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There were six different goalscorers on the night for the Super Falcons of Nigeria, as they claimed a 6-2 victory over the Cleopatras of Egypt in their final group stage game of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Egypt 2-6 Nigeria: Babajide and Ajibade Lead Super Falcons to Success Egypt started the game strongly, testing goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie just four minutes in with a low shot, but the Brighton shot-stopper was equal to the task, making a smart save. ​The Super Falcons soon grew into the contest, dominating possession and controlling the tempo. Their first real look…

The Nigerian Army has placed a combined N60m bounty on two top leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province, including the group’s governor, Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, and his deputy, Muhammad Jidda, after declaring them wanted over their alleged involvement in terrorist activities in the Lake Chad Basin. Their identities were uncovered through forensic analysis of technical devices recovered during a recent military offensive against the terrorist group in the Lake Chad region. The Acting Military Information Officer, Northeast Joint Taskforce Operation Hadin Kai, Capt Muhammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. While a N50m bounty…

The final WAFCON 2026 Group C game between Nigeria and Egypt at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat yielded eight goals as the Super Falcons overturned their deficit against Malawi to seal a spot in the quarter-final, Soccernet.ng reports. Al-Hilal striker Asisat Oshoala broke the deadlock in the 21st minute after winning a penalty. The 31-year-old sent the ball into the top corner but was pulled off 20 minutes later due to injury problems. She was replaced by Gift Monday, who wasted no time in getting on the scoresheet. Nadine Ghazi pulled one back for the female Pharaohs just before half-time…

Meta AI predicts a supply driven repricing for XRP, and this price prediction calls the current setup the cleanest since 2017. At $1.07, the case is built around four catalysts rather than a single trigger.The first is what Meta AI labels an ETF super cycle. After the SEC settled with Ripple in August 2025 and reclassified XRP as a commodity, 11 spot ETF filings followed, with Bloomberg now placing approval odds between 87 and 95%. Five ETFs already sit on the DTCC list, $1.3 billion in inflows have arrived since November 2025 with zero outflows recorded, and $5 to $8…

The Executive Director of the Health Emergency Initiative, Pascal Achunine, has called for an urgent national response to tackle Nigeria’s growing malnutrition burden. He said that the country should treat the crisis with the same level of seriousness it accorded the COVID-19 pandemic. Achunine stated this on Wednesday while speaking on Inspiration 92.3FM’s Wellness Wednesday on the topic “Malnutrition in Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle Through Awareness, Prevention, and Action.” Achunine said malnutrition had become an epidemic in Nigeria, noting that inadequate attention to the problem could have devastating consequences for the country’s future. Already, about two million Nigerian children suffer…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is neither seeking nor supportive of a one-party state, stressing the government’s commitment to political pluralism and democratic competition. This is as he said Tinubu’s administration  would continue to deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, other faith-based organisations and relevant stakeholders on issues affecting the country, In a statement on Wednesday, Akume’s media aide, Yomi Odunuga, said the government remained deeply respectful of the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, in the spirit of true…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Burkina Faso have made it to the final of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship after claiming victories in their respective semifinals, Soccernet.ng reports. The Flying Eagles booked their final ticket courtesy of a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over hosts Côte d’Ivoire following a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra time at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro.Burkina Faso also secured their place in Sunday’s final after defeating Niger 2-0 in extra time in the second semifinal. The Young Stallions and the Flying Eagles will now battle for the regional title, with the tournament winner…

A woman was arrested after four men were stabbed Wednesday in Covent Garden, a busy central London area popular with tourists, in a suspected “mental health related incident”, police said. The 47-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and assault following the stabbings shortly before 12:30 pm local time (1130 GMT), according to London’s Metropolitan Police. She remained in custody Wednesday afternoon, it said, noting officers had seized a pair of scissors at the scene. The four victims — aged 34, 39, 42, and 52 — were taken to hospital where two remained with injuries not…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has earned praises for his influence by former Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson, Soccernet.ng reports. Hutchinson joined Nottingham Forest from Ipswich Town after an impressive 2024-25 campaign. Although he enjoyed a stunning individual campaign, Ipswich’s relegation from the Premier League forced the club to cash in on the winger in a deal worth £37.5 million. Omari Hutchinson of Nottingham Forest. Copyright: xMIxNewsxImago Despite arriving at the City Ground with high expectations, Hutchinson found life difficult during the early stages of his Forest career. He endured a slow start, struggling to break into the starting lineup and was left to settle for…

Grok AI predicts a bottom is already in for Bitcoin, and this price prediction puts the number right up front. From today’s roughly $64,200, the bull case runs to $120,000 to $150,000 or higher by the end of 2026.The argument starts with supply mechanics rather than sentiment. The 2024 halving locked daily issuance at approximately 450 BTC, while ETFs, corporate treasuries led by Strategy and its peers still accumulating, pensions, and wealth platforms all create persistent demand that routinely outpaces new supply.Long term holders now control more than 80% of circulating coins, and exchange inventories keep shrinking, meaning less Bitcoin…