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FIFA has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a March 21, 2025 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. South Africa must forfeit the match 3-0 in Lesotho’s favour, pay a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs (£9,000), while Mokoena received a warning. FIFA said the decision, based on breaches…
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to partner with credible global investors, particularly in oil, gas, and infrastructure, to drive sustainable growth. In a post on X, Tinubu revealed he met in Lagos with top Nigerian investors Hakeem Belo-Osagie (Metis Capital) and Bayo Ogunlesi (Global Infrastructure Partners & BlackRock). Discussions focused on unlocking…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised to Qatar for a September 9 strike in Doha that targeted Hamas leaders but also killed a Qatari security guard and violated the country’s sovereignty. According to a diplomat, Netanyahu expressed regret during a phone call from the White House to Qatar’s prime minister. The Israeli leader…
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Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Anniversary parade earlier scheduled for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on October 1, 2025. The announcement, made in a statement by Segun Imohiosen of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, gave no reason for the cancellation but stressed it does not reduce the importance of…
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Anambra State Government has denied allegations linking First Lady Dr. Nonye Soludo to a ₦38 million contract at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. A report had claimed the contract was awarded to Mrs. Chinwe Umerie, described as Soludo’s aide. However, Governor’s media aide Daniel Ezeigwe has clarified that there is no office of the First Lady…
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Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed the Super Eagles will take on Venezuela, and Colombia in international friendlies in November 2025. Both fixtures will be played in the United States of America. Nigeria will go against Venezuela at the Shell Stadium in Houston, Texas on Friday, 14 November, 2025. Also, the game will kick-off at…
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Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim of the National Industrial Court in Abuja has temporarily barred PENGASSAN, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, from proceeding with its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The court, ruling on an ex-parte application by Dangote Refinery, specifically prohibited PENGASSAN from disrupting crude and gas supplies…
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Gabon is awaiting the results of its legislative election held on Saturday, which is pivotal for the future parliamentary support of military leader Brice Oligui Nguema. Over 900,000 voters participated in the country’s first elections since a 2023 military coup ousted the Bongo dynasty. The election included voting for 145 parliament members and local…
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Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, as a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on the milestone and urged them to uphold patriotism, unity, and resilience. He also called on citizens to trust in President…
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Captain Sylvester Okpe of Nigeria’s men’s cricket team has attributed their heavy 117-wicket loss to Namibia in the International Cricket Council ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier to poor bowling execution. Despite an initial win against Malawi, Nigeria struggled against Namibia, with Namibia’s Jan Frylinck scoring 134 runs and Louren Steenkamp adding 51 to…
