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Tension has gripped the Super Eagles camp in Rabat, Morocco, after players and officials reportedly boycotted Tuesday’s training session over unpaid bonuses and allowances, Soccernet.ng reports. The protest comes just two days before Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Panthers of Gabon. According to multiple reports, none of the players or staff have received their allocated bonuses for reaching the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) or the 2026 World Cup play-off stage. 2026 WorldCup playoff: #Nigeria players & officials boycott training in bonus row The full squad including officials boycott training today in Morocco because of…

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has frowned against any potential diplomatic meeting between President Bola Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that such engagement could result in the latter verbally and savagely assaulting, insulting and berating the Nigerian leader. While describing the proposed meeting as baffling, Fani-Kayode argued that Trump’s motives are rooted in a desire to instigate a religious war to facilitate the exploitation of Nigeria’s natural resources, describing the move as a direct threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty. The former minister stated this while delivering a keynote address during the 2025 Law Week celebration of the…

The Osun State Government on Tuesday dismissed as fake news opposition claims that Governor Ademola Adeleke had received and mismanaged N1 trillion in state allocations since assuming office in 2022, describing the allegation as a desperate attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discredit a widely celebrated administration. In a statement issued in Osogbo, Adeleke’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the APC’s claim was “a devilish fabrication and mischievous propaganda” aimed at undermining public trust in a government he said had shown transparency and fiscal discipline. “The opposition statement is fake news from a party that has run out…

The Urban Regeneration Scheme of the Dapo Abiodun-led administration in Ogun State is progressing with the completion of over 150 houses out of more than 200 planned for the Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Abeokuta, the state capital. Speaking after inspecting the houses, the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said his administration would ensure that Abeokuta has modern houses that befit its status as the state capital. Abiodun, who described the former state of the GRA as an eyesore, noted that the dilapidated structures, apart from serving as a haven for criminals, were occupied illegally by people who made…

Bitcoin climbed to a record peak of $126,080 early last month, driving prices up across the market before Trump’s announcement of tariffs on China crashed the market on October 6 and sent it into a month-long correction. For many crypto believers, this was long overdue. Crashes often precede bull runs, helping flush out excessive leverage and speculation to strengthen the next upward cycle. Consequently, crypto is expected to pick back up as we head towards the New Year. Here’s why XRP, Bitcoin, and Solana will dominate the next bull season.XRP (XRP): Reshaping Global PaymentsRipple’s XRP ($XRP) token powers a quick,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are slight favourites heading into their game against Gabon on Thursday…. Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has revealed that he will tweak his playing style when they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles will resume their search for a 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket on Thursday at the Prince Moulay Hassan Staidum, when they lock horns with the Panthers in the semifinals of the CAF World Cup playoffs. Nigeria have the better quality on paper. But the Super Eagles have often flattered to deceive, so the Gabonese team, which is comprised…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdulahi Shinkafi, has declared his willingness to contest the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the party. The former APGA national secretary disclosed this while addressing his teeming supporters in Gusau, the state capital. Shinkafi explained that the era of imposing candidates within the APC is over, saying that nobody can intimidate him due to his position. “I am a qualified member of APC and I have the right to contest the primary election of any position in the party,” he added. “Former Governor Ahmed Sani…

The House of Representatives has raised concerns over the security of Nigeria’s borders, stating that 1,894 of the country’s 1,978 entry points remain unmanned, leaving them vulnerable to illegal activities. The lawmakers said the nation is facing growing threats from illegal arms smuggling, human trafficking, and drug trafficking. Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Border Security, Isa Anka, raised the concerns at the inauguration of the committee in Abuja on Tuesday. Quoting a recent report from Research Gate, Anka noted that only 84 entry points across Nigeria are officially manned by security operatives, a figure he described as disturbingly low,…

A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party is “in a state of comatose,” insisting that the opposition party is grappling with an internal crisis that may be beyond recovery. Fayose stated this on Tuesday while speaking as a guest on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. According to him, the PDP’s problems have deepened, particularly with recent court rulings and growing internal divisions. He criticised a recent order issued by an Oyo State High Court regarding the party’s leadership crisis, describing it as “judicial overreach.” Fayose said, “I have to tell…

Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has broken his silence on growing transfer rumours surrounding Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s blistering form in Turkey and on the continent in the first few weeks of the 2025-26 season has reignited talk of another blockbuster move, this time to one of Europe’s elite, Speaking at an awards ceremony in Istanbul, Özbek was asked directly whether reports suggesting Galatasaray would only consider bids around €150 million for Osimhen were true. His response was deliberately measured. “Osimhen is one of the most valuable footballers in Türkiye,” Özbek said as per Sporx. “I don’t want to comment…