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JUST IN: Nigeria Players End Protest, Resume Training Ahead of Gabon Tie

NPFL Sanctions Kano Pillars With 3-Point Deduction, N9.5m Fine, And Stadium Ban Over Fan Violence

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed tough penalties on Kano Pillars following violent scenes that marred their Matchday 8 home fixture against Shooting Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday. In a Summary Jurisdiction Notice dated October 13 and signed by NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi, the league found the club guilty of several offences, including poor security, fan violence, throwing objects onto the pitch, and assaulting Shooting Stars players and match officials. According to the NPFL, Kano Pillars failed to provide adequate and effective security, which allowed unauthorized persons to invade restricted areas and the field of play. The league also faulted the club for failing to control its supporters, who harassed and physically attacked the visiting team and match officials. As punishment, the NPFL deducted three points and three goals from Kano Pillars’ total and issued fines amounting to N9.5 million. This includes N1 million each for inadequate security, throwing dangerous objects, fan misconduct, and bringing the game into disrepute — totaling N4 million. An additional N2 million fine was placed on the club for the assault on players and officials, while N1.5 million will serve as compensatory damages of N250,000 each to the affected match officials. Another N2 million fine was issued as compensation for medical treatment and damages sustained by Shooting Stars players and the officials. In addition to the financial penalties, the NPFL ordered Kano Pillars to relocate their home matches to Katsina for the remainder of the season — or at least ten matches — until the league is satisfied that proper security measures are in place. The Sani Abacha Stadium has been closed indefinitely to Kano Pillars’ home games. The club has also been directed to identify and produce those responsible for Sunday’s violence, show proof of their prosecution, and submit a detailed matchday security plan within seven days. Kano Pillars have 48 hours to either accept the ruling or appeal it. However, the NPFL warned that any baseless appeal could lead to additional sanctions under Rule E1 of the league’s framework. The decision follows nationwide outrage over the chaotic scenes in Kano, with many football fans and analysts condemning the violence as a stain on the image of Nigerian football.

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World Cup Ticket Final Battle: Eagles Determined to Fight for Decent Win

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Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has assured that the Super Eagles will give everything they have to secure a decent win over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and hope for favour from Nelspruit as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race hits the final matchday on Tuesday.   Group C leaders Benin Republic, on 17 points, have their fate in their hands as a win over Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium will earn them their first-ever FIFA World Cup ticket.   However, Nigeria have not missed two consecutive FIFA World Cup finals since first reaching the finals in 1994, and will throw everything into Tuesday’s battle.   Regardless of their surprising third place in the group going into the final matchday, Nigeria is the only one among the three contenders for the lone ticket from the group that has lost only one match. Both Benin Republic and second-placed South Africa, who have 15 points and host Rwanda’s Amavubi, have each lost two matches.   No doubt, the Cheetahs, now coached by former Nigeria gaffer Gernot Rohr, have conducted a campaign to be proud of, as they hunt for their first-ever ticket to the global finals. Their 17 points and two-point cushion at the top means they will live their dream if they secure a point in Uyo on Tuesday evening and South Africa fail to trounce Rwanda at Mbombela.   In contrast, Nigeria is seeking a seventh FIFA World Cup appearance, having made the Round of 16 in three of their previous three, and the spine of the Class of 2025 know this could be their only chance of sitting at world football’s highest podium.   Captain William Ekong and midfielder Alex Iwobi featured at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals but that was a competition the Super Eagles left at the group stage, and both will surely prefer to experience another tournament with all the glitz and glamour that North America promises next summer.   Ekong, voted Man of the Competition at last year’s Africa Cup of Nations final, is set to win his 83rd cap on Tuesday while Iwobi will earn his 89th.   Top scorer and 2023 Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, defender Calvin Bassey, midfielders Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Simon Moses, Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman, among others, have not been to the FIFA World Cup finals.   The Cheetahs have been to only four Africa Cup of Nations finals, as against the Super Eagles’ 20 participations, and their all-time high was a quarter-final berth in Egypt six years ago, compared to Nigeria’s three titles, five runner-up positions and eight third-place finishes.   Both teams will miss a number of key players on Tuesday. Benin Republic’s central defender Yohan Roche and defensive midfielder Sessi d’Almeida are suspended, just as Nigeria’s Africa Player of the Year Lookman, with the six-time finalists also missing wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel through injuries.   Gernot Rohr and his army will have the backing of Benin Republic’s 11.5million people, just as Nigeria’s 220 million people, including dozens of thousands who will be in the stands, will be cheering on the Super Eagles.   A two-goal win by the Super Eagles, and failure by South Africa to beat Rwanda in Nelspruit, will earn Nigeria an automatic ticket to the 23rd FIFA World Cup finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer.

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Gara-Gombe Fetes Team Nigeria in Tunis

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Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, Chief Executive Officer of Green White Green Sports Center Limited, has extended a heartfelt gesture of support to Team Nigeria at the ongoing ITTF-Africa Championships in Tunis, Tunisia. Gara-Gombe, who visited the Rades Multi-Sports Complex, treated the Nigerian contingent to a sumptuous meal as part of his effort to motivate the squad to give their best at the prestigious continental event. “As a proud Nigerian, I’m deeply invested in the success of our teams across all sports. This table tennis team holds a special place in my heart. Seeing these young men and women represent our country inspires me to support and encourage them,” Gara-Gombe said. “I’ve visited the venue twice to cheer them on, and I felt they needed an extra boost of motivation. That’s why I decided to host them for a meal—to lift their spirits and help them give their best for Nigeria. I’m truly impressed by their discipline and the way they’ve conducted themselves under the guidance of our legend, Segun Toriola. This is my humble token of support, and I wish them success in all their matches,” he added. President of ITTF Africa, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, expressed gratitude for Gara-Gombe’s thoughtful gesture, describing it as a morale booster for the team. “We sincerely thank Mr. Gara-Gombe for taking the time to visit the team over the past two days, cheering them on and encouraging them. His generous act of hosting the team to a delightful meal in Tunis is both inspiring and uplifting. He has proven himself to be a true friend of table tennis and a passionate supporter of sports in general,” Oshodi said.

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Nigerian Lady Trends After Graduating As The Only Student In Her EKSU Department

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A Nigerian lady has captured massive attention online after graduating as the only student in the Department of Environmental Management and Science at Ekiti State University (EKSU). The lady, who gained admission in 2021, revealed that she spent her entire four years studying without a single coursemate. From attending lectures alone to writing exams and handling at least ten courses per semester, she pushed through the journey entirely on her own. Celebrating her achievement, she shared photos from her sign-out day along with a touching message that read: “Signed out as the only student in my department from 100 to 400 level. I got admission into Ekiti State University in 2021. Little did I know I’d be the only student. No course mate, just me alone! Attending classes alone, reading alone. But God did it. I signed out, guys. B.Sc Environmental Management and Science.” Her story has since gone viral, attracting widespread praise from Nigerians who commended her determination, courage, and commitment to her education despite the unusual circumstance. Many have described her as a true symbol of perseverance and hard work, proving that success is achievable even in isolation.

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FG Implements No-Work, No-Pay Policy for Striking ASUU Lecturers

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The Federal Government has ordered that members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) engaged in the ongoing nationwide strike be denied pay for the period of work stoppage. The directive was issued in a circular dated October 13 and signed by Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. Alausa expressed the government’s disappointment over ASUU’s decision to launch a two-week warning strike starting October 13, despite ongoing negotiations and repeated calls for dialogue. He instructed vice-chancellors of federal universities to apply the no-work, no-pay policy to all striking lecturers. “In line with labour laws, the Federal Government reiterates its position on enforcing the ‘no-work, no-pay’ policy for any employee who fails to carry out official duties during a strike,” the circular stated. Vice-chancellors have also been directed to conduct roll-calls and physical headcounts of all academic staff, reporting on those actively performing their duties. Lecturers who are members of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA) and the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), and who are not participating in the strike, are exempt from the directive. The minister added that salaries of striking staff must be withheld, while the National Universities Commission (NUC) has been tasked with monitoring compliance and submitting a consolidated report to the Ministry of Education within seven days. ASUU’s strike arises from disputes over lecturers’ working conditions, the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, unpaid salaries, and funding for the revitalisation of public universities. The government, however, maintains that all demands have been addressed and remains open to further negotiations to resolve the dispute.

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Fubara Appoints Benibo Anabraba as New Secretary to Rivers State Government

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has named Hon. Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was confirmed on Monday in a statement signed by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications. Anabraba is scheduled to be sworn in today, Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Benibo Anabraba as Secretary to the Rivers State Government. He will be sworn in today, Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt,” the statement read. The appointment comes after Fubara’s reinstatement as governor following a period of political and legal turmoil that led to his suspension under an emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025. The suspension also affected the deputy governor and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, citing ongoing political conflicts with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. During the emergency rule, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas served as Sole Administrator, suspending all commissioners, special advisers, and assistants appointed by Fubara, while dissolving boards and heads of parastatals. Since Ibas’s exit from office on September 18, the status of Fubara’s previous appointees remained uncertain. The Rivers State House of Assembly, in its first session after the lifting of the emergency rule, requested that the governor submit a new list of commissioner nominees for screening, along with the 2025 budget. Fubara’s return has sparked a series of administrative changes, with Anabraba’s appointment marking a key step in reassembling and strengthening his government team.  

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NNPCL Increases Petrol Price to N992 Per Litre Amid Limited Fuel Supply

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the price of petrol to N992 per litre, up from N865 per litre. As of now, the company has not provided any official explanation for the hike. Visits to NNPC retail outlets by The Nation revealed attendants adjusting pumps to reflect the new rate. At the Ojodu Berger station on Ogunusi Road, attendants confirmed they were instructed to update the price to N992 per litre. However, checks at Ibafo along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway showed some NNPC stations still displaying the old price of N875 per litre, though they were not selling fuel to motorists. Most of the NNPC outlets visited were not dispensing petrol, highlighting ongoing shortages despite the price increase.  

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DSS Alerts Public Against Dismissed Officer Using Agency’s Name for Fraud

DSS Alerts Public Against Dismissed Officer Using Agency’s Name for Fraud

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a warning to the public regarding Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed former officer who is reportedly using the agency’s name to carry out fraudulent activities. In a statement released on Monday, the DSS said Godwin, who was terminated from the service, continues to impersonate an active officer while defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby alerts members of the public about Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff, who is reportedly engaging in unscrupulous activities, including using the name of the Service to defraud unsuspecting individuals,” the statement read. The agency urged the public to avoid any dealings with Godwin or anyone claiming to be associated with him. It also reminded citizens that all legitimate inquiries, complaints, or requests should be directed to the DSS through its official contact channels, including the phone number 09088373515 and the designated email address. Reiterating its commitment to professionalism and accountability, the DSS warned that anyone caught impersonating its officers or attempting to tarnish the agency’s reputation would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.  

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