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Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has claimed that Nigeria is trying to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament through the ‘office.’ Oliseh spoke during his Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights following the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco which Senegal were crowned champions after beating the host nation in the final. Recall that Nigeria failed to secure a World Cup ticket after losing against DR Congo in the playoff final last November. The Nigeria Football Federation later filed a petition to FIFA, claiming that DR Congo fielded some ineligible players against the Super Eagles. However,…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has set April 2026 as the final deadline for digital money lending operators to regularise their operations under Nigeria’s Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON Regulations). The commission said the deadline applies to operators provisionally designated as eligible under transitional arrangements, following the expiration of the initial compliance window on 5 January 2026. FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, in a post on X on Wednesday, said enforcement measures have already commenced against digital lenders that failed to regularise their status within the stipulated timeframe.…
Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has hinted at his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos State governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. The indication emerged from a campaign flyer he uploaded on Wednesday bearing the inscription, “Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran Jandor for Governor, Lagos State 2027.” In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Jandor also announced the launch of his campaign website, describing it as part of his preparation for the APC governorship primaries. “I am excited to announce the official launch of www……the digital heartbeat of our journey towards the 2027 Lagos State APC Governorship…
Major listed brewers in Nigeria generated a combined revenue of over N1.54tn from the sale of beer and other non-alcoholic drinks in the first nine months of 2025, indicating the estimated amount spent by Nigerians on brewery products during the review period, an analysis by The PUNCH shows. According to the unaudited financial statements of Nigerian Breweries Plc, International Breweries Plc, and Champion Breweries Plc for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the companies collectively recorded strong top-line performance driven largely by beer sales. Nigerian Breweries Plc, the largest brewer in the country, recorded net revenue of N1.05tn for…
France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave the club, with interest growing from Premier League and European sides. As reported by BBC Sports on Wednesday, the 28-year-old has 18 months remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park and, as things stand, he will not sign an extension. Palace are therefore open to selling the forward if their valuation is met. Speaking last week, Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed the club are willing to listen to offers. “There will be a price that Crystal Palace [accept], with 18 months left on his contract. We’d do the…
Snapchat on Wednesday confirmed it made a deal to avoid a US civil trial accusing it, along with Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media. A jury trial is set to begin in Los Angeles next week in what is being called a “bellwether” proceeding, as its outcome could set the tone for a wave of similar litigation across the United States. Many of those cases are being coordinated by the Social Media Victims Law Centre, a legal organisation dedicated to holding social media companies accountable for harms caused to young people online. “The parties are…
Nex Computer, a company that makes hardware designed to turn your phone into a laptop, is working on something new: the NexPhone. It’s a midrange phone that’s designed to double as your computer and comes with Android and Linux installed, both of which will offer desktop experiences when plugged into a monitor.But the NexPhone’s best trick is that it can dual-boot into Windows 11, essentially becoming a full Windows PC when hooked up to a display — and also offers a mobile UI that pays tribute to Windows Phone when it’s unplugged. It’s a delightfully geeky attempt to answer the…
Key points:Bitcoin is attempting to find support near the $88,000 level, signaling a positive sentiment.Buyers will have to defend the support levels in select major altcoins, or else the recovery could fizzle out.Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to find support near $88,000, but a handful of US and global macroeconomic factors are creating headwinds for the entire crypto market. As a result, the buyers are taking a cautious approach and possibly waiting to see how a reignited trade war between the US and EU will impact markets.The big question on traders’ minds is how low BTC price could fall. Veteran trader…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s safe to say that we’ve been bitten by the love bug! Kate Middleton‘s latest ensemble sparked inspiration for the holiday, and we can’t wait to recreate her royal style at work and beyond. The Princess of Wales wore a red powersuit during a reception for the UK women’s rugby team. Her designer blazer instantly sent Us on a quest to find a lookalike on Amazon. Luckily, we found a bold look to…
The Nigerian military says bandit leader Bello Turji is currently in panic and confusion as intensified operations close in on him and other armed group leaders in the North-West. The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Warrah Idris, made this known on Wednesday. Idris revealed this while responding to questions from Defence Correspondents who are on a tour of the theatre in Zamfara State. According to him, Turji has remained elusive but is now under sustained pressure from coordinated ground operations, human intelligence, and technology-driven surveillance. “Based on the most current intelligence…
