BUA Chairman Abdulsamad Rabiu confirms he will fulfil his $500k Eagles pledge despite the team’s AFCON loss, praising their resilience and courage.
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Nigeria end historic AFCON scoring streak
Nigeria’s historic AFCON scoring streak concludes after a goalless draw with Morocco. The Super Eagles failed to score for the first time in 12 matches.
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It’s hard to watch Eagles, Aina admits
Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina opens up on missing the 2025 AFCON, admitting it’s difficult to watch the Super Eagles from the sidelines after his injury.
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Fans slam ref Laryea for poor officiating
Nigerian fans criticize Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea for poor officiating during the Super Eagles’ 2-0 semi-final defeat to Morocco, citing biased calls.
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AFN bans 21 athletes, coaches over age fraud
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) imposes severe sanctions, including bans and fines, on 21 athletes, coaches, and states over a major age fraud sc
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Defence minister pledges stronger security in schools
Nigeria’s Defence Minister pledges to strengthen school security, ensuring a safe learning environment for students via the Safe Schools Initiative.
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WHO urges higher taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol to curb preventable deaths
The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by 2035.
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INEC publishes voters’ register for FCT election, resumes CVR in Anambra
INEC will conduct the FCT election on 21 February.
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Court to hear Turaki-led PDP motion for stay in Wike-led PDP’s suit
The judge rescheduled the case to allow the Wike-aligned faction of the PDP to respond to the motion for stay filed by the Turaki-led faction of the party.
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JUST IN: AFCON 2025: Nigeria lose semi-final to Morocco on penalties
Two Nigerian players lost their penalty kicks, ensuring Morocco qualify for the final to face Senegal.
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