Nigeria have commenced preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Tanzania, with 17 players reporting for the Super Eagles’ first training session in Uyo on Tuesday, November 10.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The team’s preparations encountered an early setback after flight scheduling issues at Victor Attah International Airport delayed the arrival of several players on Monday.

However, 10 players arrived on Tuesday morning. They included goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo; Fulham duo Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi; Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Benjamin Fredrick and Alhassan Yusuf.

Seven other players also joined the squad, bringing the total number of available players to 17. They are Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tolu Arokodare, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Samson Tijani, Tochukwu Nnadi, Francis Uzoho and Ademola Lookman.

The remaining seven invited players expected to join the camp are Bruno Onyemaechi, Abdullahi Bewene, Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor and first-time invitee Mubarak Suleiman.

Nigeria will welcome Tanzania to Uyo on Friday before travelling to Dar es Salaam for the return fixture four days later.

The Super Eagles have accumulated three points from their opening two matches in Group L. They started their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo but subsequently suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau away from home.

Nigeria currently sit second in the group, behind Guinea-Bissau, and will need positive results in both encounters to improve their chances of qualifying for the tournament.

Tanzania, meanwhile, have already secured their place at the 2027 AFCON as one of the co-hosts, leaving just one additional qualification spot available in the group.

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has criticised some youths in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State over an alleged incident in which stones were thrown at him.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a video circulating on social media, the senator is seen visibly angry as he addresses the youths in Hausa, accusing them of showing disrespect.

Ndume reportedly complained that he was prevented from confronting those allegedly responsible for the incident.

In the footage, the lawmaker condemned what he described as disrespectful conduct, stressing that young people must be taught to respect their elders.

He also expressed surprise over the incident, saying he had never experienced such treatment during his visits to Gwoza.

“We have never witnessed this kind of thing in Gwoza. Does anyone have two fathers? I have only one father in Gwoza. We will not allow ourselves to be humiliated,” he said.

The senator further stressed the importance of discipline and respect for the law, pointing to the existence of legal institutions to address misconduct.

“This is why we have courts, laws and prisons,” he stated.

Expressing his frustration, Ndume added: “Insulting someone is madness. Is this our first time coming here? Is it politics that brought us here? We will not accept this.”

However, people around the senator eventually succeeded in calming him down, after which he continued addressing the gathering in a more relaxed manner.

A spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Alwan Hassan, has alleged that former President Muhammadu Buhari did not give President Bola Tinubu full support during the build-up to the 2023 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Hassan maintained that Tinubu secured victory through his own political influence and efforts, despite the alleged lack of backing from his predecessor.

The APC chieftain made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

During the programme, Hassan was asked whether Tinubu would benefit from the political structure and support base associated with Buhari as the APC prepares for another presidential contest.

Responding, Hassan questioned whether Buhari had fully deployed his political influence in support of Tinubu during the 2023 election.

“Did he enjoy that in 2023? Did we enjoy Buhari’s support in 2023? Let the truth be told, we did not,” he said.

When asked whether he believed Tinubu won the election without Buhari’s support, Hassan answered in the affirmative, insisting that the former president did not fully back his successor’s ambition.

“On his own. Buhari didn’t fully come out to support Tinubu,” he stated.

Hassan further accused Buhari of failing to actively campaign for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, despite both politicians belonging to the same party.

“Buhari didn’t do well in 2023. He didn’t actually come out to stand for us and stand for Asiwaju in 2023. Asiwaju won that election against all odds,” he added.