Nigeria’s political atmosphere was shaken today following an attack involving former presidential candidate Peter Obi in Edo State. The incident reportedly occurred in Benin City, where Obi was attending a political engagement. According to accounts from individuals present, the disturbance began shortly after a gathering linked to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The event was associated with political developments involving notable figures, including Olumide Akpata. As attendees departed the venue, unidentified individuals allegedly trailed parts of the convoy, creating panic and prompting a swift security response. Reports indicate that vehicles within the convoy were affected, though Peter Obi and other senior political stakeholders were confirmed safe. The incident briefly heightened tension in the area and quickly drew national attention. Former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun was also connected to related political activities in the vicinity. The de...
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, hosted by Morocco, has delivered intense football, major upsets, and high-quality performances across all groups. After the conclusion of the group stage and the Round of 16, the tournament has now entered the quarter-final phase, with only the strongest teams remaining in contention for the title. Below is a clear breakdown of the tournament progress group by group, highlighting qualified teams and those knocked out. GROUP A Qualified from Group Stage: Morocco Mali Knocked Out Zambia Comoros Morocco dominated the group with strong home support, while Mali showed discipline and tactical strength to secure qualification. GROUP B Qualified from Group Stage: Egypt Cameroon Knocked Out Gabon Zimbabwe Egypt’s experience proved decisive, while Cameroon relied on physicality and counter-attacks to advance. GROUP C Qualified from Group Stage: Nigeria Algeria Knocked Out Uganda Botswana Nigeria and Algeria both impressed with consistent perfor...