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PUMA, in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has officially unveiled the ITRI ball, the official match ball for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. The newly released ball is a powerful fusion of African culture, Moroccan heritage, and modern football technology. Named ITRI—meaning “star”—in tribute to the Moroccan flag, the ball’s design is inspired by Morocco’s centuries-old zellij art form, which is known for its intricate geometric mosaics. Five Facts to Know About CAF’s New AFCON 2025 Match Ball – ITRI 1. ITRI celebrates Morocco’s artistry and identity The ITRI AFCON 2025 ball takes inspiration from…

The Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Establishments and Training, as well as the Lagos State Coordinator -AUDA-NEPAD/Governance, Oluwatoyin Atanda has been named the most outstanding National President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) for the year 2025. Atanda, who is the National President of the JCI Nigeria, was declared the most outstanding national president out of over 100 National Presidents of the global youth leadership organisation during the Gala Night of Junior Chamber International (JCI) World Congress, held in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 9, 2025. In her remarks, Atanda, dedicated the honour to the entire…

The market has recovered by 5% in the past 24 hours, boosting the crypto price prediction for most major tokens.Prices have enjoyed some relief after last week’s losses, with Bitcoin up by 4% in the past 24 hours and Ethereum up by 6.5%.Other altcoins (e.g., World Liberty Financial, Pump.fun) have rebounded even more strongly, underlining their potential for when the market enters a bull rally.And some of the most promising alts right now are new presale coins, such as new ERC-20 token PEPENODE ($PEPENODE).PEPENODE has been gaining momentum in its sales, and given its exciting features, it could rally strongly…

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon have gathered momentum, with four new arrivals swelling the Super Eagles camp in Rabat to 14 players, Soccernet.ng reports. Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali, and Amas Obasogie checked in on Monday, joining an already vibrant group that includes Fulham trio Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze. Atalanta forward, Lookman is the reigning African Footballer of the Year and his arrival will be a confidence booster for head coach Eric Chelle. The Eagles’ Nest now up to 14! Ademola Lookman and Semi Ajayi have joined camp in…

Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has revealed where the downfall of Nigerian football began, and mentioned how it can be rectified, Soccernet.ng reports. The 52-year-old is a global football icon, popularly known for his mesmerising show of football skills during his playing days with PSG, Bolton, Eintracht Frankfurt and Fenerbahce. The attacking midfielder was a part of the Golden generation of the Super Eagles that won the AFCON in 1994 and then the Olympic gold two years later in Atlanta. However, the current state of Nigerian football, especially the Super Eagles’ struggle to qualify for the 2026 FIFA…

In a tragic and preventable occurrence, which shows the consequences of intoxicated and reckless driving, an elderly woman met her untimely death over the weekend after being fatally struck by a white Pathfinder Jeep (registration number JJJ 118 HX) along Almaroof, inward Pleasure, Oke-Odo, Lagos. Preliminary investigations revealed that the motorist, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, was driving at a perilously high speed when he lost control of the vehicle following a brake failure. The vehicle veered off course and violently rammed into the unsuspecting woman who was innocently walking along the roadside. The impact was catastrophic,…

After surging to a record peak of $126,080 early last month, Bitcoin quickly entered a prolonged pullback that lasted a whole month, dragging much of the crypto market into a period of consolidation. Many seasoned market participants interpreted the downturn as a healthy reset, clearing out excessive leverage and speculative positions before the next major upswing. Similar corrections in the past have set the stage for significant rebounds, underscoring the cyclical nature of digital asset markets.After rallying 4.2% in the last 24 hours, the $3.68 trillion crypto market is back with a bang, and many are hoping it will hold.…

On Monday, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi shared a video of himself and the surroundings of the hotel that the team is camped in preparation for the FIFA World Cup playoffs. Iwobi, who is known to be a social media junkie, shared a picture of the view from his hotel room and made a weird expression with his face. The video quickly blew up on X, with many Nigerian football fans calling criticizing the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for treating the players poorly, despite having a crucial game in three days. Alex Iwobi shared the conditions outside his hotel room…

The Nigerian Institution of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has decried the exclusion of its members in the construction sector of the country, attributing the colossal corruption in the industry to the absence of their members in the process. They, therefore, called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rectify this by ensuring that quantity surveyors, the only professionals legally permitted to handle cost management, estimating bill of quantities and other vital roles, are included in construction projects and contracts. Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the NIQS, Rilwan Balogun, made the appeal while addressing the media on the 50 years celebration…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the Minister of Regional Development and the leadership of seven development commissions at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where plans were announced to deepen collaboration with the state governments to tackle insecurity and improve critical infrastructure, including roads across the country’s geo-political zones. Speaking to State House Correspondents after meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, said that although the commissions are not the chief executives of their respective regions, they are mandated to complement both federal and state efforts, particularly in addressing security challenges. He noted that existing…