Super Eagles depleted before Russia friendly as injuries, club blocks hit Chelle’s squad
Nigeria head into Tuesday’s friendly against Russia with Wilfred Ndidi among several players ruled out or prevented from joining Éric Chelle’s squad.
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Anambra clash: Five killed as Soludo orders ceasefire, summons communities
Five people have been reported killed in renewed communal violence in Anambra East as the state government deploys security personnel and prepares emergency peace talks.
Benue boat disaster: Four bodies recovered, nine missing as safety questions grow
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Lagos to host 2026 CAF Awards as Nigeria lands two major continental football events
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Imo NYSC abduction: Police locate suspected camp as families await rescue
Security agencies say they have traced the suspected location of prospective NYSC members abducted while travelling to orientation camps, but the exact number still in
New Media Manager, New Olympic Cycle — Can Super Falcons Build a Stronger Communications Machine?
Brenda Seember Shima's appointment as Super Falcons Media Manager comes as Nigeria enter a new Olympic qualifying cycle under an interim technical structure. As a
Russia Is a Friendly — But Chelle Needs Answers About Nigeria’s Second Line
Nigeria's friendly against Russia was already an opportunity to widen Éric Chelle's options. After a 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau and changes to the travelling squad,
NPFL Fines Ranchers Bees ₦5m — Now Comes the Enforcement Test
Security failures, threats against officials, supporter misconduct and a player-identification order produced a ₦5 million sanction against Ranchers Bees. The bigger question is whether punishment...
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The Kano task force says more than 380 suspects were arrested and over 230 convictions secured, but the figures remain official aggregates without a full