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2025

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Lobi Stars To Play Home Matches In Makurdi Soon -Commissioner Promises

Sports

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Government has assured fans of Lobi Stars FC that their darling club would soon start playing their home matches in Makurdi, the State capital. Speaking with some members of Sport Writers Association (SWAN) in Makurdi, after inspecting work on McCarthy stadium, the State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity, Hon. Tiza Isaac Imojime said that efforts were being made to sandfill the pit at the stadium preparatory to the Lobi Stars home matches being played in Makurdi. Imojime explained that the pit was excavated for pillars to be mounted for spectators, but they needed…

Nov

18

2025

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Christian Genocide: US Galvanizes Global Opinion, As Ambassador, Nicki Minaj Unfurl Gory Details Of Alleged Killings

Foreign

*FG Denies Claims It appears the noose is being readied for persons involved in alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria as America's top diplomat in the United Nations (UN) has spoken of the West African country's religious situation, saying entire church congregations have been wiped out in what he alleged is a genocide. It was gathered that the statement,made at a public event, is part of US' moves to galvanize global opinion ahead of any intended practical action by President Donald Trump, if Nigeria's authorities fail to stamp out the alleged slaughters. Ambassador Mike Waltz described the recent killings of…

Nov

18

2025

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Chelle Does U-turn On Congo ‘Juju’ Victory Claim, Apologises

Sports

Citing emotions and heat of the moment, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has apologized to players and officials of DR Congo after he made allegations of voodoo in their 4-3 penalty win over Nigeria in Sunday's World Cup Africa final playoff in Rabat, Morocco. The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Mechak Elia cancelling out Frank Onyeka’s early goal. Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, and Semi Ajayi all missed for the Eagles, with Chelle clashing with the DR Congolese bench at the end of the shoot-out. After the game, Chelle told reporters that someone in the opposing technical area had…

Nov

18

2025

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Citizens’ Voices Take Centre Stage as Sokoto Finalises 2026 Budget Inputs

News

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance after hosting a one-day town hall meeting to gather citizens’ contributions to the its proposed 2026 budget. The forum, held at the Sultan Maccido Institute for Qur’anic and General Studies, brought together community leaders, civil society organisations, private-sector representatives, and women and youth groups. The event marked the conclusion of a statewide consultation process aimed at giving residents a stronger voice in identifying development priorities. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Mohammad Zayyanna, said the consultations align with global…

Nov

17

2025

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How English Newspaper Reported Chelle’s Congo ‘Juju’ Victory Comments

Media

The Guardian UK of Monday,17 November,2025 beamed its searchlight on an interesting story angle following a post-match comment by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle after Congo's Leopards beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties last Sunday to qualify for the March 2026 intercontinental playoff ahead next year's World Cup. The paper reported: "Thirty-one years ago Nigeria burst on to the global stage in a golden summer at the 1994 World Cup in the US, impressing with a do-or-die attitude that helped them top their group and come within two minutes of reaching the quarter-finals by beating Italy. But the Super Eagles will…

Nov

17

2025

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2026 WC: Tears As Nigeria,Once A Staple At World Cups, Crash Out Yet Again

Sports

Nigeria will not play at the 2026 World Cup after they were beaten 4-3 on penalties by DR Congo in a play-off in Rabat, Sunday night,16 November,2025. In reflection, Nigeria had qualified for six of the seven World Cups between 1994 and 2018. After failing to qualify in 2022, tonight's defeat means they will miss consecutive World Cups for the first time since 1990. When it is considered that there could be double the amount of African teams next summer than there were in Qatar, this is a huge failure from Eric Chelle and his players. Nigeria's game tonight was…

Nov

16

2025

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COAS Tasks Regimental Sergeant Majors On Sound Mentorship, Regimentation Of Soldiers

News

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) on sound mentorship and regimentation of soldiers for operational readiness. Shaibu gave the charge at the weekend while declaring the Second RSMs’ Convention 2025 closed in Enugu. He urged them to uphold the cherished culture and heritage of the Nigerian Army that rests on discipline, regimentation and professionalism. The Army chief said that their positive influence must bear on soldiers under their units as well as the entire barrack community. According to him, "I want you to go to your various units…

Nov

16

2025

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‘Fashion Has Power To Create Jobs, Preserve Culture, Transform Lives’: Is Lagos World’s Most Exciting Fashion Week?

Lifestyle

*Wins £1m award By Ugonna-Ora Owoh Inside a marquee in the grounds of Lagos’s five-star Federal Palace hotel and casino, models wearing sharply tailored suits and flowing woven pieces in earthy tones walk down the catwalk to the beats of Yoruba talking drums, an ancestral instrument that can mimic the sound of speech. The show, presenting the latest collection from the brand Emmy Kasbit – known for transforming handwoven Akwete fabric into modern silhouettes – marked the official start of 2025’s Lagos Fashion Week, which took place in the former Nigerian capital last month. From a dedicated catwalk space featuring…

Nov

15

2025

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Wike Reacts As PDP Expels Him, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others Over Alleged Anti-party Activities

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, at its National Convention holding in Ibadan, Oyo State, announced the suspension of some of its chieftains believed to be working against its progress. The party voted to expel prominent figures including former Rivers State governor and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; and the party's factional National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, among others. In all, the party officially expelled 11 members. Reacting, Wike said those who expelled him are intoxicated. The national convention, holding at Lekan Salami Sports Complex,…

Nov

15

2025

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WC Africa Final Playoff: Behold, Congo’s Leopards Hoping To ‘Eat’ S/Eagles Tomorrow

Sports

As Nigeria battles DR Congo's Leopards tomorrow in the final Africa playoff of 2026 World Cup, it could be a mistake to assume the victors over Cameroun are pushovers. The Leopards boast an array of stars who ply their craft in Europe's top leagues and will be expected by their countrymen to put in a massive shift to undo seeming favourites, the Super Eagles. Their squad has big-name stars who can humiliate any opponent on a good day. They include: *Cédric Bakambu, a forward who plays for Real Betis in La Liga. He is an experienced goalscorer and a key…