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Troost-Ekong hails Benjamin Fredrick after calm debut in Super Eagles’ win over Rwanda

Nigeria’s 1–0 win over Rwanda delivered a breakout moment for 19-year-old defender Benjamin Fredrick, with veteran William Troost-Ekong calling his display “amazing.” The Brentford loanee, making his first competitive start, helped Stanley Nwabali secure a clean sheet in Uyo. The performance has ignited debate over whether he should keep his place for the South Africa clash

Osimhen ruled out vs South Africa.

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Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes have suffered a blow with striker Victor Osimhen ruled out of Tuesday’s showdown against South Africa. The forward, who limped off in Saturday’s 1–0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, was confirmed to have suffered a shin bruise. NFF officials said he will not travel with the Super Eagles squad to Johannesburg

Rwanda coach Amrouche: Super Eagles were lucky in Uyo as Ntwari shines in narrow defeat

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IDNN Sports Desk Super Eagles were lucky in Uyo as Ntwari shines in narrow defeat Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche cut a frustrated figure after...

Sabalenka retains US Open title as record $90m purse delivers $5m champion’s cheque

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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova 6–3, 7–6(3) to become the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the US Open crown, taking home $5m from a record $90m purse. Anisimova improved from her Wimbledon final loss but blinked in key moments as Sabalenka’s tie-break dominance told. Men’s final: Alcaraz vs Sinner up next.

Super Eagles edge Rwanda as Osimhen injury clouds build-up to Bafana showdown

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Nigeria beat Rwanda 1–0 in Uyo to keep their 2026 qualifying pulse steady, but Victor Osimhen’s first-half injury turns the spotlight to Tuesday’s crunch trip to South Africa. Tolu Arokodare struck on 51 minutes as Rwanda’s Fiacre Ntwari frustrated the hosts with a string of saves. Nigeria now sit on 10 points with a game in hand

PDP Draws Battle Line with Wike’s Camp Ahead of National Convention

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The PDP crisis deepened Wednesday as the party’s leadership clashed with Nyesom Wike and his allies ahead of the November national convention in Ibadan. Wike’s camp issued a six-point ultimatum, but the PDP declared it would not be blackmailed or hijacked.

Shehu Sani Accuses El-Rufai of Fostering Thuggery and Violence in Kaduna

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Former Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani has accused ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of fostering thuggery and violence during his time in office. Sani said El-Rufai empowered gangs that terrorised citizens and left behind a legacy of insecurity.

Ex-Aide Ben Kure Calls El-Rufai a Manipulator, Blames Him for Kaduna’s Insecurity

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Byline: IDNN Politics & Security Desk Former political aide Ben Kure has launched a scathing attack on former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, branding him...

Super Eagles Hit Full Strength Ahead of Rwanda, South Africa World Cup Qualifiers

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have reached full strength as all 23 invited players trained in Uyo on Wednesday, ahead of must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. Pressure mounts with Nigeria fourth in Group C.

APC, Opposition Clash Over Tinubu’s Claim on Revenue Growth and Borrowing

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties clashed over President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Nigeria has already met its 2025 revenue target and stopped local borrowing. While the APC hailed reforms as a success, the ADC, Labour Party, NNPP, and CUPP accused the President of celebrating figures that have no impact on citizens suffering under inflation, food crises, and a weak naira.