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U-20 AFCON 2025 record champion, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles gained a new opponent after the freshness of the game.Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, now finds themselves facing Tunisia, Morocco and Kenya in Group B for the 2025 African U-20 Cup (AFCON). This change was followed by the withdrawal of the host from Côte d’Ivoire and led to duplication. Now, the competition will be held in Egypt from April 27 to May 18, with intense expectations.Due to logistical issues, the African Football Federation (CAF) confirmed Egypt as the new host. Redraw reorganized the groups at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in…
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) dismissed claims circulating on social media, saying it was a payment from Nigeria’s late Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu, which was $128,000. Chukwu, former Super Eagles captain and coach, died Saturday, April 12, at the age of 74, prompting grief across the country to be welcomed. NFF Secretary General Mohammed Sanusi responded to the report that there was no record within the federal government, indicating any outstanding financial obligations to Chukwu. He described the claims as unfounded and urged anyone with verifiable proof of debt to make it. “The NFF has no record of any…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the 2023 election of Labor, expressed dissatisfaction with handling the visit to Benue State. In a statement shared by X on Monday, Obi expressed disappointment at the Benue state government’s response to his scheduled courtesy call and planned visits and plans to visit the state’s internally displaced persons (IDPS) camps and health agencies. His statement read: “Usually, I don’t comment on this issue because I have endured worse in my political life since I announced my presidency and it has been worsening as I try to do things in a civilized and organized way.…
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) arrested 19 people on Saturday in Benin, Edo, for alleged involvement in Internet fraud. The arrest was performed by the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Bureau, after credible intelligence identified the suspects involved in fraudulent online activities, according to a statement shared on the agency’s X account on Monday. This intelligence reportedly links the team to various programs aimed at misleading victims through illegal Internet practices. Naija News However, it has been reported that more details about the alleged offences have not been released. During the operation, authorities seized several important items from the suspect,…
On Monday, APril 14 Singer, Katy Perry, who took the 10-minute trip on the Blue Origin New Shepard mission (NS-31) alongside Jeff Bezos’ fiancee, journalist Lauren Sanchez, television host Gayle King, film producer Kerianne Flynn, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen – broke down in tears after the “incredible” experience. “I feel super connected to love,” Perry shared shortly after landing. “It’s so connected to love. I think this experience shows me that you never know how much love you are inside, how much love you have to give and what love you love until…
A man was detained on Monday, April 14 for the incident that attracted the attention of federal authorities outside the UnitedHealthCare company headquarters in Minnettonka, Minnesota. The arrests came months after New York United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson received high-profile attention. The unidentified suspect reportedly had been armed and asked for $1 million after a call with law enforcement, authorities said. Sources said the man was sitting in a car outside the healthcare giant’s office, claiming to have a pistol and insisting on talking to negotiators. Law enforcement later confirmed that a gun was found in his car. The…
Ayekooto Akindele, a distinguished member of the All Progressive Conference (APC), said that even if the former People’s Democratic Party’s former presidential candidate (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai will remain in line with such as Abubakar Shekau and Belljiu and Belljii and Bultious the Hillious the Hillous El-Rufai. Naija News Akendal emphasized that Atiku and El Ruffa should stay away from power when they return to the north. He asserted in a Facebook post that by 2031 it will be under the leadership of politicians representing all Nigerians. Akindele firmly stated that individuals like Atiku…
Eedris Abdulkareem builds a legacy of activism through music, using powerful songs Take care of yourself and Tell your dad Convene bad governance and tell the truth to power.For twenty years, veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem Voices against the view that government is wrong and social injustice. His latest protest single Tell your dadcurrently banning Nigerian radio waves by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Abdulkareem has once again sparked a nationwide debate, reaffirming his status as one of the country’s most outspoken music activists.Legacy of protest: Take care of yourself era Eedris Abdulkareem first became famous in its 2004 music…
Bode George, a member of the People’s Democratic Party’s board of directors (PDP), said the party would reach its end if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar secured the party’s 2027 presidential vote. Bode George said on the channel TV show “Politics Show Today” Monday, April 14, “If he (atiku) chose it (the vote of the PDP), it would be the end of the party. Atiku has been in the Nigerian presidential race for thirty years and has been a presidential candidate for different political parties six times. Atiku recently advocated a party alliance that gave birth to a coalition on…
Sean “Diddy” comb pleaded not guilty to the expanded federal indictment, accusing him of five counts of crimes including extortion and sexual trafficking.The 55-year-old pleaded guilty at a hearing of U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan. He had previously pleaded not guilty to three earlier charges.Combs’ legal team insists that the allegations stem from a consensus relationship. “These are not new allegations or new accusers,” his attorney said in a statement earlier this month. “These are the same people, former long-term girlfriends, who are involved in a consensus relationship.”Jury selection is scheduled to begin on May 5 and statements…