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FIFA MA Course: Young Talents Course Begins as Instructors Programme Ends

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The Nigeria Football Federation has successfully organized this year’s FIFA Member Associations’ Technical and Physical Instructors Course at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja with the President of Nigeria Referees Association, Hon. Sani Zubairu expressing gratitude to the NFF leadership for the robust support offered to ensure the success of the programme. “We thank God for the success of this first segment of the FIFA MA Course, and we also thank the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation for always having our backs. Without their support, we would not be able to achieve our objectives. I hereby charge all participants to leverage on what they have learnt here and let us see the impact in their zones, in both technical and physical aspects,” Zubairu said. In a similar vein, Chairman of the NFF Referees Committee, Madam Faith Irabor commended the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) for the support and encouragement that the Committee and the NFF Refereeing Unit continue to receive from the Federation. “The NFF President has been gracious to us. This programme is an integral part of his pledge to change the face of refereeing in Nigeria, and you will all agree with me that he has lived up to his words as our referees performed creditably in the just-concluded NPFL season.” She also charged participants to go back to their zones and disseminate the knowledge acquired from the programme. A total of 40 elite technical and physical instructors were involved in the week-long course, which included theoretical and practical sessions, and was superintended by FIFA Fitness Instructor Boubaker Hanachi from Tunisia and FIFA Technical Instructor Ali Mohamed Ahmed from Somalia. Nigerian instructors Felicia Okwugba, Peter Edibe, Cecilia Ogwuche, Emmanuel Imiere and Stella Emoji, and IT/Video Instructor Promise Uwaeme, supported the FIFA delegates. The double-salvo programme aimed at improving the capacity of technical and physical instructors in Nigeria and also recruiting referees from an early age, continues on Sunday with the second segment that is for the Young Talents Programme. Just like the technical and physical instructors’ course, the Young Talents Programme will involve 40 participants. Participants for Young Talents Programme: Mansur Mahmud Ngaski, Gbemisola Solihat Yusuf, Bashir Moukhtar, Dominion Chisom Kalu, Ibrahim Adams Boyi, Emmanuel Ajewole, Kwanga Eric Terhile, Asakpi Oritsetsolayemi, Esther Joseph, Patience Abi Azi, Ehinola Aanu Paulina, Omowunmi Adeola Oluwole, Adepoju Michael Oluwajuwonlo, Suleyman Sani, Semiat Opeyemi Mustapha, Stephanie Tse Henbafan, Alohan Uzoma Osakpamwan, Isah Nagogo, Ruth Ogunrombi, Andrew Iorkon, Jamilu Hamisu, Rachael Onyekwere, Adie Emmanuel Unimike, Umar Musa Anukpo, Yakubu Aliyu, Ismail Ishaq, Idowu Stephen Omolade, Al-Ameen Kabiru Yusuf, Scholastica Amalachukwu Ikeobi, Dahiru Mustapha, Baffa Usman Usman, Uzaifa Abubakar Ilela, Ebenezer Folaesho, Muhammad Bin Lawal, Aminu Kabiru, Habibu Salihu, Idris Ibrahim Buba, Aminu Muhammed Yakubu, Aziz Ahmed, Capehas Hamen

More Than a Dozen Injured in Tel Aviv: Report

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At least 15 people have been injured in central Israel, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, which cites emergency medical services. Among the wounded, one person is reported to be in moderate condition, while the remaining injuries are believed to be minor. Details about the cause of the incident are still emerging, and authorities have not yet confirmed whether it was the result of an attack or another form of emergency. Emergency responders are currently on the scene, and further information is expected as the situation develops.

Trump Silent Meeting with Security Experts in White House Situation Room

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By Kamal Yalwa, Reporting from Washington, D.C. After a flurry of public appearances and statements on his social media platform Truth Social, as well as multiple interviews with U.S. journalists, President Donald Trump has remained notably silent in recent hours. Sources suggest the president is currently in the White House Situation Room, meeting with top national security advisers. This follows confirmation from both President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States had prior knowledge of a developing situation—details of which have yet to be fully disclosed. President Trump has reiterated a warning he issued 60 days ago, giving Iran a deadline to reach a new agreement limiting its nuclear program. That deadline has now passed without a resolution. At the core of the stalled negotiations is Iran’s insistence on maintaining a nuclear program for civilian purposes. While the U.S. administration initially appeared open to that possibility, President Trump later reversed course, stating unequivocally that there can be no path forward that might enable Iran to develop nuclear weapons—even under the guise of a peaceful program. The president’s latest actions suggest heightened concern within the administration, as officials continue to assess the implications of Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the next steps for U.S. foreign policy in the region.

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Watch Live: Iran vows ‘powerful response’ to Israel as it carries out new strikes

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Israel Confirms New Strike on Nuclear Facility in Isfahan, Warns of Further Iranian Retaliation

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Israel has confirmed that it carried out a military strike on a nuclear facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan, escalating an already volatile conflict between the two regional powers. According to Israeli Army Radio, a military spokesperson announced on Friday: “We attacked the nuclear facility in Isfahan today.” The spokesperson did not provide additional details on the extent of the damage but warned that Iran is expected to continue its efforts to “harm us.” Isfahan, home to one of Iran’s key nuclear sites, has long been a focal point of international concern due to its uranium conversion capabilities. An attack on such a facility marks a significant and highly provocative escalation in Israel’s ongoing confrontation with Iran. This latest strike comes on the heels of Israeli air raids on Tehran that killed top Iranian military officials, including IRGC Commander Hossein Salami. Iran has vowed severe retaliation, and tensions across the region remain dangerously high. International observers have expressed alarm over the potential consequences of targeting nuclear infrastructure, warning it could draw wider regional involvement and jeopardize non-proliferation efforts. No immediate comment has been issued by Iranian authorities regarding the reported attack in Isfahan.

Israel Shuts Down Embassies Worldwide Amid Fears of Retaliation Following Iran Strikes

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Israel has temporarily closed all of its embassies and consulates around the world following its airstrikes on Tehran, citing security concerns and the heightened threat of retaliation from Iran In coordinated messages posted on diplomatic mission websites, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that all overseas diplomatic facilities are suspending operations. “Israeli missions around the world will be closed, and consular services will not be provided,” read a statement on the website of the Israeli embassy in Berlin. No timeline was given for when services would resume. The ministry also issued a rare global warning to Israeli citizens abroad, urging them to avoid public displays of Jewish or Israeli identity. “This is a time for discretion,” one advisory said. Citizens are being encouraged to register their locations with the Foreign Ministry for safety tracking. The closures come less than 24 hours after a wave of Israeli airstrikes struck multiple targets in Tehran, reportedly killing at least 78 people, including IRGC Commander Hossein Salami. Iran has vowed a forceful and wide-ranging response, prompting concerns of attacks on Israeli interests abroad. Tensions in the region remain at a boiling point, with both nations on high alert and international observers warning of a possible escalation into broader conflict.

General Pakpour Named IRGC Commander-in-Chief After Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hossein Salami

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TEHRAN, Iran —Kamal YalwaIn the wake of deadly Israeli airstrikes that claimed the life of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leader Hossein Salami, Iranian authorities have appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour as the new Commander-in-Chief of the elite force. He was also promoted to the rank of Major General. According to Iranian state media, at least 78 people were killed and 329 injured in what Tehran described as a “massive and coordinated” series of airstrikes on the capital. The strikes reportedly targeted high-level military and strategic sites. In a strongly worded statement following the attack, Iranian officials condemned Israel’s actions as a “flagrant violation of national security and territorial integrity.” They warned of severe retaliation, declaring that the “Zionist regime will face a bitter and painful fate” and vowed that “the gates of hell will soon be opened” in response to the deaths of Iranian commanders, scientists, and civilians. The death of General Salami, a prominent figure in Iran’s military hierarchy and known for his hardline stance against Israel, marks a significant escalation in regional tensions. His successor, Major General Pakpour, previously led the IRGC Ground Forces and has long been involved in operations across the region. No official response has yet been issued by Israeli authorities regarding the strikes. The situation remains highly volatile as regional powers brace for potential retaliation.

Sole Survivor of Air India Crash Recalls Harrowing Escape I Realised I Was Alive:

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AHMEDABAD, India — Kamal YalwaViswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the tragic Air India Boeing 787 crash that killed 241 people, has spoken out about the horrific experience, describing his escape from the wreckage as nothing short of miraculous. In the aftermath of Thursday’s deadly accident, footage circulated online showing Ramesh limping down a street, his shirt soaked in blood and his body visibly bruised. The British national said he managed to crawl out of a shattered emergency exit, stunned that he had survived when so many others had not. “I realised I was alive,” Ramesh recounted emotionally. “I saw others around me… and I knew I was the only one who made it.” India’s Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, visited Ramesh at a hospital in Ahmedabad, where he is being treated for his injuries. A photograph released by the Ministry of Home Affairs shows Shah meeting with Ramesh, underscoring the gravity of the tragedy and the extraordinary nature of his survival. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.