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Newcastle draw Man City Chelsea await Arsenal or Palace

Holders Newcastle United will face eight time winners Manchester City in the semi finals of the Carabao Cup. The other tie will see Chelsea play either Arsenal or Crystal Palace, with their opponents to be confirmed after the remaining quarter final. Arsenal’s last eight clash with Crystal Palace was moved to Tuesday 23 December to ease Palace’s fixture congestion caused by their Europa Conference League schedule. The winner of that game at the Emirates Stadium will travel to Stamford Bridge for the first leg against Chelsea. The semi finals will be played over two legs. The first legs are scheduled for the week starting 12 January 2026, with the return matches set for the week beginning 2 February. Chelsea, who finished as runners up to Liverpool in both 2022 and 2024, last lifted the League Cup in 2015. Manchester City, […]

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Osimhen arrival lifts Super Eagles AFCON camp in Cairo

The Super Eagles camp in Cairo is now at full strength following the arrival of star striker Victor Osimhen on Wednesday night, as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Osimhen arrived at about 9:45 p.m. Nigerian time, completing the list of 28 invited players for the tournament, which runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed Osimhen’s arrival and described it as a major morale boost for the team. He said that with all players now in camp, the entire squad can focus fully on final preparations and a common objective at AFCON. The team opened camp on Sunday, 14 December, at the Renaissance Hotels in Cairo, with all coaches and backroom staff already on ground. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was the first player to report, arriving […]

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Israeli airstrikes hit targets across Lebanon

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, hitting several locations that the Israeli military says are linked to Hezbollah. Lebanon’s state run National News Agency reported multiple strikes on mountainous areas in both regions. The Israeli military said its forces targeted what it described as “terror infrastructure sites” in different parts of Lebanon. It said the targets included “a military compound used by Hezbollah to conduct training and courses” for members of the Iran backed group. In a separate statement, the army said its forces “a short while ago” struck a Hezbollah fighter in the Taybeh area of southern Lebanon. No details were given about casualties from that strike or the wider series of attacks. The latest strikes come despite a ceasefire agreement reached in November 2024 that was meant to end more than […]

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NBA anti graft panel renews push against corruption

The Nigerian Bar Association Anti Corruption Committee has joined the global community in marking International Anti Corruption Day 2025, restating its commitment to fight corruption across Nigeria. The committee said the commemoration on 9 December is grounded in the United Nations Convention Against Corruption and urged Nigeria to fully domesticate and vigorously implement the treaty as a national priority.​ In a statement, the committee’s chairman, Babafemi Badejo, welcomed the recent pledge by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun, to uphold the rule of law. He described the rule of law as the most powerful tool against corruption but warned it cannot be realised while corruption remains widespread in the country. Badejo said the committee at national and branch levels is ready to work with the judiciary, all arms and levels of government and all sectors of society […]

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Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian aircraft and 11 troops

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers who were detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing.​ The confirmation came on Wednesday night from the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He simply stated that they had been freed following diplomatic efforts.​ Their release followed a meeting in Ouagadougou between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation, explained that the visit was at the request of President Bola Tinubu to resolve the incident and strengthen relations between both countries.​ The incident occurred nearly two weeks earlier when a Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft, carrying 11 soldiers, made a forced or precautionary landing in Bobo […]

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Dangote refinery row forces regulators to resign

The Nigerian oil and gas industry has been thrown into uncertainty following the resignation of the chief executives of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, Engr Gbenga Komolafe, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Engr Farouk Ahmed. Both NUPRC and NMDPRA are responsible for enforcing petroleum laws, regulations and guidelines in the upstream and downstream sectors. Komolafe and Ahmed were appointed in September 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari after the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, came into force and had been reporting directly to President Bola Tinubu, who is also the Petroleum Minister, until their resignations. Farouk Ahmed’s exit follows his recent clash with industrialist Aliko Dangote, who petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over alleged misconduct. Dangote accused the NMDPRA leadership of economic sabotage, claiming that its policies were […]

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Venezuela slams Trump’s ‘total blockade’ threat

Venezuela has condemned US President Donald Trump’s order for a “total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers heading to the country, calling it a “warmongering” threat and a grave danger to peace in South America. The move is part of Washington’s effort to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government.​ The escalation follows the recent seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast and a significant build-up of US military forces in the region. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Venezuela of using oil revenue to fund drug trafficking and other crimes and vowed to expand the military presence until Caracas hands over oil, land and other assets he claims were “stolen” from the United States.​ Trump wrote that Venezuela is “completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America” and […]

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Group seeks probe of Dangote’s claim on Farouk Ahmed’s children​

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to order an investigation into an allegation that the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr Farouk Ahmed, paid 5 million dollars in secondary school fees for his children.​A coalition of civil society organisations under the platform of the Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI) made the call, asking that anti-graft agencies, especially the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), should verify the claim.​ Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, EUYI convener, Comrade Momoh Prince, said public trust in government depends on transparency and accountability, especially when serious allegations are raised against public officials.​The group explained that its demand followed a public claim linked to industrialist Alhaji Aliko Dangote, which questioned the source of funds allegedly used to pay for the foreign education of Farouk […]

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Key facts about Nigeria’s World Cup eligibility battle with DR Congo

How the match was decided Nigeria and DR Congo met on November 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, in a one‑off CAF playoff final to decide who would reach the inter‑confederation playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. Frank Onyeka put Nigeria ahead early, but Meschack Elia equalised before half‑time, and after a tense extra time finished 1–1, DR Congo won 4–3 on penalties, with captain Chancel Mbemba scoring the decisive spot‑kick.​ For DR Congo, the victory offered a realistic route back to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and rewarded years of rebuilding around Europe‑based talent. For Nigeria, it confirmed a second straight World Cup absence and intensified scrutiny of the coaching crew, NFF leadership and the long‑term planning of the Super Eagles.​ The eligibility complaint After the match, attention shifted from tactics to paperwork. In December 2025, […]

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Eight major sporting moments that defined 2025

The year 2025 delivered some of the most dramatic and emotional moments in modern sport, from stunning comebacks and long-awaited titles to farewell appearances by global icons. Across football, basketball, cricket, American football and professional wrestling, teams and athletes produced performances that captivated fans worldwide and reshaped record books.​ Nigeria’s Super Falcons set the tone for the year by winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In a remarkable final in Rabat, they came from 2–0 down to beat hosts Morocco 3–2, with Esther Okoronkwo’s penalty, Folashade Ijamilusi’s equaliser and a dramatic late winner from Jennifer Echegini sealing a record-extending 10th WAFCON title for Nigeria.​ In Europe, Arsenal Women claimed the 2024–25 UEFA Women’s Champions League after edging Barcelona 1–0 in Lisbon. Stina Blackstenius scored the decisive goal in the 75th minute from a Beth Mead assist, […]

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