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NFF begs Nigerian government, citizens over Super Eagles’ World Cup miss
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tendered an open and sincere apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo in the Africa Play-off Final in Rabat on Sunday, a defeat the NFF described as “a…
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Super Eagles’ failure denies NFF about N13bn World Cup windfall
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will forfeit a substantial financial windfall following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As a result of the missed qualification, Nigeria will not receive the minimum participation fee of $9 million, approximately N12.99 billion. For the expanded 48-team World Cup scheduled to take place across the United States, Canada,…
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Shettima represents Tinubu at high-level C-PACT Trade Cooperation Event in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima, standing in for President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday joined top government officials and international dignitaries at the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) event held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
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Social media stars VDM, Mr Jollof create ugly scene aboard airplane
By Tosin Brown – Social media sensation Verydarkman (VDM) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, aka Mr Jollof, were caught exchanging blows aboard a local flight—United Nigerian Airline—while in Nigerian airspace. Dr Paul Ezikel broke the news on Facebook after posting a video of the incident on his page on Monday, November 17, 2025. According to the post, the duo boarded the…
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AMBO denies knowledge of petition to disqualify Omisore from APC governorship race
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) Media Front has debunked a circulating publication seeking the disqualification of Senator Christopher Iyiola Omisore from the 2026 APC governorship race, calling it a desperate ploy by fifth columnists to create division and bad blood within the party. The group, in a statement signed by its coordinator, Adebayo Adedeji,…
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Justice system cannot function in isolation, Tinubu tells judges
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the Nigerian judiciary, stressing that the justice system cannot function in isolation and must work collaboratively with the executive and legislature to safeguard democracy. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference of the Superior Courts in Abuja on Monday, the president…
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Malami formally declares bid for 2027 Kebbi governorship race
Vows to ‘salvage’ state from hardship By Kunle Sanni – Former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State, setting the stage for what is expected to be a high-stakes political battle. Malami made the announcement during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, saying he had…
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One-Man business mentality and other people’s money, by Simbo Olorunfemi
I just read a troubling report about the current state of affairs at one of the major Telecommunications companies. The writer expressed strong concern about the future of the company in the light of legacy issues, erosion of customer base, financial management, and leadership style. The understanding is that the company’s struggle revolves around its single-ownership structure and strongman management…
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JUST IN: Newswatch magazine co-founder Dan Agbese dies at 81
One of Nigeria’s most respected journalists and a co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Dan Agbese, has died. Family sources confirmed that the renowned columnist and editor passed away on Monday morning in Lagos at the age of 81. Agbese, celebrated for his sharp prose and decades-long contribution to journalism, was a central figure in shaping modern investigative reporting and commentary in…
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FCT police debunk assassination claim involving naval officer Yerima
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed social media reports claiming that a naval officer, Lt. Ahmed Yerima, was the target of an assassination attempt at the NNPC Junction along the Kubwa Expressway. The allegation, shared widely by Instagram blogger Mazitundeednut, suggested that the officer was attacked at the checkpoint. However, the police, in…
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