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Following the Super Eagles' 4-1 extra-time victory over Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final, former midfielder Sunday Oliseh singled out Benjamin Fredrick for praise. Oliseh took to X on Friday to describe Fredrick as the “most influential player” for Nigeria, highlighting his exceptional positioning, pace, decisiveness, and simple,...

EX-Man U Player Alex Tuanzebe Axel Tuanzebe, a former Manchester United defender now playing for Burnley, has filed a £1 million lawsuit against his former club, accusing them of "clinical negligence" in their medical care. According to court documents reported by Sky News on Tuesday, the defender claims that injuries...

The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has urged the Federal Government to postpone the planned 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, cautioning that the move could trigger a sharp spike in pump prices and intensify current economic hardship. The organization insists the policy must...

The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a guard, Basiru Aminu, who was discovered dead at his workplace in the Oke Ola area of Igbaye, Osun State. Town sources reported that Aminu’s motionless body was found by community members around 7 a.m. on...

On Tuesday, November 11, the Department of State Services (DSS) filed a six-count criminal charge against 27-year-old Innocent Onukwume before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges stem from Onukwume's alleged advocacy for a coup d'état in the country, an offense the security agent claims occurred in October of...

Former Anambra State Governor and LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed profound disappointment regarding the Federal Government's failure to pay Super Eagles' allowances, leading to a training boycott in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday. Obi publicly criticized the government on his official X handle for denying players their rightful payments, describing...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has formally announced the start of its 2025 Licensing Round, effective December 1, 2025. NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, made the declaration in London on Tuesday during the Commission’s Project 1MMBOPD Additional Production Investment Forum. Komolafe, as quoted in a statement by NUPRC...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the Panthers of Gabon on November 13, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, in a crucial CAF playoff for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup inter-confederation playoff. Nigeria secured their place as one of the top African runners-up, notably achieving a...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued another injunction, stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its National Convention, which was scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The convention was intended to elect new national officers. The interim order was sought by former...

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has heavily penalized Katsina United with a N9 million fine and mandated that they play all remaining home fixtures behind closed doors in Jos. The sanctions follow violent incidents during the club's 1-1 draw with Barau FC on Saturday. In a Sunday statement, the...