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Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign...

April 22, 2026

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Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour...

April 22, 2026

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Peter Obi Slams Unpaid Super Eagles Match Allowances

Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria over unpaid Super Eagles match allowances, saying the failure embarrasses the country and distracts players ahead of crucial matches.

January 8, 2026

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Super Eagles Beat Mozambique 4–0 To Reach AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals

Nigeria cruised past Mozambique 4–0 in Fès, sealing a quarter-final place after another composed display at AFCON 2025.

January 6, 2026

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Pinnick Blames New Format for Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

Super Eagles failed to qualify for the World Cup, with Pinnick blaming new qualification format for altering Nigeria’s path and complicating the campaign.

November 25, 2025

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Nigeria’s World Cup Bid Strengthened After CAF Changes Rules

CAF’s revised qualification format revives Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes, giving the Super Eagles a crucial lifeline to reach 2026.

October 10, 2025

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Nigeria Defeat Rwanda to Boost 2026 World Cup Hopes

Osimhen’s first-half brace gave Nigeria a 2-0 win over Rwanda, reviving their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes.

March 22, 2025

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Super Eagles Beat Libya 1-0 to Top AFCON Qualifying Group

Super Eagles beat Libya 1-0 in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers with a late goal from Dele-Bashiru, keeping Nigeria unbeaten and leading Group D

October 12, 2024

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Finidi George Appointed Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Finidi George, former Ajax star, has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, aiming to lead them in crucial World Cup qualifiers.

April 30, 2024

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