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Ex-captain of the Super Eagles John Mikel Obi has blasted the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) over the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The current crop of Nigerian players are now on the wrong side of history, as the three-time African Champions have now missed consecutive World Cups for the first time since their Mundial debut in 1994. After a poor start to the qualifying campaign, the Super Eagles miraculously qualified for the World Cup play-offs. They defeated Gabon in the semi-final, but fell short against DR Congo, and their dreams came crashing down.…

In SummaryAfrica’s languages showcase incredible diversity, reflecting centuries of cultural evolution and human creativity.Unique sounds like clicks, tones, and glottalized consonants highlight the continent’s rich linguistic heritage.These languages preserve traditions, customs, and identity, connecting communities and inspiring global fascination.Deep Dive!!Wednesday, 19 November 2025 – Africa is home to an extraordinary diversity of languages, each carrying its own unique sounds, rhythms, and cultural heritage. From the rolling tones of Amharic in Ethiopia to the intricate click consonants of !Kung in Namibia, the continent’s linguistic landscape is a testament to millennia of human ingenuity and adaptation. These languages do more than communicate,…

A coalition of youth groups and civil society organisations from Kogi State on Wednesday issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government to take concrete steps toward implementing full local government autonomy in line with constitutional provisions. The groups, led by the Igala Youth Council Worldwide, made the demand at a press conference in Abuja, where they also presented a review of allocation figures for 2024 and part of 2025 for three local government areas, including Dekina, Yagba East and Adavi. Speaking, President-General of the Igala Youth Council, Onogu Collins, said the analysis of publicly available records showed gaps between…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Wednesday congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, on the occasion of his 20th coronation anniversary. Oba Gbadebo ascended the throne on November 19, 2005. Abiodun described the royal milestone as a celebration of two decades of purposeful, visionary and selfless leadership that has brought remarkable progress, unity, and dignity to Egbaland and Ogun State as a whole. He said that Oba Gbadebo, since his ascension to the throne, had demonstrated exceptional commitment to the peace, cultural preservation, and socio-economic advancement of his…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen Abbas, has called for improved legal protection and welfare measures for elderly citizens in Nigeria, saying the nation must emulate global best practices in catering for senior citizens. Speaking at a public hearing on the Bill for an Act to Provide Certain Rights for Older Persons on Wednesday in Abuja, the Speaker—represented by the Chief Whip, Hon. Usman Bello Kumo—said the proposed law was crucial to safeguarding the dignity and well-being of older Nigerians who had contributed immensely to national development. Abbas commended the sponsor of the bill, Hon. Kafilat…

The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Wole Oluyede, has taken a swipe at a former governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose, saying the party won’t allow him to destroy the structure being built by the leaders to ensure PDP wins the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti. Recall that the former governor recently described PDP in Ekiti as a party in coma, saying that those aspiring on the platform for the 2026 governorship election are wasting their time. Addressing journalists after the party’s Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ado-Ekiti, Oluyede described Fayose’s expulsion from the party as…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is reportedly considering drawing the curtain on his international career following Nigeria’s painful exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The team’s shootout defeat to DR Congo in the CAF playoff final in Morocco sealed their fate, and may have signalled the end of a decade-long international journey for one of Nigeria’s most influential leaders. According to CAF-accredited journalist MikeThePundit, the 32-year-old centre-half told teammates in the dressing room after the loss that he was contemplating retirement. Photo Credit: William Troost-Ekong /X The reporter revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Ekong said:…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday departed Abuja for Kebbi State on the directive of President Bola Tinubu to meet with state authorities and families of the schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga. According to a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President’s spokesman and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Shettima will hold meetings with Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi, traditional rulers, security chiefs and parents of the kidnapped students. “President Tinubu had specifically directed the Vice President to assure the people of Kebbi State that the Federal Government will ensure the…

Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has warned that the country is facing a dangerous escalation of insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent action as kidnappings and violent attacks spread across several states. In a statement posted on X, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader said the security situation had reached a level that demands urgent attention, citing a series of recent incidents that highlight deepening vulnerabilities in the country’s counter-terrorism and internal security systems. Kwankwaso condemned the kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State, describing it as a distressing reminder of past mass abductions that…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has picked up a hamstring injury while on International duty with the Nigerian Football team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old started Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier play-off against DR Congo, but was surprisingly taken off at half-time. After the game, it was confirmed that Eric Chelle opted to take the former Napoli striker off after he was holding his hamstring at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, although he wanted to stay on. Sevilla’s Akor Adams came on in his place and was the first Nigerian player to convert his spot-kick in the penalty…