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The Confederation of African Football has approved the Nigeria Football Federation’s request to change the venue of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg qualifier between Nigeria and Senegal. The match, scheduled for February 7, will now be played at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. NFF Director of Competitions Ruth David confirmed the venue change, explaining that it was necessitated by the deteriorating state of the playing pitch at Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. The Ibadan venue had earlier been approved for the match and hosted the Falconets’ second round, second leg…
Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, has expressed regret over the renewed comparisons between contemporary Nigerian music stars and his late father, Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, describing the debate as unnecessary and unhelpful. Femi made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television, shared on X on Saturday, stressing that he would not be drawn into celebrity rivalry discussions at a time when Nigeria is grappling with more pressing national challenges. He said, “I’m sure you have seen I’ve not said anything, Fela is our father, I think, I would say, all even the younger artists respect him and I don’t think…
Investors pulled around $1.82 billion from US-based spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the past five trading days, as market sentiment continued to weaken after the precious metals rally.Between Monday and Friday, US-based spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs lost $1.49 billion, while spot Ether (ETH) ETFs saw $327.10 million in net outflows, according to Farside. The outflows come as the spot price of both cryptocurrencies continued to decline, despite recent signs of a recovery. Over the past seven days, Bitcoin and Ether have fallen 6.55% and 8.99% respectively, trading at $83,400 and $2,685, according to CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin is down…
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s The Rip director Joe Carnahan, has been accused of sexual battery and stalking by an ex-girlfriend. In legal documents obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, January 30, Michelle Crosby, 45, claimed Carnahan, 56, physically attacked her several times over their four-year relationship. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report the news. Carnahan, for his part, reportedly made his own allegations against Crosby in a previous lawsuit, accusing her of damaging a Porsche he allowed her to borrow and refusing to return the vehicle, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Per the outlet, he also claimed…
The Abuja Chapter of the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN) on Thursday convened a major alumni networking event, drawing about 300 beneficiaries of US Government-sponsored exchange programmes resident in the Federal Capital Territory. The semi-formal Meet and Greet, held at the National Assembly Library, brought together alumni from diverse professional backgrounds for networking, knowledge-sharing and renewed engagement, while highlighting the long-term impact of US exchange programmes in Nigeria. The gathering showcased how alumni of the programmes continue to promote values such as constitutionalism, democracy, civic responsibility and public service across Nigeria’s public, private and civic sectors.…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered domestic airlines operating in the country to integrate a mandatory special needs assistance request option into their ticket reservation platforms. In a statement issued on Friday by the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the directive is aimed at ensuring full compliance with provisions for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and passengers living with disabilities. According to the authority, airlines are required to ensure that passengers can request assistance at the point of booking across all ticket sales channels, including online platforms and telephone reservations. “Airlines are required…
Western Europe which for the first time in eighty years has sent troops in a growing dispute with the United States, US is falsely claiming it sent its military to disputed Greenland on noble grounds. French President Emmanuel Macron on 27 January, 2026 claimed the Europeans are engaged in the face-off to assert European sovereignty, fight against foreign interference and global warming, contribute to Arctic security and for the economic and social development of Greenland. These are false grounds. First, how can Western Europe claim to be defending its sovereignty in Greenland when the territory is in North Africa, a…
The Nzuko Edda General Assembly has called on the Ebonyi State Government and the security agencies to swiftly apprehend and prosecute suspected Amasiri warlords involved in the recent attack on Okporojo community in Edda Local Government Area. The Assembly made the demand following an emergency meeting of traditional rulers, village chiefs, and town union Presidents from Edda’s autonomous communities and 72 villages, held under the auspices of Nzuko Edda General Assembly at Osisioma Playground, Edda. The meeting responded to what it described as unprovoked violence that claimed several lives and destroyed properties. Reading a communiqué, His Royal Highness Ezeogo Charles…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has directed the 18 Local Government chairmen to erect 360 campaign billboards for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection across the State. DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo gave the order on Friday, January 30, 2026, during the inauguration of the Edo State chapter of the National Renewed Hope Initiative. The National Renewed Hope Initiative is established to drive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda for Nigerians. Okpebholo said 20 billboards would be erected by each of the Council chairman in their various local government area. He said the erection of the billboard across the 18 Local…
At least four residents were killed on Thursday evening when armed bandits attacked Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Bakatsine, the attackers, who were said to be heavily armed, stormed the community at about 6:00 p.m. and set several houses on fire. Four residents were said to have been caught in their houses and lost their lives in the fire. In addition, the attackers destroyed food supplies, killed and burned villagers’ livestock. Bakatsine said the assault followed the villagers’ refusal to pay…
