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14 Nov
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be out to avoid another banana peel in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers as they confront the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny on Thursday, writes David Meshioye. There is a German proverb that translates as "God punish all small sinners immediately." As sacrilegious as it…
14 Nov
Super Eagles' interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen has given a stern warning to Benin Republic and its manager, Gernot Rohr that Nigeria is a country that you don't toy with. Eguavoen issued this warning on Wednesday night during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Super Eagles' 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against…
8 Nov
Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has unveiled his squad that will face Nigeria's Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matchday 5 Group D qualifier. Rohr announced his 26-man squad for the matchday 5 and 6 qualifiers against the Super Eagles and Libya. Among those invited by the German-born…
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The mother of an Egyptian-British activist jailed in Cairo who has been on hunger strike for 150 days risks "sudden death", her doctor said Wednesday. Laila Soueif, 68, remained in hospital having been admitted late Monday due to "dangerously new lows" in her blood sugar and sodium levels, as well as her blood pressure. Her…
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The EU on Wednesday unveiled a push to "simplify" its environmental rules to give businesses breathing room faced with competition from the United States and China -- while still vowing to decarbonise Europe's economy. The European Union's focus has pivoted to competitivity due to concerns over sluggish economic growth -- in a sharp move away…
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The police, on Wednesday, charged a 28-year-old man, Monisola Adebayo, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, over alleged false online news publication. Adebayo, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, defamation and publication of false news. He, however pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor,…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno on Wednesday distributed food palliatives including rice and grains to 250,000 flood victims across the 27 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the event, Zulum said the intervention is aimed at assisting residents who lost their homes, businesses, and livelihoods due to the floods. He noted that while…
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The Police Command in Lagos State has detained two suspects over alleged robbery of a Toyota Corolla salon car, laptops and a phone. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that a police team from the Surulere Divison in Ikorodu area of Lagos State apprehended the…
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Mr Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has commended the Commissioner of Police in Osun, Mohammed Abba, for ensuring a peaceful and secured environment during the state local government election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was held on Saturday in the state. In a statement by CSP Yemisi Opalola,…
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A non-governmental organisation, Al-Wadata Lifeline Initiative, has called for the implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act to punish perpetrators and create a safe space for women to thrive. Speaking at a media dialogue organised by the group and supported by Plan International through its Aspire Project to amplify voices to implement the law,…
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Lionel Messi was on target again as Inter Miami surged into the CONCACAF Champions Cup last 16 with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Tuesday, winning the tie 4-1 on aggregate. Messi scored in the 1-0 first-leg win in icy Kansas City last week and it took him only 19 minutes to find…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) would be employed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)'s area council elections. The commission issued a “Notice of Polls” on Wednesday, informing voters in the FCT that the election will be held on February 21, 2026, at every polling unit…
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The Adamawa State Government has acknowledged the low level of resource exploitation despite its mineral wealth, describing the situation as "alarmingly low." Speaking at the Northeast 2025 African Mineral Summit and Exhibition held in Yola, the Commissioner for Commerce, Trade, and Industry, Ishaya John Dabari, who represented the state governor, emphasized the need to unlock…