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2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Chelle Picks Ekong, Osimhen, Moses, 21 Others for Big Battles

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Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks, midfielders Frank Onyeka and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman. Nigeria will take on Gabon in the first semi-final scheduled for the 22,000 – capacity Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat, with Cameroon confronting the Democratic Republic of Congo in the other semi-final at the 18,000 – capacity El-Barid Stadium, also in Rabat. Chelle has also recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and Spain-based forward Chidera Ejuke, with midfielder Raphael Onyedika and forwards Tolu Arokodare, Jerome Akor Adams and Olusegun Olakunle also on the roster. Defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, suspended for one game after accumulating two yellow cards in the 10-match qualifying campaign, will miss the clash with the Panthers on Thursday. The players are scheduled to fly into Morocco from their different bases in Europe and elsewhere, to converge in Rabat on Monday, 10th November. 24 SUPER EAGLES FOR 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP AFRICA PLAY-OFF TOURNAMENT Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Maduka Okoya (Udinese FC, Italy) Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium) Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium) Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC, France); Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain); Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain); Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)

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Pastor Adeboye Tells Tinubu To Pressure Trump, Warns Security Chiefs: “Fix Terrorists Or Resign”

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has weighed in on U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threats of military action in Nigeria. In a video recorded during a recent church program, Adeboye appealed to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to approach the matter with speed, diplomacy, and careful judgment. “My children, if I were asked to make suggestions, I will say quietly to our government, move fast, move diplomatically, move wisely. Find a way to convince the president of America to please delay his actions for about 100 days,” Adeboye said. He also urged that Nigeria’s security agencies be held accountable, advising: “Then come home and say to our security chiefs: get rid of these terrorists within 90 days, or resign.” The call comes after Trump designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” and threatened military intervention, citing what he described as ongoing attacks on Christians and the government’s failure to protect religious minorities. The Nigerian government, however, has strongly denied any persecution of religious groups, emphasizing that the country faces security challenges but no targeted religious violence.

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Russia Tells U.S. To Back Off Nigeria Amid Reports Of Planned Military Strikes

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Russia has cautioned the United States to stay clear of Nigeria following reports that Washington is preparing for possible military intervention in the West African nation. During a press briefing in Moscow on Friday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow is “closely monitoring developments” and called on “all parties involved to strictly comply with international legal norms.” Reports earlier in the week indicated that U.S. defense officials had drawn up plans for air and ground strikes in Nigeria under President Donald Trump’s directive. The reported plan, according to American officials, is aimed at protecting Christians allegedly under attack by Islamic militants. President Trump recently redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” alleging that Christians in the country are victims of persecution. He warned that the U.S. would enter Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” if the government “continued to ignore the attacks.” However, President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have rejected the genocide claims, insisting that Nigeria’s conflict is driven by terrorism and banditry rather than religion. The presidency stated that while it welcomes international support to combat insecurity, it would not tolerate actions that threaten Nigeria’s sovereignty. Reaffirming Russia’s position, Zakharova said her government is watching the issue closely and expects “all nations to respect international law.” In a related interview with Russian national television, Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication, said Nigeria “does not need American boots on its soil.” He acknowledged that the country faces security challenges but emphasized that the government has made “massive progress” in addressing them.

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Nigeria to Attempt Guinness World Record for Longest Dining Table in Abuja

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to attempt a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest dining table, as part of a landmark cultural and tourism initiative in the nation’s capital. The ambitious record attempt will headline the upcoming ‘Oriki: Taste of Culture’ Gastronomy Festival, featuring a 3.6-kilometre-long dining table stretching through parts of Abuja. Abisoye Fagade, Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), disclosed the plan on Thursday during a briefing attended by Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. According to Fagade, the event — scheduled for December 6, 2025 — will host between 2,000 and 3,000 participants and serve a dual purpose: a world record attempt in the morning and a grand communal dining experience in the evening. “We plan to break the record in the morning of December 6 and use the same table for a dining event later. There will be food, culture, music and comedy in the evening,” Fagade said. “It will show that Abuja can also host major cultural events in December.” He explained that the festival aims to strengthen Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality value chain, focusing on skills development, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment while attracting local and international investors. Minister Musawa endorsed the initiative, describing gastronomy as an emerging driver of economic growth and youth engagement comparable to Nigeria’s film, music, and fashion industries. “When we talk about economic growth and youth development, gastronomy plays a role just like film, music, and fashion. People eat every day, and Nigeria has made significant progress in showcasing its food globally,” she noted. Musawa also commended Nigerian chefs and food entrepreneurs for enhancing the country’s cultural influence through creative cuisine and culinary storytelling. The festival and world record attempt will be formally unveiled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. The current Guinness World Record for the longest dining table stands at 3,189.93 meters, achieved in Cairo, Egypt, in 2019. Nigeria’s proposed 3.6-kilometer table would comfortably surpass this milestone if successful.

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Nnamdi Kanu Appeals To Trump Over Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has written to U.S. President Donald Trump, commending him for his stated willingness to act against what Kanu described as a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. In the letter, Kanu said Trump’s remarks regarding the killings of Christians in Nigeria were “factual and verifiable” and applauded the former U.S. President for speaking out. He also noted that Jewish adherents in Nigeria are under attack and claimed to have documentary evidence to support his claims. Kanu cited numerous violent attacks against Judeo-Christian communities across the country, referencing media reports as proof. A copy of the letter, dated November 6 and shared via his lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, stated: “Your Excellency, I extend warm greetings to you in the name of the Judeo-Christian faith and values we both hold dear. Your bold declaration on October 31, 2025—that the United States is ‘prepared to act’ militarily and cut aid if Nigeria fails to protect its Christian population—has ignited hope in the hearts of millions who have been abandoned by the world. You have seen the truth: Christians in Nigeria face an existential threat.” Kanu emphasized that the violence is not limited to northern Nigeria, but has spread to the South-East and South-South. “This genocide is not confined to the North—it has metastasised into the Igbo heartland, where Judeo-Christians are being systematically exterminated under the guise of counter-terrorism,” he wrote. The IPOB leader also highlighted his own abduction from Kenya in June 2021, which he described as an extraordinary rendition that violated international law. He detailed surviving four assassination attempts by the Nigerian state and being held in solitary detention without charge. Kanu recalled that the Court of Appeal in Abuja discharged and acquitted him in October 2022, declaring his rendition illegal, yet he remains detained. He also cited the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which labeled his imprisonment “arbitrary, unlawful, and politically motivated.” Kanu accused the Nigerian government of using insecurity to demonize IPOB while granting amnesty to terrorists and bandits. He called for an internationally supervised commission of inquiry into the alleged “Judeo-Christian genocide” in Nigeria, highlighting massacres in the South-East and the killing of 20 IPOB members during a pro-Trump rally in Port Harcourt in 2017. He urged Trump to launch a U.S.-led investigation into the killings, impose targeted sanctions on Nigerian officials responsible for human rights abuses, and support an internationally supervised referendum for self-determination. “Mr President, history will judge us by what we do when genocide knocks. You have the power to stop a second Rwanda in Africa. One tweet, one sanction, one inquiry could save millions. I remain steadfast in peace, faith, and non-violence—even from a prison cell. IPOB rejects every form of violence. We seek only justice, truth, and freedom,” Kanu wrote, concluding with a prayer for Trump’s wisdom and courage to protect the persecuted.

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US Military Drafts Nigeria Intervention Plans After Trump Order

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The US military has prepared options for a possible intervention in Nigeria after President Donald Trump ordered action to protect Christians from targeted attacks by terrorist groups, according to media reports. US defense officials said that US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has drawn up three escalatory plans for Nigeria, including light, medium, and heavy options, and submitted them to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. The latest development came after Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Saturday that if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians,” Washington would immediately cut all aid. Trump said the US could “go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’” and ordered the Pentagon to “prepare for possible action.” According to the officials, the light option would involve “partner-enabled” operations, with the US military and State Department supporting Nigerian forces against Boko Haram and other militant groups. The medium option envisions drone strikes on militant camps and convoys, though US forces no longer have nearby bases in neighboring Niger and would face logistical and diplomatic challenges. The heavy option would deploy an aircraft carrier group and long-range strike assets, but officials said such a move is not currently a US national security priority. Military officials said US forces are unlikely to end the West African country’s decades-long insurgency and would have a limited impact without an Iraq- or Afghanistan-style campaign, which they say is not seriously being considered. “It would be a fiasco,” retired Maj. Gen. Paul D. Eaton said, adding that neither the public nor President Trump, beyond social media posts, appears interested in a large-scale ground war in Nigeria, and any US airstrikes would likely cause little more than shock, which he likened to “pounding a pillow.” In Nigeria, security is threatened by a mix of terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as armed gangs, ethnic militias like the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and herder-farmer conflicts often rooted in economic and social tensions. According to the US-based Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), there have been 1,923 attacks on civilian targets in Nigeria this year, with only 50 directly linked to Christian identity. ACLED noted that, while insurgent groups often frame their campaigns as “anti-Christian,” the violence frequently makes no distinction and harms all communities.

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Trump Warns Nigeria Again Over Christian Killings, Threatens To End U.S. Aid

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Donald Trump has issued another warning to Nigeria over the persistent killings of Christians, threatening to halt all forms of aid and impose tough measures if the violence continues. Speaking from his podium in Washington, Trump declared: “If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killings of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria. We are going to do things to Nigeria that Nigeria is not going to be happy about.” The U.S. President’s statement marks his second public warning in less than a week, following earlier remarks accusing the Nigerian government of failing to protect its Christian population. His administration has since placed Nigeria on the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” for alleged violations of religious freedom, a move that could lead to sanctions or suspension of development support. Sources in Washington revealed that Trump has directed the Department of Defense to be on standby for “possible actions,” signaling that the warning may not be limited to diplomatic pressure. In response, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, dismissed the claims, saying, “State-backed religious persecution is impossible under Nigeria’s constitution.” He maintained that the violence often labeled as religious is, in most cases, rooted in ethnic rivalries, banditry, and terrorism. Trump’s renewed threat has drawn global attention, with international observers cautioning against rash decisions that could damage diplomatic ties between the two countries. However, others argue that the warning might compel the Nigerian government to intensify its efforts to address the ongoing insecurity and protect vulnerable communities. As tensions rise, both nations now face a critical moment that could redefine U.S.–Nigeria relations depending on how Abuja responds to Washington’s escalating stance. "If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killings of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria. We are going to do things to Nigeria that Nigeria is not going to be happy about." – Trump pic.twitter.com/IzSoJNOlpX — Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) November 5, 2025

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US Senator, Ted Cruz Pledges To Expose Nigerian Officials Behind Christian Persecution

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US Senator Ted Cruz has pledged to expose and sanction Nigerian officials allegedly responsible for persecuting Christians and other religious minorities. His remarks come after US President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), a classification reserved for nations accused of severe violations of religious freedom. Cruz, the sponsor of the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, said the next step following the designation is to ensure that those enabling or participating in religious persecution face direct consequences. In a post on his official X handle Tuesday, Cruz expressed gratitude to President Trump for his leadership and determination to end the killings of Christians in Nigeria. “I’ve been pushing legislation to designate Nigeria a CPC and to impose sanctions on the Nigerian officials responsible. Thank you to President Trump for his leadership in imposing the designation, and more broadly, for fighting to stop the murder of Christians in Nigeria. Now we should take the next step and hold Nigerian officials accountable. I intend to be very explicit about who they are in the coming days and weeks,” he wrote.  

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