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Eric Chelle opens Unity Cup door to NPFL stars and uncapped players abroad

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says the 2026 Unity Cup will be used to assess Nigeria Premier Football League standouts and uncapped players of Nigerian descent abroad, while his regular first-team core returns for June friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The tournament will be staged at The Valley in London from May 26 to May 30, with Nigeria facing Zimbabwe in the opening semi-final.

Donald Trump Deletes AI Jesus-Like Image After Backlash

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Trump AI Jesus image backlash intensified after the U.S. president shared and later deleted an AI-generated image depicting him in a Christ-like form. The post drew criticism across social media, raising concerns over religious sensitivity and highlighting the risks associated with the growing use of artificial intelligence in political communication.

Andoni Iraola Bournemouth exit shifts pressure onto two summer plans

Noble Onyeagoro3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Andoni Iraola’s expected departure from Bournemouth now looks bigger than one contract breakdown. It leaves the Premier League club facing a fresh rebuild, while Athletic Bilbao’s coming vacancy gives the story a second center of gravity. The result is a summer coaching picture that could move fast on both sides.

Borno Attack Soldiers Killed: CO, Six Troops Die in IED Blast After Repelling Monguno Assault

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🟥 Troops Repel Attack — Then the Battlefield Turns Again Troops of Sector 3 under Operation HADIN KAI of the Nigerian Army came under what...

Martinez red card row deepens as Carrick blasts Tierney after Leeds loss

Noble Onyeagoro3 weeks ago0

Michael Carrick tore into referee Paul Tierney after Manchester United’s 2-1 loss to Leeds, calling Lisandro Martinez’s red card one of the worst decisions he has seen. Carrick said the dismissal changed the match, questioned the VAR intervention, and warned the fallout could stretch beyond Old Trafford as United weigh an appeal before a crucial trip to Chelsea.

Liverpool PSG comeback belief grows as Slot calls on Anfield

Noble Onyeagoro3 weeks ago0

Liverpool’s Champions League survival now hangs on one old Anfield promise: that a crowd, an early goal and a shift in belief can change a tie fast. Arne Slot says Liverpool still believe they can overturn PSG’s 2-0 first-leg lead, while Dominik Szoboszlai insists the squad will go all in despite the French side arriving better rested.

AFCON 2027 standards rise as Motsepe tells East Africa to match Morocco

Noble Onyeagoro3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has turned AFCON 2027 into an early pressure test for East Africa, warning Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania that Morocco’s hosting benchmark must not drop. With infrastructure checks looming, a June 19 to July 18 tournament window set, and AFCON’s 70th anniversary approaching, the message is no longer just about pride. It is about proof.

Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach before 2026 World Cup

Noble Onyeagoro3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Ghana have turned to experience before the 2026 World Cup, appointing Carlos Queiroz after Otto Addo’s exit and a failed AFCON 2025 qualification bid. The veteran coach arrives with four World Cup campaigns behind him, immediate authority at the Black Stars, and a schedule that leaves little room for adjustment before June’s opening game against Panama.

Borno Attack Kills Troops as Shettima Reassures Armed Forces Amid Renewed Insurgency Threat

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Borno attack troops killed has intensified national security concerns after insurgents launched a deadly assault on Nigerian military positions in the North-East. Vice President Kashim Shettima moved to reassure the armed forces, pledging continued support. The incident exposes persistent vulnerabilities in counter-insurgency operations, raising urgent questions about troop safety, intelligence coordination, and overall battlefield readiness.

FG Cuts Vehicle Tariffs to 5%, Raises Excise on Alcohol and Tobacco in Fiscal Policy Shake-Up

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FG vehicle tariffs alcohol tobacco duties policy has shifted as the Federal Government reduces vehicle import tariffs to around 5% while increasing excise duties on alcoholic drinks and tobacco products. The adjustment, outlined in recent fiscal policy updates, signals a recalibration of revenue strategy, balancing consumer relief with targeted taxation amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic and fiscal reforms.