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Former Nigeria international Ahmed Garba is tipping the Super Eagles to beat DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup playoff final on Sunday. The three-time African champions thrashed Gabon 4-1 in their semi-final clash, with talisman Victor Osimhen scoring twice in extra time to seal victory. On the other hand, the Leopards needed a late goal to defeat Cameroon 1-0 in their semi-final game. The two countries will now face each other in Rabat, Morocco, to determine who clinches the African ticket to the intercontinental playoffs. “Our next game against DR Congo will be difficult as they were able to…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned newly engaged waste evacuation contractors under the FCT Administration that their payments will be strictly performance-based. Wike issued the warning during an interactive meeting with 54 newly contracted solid waste evacuation companies in Abuja on Friday. He disclosed that a task force would be set up immediately to monitor the contractors’ operations, stressing that payments would only be made upon satisfactory performance. Emphasising that no excuses would be tolerated, the minister urged the contractors to ensure immediate improvement in sanitation and waste evacuation across the capital city. “Management…

Famous Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, professionally known as Baba Ijesha, has finally been released from prison. The actor regained his freedom on Friday, November 14, 2025, after spending over three years in custody over alleged sexual assault. Announcing Baba Ijesha’s release, actor Yomi Fabiyi, in a post shared on his Instagram page on Friday evening, stated that he was freed after being cleared by the Appeal Court. Fabiyi wrote: “You are now officially FREE AND OUT. Baba Ijesha is not just back but BETTER.“I am also happy you were cleared by the APPEAL COURT of ever having sex/defile any child/minor.…

As part of his commitment to transparent, accountable, and people-centered governance, the Kaduna State Governor, Uba San,i has proposed the sum of N985.9 billion budget for 2026 Governor Uba Sani who presented this, during the town hall meeting to deliberate upon, wrote on his verified Facebook page: “In reaffirming our commitment to transparent, accountable, and people-centered governance, we convened a Special Town Hall Meeting to deliberate on the Proposed 2026 Multi-Year Budget of N985.9 billion, a strategic fiscal blueprint comprising N699.7 billion (71 per cent) in capital expenditure and N286.2 billion (29 per cent) in recurrent spending. “This was not…

A former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has said he is alive and in good health. Obiano took to his Facebook page to debunk rumours about his death that circulated on social media on Friday. The statement read: “My beloved Ndi Anambra, friends, and well-wishers, I woke to hear of a rumour making the rounds about my wellbeing. “Let me assure you personally: I am alive, hale, hearty, and in excellent health. By the special grace of God, I am doing very well. “It is unfortunate that some individuals still find joy in spreading falsehood simply for reasons yet…

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has announced the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure grid stabilisation and reduce power outages so that every Nigerian can have access to steady electricity. He noted that one such effort was the creation of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, to address the persistent challenges in the power sector. The minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power, Muhamadu Mamman, revealed this during the maiden edition of the NISO Management Retreat themed ‘‘NISO on the Move’’ held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday. He said that, apart from the…

The national leadership of Accord has dismissed reports about the suspension of its national chairman, Barr. Maxwell Mgbudem. Reports claimed that expelled former presidential candidate of the party, Chris Imumolen, had suspended the national chairman. The party, however, described the story as laughable—a joke taken too far to massage his fallen political ego at a jamboree he staged in Keffi, Nasarawa State, with non-members of the party. Accord disowned what it described as a jamboree in Keffi, Nasarawa State, saying it could only exist in the mindset of a political jobber seeking relevance. “Having lost political relevance after his inordinate…

Tanzania was supposed to be different. For years people called it the island of peace markets in Zanzibar, fishermen on Lake Victoria, elections that ended in handshakes instead of gunfire. Then October 2025 hit. Protests over a presidential vote that gave Samia Suluhu Hassan 98 % turned into running street fights. Burning tires blocked Dar es Salaam, shots rang out in Arusha and Mwanza, and the body count climbed past a thousand by opposition tallies. Chadema’s top men were either in jail or barred from the ballot. Families hid under curfew, neighbors turned on neighbors, and the country that prided…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, stakeholders in Nigeria’s electoral process and leaders of civil society organisations have explained why Nigerians are yet to fully experience the dividends of democracy. This was the focus of discussion at the National Conference, titled ‘The Future of Democracy in Nigeria: Sustaining Democratic Reforms Beyond the Polls for Effective Governance’, held recently in Abuja. In his keynote address, the Benue Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Prof. Sam Egwu, noted that democracy in Nigeria faces the paradox of showing signs of consolidation while failing to meet citizens’ needs. According to him, the gap between governance and people’s…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said his team must show an improvement from their performance against Gabon to be able to conquer Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Chelle’s side thrashed the Panthers of Gabon 4-1 in the semi-final of the playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Thursday. The Super Eagles will face the Leopards in the final at the same ground on Sunday. Democratic Republic of Congo edged out the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 1-0 to secure a date with the Super Eagles.…