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Tension Rises As FIFA Ruling Forces Nigeria, Egypt To Delay AFCON Clash.

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According to Nivo News, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced a revised date for the warm-up match between the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs of Egypt ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The adjustment follows a new FIFA directive permitting clubs to retain their players until Monday, 15 December, before releasing them for national team duty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The encounter, initially scheduled for Sunday, 14 December in Cairo, has now been moved to Tuesday, 16 December. The change aligns with the updated regulations and allows both sides to have their full squads available for the preparatory clash.

Officials also confirmed that the match has been downgraded to a practice game, enabling both coaches to make unlimited substitutions beyond the standard five. The fixture will hold at the Cairo Stadium, kicking off at 8pm local time (7pm in Nigeria).

Nigeria, three-time African champions, will compete in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania. The Super Eagles begin their AFCON campaign on Tuesday, 23 December, when they take on Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fes. They will subsequently face Tunisia on Saturday, 27 December, before rounding off their group-stage games against Uganda on Tuesday, 30 December.

Egypt, the tournament’s most decorated team with seven titles, will contest their Group B matches at the Stade d’Agadir. The Pharaohs are drawn with South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe for the 35th edition of the continental championship.


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Game Changer: Why Political Insiders Believe Makinde Is the Opposition’s Best Bet Against Tinubu!

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  • The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged other opposition parties to rally behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Speaking in Abuja through its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, the party noted that ongoing discussions facilitated by the G-100 pressure group are advancing toward presenting a unified opposition front ahead of an upcoming meeting.

    • Yusuf stressed that opposition stakeholders should prioritize national interest and regional rotation—allowing the South to complete another four-year term—over individual ambitions.

    • He touted Makinde’s governance track record, youth appeal, and proposed blueprints for national security and economic reform as key factors giving him an edge over other aspirants.

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Keep The Peace Or Lose Your Throne: Governor Otu Sends Shockwaves Through The Traditional Council!.

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  • Speaking at the annual International Leboku Festival in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, the governor strongly condemned the recent deadly inter-communal clashes between the Ugep and Idomi communities, labeling the violence a “show of shame.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Otu emphasized that traditional leaders are strictly accountable for upholding local peace and traditions, warning that the state government will withdraw certificates of recognition from royal fathers where violence erupts and will withhold recognition from communities plagued by parallel leadership factions.

    • Yakurr Council Chairman Chief Inyang Yibala Igri urged residents to choose development and historical ties over destruction, encouraging youths to focus on commercial farming.

    • Meanwhile, the Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ufem Ubana, pledged the traditional council’s commitment to sustaining harmony while drawing attention to local concerns, including tensions from dual coronations in Agoi-Ibami, requests for sports infrastructure upgrades, and media coverage improvements.

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Operation Sweep: Military Troops Unleash Devastating Raid On Abuja’s Criminal Underworld!.

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  • Joint forces comprising troops from the Army Headquarters Garrison and Operation SWEEP carried out a security raid on Sunday, August 23, 2026, targeting illegal shanties and suspected criminal hideouts in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • The sweep, which commenced around 4:00 p.m., spanned several communities across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), including Karshi, Jeje, Kurape, and Nyanya, with the objective of eliminating safe havens for criminals and boosting security surveillance.

    • According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation successfully dismantled multiple unauthorized structures in areas identified as vulnerable.

    • Following the exercise, the Mai-Anguwa of Nyanya praised the military action and committed to maintaining strong intelligence sharing and communication with security agencies to flag suspicious activities.

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