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Liverpool PSG comeback belief grows as Slot calls on Anfield

Noble Onyeagoro
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 Onyeagoro
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 Onyeagoro
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....

FG Identifies 48 Alleged Terror Financing Sponsors as Nigerians Demand Immediate Arrests

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FG identifies 48 alleged terror sponsors has triggered widespread outrage, as Nigerians question why those named have not yet been arrested or prosecuted. According to official disclosures linked to terrorism financing investigations, the development has intensified calls for enforcement, accountability, and transparency, raising concerns over the gap between intelligence exposure and concrete state action....

Brigade Commander Braimah Killed as Military Revises Casualty Account, Raising Fresh War Pressure Concerns

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The Borno attack by ISWAP fighters has escalated following confirmation that Brigade Commander Brigadier General O.O. Braimah and other personnel were killed in action. With the military revising its earlier casualty account, the incident has heightened concerns over insurgent resurgence, command-level losses, and transparency in Nigeria’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations....

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