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The Senegalese football federation (FSF) has announced it will appeal the decision to strip the country of the Africa Cup of Nations title. The FSF described the unprecedented decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a “travesty”, one which they intend to address at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). On Tuesday evening CAF awarded the title to Morocco as a 3-0 win, its appeal board concluding that Senegal had “forfeited the final” by walking off the field in the late stages of January’s final. The Lions of Teranga would go on to win their second Africa…

President Donald Trump has accused Nato members of making a “foolish mistake” by refusing to help the US secure the Strait of Hormuz during the war with Iran. Despite the pressure on oil prices brought about by severe disruption to the critical waterway amid the conflict, he insisted the US does not need help from its allies. Speaking alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin at the White House, Trump said he has been informed by most Nato allies that they do not want to get involved in the war, a conflict many of them view as illegal. While Trump has…

The Federal Government has rolled out a ‘Fly Now, Pay Later’ consumer credit scheme to ease the financial burden on Nigerian travellers on domectic flights. The initiative, unveiled by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) on Tuesday via its official X handle, enables eligible passengers to book local flights and spread payments over time through structured financing. The move comes as many Nigerians grapple with soaring ticket prices, which have made air travel increasingly unaffordable despite rising demand for intercity connectivity. During the 2025 yuletide period, one-way fares on some domestic routes surged by about 150 percent, climbing above N300,000.…

The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 (“the Match”), with the result of the Match being recorded as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF). The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Appeal Board decided today that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited victims of the recent IED explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) and conducted an on-the-spot assessment at the Maiduguri Monday Market bombing site. As part of ongoing engagements, the IGP also visited the Borno State Government House and the State Police Command Headquarters to review security measures and strengthen coordinated response efforts. IGP Disu commiserated with the victims and their families, expressing sympathy over the tragic incidents, while assuring residents of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to dismantling all networks responsible for the attacks He emphasised that…

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration seeking to contest elective offices in the 2027 elections to resign before March 31. Dewan Goshit, head of information and public relations at the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF), announced this in a statement on Tuesday. Goshit said the president’s decision is in line with section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls. He said the directive applies to all categories of presidential political appointees…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says FIFA has rejected its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) for allegedly fielding ineligible players during the World Cup playoffs in November 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, Mohammed Sanusi, NFF’s general secretary, said the federation is “not satisfied with the decision” and has begun the appeal process. “We have received the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on our petition, but we are not satisfied with the decision, which rejected our petition. I want to assure Nigerians that the NFF has immediately commenced the process of appealing the decision,” the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in the United Kingdom for a two-day historic State Visit on the invitation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. President Tinubu’s plane touched down at London Stansted Airport at 3.18 pm. He was received on behalf of the Royal Family by Mark Bevan, Deputy Lieutenant of Essex, as well as by the acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to the UK, Ambassador Mohammed Maidugu, and other senior officials. Also on hand to welcome the President to his hotel were some senators, governors and ministers.…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) today convened a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on the Community Content Guidelines (CCG) for the Delta/Edo Zonal Coordination in Warri, Delta State. Welcoming participants, the NCDMB Delta/Edo Zonal Coordinator, Mr James Eyetigha, explained that the workshop sought to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of Nigerian Content and highlight the importance of structured engagement between host communities and operating companies. He emphasised that stronger collaboration would enable communities to maximise opportunities within the oil and gas value chain. Delivering the keynote address, the General Manager, Zonal Coordination Directorate, NCDMB, Mr Ifeanyi Ukoha, stated that the programme…

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas ( NLNG) Limited has inducted 103 new beneficiaries into the 2026 cycle of its Vocational Innovation Business and Empowerment Scheme (VIBES), reinforcing its commitment to youth enterprise development. The induction ceremony held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, marks a new phase in consolidating company’s ongoing effort to strengthen skills development and support sustainable livelihoods in its host communities. Speaking at the ceremony, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, Sophia Horsfall, said the programme underscores the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainable development. “The VIBES programme reflects NLNG’s long-standing commitment to sustainable development in…