6 h. ago FIFA World Rankings: Super Eagles Slip To 45th On Global Index, Remain 6th In Africa

In the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have experienced a further decline, dropping to 45th place worldwide, and remaining 6th in Africa. This disappointing trend continues amid a lacklustre performance in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign, led by Coach Eric Chelle. The latest rankings mark a drop […]

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7 h. ago Spain Reclaims Top Spot In FIFA World Rankings, Dethrones Argentina

  In a significant twist in the world of international football, Spain has reclaimed the top spot in the FIFA World Rankings for the first time since 2014, following a series of exhilarating FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Released on Thursday, the rankings reflect a dramatic shift in the pecking order, with world champions Argentina […]

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25 h. ago Lawmakers, Governors Returning To APC Shows Our Strength – Yilwatda

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared that the party continues to enjoy popularity and acceptance across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. It also insisted that defections from its ranks remain very minimal. APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, made the claim on Wednesday, while featuring on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels […] The post Lawmakers, Governors Returning To APC Shows Our Strength – Yilwatda appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Bolt surpasses Uber, inDrive to claim No. 1 spot in Nigeria mobility market

Bolt has emerged as Nigeria’s most downloaded travel and mobility app, overtaking global rivals Uber and inDrive to cement its read more Bolt surpasses Uber, inDrive to claim No. 1 spot in Nigeria mobility market

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56 h. ago Reclaiming the Nigerian ethos: National culture as engine of development

In 2019, Bola Ahmed Tinubu offered a critique of Nigeria’s development path before a colloquium audience. He argued that the read more Reclaiming the Nigerian ethos: National culture as engine of development

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57 h. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clears South Africa In Player Eligibility Case

In a devastating blow for Nigeria and Benin Republic’s quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket, football’s governing body, FIFA has ruled out any disciplinary action against South Africa regarding allegations of fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This decision effectively extinguishes Nigeria’s hopes of benefiting from administrative sanctions within […]

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65 h. ago Sen. Nwoye laments deplorable state of federal roads, seeks urgent intervention

By Adebowale Johnson Senator Tony Nwoye representing Anambra North Senatorial District is not a happy man. He is unhappy with the pathetic condition of some of the roads in the area he is representing. Last Saturday, he led a team of stakeholders on an the-spot- assessment of the wretched, forgotten and forsaken Onitsha–33–Aguleri–Ayamelum–Adani expressway. Nwoye […] The post Sen. Nwoye laments deplorable state of federal roads, seeks urgent intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Flying Eagles depart for Chile ahead of 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup

Nigeria’s U20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have left the country for Chile ahead of the 2025 FIFA U20 read more Flying Eagles depart for Chile ahead of 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup

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3 d. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: Panic In South Africa As FIFA Sanctions Equatorial Guinea Over Ineligible Player

Concerns were mounting among football authorities and supporters in South Africa following the recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which upheld FIFA’s decision to penalise Equatorial Guinea for fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The West African nation has been docked six points—three from each of their […]

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3 d. ago NEMA moves to support victims of windstorm in Akija community

Tribune Online NEMA moves to support victims of windstorm in Akija community The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, has carried out an on-the-spot assessment of the destruction caused by last week’s heavy downpour and windstorm in Akija community, Sokoto South Local Government Area. Led by Planning Officer Tukur Abubakar, the assessment was conducted on Sunday, September 14, 2025, to determine the extent of damage […] NEMA moves to support victims of windstorm in Akija community Tribune Online

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5 d. ago 2025 WAC: Chukwuebuka Secures Third Consecutive Shot Put Final Spot

Nigeria got early medal signs at the 2025 World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo, Japan, as Chukwuebuka Enekwechi seals a slot at the shot put final. Enekwechi delivered two outstanding throws of 20.83 m, qualifying 5th in Group A and 7th overall. With a showdown like this, Chukwuebuka was gradually cementing his spot among established […]

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5 d. ago Court Orders Eviction Of ‘Kingdom Of 3 Africans’ From Scottish Forest

A Sheriff has ordered that a self-styled ‘African tribe’ should be removed from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders. The three members of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala have been camping in woodland near Jedburgh for several weeks. They said they were reclaiming land that was stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago – but […]

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6 d. ago Bauchi Govt Sacks Education Officer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Two Deputy Directors were also elevated to the rank of Directors of Physical Planning and Development Control on grade level 16. The post Bauchi Govt Sacks Education Officer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago “NFF Board Must Resign If Super Eagles Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup” – Mikel Obi

Ex-Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has insisted that the Nigeria Football Federation board must resign should the country fail to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Thursday, speaking on the Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder cautioned that failing to qualify for the World Cup for a second consecutive time […] The post “NFF Board Must Resign If Super Eagles Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup” – Mikel Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2026 WCQ: Why FIFA may not punish Bafana Bafana – Rayond Hack

Rayond Hack, an attorney and sports administrator, has expressed concern about the world football governing body’s delay in sanctioning Bafana Bafana for using an ineligible player during the ongoing World Cup qualifying series. According to Hack, FIFA may be contemplating the fact that Lesotho, the team immediately harmed by South Africa’s move, did not object […] The post 2026 WCQ: Why FIFA may not punish Bafana Bafana – Rayond Hack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago A unifying candidate only panacea for APC to reclaim Oyo gov seat —Repete

Tribune Online A unifying candidate only panacea for APC to reclaim Oyo gov seat —Repete A former deputy National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Honourable Afeez Bolaji Repete, has said a unifying and acceptable candidate is the only panacea for APC to reclaim the Oyo State governorship seat in 2027. He said such candidate must emerge through a free, transparent and fair primary election. Repete added that […] A unifying candidate only panacea for APC to reclaim Oyo gov seat —Repete Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Anikeade Funke Treasure: Global beacon of transformative change

•Clinches America’s Voice of Dignity Award For her bold leadership in media and unwavering commitment to empowering women, especially through her menstrual health advocacy, frontline journalist, media entrepreneur and author, Anikeade Funke Treasure Akintoye, has now become a global beacon of transformative change. This enviable ranking is coming from far away United States of America […] The post Anikeade Funke Treasure: Global beacon of transformative change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Spanish Minister Seeks Ban Of Israeli Teams In International Sports

Spain’s Minister of Sports, Pilar Alegría has called on international federations to ban Israeli teams from global competitions, comparing the situation to the broad exclusion of Russian sides in 2022 after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Alegría’s comments on Wednesday night came amid escalating protests in Spain over the participation of Israel-Premier Tech, a privately owned […]

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7 d. ago Ondo Assembly hails UNIMED VC, assures management of support

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Ondo State House of Assembly has lauded the new Vice Chancellor of the state owned University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Prof Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, saying that her initiatives and plans for the university will rank it among the top universities in the world. The chairman, House committee of tertiary education, Hon. Chris […] The post Ondo Assembly hails UNIMED VC, assures management of support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago WCQ: NFF Dismisses Statement Blaming Ekong, Dessers For Draw In S/Africa, To Punish Author

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dissociated itself from a post-match statement that criticised some Super Eagles players after their 1-1 draw with South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The statement, issued by NFF Director of Communications Ademola Olajire, specifically criticised forward Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong. It described Dessers as […] The post WCQ: NFF Dismisses Statement Blaming Ekong, Dessers For Draw In S/Africa, To Punish Author appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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