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Super Eagles of Nigeria currently sit third in the Group C standings of the World Cup qualification table, with Bafana Bafana topping the lead…  FIFA is opening disciplinary proceedings against South Africa over the fielding of Teboho Mokoena, which has allegedly twisted the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification in Group C, Soccernet.ng reports. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder was booked twice earlier in the qualifying series, which should have automatically ruled him out of the clash against Lesotho. However, South Africa still featured him in their 2-0 victory. Now, circa six months later, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee is reviewing…

The Edo State Special Security Squad has arrested 20 suspected cultists and demolished four properties linked to cult activities in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area. The operation was carried out following the brutal killing of a young barber in South Ibie, reportedly tied to rival cult clashes. A statement issued on Friday by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpehbolo, confirmed the arrests and demolitions. The operation was led by the Chief Security Officer, Government House, and the Governor’s Principal Security Officer (PSO). Among the demolished properties was a building on Egbiadokhai Street, behind Otaru Primary School,…

Federal prosecutors have charged 19-year-old Thalha Jubair, a British national from London, with orchestrating a series of cyberattacks that extorted more than $115 million from American companies and government agencies.According to an unsealed complaint in the District of New Jersey, Jubair led the hacker collective known as Scattered Spider, which carried out several computer intrusions across the U.S., which disrupted critical services, including portions of the federal court system, and forced victims to pay ransoms to regain access to compromised systems. United Kingdom National Charged in Connection with Multiple Cyber Attacks, Including on Critical Infrastructure“Jubair is alleged to have participated…

The Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Omolola Oloworaran, says the Pension Industry Leadership Council will prioritise expanding pension coverage, particularly within the informal sector. She stated this during a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. Oloworaran said PILC’s core mandates include expanding pension coverage, enforcing governance standards, and driving innovation across the industry to safeguard contributors’ interests. She unveiled Pension Revolution 2.0, a reform package championed by President Bola Tinubu. The initiative introduces a minimum pension guarantee and healthcare coverage for retirees, described as unprecedented in Nigeria’s pension history. She assured stakeholders that PenCom is working with government partners…

Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou has revealed his return plan for Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old played 87 minutes against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in the first of Nigeria’s two games during the September International break. However, he had to be taken off inside ten minutes at the Free State Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein as the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against South Africa, as Nigeria’s World Cup hopes hit the rocks. Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina 34 after the final whistle as Nottingham Forest lost 3-4 during the Premier League match…

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 29 facilities across Ekiti, Osun, and Ogun states over environmental pollution and violations of national regulations, following laboratory reports that revealed lead contamination linked to illnesses and deaths in affected communities. NESREA’s Director-General, Prof. Innocent Barikor, announced the enforcement action in Abuja, explaining that the closures were necessary to safeguard public health and halt the operations of recycling facilities that endanger residents. He said the facilities violated the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations, 2024, by improperly disposing of hazardous slag from battery recycling processes, which poses serious public health…

Victor Boniface wasted no time announcing himself at Werder Bremen, with head coach Horst Steffen praising the Nigerian striker for his impact in last weekend’s 4-0 demolition of Borussia Mönchengladbach, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, came off the bench late on and set up Justin Njinmah to cap a dominant display. “He (Boniface) can continue, and we can continue to be happy. We’re happy that he’s here and has already made his mark,” Steffen said as per Weltski.  Werder Bremen star Victor Boniface. Photo by IMAGO Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp…

The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what it described as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unconstitutional action in suspending and later reinstating the duly elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. In a statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Comrade Haliru Andi, and made available to journalists in Gusau, the PDP said the move was a dangerous precedent and a direct threat to democracy. “As a party, we hold firmly that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria does not confer on the President any authority to suspend or reinstate a democratically…

The African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has expressed concern over Delta State’s social protection framework, citing poor coordination, underfunding, and inadequate coverage of vulnerable populations. Speaking at a stakeholder dialogue organised by the Delta State Ministry of Economic Planning in collaboration with the Act Naija Consortium in Asaba, ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, revealed that 36.3 percent of Delta State’s population, over 1.5 million people, live in multidimensional poverty, according to the 2022 National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). Ugolor noted that the figures mask significant inequalities across the state’s three senatorial districts.…

Amid rising global inflation and regional economic pressures, a growing share of users now see crypto as a tool to protect wealth and generate income. Key Takeaways: 46% of users now enter crypto to hedge against inflation, up from 29% last quarter. Latin America leads in passive income adoption, with 63% of new users citing it as their main entry point. Wealth is shifting toward mid-tier wallets as high-net-worth holdings decline in East Asia. According to MEXC’s H1 2025 user survey, 46% of global users now cite inflation protection as their primary reason for entering crypto, up from 29% in…