The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted to reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petitioned FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Leopards during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Responding to the development, the Congolese team, through a post on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, warned…
Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reportedly been reignited following claims that DR Congo may be expelled from the competition for fielding ineligible players. In November, DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles on penalties to secure Africa’s ticket to the Intercontinental Playoffs for a place at the 2026 World Cup. However, reports suggest they could…
Eleven Nigerian military personnel are reportedly still in Burkina Faso days after their plane made an “unauthorised” landing in the south-west city of Bobo Dioulasso, despite earlier suggestions they had been freed, deepening confusion about the diplomatic standoff. Burkinabé authorities told the BBC on Tuesday that the troops had been released and given permission to return to Nigeria, but officials in…
Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa just days after a coup prevented the results of the recent election being announced. The 47-year-old, who ran as a candidate for the Party for Social Renewal, was under special protection at the Nigerian embassy, following “threats made against” him, Nigeria’s foreign minister…
The Netherlands should recruit workers in emerging countries such as Indonesia and Nigeria to prevent an economic downturn, government advisory body WRR has said. The Dutch economy relies on labour from Eastern Europe and on products made in China but the ageing population in those countries will make products scarcer and workers more expensive, it…
The head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Leo XIV, has named Nigeria among countries where Christians face frequent attacks, alongside Bangladesh, Mozambique, and Sudan On Sunday, the pontiff took to his official X account to express concern over recurring attacks on Christian communities and places of worship across the…
Nigeria will face DR Congo in a high-stakes World Cup play-off final on Sunday after overcoming Gabon 4-1 in extra time, keeping their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup alive. But as the celebrations continue, a key question remains: how many matches are left before Nigeria can actually qualify for 2026 World Cup? The…
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has released a propaganda message reacting to comments attributed to United States President, Donald Trump, about plans to launch military operations against the group in Nigeria. In the message circulated through its usual communication channels, ISWAP denounced Trump as a “reckless American tyrant,” alleging that he was influenced…
Twelve northern Nigerian governors, prominent traditional rulers, and senior judges face potential sanctions from the United States amid allegations of complicity in what American lawmakers describe as a “Christian genocide” under Nigeria’s sharia and blasphemy laws. The looming diplomatic move follows the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for religious persecution by…
By Our Reporter The United States President, Donald Trump, has issued a stern warning, threatening potential military intervention in Nigeria to stop what he described as genocide against Christians in the country. In a Saturday post on his Truth Social platform, President Trump directed the US Department of War to prepare for “possible action” should…
