1 hour ago ‘It Doesn’t Make Sense’: Trump Wants To Rename American Football

For Americans, the word "football" refers to American football, a sport primarily played with the hands -- completely different from what the rest of the world calls football. The post ‘It Doesn’t Make Sense’: Trump Wants To Rename American Football appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of Trump’s plan to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens born in the U.S. Read More: https://punchng.com/supreme-court-to-rule-on-trumps-bid-to-end-birthright-citizenship/

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9 h. ago Prosecutors Order Arrest Of 29 Footballers, Others Over Match

Istanbul prosecutors, on Friday, ordered the arrest of 46 individuals, among them 29 professional football players, in a sweeping investigation into illegal betting on Turkish football matches. According to a statement from the public prosecutor’s office, 27 of the arrested players were suspected of betting on matches involving their own teams, a development that has […]

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13 h. ago Chidex FC, Medical Strikers Cruise Into Montage Football Tourney Final

Chidex FC from Bwari and Medical Strikers from Gwagwalada have secured their places in the final of the ongoing Montage Football Tournament in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Chidex FC triumphed over Gum FC of AMAC with a 3-1 victory in their semi-final match on Wednesday. They will now face Medical Strikers of Gwagwalada, who beat […]

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13 h. ago Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge Returns To Warri With Increased Prize Money

The fifth edition of the Victor Ikpeba 5-a-Side Football Challenge is scheduled to take place in Warri, Delta State, from 18th to 20th December. The event is designed to be a festive addition to the Christmas and end-of-year celebrations for the local community and Bet9ja patrons. This year’s competition has been enhanced with an increased […]

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13 h. ago Trump to take center stage at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington

Donald Trump is set to play a prominent part in the star-studded 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, mapping the path for the first 48-team finals. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-to-take-center-stage-at-2026-world-cup-draw-in-washington/

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14 h. ago India’s Modi, Russia’s Putin Talk Defence, Trade And Ukraine

India is walking a diplomatic tightrope -- relying on strategic Russian oil imports while trying not to provoke Trump during ongoing tariff negotiations. The post India’s Modi, Russia’s Putin Talk Defence, Trade And Ukraine appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Ekong: Current Super Eagles ready to lead Nigeria’s next generation

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, who recently announced his retirement from international football, has expressed confidence in the current Super read more Ekong: Current Super Eagles ready to lead Nigeria’s next generation

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26 h. ago Iran to attend 2026 World Cup draw despite visa boycott threat

Iran will attend Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., despite earlier threats by the country’s football federation to read more Iran to attend 2026 World Cup draw despite visa boycott threat

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27 h. ago Ibadan Hosts One of the Biggest Premier League Viewing Events of the Year

Relive the excitement of the massive football event in Ibadan where 1xBet hosted a huge Premier League viewing party for Chelsea vs Arsenal. See the highli Read More: https://punchng.com/ibadan-hosts-one-of-the-biggest-premier-league-viewing-events-of-the-year/

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27 h. ago Trump, Rwanda, DR Congo leaders sign peace deal despite ongoing violence

US President Trump hosts Rwandan and Congolese leaders to sign a historic Rwanda DR Congo peace deal, aiming to end conflict and open access to minerals. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-rwanda-dr-congo-leaders-sign-peace-deal-despite-ongoing-violence/

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31 h. ago Arming Communities To Defend Themselves Won’t End Insecurity – Kukah

The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said that the growing belief that arming communities to defend themselves against terrorists and bandits will only offer a false sense of security. Also, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, warned that any individual or group who attempts to exploit communities to spread terror […]

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32 h. ago Senator Natasha, Eberechi Eze Top 2025 Google Search In Nigeria

Google has released its 2025 Year in Search report for Nigeria, revealing that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and footballer Eberechi Eze, topped the list of the most searched Nigerian personalities this year. The yearly report highlights what Nigerians were most interested in across various categories, including breaking news, influential figures, entertainment, questions, and lifestyle trends. According […]

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32 h. ago Reps call for immediate rescission of curriculum policy review

The House resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee with a view to considering the sensitivity and limited time...

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33 h. ago FIFA World Cup Trophy Touches Down In Washington DC Ahead Of 2026 Draw

Washington, D.C., in the United States, has rolled out the red carpet for the FIFA World Cup Trophy as it makes a highly anticipated tour of the US capital. The iconic trophy’s arrival precedes the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled for Friday, 5th December. The football’s most coveted prize was unveiled […]

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34 h. ago US jails two Nigerians for romance scam leading to victim’s death

Two Nigerian men, Chinagorom Onwumere and Stephen Anagor, are jailed for a romance scam and wire fraud scheme that led to an elderly American’s death. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-jails-two-nigerians-for-romance-scam-leading-to-victims-death/

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36 h. ago World Cup Draw Starts Countdown To 2026 Finals With Trump Presiding

Now the US President is widely expected to be the first ever recipient of the FIFA Peace Prize, which will be awarded during the draw ceremony, "to recognize the enormous efforts of those individuals who unite people, bringing hope for future generations," as Infantino put it. The post World Cup Draw Starts Countdown To 2026 Finals With Trump Presiding appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Trump Administration Launches Immigration Crackdown In New Orleans

Noem said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents "will remove the worst of the worst from New Orleans, Louisiana, after the city's sanctuary politicians have ignored the rule of law." The post Trump Administration Launches Immigration Crackdown In New Orleans appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago California Doctor Sentenced To 30 Months Over Actor Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose

A California physician, who supplied ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison, becoming the first defendant to receive jail term in connection with the actor’s 2023 death linked to overdose. Perry was a Canadian-American actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom ‘Friends’, and […]

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40 h. ago (ICYMI) FULL LIST: US halts immigration applications for 19 countries

The United States President Donald Trump administration on Tuesday said it has paused all immigration applications, including...

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