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Head coach of the Gabon National team Thierry Mouyouma has revealed his side have nothing to fear ahead of their World Cup play-off fixture against the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. The Panthers were unlucky in the group phase of the World Cup qualifiers as they accrued 25 points from a possible 30 in Group F. However, they finished a point below the African Champions, Ivory Coast, who were unbeaten through their qualifiers campaign. As such, Gabon’s fate was relegated to the play-offs if they wanted to achieve their dream of playing at the FIFA World Cup for the very first…

A 12-year-old displaced child from Michika Local Council of Adamawa State, Mary Victor Zira, has met with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to present her chess trophy, a symbol of how far determination can take even those from the humblest beginnings. Mary’s journey began at the EYN Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, where she lives with her family after being uprooted by the Boko Haram insurgency. Amid the daily struggles of camp life, Mary found an unlikely passion through the Chess in IDP Camps Initiative, a project founded by Vivian Ibrahim to inspire hope and critical thinking among displaced children. What…

Coinbase Global has said it will not proceed with plans to acquire BVNK, a London-based stablecoin infrastructure startup, unwinding what had been a roughly $2b transaction.“We’re continuously seeking opportunities to expand on our mission and product offerings,” a Coinbase spokesperson told outlets. “After discussing a potential acquisition of BVNK, both parties mutually agreed to not move forward.”Talks had advanced in recent weeks. Fortune reported the companies were in late-stage discussions pending due diligence, and the firms entered exclusivity in October, which barred BVNK from engaging other bidders.It was not immediately clear why the deal collapsed. The deal was expected to…

To strengthen Nigeria’s response to the crime of cyber-violence, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has rallied stakeholders in the security sector to address the growing incidence of revenge pornography. UNODC Nigeria Country Representative, Cheikh Touré, observed that cyber-violence of revenge porn is one of the most deeply personal forms of online harm that demands urgent attention to tackle because it tramples on human dignity and inflicts life-long emotional harm on victims. He stated this at the opening of a three-day workshop on Cybercrime and Violence Against Women Through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), themed ‘Cyber-Interpersonal Violence:…

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…