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WAFU-B U17 Championship: Eaglets Set to Pick AFCON Ticket at Starlets’ Expense

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Five-time FIFA U 17 world champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will tackle the Black Starlets of Ghana in the second semi-final of the ongoing WAFU-B U17 Championship at the Stade Charles Konan Banny on Tuesday. Kick-off is 8pm Nigeria time. The Golden Eaglets have been in good form in the tournament, scoring four goals and conceding only one, in the process amassing four points to top the three-team group B. On their part, Ghana’s Black Starlets struggled to qualify to this stage. The team played 1-1 with Togo in their opening game in group A, came short with three goals’ deficit against host Cote d’ Ivoire in their second game and were on the verge of crashing out when the scoreline stood at 1-1 against Niger Republic, before two late goals in second half secured a win and qualification for semi-final. Therefore, this semi-final clash between the two West African giants promises to be an interesting encounter. However, the Eaglets have recorded more victories against their counterparts in the WAFU-B U17 Championship. Golden Eaglets defeated the Black Starlets 4-2 in the opening game of the 2022 edition hosted by Ghana in the city of Cape Coast. The same shouts of victory echoed in the camp of Golden Eaglets when the team defeated Black Starlets 3-2 in the bronze medal clash of the last edition held in Accra, Ghana. Another win for the Golden Eaglets in Tuesday’s clash will not only secure a berth in the final, but also qualification to the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations.

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Bad Bunny to Headline Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in 2026

Bad Bunny to Headline Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in 2026

Fola Badmus04 mins

Puerto Rican global superstar Bad Bunny will take center stage at the world’s biggest sporting event. The NFL announced on Sunday that Bad Bunny—real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show, scheduled for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. “This is for my people, my culture, and our history” Reacting to the news, Bad Bunny shared an emotional statement: “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history.” The announcement follows the singer’s highly successful two-month residency at Puerto Rico’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, which concluded with a live-streamed concert on Amazon. The residency alone generated hundreds of millions in tourism revenue for the island, underlining his massive influence at home and abroad. The halftime show will be produced by Roc Nation, in partnership with the NFL and Apple Music. Jay-Z, founder of Roc Nation, praised the cultural impact of the artist, saying: “What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring. We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.” Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President of Music, Sports and Beats, echoed that sentiment: “His music has not only broken records but has elevated Latin music to the center of pop culture.” Bad Bunny joins a growing list of culturally influential artists to headline the Super Bowl stage. The previous halftime show, headlined by Kendrick Lamar, was the most-watched in Super Bowl history, earning four Emmy nominations and a win for Outstanding Music Direction. With his international fan base and undeniable stage presence, Bad Bunny’s performance is expected to be a global event. World Tour Kicks Off in November Ahead of his Super Bowl performance, Bad Bunny is set to launch a world tour starting November, with stops across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. The artist has previously voiced concerns about performing in the U.S., citing fears of ICE raids at concert venues.

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FIFA Sanctions Shake Up Group C: Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Brighten After South Africa Sanction

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Following a major decision by FIFA to penalize South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, the dynamics in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers have changed dramatically, News360 Nigeria reports. The football governing body deducted three points and awarded a 3-0 loss to South Africa, overturning their previous 2-0 victory over Lesotho. As a result, Benin Republic has now climbed to the top of the group standings, while South Africa drops to second place on goal difference. Lesotho, despite the ruling, remains in fifth position. This sanction could prove pivotal for Nigeria, as the Super Eagles now find themselves in a stronger position to push for qualification. With the group wide open, the race for a World Cup spot is heating up.

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Int’l Friendlies: Super Eagles to Play Venezuela & Colombia in USA

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The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the senior men national team, Super Eagles, will take on Venezuela and Colombia in the United States of America during the FIFA window for international friendly matches in the month of November 2025. NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport, said the Super Eagles will be up against Venezuela on Friday, 14th November 2025 at the Shell Stadium in Houston, Texas, with kick-off billed for 8pm Texas time. On Tuesday, 18th November 2025, the three-time African champions will confront the Los Cafeteros of Colombia at the Citi Field Stadium in Flushing Meadows, borough of Queens, New York with kick-off billed for 8pm Eastern Time (1am Wednesday, 19th November in Nigeria). In their last sojourn in the United States of America, in the summer of 2022, the Super Eagles played against Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, losing narrowly 1-2, with Nigeria’s goal coming off a powerful header by Cyriel Dessers. It was the first match in charge for Portuguese Coach José Peseiro. The Eagles also took on Ecuador’s La Tricolor in New Jersey, losing by the odd goal.

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Nigerian Man Returns Over $135,000 Mistakenly Credited to His Crypto Wallet

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In a rare act of integrity, a Nigerian crypto trader, Sunusi Danjuma Ali, has returned over $135,000 (more than ₦200 million) that was mistakenly credited to his account on the Bitunix cryptocurrency trading platform. Ali, who actively trades on Bitunix, discovered the unexpected balance after logging into his account. Realizing the funds were not his, he immediately contacted Bitunix’s Africa support team and also reached out via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. Bitunix Confirms System Glitch The platform later confirmed that the massive credit was the result of a system glitch. Instead of exploiting the error, Ali urged the company to correct it — a move that has drawn widespread praise online. The story went viral after former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad shared it on social media, applauding Ali’s uprightness. “It is always good to be good,” Ahmad wrote. “This brother, Sunusi Danjuma Ali, discovered a huge balance in his Bitunix account — over $135,000. He immediately realized it must have been a system error and chose the path of honesty. He contacted Bitunix to fix it. Well done!” Ali’s actions have sparked conversations around ethics in digital finance, with many Nigerians hailing him as a role model for integrity in an increasingly tech-driven world.

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Penny Lancaster Says She Felt ‘Belittled’ by Former MasterChef Host Gregg Wallace

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TV personality and former MasterChef contestant Penny Lancaster has revealed she felt “ashamed and belittled” by how former host Gregg Wallace treated her during her time on the show. In an interview with Sky News’ The UK Tonight with Sarah-Jane Mee, Lancaster, who is also a model and married to rock legend Sir Rod Stewart, said she was not only hurt by Wallace’s actions but also felt let down by the show’s producers, Banijay UK. “I didn’t feel like I was supported in that moment,” Lancaster said. “I felt ashamed and belittled by the way Gregg Wallace treated me, but equally disappointed that the production company hadn’t come to my rescue.” Lancaster, now 54, appeared on MasterChef in 2021. She said speaking out was important and part of a broader effort to foster a safer, more respectful working environment in the entertainment industry. “There’s still a long way to go, but just by people being honest about their experiences, I think it helps in the long run,” she added.

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Trump Meets Netanyahu at White House as Gaza Peace Plan and U.S. Shutdown Deadline Loom

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President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday amid rising global tensions over the war in Gaza and a looming U.S. government shutdown. Standing together at the West Wing entrance, Trump and Netanyahu shook hands and posed with thumbs up before entering the Oval Office. As reporters looked on, Trump said he was “very confident” that a peace deal to end the war in Gaza could be reached “quickly.” “We’re working hard. I think we’re very close,” Trump added, referencing his administration’s proposed 21-point Gaza peace plan. Netanyahu, who has faced mounting international criticism over Israel’s actions in Gaza, smiled but did not respond when asked if he supported the deal. President Trump also spoke by phone with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, earlier in the day. A Qatari adviser visited the White House ahead of the Netanyahu meeting, signaling Qatar’s continuing role in peace negotiations. Qatar has been central to brokering ceasefire efforts, though its involvement has come under strain after an Israeli airstrike reportedly targeted Hamas leadership in the Gulf state. Sources familiar with the matter say the Qatari engagement is part of a broader push to gain Netanyahu’s support for the proposed U.S.-backed agreement, which aims to end the war and secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza. Meanwhile, Washington faces a domestic crisis as the federal government approaches a shutdown. Congress has until midnight Tuesday to pass a spending bill and avert widespread disruptions to federal operations. Talks are ongoing, but divisions in Congress make the path to resolution uncertain. Trump and Netanyahu are expected to hold a joint press conference later today, where updates on the peace plan and broader U.S.–Israel relations may be revealed. With both international diplomacy and domestic governance hanging in the balance, the stakes in Washington could not be higher.

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Osun NULGE Alleges FG Mismanaged LG Allocations, Accuses Top Officials of Aiding Sacked APC Council Executives

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Osogbo, Nigeria — The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has accused top officials of the Federal Government of illegally diverting local government allocations to unauthorized accounts operated by sacked local council chairmen and councillors aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a press conference in Osogbo on Sunday, the Osun NULGE president, Dr. Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, named the Minister of Finance, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation as key actors in what he described as an “unprecedented abuse of power.” “We have it on good authority that these three principal officers of the Federal Government have released Osun State’s local government allocations for March to September 2025 into illegal bank accounts opened by court-sacked APC chairmen and councillors,” Ogungbangbe alleged. According to him, the accounts in question were opened without due process in United Bank for Africa (UBA) and are not officially recognized by the state or local government authorities. NULGE Warns of Judicial Disrespect Dr. Ogungbangbe emphasized that the matter is still before the courts, noting that a Federal High Court had on May 15, 2025, ordered all parties to maintain the status quo — an order acknowledged by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in court filings. “If these federal officers cannot respect our Constitution, they should at least respect the authority of the judiciary, especially since this issue is still pending before the Supreme Court,” he said. The NULGE president insisted that new local government executives have already been elected, replacing the APC officials previously sacked by both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal. He further warned the Federal Government not to undermine democratic governance or use the situation as a pretext for a state of emergency in Osun. “We urge citizens to stay calm and not allow enemies of the state to provoke unrest. The ultimate goal of these actions is to create anarchy and force a state of emergency so they can hijack our resources,” he warned.

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