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CAF Announces Group Stage Draw for 2026 U-17 AFCON in Morocco

9Apr

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CAF Announces Group Stage Draw for 2026 U-17 AFCON in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football has unveiled the group stage draw for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place from May 13 to June 2 in Morocco.The draw was conducted on Wednesday at CAF headquarters in Cairo and later made public via the organisation’s official platforms.Host nation Morocco will headline Group A in a competitive North African lineup that includes Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia, with only the top two teams advancing to the quarter-finals.Group B features former champions Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon, who will compete against Uganda and debutants DR Congo.In Group C, Mali—champions in 2015 and 2017 and runners-up in the last edition—will face Angola, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Meanwhile, defending champions Senegal top Group D, where the...

9Apr

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ADC, PDP hold stakeholders meeting

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC and the Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are currently holding a stakeholders’ meeting.Among those present are the National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; and the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi.Also in attendance are former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal; former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Senator Aminu Tambuwal, among others.On the PDP side, attendees include Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, factional National Chairman, Turaki Professor Jerry Gana, former Senate Preside...

Reaction s US govt orders staff to leave Nigeria Embassy

9Apr

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Reaction s US govt orders staff to leave Nigeria Embassy

The US Department of State has directed its non-emergency US government employees and their family members to leave the US Embassy in Abuja.They cited the rising insecurity across Nigeria.This was contained in an updated travel advisory issued on Wednesday.The department noted that, starting April 8, 2026, Americans are advised to reconsider travel to the country due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest.The advisory classified the overall travel advisory for Nigeria as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel,” while some states are at “Level 4: Do Not Travel.”The department also added Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger, and Taraba states to the list of “Do Not Travel” areas, bringing the total to 23 states where travel is strongly discouraged.“On April 8, 2026, the Depa...

SAD : Popular Japanese influencer Zepa dead at 26

9Apr

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SAD : Popular Japanese influencer Zepa dead at 26

Zepa, a popular Japanese content creator, has di£d at age 26. “Zepa has passed away unexpectedly,” read a translated announcement on her X account posted on April 5. “On behalf of the deceased, I deeply apologize for the abrupt news of their passing. The funeral was held privately with only family members in attendance. We sincerely thank you for the kindness and support extended to the deceased during their lifetime.” Zepa was known for sharing comedy and lifestyle content online. The late content creator was also transparent about her struggles with alcoholism, occasionally sharing posts about her high alcohol intake and messages about trying to cut back. She last updated her social media accounts on March 31 with a post on X implying that she had “alcohol dependency.” Following...

Video shows women fighting over a coffin at a funeral after discovering they both had relationships with the deceased.

9Apr

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Video shows women fighting over a coffin at a funeral after discovering they both had relationships with the deceased.

A wild video captured two women fighting across the top of a coffin after realizing they had both been dating the man whose funeral was taking place The dramatic row erupted at the accused two-timer’s wake in Veracruz, Mexico, when the two mourning women learned they shared the same deceased lover, The Sun reported. One of the women was heard whispering, “Love, I’m going to miss you,” by the man’s casket. This raised suspicion in the other woman who was present at the service, the outlet reported. The viral clip captured the women tussling over the coffin. As they fought, they dislodged the lid of the casket as onlookers could be heard yelling. At one point, one of the women snatched a bouquet of funeral lilies while the other attempted ...

Tanzania president slashes convoy, orders officials to travel by bus over fuel crisis

9Apr

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Tanzania president slashes convoy, orders officials to travel by bus over fuel crisis

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan has reduced her convoy and ordered government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption amid shortages caused by the war between the US, Israel, and Iran.Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for officials on Wednesday, April 8. Hassan said that during her official trips, only her core convoy, including her escort, police, and a backup vehicle, would remain in the official motorcade.Hassan’s presidential entourage normally comprises more than 30 vehicles, including luxury SUVs and police outriders, often bringing traffic to a standstill.“From now on, wherever I go, all officials will travel together in one bus… to cut fuel consumption,” Hassan said.The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz b...

EFCC arrests football agent for 11m fraud in Benin

8Apr

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EFCC arrests football agent for 11m fraud in Benin

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested two individuals in separate cases involving fraud and currency mutilation.The Benin Zonal Directorate arrested Osagie Etinosa for allegedly defrauding a football hopeful of N11 million. In a statement signed by the EFCC, the Commission said the suspect “had been parading himself on Instagram account @officialking_etto as a football agent who specialises in linking footballers with foreign clubs for trials and recruitment.”The statement added that Etinosa “collected the sum of N11,000,000 from one Samuel Beke Ohazuruike with the promise of securing trials for him in Romanian and Bulgarian clubs, which never materialised. Efforts by the victim to recover his money proved abortive.”The Commission confirmed th...

“It’s Time to Vote APC Out” – Amaechi Declares at #OccupyINEC Protest

8Apr

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“It’s Time to Vote APC Out” – Amaechi Declares at #OccupyINEC Protest

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has called on Nigerians to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.Amaechi made the statement on Wednesday during the #OccupyINEC protest in Abuja, organised by the ADC following the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s decision to withdraw recognition from some party leaders amid internal disputes.The protest drew prominent political figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Senate President David Mark, and Rauf Aregbesola.Addressing journalists, Amaechi said it was time for Nigerians to remove the ruling party from power, just as the APC unseated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015.He warned that if re-elected, the APC c...

Oyo Lawmakers Back Speaker Ogundoyin for 2027 Governorship Race

8Apr

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Oyo Lawmakers Back Speaker Ogundoyin for 2027 Governorship Race

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have unanimously endorsed their Speaker, Adebowale Ogundoyin, as their preferred candidate to succeed Seyi Makinde in the 2027 governorship election.The endorsement was announced during Wednesday’s plenary session, signaling early political positioning ahead of the next election cycle in the state.The motion was moved by the Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Fadeyi, who represents Ona Ara State Constituency. He noted that lawmakers had agreed to mobilise support across the state for Ogundoyin’s governorship ambition.Fadeyi described the Speaker, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Ibarapa East State Constituency, as a unifying and stabilising figure within the legislature, adding that he possesses the leadership qualitie...

Christian pastor charged with k!lling man who drowned during baptism

8Apr

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Christian pastor charged with k!lling man who drowned during baptism

A Christian pastor, Cheryl Bartley, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the death of Robert Smith during a baptism ceremony in Erdington, West Midlands.Smith, 61, who reportedly suffered from Parkinson’s disease, died on October 8, 2023, after drowning in a paddling pool during the ceremony at a private address on Slade Road.Bartley, 48, associated with Life Changing Ministries, is accused of causing his death through gross negligence during the baptism. The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that she has been formally charged and is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on May 14.Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said prosecutors determined there was sufficient evidence and that pursuing the case was in the public...