21 h. ago Dickson faults Senate for commending Tinubu, cites rising insecurity

Senator Seriake Dickson faults the Senate for commending President Tinubu, calling the move insensitive and ill-timed amid Nigeria’s worsening insecurity c Read More: https://punchng.com/dickson-faults-senate-for-commending-tinubu-cites-rising-insecurity/

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22 h. ago Insecurity: Senate commendation of Tinubu hypocritical — Senator Dickson

"I believe that the President needs to be told the truth, and that those with access to him, particularly...

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28 h. ago Senate hails Tinubu, security agencies for rescuing hostages

The Nigerian Senate commends President Tinubu for recent hostage rescues but warns of escalating Nigerian insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-hails-tinubu-security-agencies-for-rescuing-hostages/

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34 h. ago Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has claimed the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA read more Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure

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47 h. ago New Qualification Format Cost Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss – Pinnick

Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has said that the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup was partly because of the revised qualification format. He noted that the team would have qualified if the 2018 qualification structure remained in place. He made the remarks on Monday at the […] The post New Qualification Format Cost Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss – Pinnick appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Okocha Demands Urgent Fix For Super Eagles’ Ahead Of Afcon 2025

Legendary midfielder Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has issued a stark warning to the current Super Eagles, pinpointing chronic inconsistency as the fatal flaw that must be eradicated if the team is to challenge for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. His intervention comes with the Nigerian football scene still reeling from the profound […]

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6 d. ago W/Cup: DR Congo To Play Jamaica/New Caledonia In Intercontinental Playoffs (FULL FIXTURES)

DR Congo defeated Nigeria's Super Eagles via penalties on Sunday to book their ticket for the intercontinental playoffs.  The post W/Cup: DR Congo To Play Jamaica/New Caledonia In Intercontinental Playoffs (FULL FIXTURES) appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Benue Backs Governor’s Cup, Seeks Assistance For Talent Development

The Benue State government has endorsed the launch of the Governor’s Cup, urging all chairmen of the 23 local government areas in the state to facilitate grassroots participation from young, talented footballers in order to nurture them from an early age. Tiza Imojime, the commissioner for youth, sports and creativity, announced this during the presentation […]

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8 d. ago Lege Miami, Nwabali Clash On Social Media Over Eagles’ World Cup Exit

  Nollywood actor Lege Miami and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, have engaged in a social media war of words following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Super Eagles lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo last Sunday, a defeat that ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the […]

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8 d. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Seeks Stronger Support For Service Chiefs

  The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their efforts at securing the nation. According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kokoyi, she stated this on Tuesday when she gave audience to the wives of the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the […]

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1 week ago NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Failure

The NFF described the defeat to DR Congo in Sunday's African play-off final as “a moment of profound sadness for Nigerian football.” The post NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Failure appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an open and sincere apology to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians, particularly loyal football fans, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. In a statement obtained from NFF’s X handle on Monday, the football […] The post NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stakeholders decry Nigeria’s World Cup exit, urge reforms in football administration

Some football stakeholders have expressed disappointment over the Super Eagles’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, describing it read more Stakeholders decry Nigeria’s World Cup exit, urge reforms in football administration

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1 week ago Tinubu Commends Super Eagles After World Cup Miss, Urges Focus On AFCON

Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second consecutive time after DR Congo edged the Eagles 4–3 on penalties in Morocco. The post Tinubu Commends Super Eagles After World Cup Miss, Urges Focus On AFCON appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Chelle claims DR Congo used “Voodoo” in Super Eagles’ World Cup Playoff defeat

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has alleged that a member of DR Congo’s camp engaged in “voodoo” rituals during read more Chelle claims DR Congo used “Voodoo” in Super Eagles’ World Cup Playoff defeat

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1 week ago 2026 WCQ: Chelle Alleges DR Congo Used ‘Voodoo’ To Defeat Nigeria On Penalties

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of using “voodoo” during the penalty shoot-out of Sunday’s World Cup qualifying playoff final in Morocco. Chelle made the allegation while addressing reporters after the match, saying his frustrations were directed at some members of DR Congo’s backroom staff during the tense […] The post 2026 WCQ: Chelle Alleges DR Congo Used ‘Voodoo’ To Defeat Nigeria On Penalties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Chelle Claims DR Congo Used Voodoo To Win Penalty Shootout Against Nigeria

Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Chelle, has accused players of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) of engaging in “voodoo” rituals during their dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Super Eagles in Sunday’s CAF World Cup play-off final. Recall that the match ended 1-1 after extra time before DR Congo triumphed 4-3 on penalties, […]

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1 week ago 2026 WCQ: DR Congo Sink Nigeria On Penalties To Reach Intercontinental Playoff

Nigeria’s dream of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffered a cruel blow as DR Congo edged the Super Eagles in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Rabat on. Sunday night. Frank Onyeka had given Nigeria the perfect start with an early goal in the third minute, only for Meschak Elia to level […]

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1 week ago Nigeria Lose To DR Congo On Penalties, Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup

Nigeria’s quest to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end on Sunday night after the Super Eagles lost 4–3 on penalties to DR Congo in a tense and dramatic playoff at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat. The match had finished 1–1 after 120 minutes, but the Leopards […] The post Nigeria Lose To DR Congo On Penalties, Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes dashed after defeat to DR Congo

Nigeria’s quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended in heartbreak after the Super Eagles fell 4-3 read more Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes dashed after defeat to DR Congo

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