria will face Morocco in the semi-finals, with hopes high that the Super Eagles can maintain their momentum and reach the final. The Super Eagles have previously won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1980, 1994 and 2013, and are aiming to add a fourth title to their record. With strong performances so far in the tournament, many Nigerians believe the team has the quality and determination to go all the way.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on host nation Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The match will kick off at 9:00 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. This fixture sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter as the Super Eagles aim to secure a place in the tournament final against the tournament hosts. Nigeria booked their semi-final spot with a convincing 2-0 win over Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech today. The victory sets up a last-four clash against Morocco, who had defeated Cameroon in the quarter-final.

The Chairman and Founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged financial rewards to Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their 2-0 victory over Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. In a statement posted on Saturday via his personal X handle, Rabiu congratulated the team, saying, “Congratulations to our Super Eagles players on a brilliant victory against Algeria! Keep making Nigeria proud. Proudly Nigerian .”Nigeria secured their place in the semi-final after a convincing 2-0 win against Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech on Wednesday. The Super Eagles are now set to face host nation Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Seven Steps to Understanding Nigerian Family DynamicsAfter years of observing and participating in Nigerian family life across different ethnic groups and socioeconomic levels, I’ve identified these essential steps for truly grasping how families function here:1. Regional and Ethnic Variations in Nigerian Family StructuresUnderstanding Nigerian family life requires recognising significant regional and ethnic differences that shape family structures, gender roles, inheritance patterns, and daily practices. The Economic Reality of Nigerian Family LifeThe economics of Nigerian family life deserve special attention because financial obligations and realities fundamentally shape family structures and relationships. Embracing the Complexity of Nigerian Family LifeWhat a journey we’ve travelled together through the intricate landscape of Nigerian family dynamics! Nigerian family life, with all its complexities, challenges, and beautiful chaos, remains the bedrock of Nigerian society.

Xabi Alonso has steadied Real Madrid‘s ship in recent weeks after a tumultuous period but the Spanish Super Cup Clasico final against Barcelona on Sunday seems a make-or-break moment for the Spanish coach. Beating Super Cup holders Barcelona, who trounced Madrid 5-2 in last year’s final, also in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, would bring Alonso a first trophy at the helm. Lifting the Super Cup worked for Flick’s Barcelona last season, galvanising his team to claim La Liga and the Copa del Rey as well. In the three seasons prior to that, the Super Cup winners also went on to win the Spanish top flight. Vinicius has not scored in his last 16 outings for Real Madrid and Alonso must decide whether to line up with him against Barca.

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has returned to the country ahead of the impending defection by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the ruling party. “Following his return, the former APC National Chairman is expected to commence a series of consultations and stakeholders’ meetings focusing on recent political developments in Kano State. Ganduje is also expected to go for the ongoing APC nationwide electronic membership registration (e-registration) exercise. The initiative, which he pioneered during his tenure as National Chairman, was designed to modernise the party’s membership database, enhance internal planning and ensure that APC membership records are comprehensive, credible and easily accessible”. The impending political migration has largely divided the ranks of Kwankwasiyya loyalists.