Speaking to Vanguard, Dr. Saheed Babajide, Chairman of the NMA, Lagos State, said he had personally contacted the Chairman of the NBA, noting that both bodies share a long-standing cordial relationship and wondered about the rush to the media.

Morocco’s Brahim Díaz currently leads the goalscoring chart at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, having netted five goals so far in the tournament.

Washington said a lone gunman from the militant group carried out the December 13 attack in Palmyra — home to UNESCO-listed ancient ruins and once controlled by jihadist fighters — that killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter.

Salah arrived in Morocco for the premier African sporting event amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool after a post-match outburst following a draw at Leeds United.

Host nation Morocco and Senegal sealed their places in the last four on Friday, while Nigeria and Egypt completed the semi-final line-up on Saturday. Egypt booked their spot by edging out defending champions Ivory Coast in the final quarter-final fixture.

Osimhen, 27, is now just two goals away from equalling the national team record of 37 goals held by the late Rashidi Yekini.

In a post on his X account on Saturday, Tinubu wrote, “Brilliant performance… Inspiring. Go, Super Eagles! You have the support of all Nigerians.”

Super Eagles players have been captured on video celebrating their quarterfinal AFCON win over Algeria in Marrakesh, Morocco

The people of Ibeno Local Government Area have thrown their full weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government over the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Super Highway

Prominent Nigerian leaders across party lines on Saturday paid glowing tributes to former Governor of Sokoto State and serving Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, as he marked his 60th birthday, using the occasion to call for credible leadership as a means of strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.