Author: Pius Ayinor
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My son’s defection to APC a personal choice – Atiku
By Editor Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said the decision of his son, Abba Abubakar, to defect to the All Progressives Congress was “a personal choice” and should not create any worries. Atiku, who issued a statement on Thursday via X, said political choices made by family members were normal in a democracy and…
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Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges Oyo Council of Obas’ chair
By Editor Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated a new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan. Under the newly announced structure, the chairmanship is set to rotate among three leading traditional rulers in the state. The inauguration, which took place at the House of Chiefs Hall, State Secretariat, Ibadan, saw the Olubadan…
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NFF demands N1Billion compensation from Airtel over ambush marketing of Super Eagles
By Editor The Nigeria Football Federation says it has threatened legal action against telecom company Airtel Nigeria over the latter’s ambush marketing of the senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, currently campaigning at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. In a letter submitted to the company by NFF’s solicitors, Festus…
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Nigeria vs Morocco: Referee was appalling – Osayi-Samuel
By Editor Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has condemned the quality of officiating in their match against Morocco in the semifinal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost the encounter via the penalty shootout after it ended goalless. After the game, the Birmingham City player was very disappointed but satisfied that the Super…
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CAF bans Samuel Eto’o over AFCON conduct
By Editor Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for four games by the Confederation of African Football for alleged misbehavior during his team’s loss to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations. Hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon in the quarter-finals. The Cameroonian federation, FECAFOOT, said Wednesday that it had taken note of “the…
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Morocco beat Nigeria in 4-2 penalty shootout to reach AFCON final
By Editor Morocco defeated Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON semifinals, with Youssef En-Nesyri converting the decisive penalty. It was a thrilling shootout that had started well for the Super Eagles after a tense 0-0 draw after extra time. The match itself was tightly contested, with both sides showing strong defensive organization and limited clear-cut chances.…
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Niger Delta Games: Delta State determined to dominate in Benin
By Editor Team Delta has vowed to avoid the mistakes that cost them the title on the last day of the Niger Delta Games at the maiden edition in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, last year. The state is speaking as the build-up to the 2nd Niger Delta Games, Edo 2026, continues across the region. At…
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US pauses visa processing in Nigeria, 74 other nations
●Full list of countries affected By Editor The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. Nigeria is one of the countries listed. The pause will begin on January 21, Fox News said. Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, and Thailand are among the…
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I back Nigeria to win the AFCON semi-final game against Morocco
By Dr. Femi Eperokun I have been a player and a lover of the game of football for my entire life. I am confident that the Super Eagles will win the match against the hosts, Morocco, despite the odds against them. And here’s why: Nigeria has been on fire, winning all five games in the…
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How Super Eagles can beat Morocco – Ighalo
By Editor There’s only one way to go forward for Nigeria as the Super Eagles take on Morocco on Wednesday. The Eagles must raise their standard significantly if they are to end Morocco’s long dream of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has said. Both African football giants…
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