Morocco are ready to appeal the decision that led to fines of $415,000 and match bans, following the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the country’s football federation confirmed on Tuesday. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, fined both Morocco and Senegal, over incidents that happened during the match. Senegal, who won 1-0
AFCON 2025: Morocco confirm decision to appeal sanctions vs Senegal

Karim Benzema’s controversial move from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal on the transfer deadline has led to Al-Ittihad fans expressing their dissatisfaction by burning his jerseys. Benzema, 38, was notably missing from the Tigers’ squad for the 2-2 Saudi Pro League draw against Al-Fateh, despite no injury or fitness issues. Al-Ittihad nearly emerged victorious, thanks to a
SPL: Al-Ittihad fans burn Benzema’s jerseys over Al-Hilal move

“The vagabonds in PDP; they grew up in 2015. They had their time and 10 years — a decade — they practised their ‘vagabondcy’ in the PDP. But they were expelled in November 2025, so no more vagabonds in PDP…So whatever it is that they are doing, you should be able to trace it back to their origin.”
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Samha Inuwa, a well-known actress in the Northern Nigerian film industry, Kannywood, has been arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged abuse of the Naira. Inuwa was taken into custody by operatives of the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The arrest followed the circulation
EFCC arrests Kannywood actress, Samha Inuwa for alleged Naira mutilation

Following a swift and intelligence-driven operation, the Sokoto State Police Command have foiled a cattle rustling operation in Goronyo Local Government Area and recovered firearm, ammunition and stolen livestock. A statement issued by the command on Tuesday explained that the operation took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., following a credible
Police foil cattle rustling operation in Sokoto community, recover firearm, stolen livestock

The Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH) community in Jos, Plateau State, has been thrown into deep mourning following the death
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The Nigerian Naira maintained its steady stance against the United States Dollar during early trading on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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Ademola Lookman will wear the jersey number 22 at his new club, Atletico Madrid, DAILY POST reports. Lookman was officially unveiled by Atletico on Tuesday following his move from Atalanta on the final day of winter   transfer window. The Nigeria international also had his first training with his new teammates the same day. The winger
LaLiga: Lookman to wear No. 22 at Atlético Madrid

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that the Chelsea side were well coached despite losing to the Gunners in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup Semi-final at the Emirates. Chelsea had lost the first leg 3-2 at Stamford Bridge, and it left Liam Rosenior needing a shock result, an away win at Arsenal, to take Chelsea to Wembley. […]
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The World Health Organisation says it is seeking nearly one billion dollars to respond to health emergencies across the world in 2026.
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For many cancer patients in Nigeria, the battle is not only against a life-threatening disease but against the crushing cost of survival. As Nigeria joins the rest of the world today in marking this year’s Cancer Day, findings by Daily Trust show patients are abandoning orthodox treatment for herbal remedies, not out of choice, but

A prosecution witness on Tuesday told an FCT High Court that the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, approved the local redesign of the naira during the tenure of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. A senior investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Chinedu Emere, made the disclosure while testifying

The Senate has again failed to decide on the report of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, pending before it, creating uncertainty over Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The upper chamber has come under growing pressure to pass the bill to provide a clear legal framework to guide

FOR residents of Makoko, Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos, the pain of demolition has not faded. Weeks after their homes were pulled down, many are still counting losses that go far beyond property; lives, livelihoods and their children’s education have all been shattered.
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The Airport Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old man in connection with an alleged large-scale romance fraud scheme involving N48.5 million (about 35,000 dollars). The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Adeola, confirmed the arrest in a statement in Lagos. Adeola said the suspect was apprehended on Monday while attempting to board a flight to Asaba. “The
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has assured a World Bank delegation, led by Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, that Nigeria’s bold economic reforms were irreversible, framing them as essential for harnessing the nation’s vast potentialities, amid its youthful population and arable lands.
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The Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO, yesterday urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to enact urgent measures to safeguard Nigeria’s journalism ecosystem from the dominance of unregulated global digital platforms.
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The U.S. has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria, the general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa said yesterday
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The newly released documents include numerous emails between Mr Epstein and people in his small, ultra-circle.
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As preparations begin for the 2027 general elections, residents of Delta State are being urged to reject money politics and personality-based voting, and instead focus on competence, integrity, and genuine service to the people. In recent election cycles, politics driven by cash handouts, ethnic sentiment, zoning and personal loyalty has continued to undermine good governance
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Alex Enumah in Abuja Mr. Chinedu Eneanya, a witness in the ongoing trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday, admitted before a