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AFCON Deadline Looms As Nigeria Struggles With Controversial Squad Picks.

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to release the final squad list for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco today, December 11, after delays attributed to behind-the-scenes lobbying, sources within the federation have revealed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Insiders disclosed that some high-ranking officials in the NFF sought to influence player selection, causing a postponement in the announcement. NFF Media Director Ademola Olajire confirmed that the squad list will be made public today, emphasizing that the delay was not due to logistical issues.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) regulations require all 24 participating countries to submit their squad lists by today. Teams must provide up to 23 players, with an option to expand to 28, provided the federation covers the cost of the additional slots. Failure to meet the deadline could result in sanctions, including a reduction in squad slots from 23 to 21.

The NFF source indicated that officials have been working to resolve selection issues without interfering with Coach Eric Chelle’s preparations. The Super Eagles’ training camp will open in Cairo on Saturday following FIFA’s directive that clubs release players by December 15 for AFCON participation.

Preparations for a friendly against Egypt, initially scheduled for December 14, are being adjusted as the Nigerian delegation arrives in Cairo on December 13. The team will have up to three days to prepare before the friendly on December 16. Another warm-up match in Cairo is also planned before departure to Morocco.

In the tournament, the Super Eagles will open Group C action against Tanzania on December 23 at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, followed by matches against Tunisia on December 27 and Uganda on December 31.

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Insecurity Will Soon Be Defeated, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured citizens that the federal government will soon overcome the nation’s security challenges through a renewed, proactive strategy by security forces.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio emphasized that safety is vital for economic growth, noting that no local business or foreign investor can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos. He highlighted that security agencies have transitioned from a reactive stance to taking the fight directly to the enclaves of criminals, bandits, and insurgents.

Key highlights from his address include:

  • Collective Responsibility: Akpabio stressed that military hardware alone cannot end criminality, urging citizens to partner with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence.

  • Economic and Banking Resilience: He declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has shifted from survival to absolute dominance, becoming one of the safest and most technologically advanced in Africa.

  • Reforms Yielding Results: He credited ongoing bank recapitalisation and financial reforms for ending the era where banks could suddenly collapse and cause depositors to lose their savings.

Ultimately, the Senate President maintained that a combination of proactive security operations, economic reforms, and civic cooperation will drive Nigeria’s path toward lasting recovery and national development.

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‘So Many In A Cell – Gov Bago Breaks Silence On Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has addressed the tragic deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Severe Overcrowding: Governor Bago confirmed that NSCDC holding facilities were severely overcrowded, stating that “so many [were] in a cell” designed for a much smaller capacity.

  • Potential Causes Under Investigation: While highlighting the dangerous overcrowding, the governor also pointed to possible poisoning as a contributing factor, citing the victims’ foam-filled mouths and the presence of chemical substances at the arrest site.

  • Accountability and Autopsies: The state government has suspended the NSCDC Commandant and his team. Investigations, including autopsies and toxicology reports, are being conducted by multiple agencies, including the police and DSS.

  • Call for Calm: Governor Bago ordered the closure of the mining site in question and appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid unrest as the investigation proceeds.

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“POLITICAL BLOODSHED: Notorious Gunmen Assassinate Popular Enugu Politician In Midnight Ambush!”

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Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, a well-known politician in Enugu State also known as Okanga Moo, has been brutally murdered by unknown attackers in Nsukka Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Attack: Oloto was reportedly ambushed and killed on Thursday evening inside his residence located in the Odenigbo area of Nsukka.

  • Confirmation: Social media influencer Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi confirmed the tragic incident on Facebook, stating that the politician was brutally attacked and cut into pieces.

  • Police Status: At the time of reporting, the exact circumstances surrounding the assassination remain unclear, and the Enugu State Police Command has yet to release an official statement.

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