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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, climbing from 41st in October to 38th, despite failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the FIFA Football rankings released on Thursday, November 20, the Super Eagles remain fifth in Africa, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. During the period under review, Nigeria played two matches. The West Africans triumphed 4-1 over the Gabonese Panthers in the semi-final of the playoffs but were subsequently eliminated by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Leopards, losing 4-3 on penalties in the final. On the global stage,…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that starting Wednesday, November 26, 2025, enforcement actions will commence against defaulters of Ground Rent, Land Use Change/Conversion fees, Right of Occupancy (R-of-O), and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills. The announcement was made by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, in a statement released on Thursday, November 20. The move comes after multiple notifications to property owners who had outstanding payments. On May 26, 2025, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike granted defaulters a…

Armed bandits struck the Tarah community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, abducting nine residents and injuring one person in the arm. According to local reports, the attack occurred on Tuesday night, shortly after the community’s vigilante group was redeployed to nearby Katsira, leaving the village vulnerable. The security gap reportedly emboldened the attackers, who descended on the community in large numbers. Despite the chaos, local youths quickly mobilized to confront the bandits. Residents believe their swift action prevented what could have escalated into a mass abduction. The incident has once again heightened fear among community members,…

Suspected armed robbers have reportedly killed Mr. Christopher Igwe, the younger brother of Hon. Uchenna Igwe, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. The incident was confirmed by SP Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson for the Ebonyi State Police Command, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to Ukandu, the attack occurred around 10 p.m. on Monday night, November 17, along the Ishieke axis in Ebonyi Local Government Area (LGA). “Yes, the incident occurred on Monday night at about 10 p.m. along the Ishieke area. The armed robbers, after an operation at a cooking gas store,…

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has given fans a rare, heartfelt look into how his relationship with his eldest son, Bronny, has evolved now that the 21-year-old is living on his own. LeBron made his long-awaited return to the court on Tuesday night, delivering a strong double-double performance in his 2025 season debut against the Utah Jazz. But it was his post-game interview after the Lakers’ 140–126 victory that caught everyone’s attention. Reflecting on Bronny’s new chapter of independence, LeBron admitted that things feel different at home. “He’s not a resident anymore, so we don’t talk as much,” LeBron…

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu clashed with the presiding judge after repeatedly speaking out of turn during his trial. Kanu appeared before the Federal High Court, Abuja, where judgment was expected on the terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Shortly after proceedings began, he challenged the court’s jurisdiction and urged the presiding judge, Justice James Omotoso, not to deliver any judgment. He insisted that his written address must be considered according to law before any ruling could be made. As the judge attempted to dismiss his objection, Kanu continued to interrupt, insisting that the court must take his…

Actor Vin Diesel has been cleared of legal claims brought by a former assistant who accused him of sexual battery, following a ruling in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The Fast & Furious star, 58, had spent two years disputing allegations from former assistant Asta Jonasson, who claimed he assaulted her in 2010 at the St. Regis hotel in Atlanta during the filming of Fast Five. Jonasson’s attorney, Matthew Hale, emphasized to Deadline that the court’s ruling did not address the truthfulness of her allegations.“The ruling was based on a legal technicality, with which we respectfully disagree,” Hale said. “Ms.…

Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, where armed bandits stormed the church, leaving the community distressed and shaken. Engr. Adeyemi described the incident as “cruel, unacceptable, and an affront to the peace-loving people of Eruku and Kwara State at large.” He expressed deep sympathy to the families affected, the leadership and members of CAC, and the entire Eruku community over the traumatic invasion. “This attack is a painful reminder of the evolving security threats confronting our communities. My heart goes out…

Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, Member of the Board of Trustees of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) and Founder of ENACT, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Otunba Abdulganiyu Zubair (Ganzy), an esteemed Federal Government appointee to the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa. In a condolence message issued on Wednesday, Engr. Adeyemi described the late Otunba Zubair as a man of great honour, humility, and unwavering dedication to the advancement of education and community development. He noted that Otunba Zubair’s recent conferment as the Akinrogun of Irese Okoland stood as a testament to his exceptional service,…

Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi, a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), embarked on a familiarisation visit to tertiary institutions in Niger State. The visit was aimed at assessing the level and impact of TETFund interventions across the institutions. While addressing management and staff during the visit, Engr. Adeyemi reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to restoring lasting peace in troubled parts of the country, particularly in the North-Central region where security concerns remain diverse and complex. He also emphasized the dedication of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, to strengthening the quality…