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Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has predicted a Nigeria versus DR Congo showdown in the final of the Africa World Cup playoffs later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-German tactician, who has previously managed both Nigeria and Gabon, believes the Super Eagles’ superior quality will prove decisive when they meet the Panthers in Rabat on November 13. The semi-final fixtures will see Nigeria face Gabon, while Cameroon take on DR Congo, with the winners battling for a place at next year’s intercontinental playoffs on November 16. Tolu Arokodare, Simon Moses and Wilfred Ndidi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match…

Christantus Uche joined Crystal Palace from Getafe in the summer, but things have not panned out well… Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche has sparked talks that he could leave Crystal Palace in the coming months, following a recent action he took on social media, Soccernet.ng reports. After an impressive year at Getafe, Uche completed a season-long loan to Crystal Palace last summer, in what was a very controversial deal. But there was also a buy-option included in the deal, meaning that the Eagles could make the transfer a permanent one. Based on what he had shown at Getafe, he was…

A 45-year-old woman, Oluwafunmilayo Oluwaseun Adesuyi, has been declared missing in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. According to her eldest son, Boluwatife Adesuyi, and brother-in-law, Adekunle, Adesuyi, a hairdresser who lives at House 1, Road 1, Onidogbo Town, Aiyeteju, Ibeju-Lekki, was last seen on September 17, 2025. The mother of four is described as tall and fair in complexion. Boluwatife said his mother left home on Thursday, September 17, 2025, and has not returned since. “All efforts to trace her whereabouts have proved unsuccessful,” he said. The family has reported the matter to the police and is appealing to…

HYPE price prediction scenarios is facing conflicting signs as OKX launched spot trading on November 3, with deposits opening at 7:30 AM UTC and trading commencing at 2:30 PM UTC.The listing comes as HYPE’s market cap exceeds $11 billion, following a 200% monthly increase. However, technical analysts identify competing head-and-shoulders patterns, suggesting opposite directional outcomes.Bearish interpretation points to a potential head and shoulders top targeting $20 levels, representing a 53% decline from the current $43 prices. However, bullish analysts identify an inverse head and shoulders bottom with a potential breakout above $50 resistance.OKX Listing Sets the Groundwork for A ReboundOKX…

By Samuel Omotere The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has condemned the violent attack on its enforcement officials during an operation at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex on Thursday, October 30. The agency said the team, led by its Director of Investigation and Enforcement and Chairman of the Federal Task Force, was carrying out routine regulatory enforcement aimed at curbing the sale of fake, substandard, and unwholesome products when the officers were attacked. According to the agency in a statement signed and released on Tuesday by the Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, the operation commenced…

Germany international Leroy Sané has cleverly dodged a tricky football question: choosing between Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Sané is one of the few players to have shared the same dressing room with the Englishman and the Nigerian striker. The former Manchester City ace was asked in a recent interview: “Which is better: your former teammate Harry Kane or your current teammate Victor Osimhen?” Photo by IMAGO His reply drew laughter: “I definitely won’t answer that (Laughing).” It was a lighthearted moment from the German winger, now at Galatasaray, who seems keen to avoid upsetting either of his…

The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of all 25 chairmanship positions in the local government elections held across the state on 1 November 2025. According to a statement signed by the Commission’s Commissioner for Operations, Barrister Mohammad Liman, the elections were successfully conducted across the 25 local councils, and all returning officers have completed the collation and declaration of results in line with electoral laws and operational guidelines. “After a thorough review, the Commission ratified the results, confirming the election of candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in all…

The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) report has indicted government officials for 74 per cent of attacks on journalists, even as it indicated that 45 per cent of the attacks are from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The 129-page report, titled “When Protectors Become Predators: The State Against Freedom of Expression in Nigeria”, was released yesterday in commemoration of this year’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The survey, conducted by MRA between January 1 and October 31, 2025, revealed that government officials were responsible for nearly 74 per cent of all attacks on journalists and freedom of…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to conduct a transparent, credible, and peaceful governorship election in Anambra State on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Amupitan issued a stern warning to political parties, candidates, and voters against vote-buying, stressing that the Commission would not tolerate any form of electoral malpractice. Speaking at the Anambra Governorship Election Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Awka on Tuesday, the INEC Chairman said the engagement reflected the Commission’s commitment to openness and inclusivity ahead of every major off-cycle election. He urged political actors to demonstrate…

Ajax manager John Heitinga has likened Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba and AC Milan great Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as his team prepares to face Galatasaray in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash in Amsterdam, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has built a fearsome reputation across Europe after successful stints with Lille, Napoli, and now Galatasaray, where his physical strength, pace, and direct attacking style have drawn comparisons to Drogba. Even Victor Osimhen has often spoken fondly of the positive influence Drogba had on his career as a young boy growing on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. Photo by IMAGO However, Heitinga’s…