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NIGERIA GRANTS ASYLUM TO GUINEA BISSAU OPPOSITION LEADER

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Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea Bissau opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa following threats to his life after a disputed election and sudden military takeover. The Nigeria asylum Guinea Bissau crisis development underscores Abuja’s growing regional security role as ECOWAS suspends Guinea Bissau amid escalating political instability....

AFROBASKET 2025: Nigeria Clinches Historic Fifth Title, Okonkwo Named MVP Again

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Nigeria's women’s basketball team made history in Abidjan, becoming the first nation to win the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket five times in a row. Led by MVP Amy Okonkwo, the D’Tigress extended their unbeaten streak to 29 games....

Ghana Clinch WAFCON Bronze as Nigeria Dominate Awards Table

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Ghana secured third place at WAFCON 2024 with a penalty shootout victory over defending champions South Africa after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Meanwhile, Nigeria dominated the tournament’s award slate, taking home Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Coach of the Tournament following their 3-2 comeback win over Morocco to seal a historic 10th title....

Super Falcons Stun Morocco in WAFCON Final to Clinch Record 10th Title

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Nigeria's Super Falcons pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in WAFCON history, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in Rabat. Goals from Okoronkwo, Ijamilusi, and Echegini sealed their 10th continental crown and cemented their legacy as Africa’s queens of football....

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