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Rivers United’s 22nd-Place Ranking Reflects Both Promise and Limitations in CAF Club Rankings

Noble Onyeagoro
Rivers United occupy 22nd place in the latest CAF Club Rankings, reflecting both promise and limitations for Nigerian football. Despite their strong individual performance, the rankings highlight challenges for Nigerian clubs on the continental stage....

Kwara United Fined and Penalized for NPFL Security Breaches

Noble Onyeagoro
Kwara United have been fined N9m and penalized with a three-point and three-goal deduction for security breaches and violence in their NPFL match against Rivers United. The league’s punitive measures are raising questions about their effectiveness in curbing violence....

Super Falcons Head Coach Justine Madugu Unveils 25-Player Squad for Friendly Matches Against Cameroon

Noble Onyeagoro
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad for the team’s upcoming friendly matches against Cameroon. With the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) fast approaching, Madugu has opted to work with familiar faces to ensure smoother assimilation of tactics....

FCT Area Council Elections: INEC Deploys 3,345 BVAS, Police Impose Movement Restriction

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The FCT Area Council elections BVAS deployment plan will see 3,345 accreditation devices distributed across 2,822 polling units, as INEC confirms early logistics movement and police announce a 6am–6pm restriction on election day. Anti-corruption agencies and security forces are also mobilised to deter vote trading and maintain order across Abuja’s six area councils....

Ondo APC Ward Congress Violence Raises Party Stability Questions

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The Ondo APC ward congress violence has escalated into a full-blown political crisis after two people were killed and several others injured during clashes in Idanre Local Government Area. Party elders have appealed for presidential intervention, while Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa denies allegations of sponsorship amid rising internal tensions ahead of key party processes....

ICPC Confirms El-Rufai in Custody as Probe Deepens

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is in its custody, marking a new phase in escalating investigations surrounding the ex-governor. The confirmation follows recent security agency engagements, wiretapping allegations, and ongoing corruption-related probes linked to his tenure in office...

Nigeria Opens Probe into Temu Over Suspected Data Protection Breaches

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Nigeria opens probe into Temu over suspected data protection breaches, as the country’s data watchdog examines concerns around surveillance practices, cross-border data transfers and data minimisation compliance. The investigation could trigger penalties under Nigeria’s data protection framework if violations are established in one of Africa’s largest digital markets....

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