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AFCON 2025 : Morocco Is Planning to Exit CAF for UEFA report claims

24Jan

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AFCON 2025 : Morocco Is Planning to Exit CAF for UEFA report claims

Morocco is not abandoning African football; it is working to reshape it from within. Claims suggesting otherwise reflect the digital age’s tendency to turn emotion into speculation, where frustration fuels imagined outcomes rather than legal facts.In the emotionally charged aftermath of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, social media became fertile ground for misleading narratives. Alongside genuine disappointment, opportunistic actors amplified rumors that blurred anger with misinformation, giving rise to claims that Morocco was preparing to leave the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and join UEFA.For many Moroccan fans, the final revived a long-standing sense of alienation—of belonging fully to African football while feeling persistently marginalized within it. This ...

‘2027 Will Be a Battle, PDP Must Go’ — Florence Ajimobi Declares

24Jan

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‘2027 Will Be a Battle, PDP Must Go’ — Florence Ajimobi Declares

Florence Ajimobi, ambassador-designate and widow of former Oyo State governor Abiola Ajimobi, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to end the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) hold on power in the next general election.Ajimobi made the remarks in a viral video circulating on social media while speaking to journalists at a political event.The APC stalwart said the 2027 elections in Oyo State would be intensely contested, expressing confidence that her party is fully prepared to challenge the PDP at both state and federal levels.She also claimed that the APC enjoys strong federal backing, including financial and institutional support, which she said would neutralise any advantage currently held by the ruling party in the state.According to her, the...

Nigerian nurse loses licence for sleeping during shift in Australia

24Jan

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Nigerian nurse loses licence for sleeping during shift in Australia

A Nigerian-born nurse, Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, has had her nursing licence cancelled in Australia after a tribunal found she repeatedly slept during night shifts at an aged care facility, putting elderly patients at risk.As reported by Daily Mail on Friday, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal on January 20th ruled that Ms Okembunachi’s actions in March 2024 amounted to professional misconduct, leading to the cancellation of her nursing registration.Ms Okembunachi, 25, began working at Hardi Aged Care in Guildford, western Sydney, in February 2024. Barely a month later, she was suspended and subsequently resigned.During the tribunal proceedings, it emerged that between March 13 and 27, she was the sole registered nurse on night shifts supervising three or four assistants-...

German FA Official Urges Debate on 2026 World Cup Boycott Over Trump’s Actions

24Jan

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German FA Official Urges Debate on 2026 World Cup Boycott Over Trump’s Actions

A senior official of the German Football Association (DFB) has called on European football authorities to openly discuss the possibility of boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to recent actions and statements by United States President Donald Trump.The tournament is scheduled to take place this summer across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the US hosting the majority of the fixtures. Out of the 104 matches planned, 78 are set to be played on American soil.Diplomatic tensions have intensified between Washington and several European capitals following comments by President Trump suggesting a possible takeover of Greenland, an autonomous territory under Danish control. The remarks triggered widespread backlash in Europe, particularly in Denmark.Relations furt...

‘I’m 34 and Ready for Marriage’ — Nancy Isime reveals

24Jan

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‘I’m 34 and Ready for Marriage’ — Nancy Isime reveals

Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has opened up about her readiness for marriage, stressing that good character, especially kindness, matters more to her than wealth or social status.Speaking in an honest chat with media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the actress revealed that kindness is a core quality she looks for in a potential life partner and is not something she is willing to compromise on.Isime explained that she would rather marry a kind man, regardless of his status or shortcomings, noting that other issues can be improved with time, but character cannot be faked.The actress, who disclosed that she is now 34, said she feels prepared for marriage and understands the importance of making the right choice.“I am of marriage age. I’m 34. Yes, I’m attractive and men may ...

Nigeria must stop importing what it can produce — Minister

24Jan

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Nigeria must stop importing what it can produce — Minister

The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan, has said that Nigeria must urgently reduce its dependence on imports and deliberately channel its large population into productive industrial activity, warning that demography alone does not guarantee economic growth.Speaking at the Redeemed Christian Church of God Lagos Province 35 Economic Summit on Saturday, Owan stressed that the success of the Federal Government’s Nigeria-First policy will depend largely on policy predictability, coordinated execution, and the strategic use of public procurement to stimulate local manufacturing.The PUNCH reports that President Bola Tinubu announced the Nigeria-First policy in 2025 to give priority to Nigerian industries in all procurement activities.“Nigeria does not need to import wha...

Celebrating Bronze Encourages Mediocrity — Oliseh Criticises Super Eagles

24Jan

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Celebrating Bronze Encourages Mediocrity — Oliseh Criticises Super Eagles

Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has warned that celebrating a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could promote a culture of mediocrity within the national team.Oliseh made the remarks after observing reactions from African and European football pundits who mocked Nigeria’s celebrations following their bronze-medal victory over Egypt in Morocco last weekend.The Super Eagles claimed their ninth AFCON bronze medal after defeating the Pharaohs 4–2 on penalties in the third-place playoff.Speaking on the Global Football Insight Podcast, Oliseh said a viral video of the players jubilating over the bronze medal left many observers stunned.“Before the AFCON final in Rabat, a video went viral showing our Super Eagles celebrating wildly after f...

2027 Politics: ‘You Won’t Escape Judgment’ — NNPP Casts Doubt Over Gov Yusuf’s Political Future

24Jan

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2027 Politics: ‘You Won’t Escape Judgment’ — NNPP Casts Doubt Over Gov Yusuf’s Political Future

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has warned that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, will ultimately face the consequences of what it described as a betrayal of the party.Governor Yusuf formally exited the NNPP on Friday, citing what he claimed was a deep-rooted crisis within the party that could no longer be resolved. His defection came alongside several members of the House of Representatives and the Kano State House of Assembly.The move followed calls by the Kano State chapter of the NNPP for the governor to officially resign his membership before joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Yusuf’s decision reportedly came after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu.Reacting to the development, the NNPP, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secr...

APC Will Not Govern Nigeria Indefinitely — El-Rufai says

24Jan

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APC Will Not Govern Nigeria Indefinitely — El-Rufai says

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed his belief that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not remain in power forever.El-Rufai stated this while speaking at the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue.According to him, Nigeria’s democratic experience stands out on the African continent because no single party permanently controls power.“Nigeria does not have a permanent ruling party, and that is an achievement,” El-Rufai said.He noted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governed Nigeria for 16 years before losing power, adding that the APC will also not rule forever.“The PDP governed for 16 years. The APC will not govern forever. It is likely that in 2027, the APC will be gone,” he said.El-Rufai said this reality shows that power in Nigeria remai...

Senator Laments Dilapidated State of Fistula Centre in Edo

24Jan

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Senator Laments Dilapidated State of Fistula Centre in Edo

The Senator representing Edo South, Neda Imasuen, has voiced concern over the poor condition of facilities at the temporary site of the National Obstetrics Fistula Centre in Ugbor, Benin City.In a statement released on Saturday by his media aide, Moshood Karim, the lawmaker also criticised the slow pace of work at the centre’s permanent site, calling for urgent federal intervention to salvage the institution.Imasuen, a member of the Senate Committee on Health, visited the centre on Friday as part of the committee’s oversight responsibilities to evaluate progress since the hospital was established and following the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Federal and Edo State governments last year.According to the senator, the state of the facility fell far below the stan...