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Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has broken his silence on the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the setback would not have occurred if he had remained in office for a third term. Mr Pinnick, 55, led the NFF from October 2014 to October 2022, a period that delivered mixed fortunes for Nigeria on the global stage. During Mr Pinnick’s administration, the Super Eagles qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia under Gernot Rohr but missed out on Qatar 2022, losing out to Ghana on away goals in a…

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the remand of a Project Coordinator with the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Alhaji Danjuma Mohammed, over an alleged N5 billion contract fraud. Justice Keziah Ogbonna also remanded Mohammed’s associate, Chibuike Echem, at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending trial. The two men were arraigned before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 55-count charge, including advance fee fraud, forgery and the alleged award of fictitious contracts. According to the EFCC, Mohammed, Echem and another suspect identified as Aminu Alhaji, who is currently at large, allegedly defrauded…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement Nigeria has appointed two new spokespersons as part of efforts to strengthen its communication and public engagement. In a statement signed by Dr Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, a former commissioner, on behalf of the movement, Hon. Habib Saleh Mailemo was named Spokesperson I, while Capt. Mansur Umar Kurugu was appointed Spokesperson II. According to the statement, the appointments are intended to sharpen the movement’s message and prepare it for forthcoming political developments, where clear ideas, united messaging and disciplined communication are essential. Hon. Mailemo will serve as the principal voice of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, speaking on its political…

Police in Borno State have arrested four persons and recovered suspected drugs during a raid in Maiduguri. The operation, carried out on 26 January 2026, was conducted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Social Vice Unit of the Borno State Police Command. During the raid, officers recovered 222 wraps of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp.They also seized other suspected drugs, including nine Diazepam tablets, 401 Exol tablets, 327 D5 tablets, and 29 Tramadol tablets.The suspects and the recovered items are currently in police custody. The police spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said on Tuesday that investigations were ongoing…

Rivers United have announced a change in the date of their Matchday 23 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors. The encounter, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, has been postponed indefinitely. The match was moved due to Rivers United’s CAF Champions League engagement. This week, Rivers United will face Power Dynamos at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The Pride of Rivers held Power Dynamos to a goalless draw in Ndola last Saturday. Rivers United have recorded one point from three matches in the competition.

Newcastle coach Eddie Howe warned that Wednesday’s decisive Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain will be the “ultimate test” of his side’s ability after their pre-match preparations were disrupted by stormy weather. “They are a team we really admire, especially the style — they are quite unique in the way they play, athletic players in every position, technically very good, tactically very interesting,” Howe told reporters in Paris on Tuesday. “It is the ultimate test for me in Europe. This will be, I think, the hardest game we could have played, so we have to rise to the occasion and…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered large quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Kano Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa, the command said the operations were part of sustained intelligence-led visibility patrols, in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode  Egbetokun. “The Kano State Police Command has made significant breakthroughs in its efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse in the State,” the statement said. According to the police, on Sunday, at about 3:00 pm, officers attached to the…

The 2030 men’s World Cup final will be held in Spain, according to the president of the country’s football federation. As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, Spain is co-hosting the tournament alongside Portugal and Morocco, with the opening three matches set to be played in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to mark the competition’s 100th anniversary. Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzan said Spain would stage the final, pointing to the country’s experience of hosting major sporting events. “Spain has proven its organisational capacity over many years,” Louzan said. “It will be the leader of the 2030 World Cup and…

Buying separate chargers for your phone, watch, and earbuds adds up quickly. Anker’s MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1) replaces all three, and now through January 30th it’s just $49.99 ($60 off) at Amazon-owned Woot. That’s the best price we’ve seen, and cheaper than many chargers designed for just one device.The charging station delivers up to 15W of power to compatible MagSafe iPhones while pulling double duty as an adjustable phone stand, making it easy to check notifications at a glance. For Apple Watch owners, it supports fast charging on newer models like the Apple Watch Series 11. In between,…

The predictions market platform announced two new hires related to state policy efforts and relations with the federal government.Predictions market platform Kalshi said it will open an office in Washington, D.C., and hire “talent from both sides of the aisle” as part of the company’s efforts to expand its US footprint.In a Monday notice, Kalshi said it had hired former Biden administration official John Bivona as the prediction market’s head of federal government relations, and Blake Bee, a former Amazon senior manager of state and local public policy. The move came as many bets on prediction markets such as Kalshi…