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FIFA will pay referee Omar Artan his full World Cup fee after he was denied entry into the United States, despite being cleared for tournament officiating duties.
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Boualem Khoukhi’s stoppage-time header secured Qatar a historic first World Cup point after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, who had led through Breel Embolo’s first-half penalty.
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Three people were killed and several houses set ablaze after suspected bandits attacked Pissa village in Niger State. Security forces responded and engaged the attackers as investigations continue.
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SERAP has sued NNPCL, demanding accountability for an alleged ₦5.9 billion spent on the company’s transition and rebranding, and seeking disclosure of officials and contractors involved.
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At least 20 people were killed in a suspected bandit attack on a Kebbi community, prompting government assurances of increased security deployment and renewed efforts to combat insecurity.
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CAN has declared Black Sunday across Nigeria to honour victims of insecurity, urging government to take decisive action while calling for stronger security measures and national unity.
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Suspected kidnappers abducted a traditional ruler in Ondo State after invading his residence and shooting his wife. Police have launched a rescue operation and deployed tactical teams.
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The National Youth Service Corps has suspended the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation exercise in Niger State due to ongoing camp renovations, assuring affected corps members of fresh arrangements.
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FIFA has clarified that a temporary technical outage affected the offside animation graphic during Qatar’s World Cup match against Switzerland but did not impact the VAR review process.
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FIFA has identified Côte d’Ivoire as the youngest squad at the 2026 World Cup, with an average age of 25.8 years ahead of their tournament opener against Ecuador.
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NDLEA operatives arrested a Brazil-based businessman at Lagos airport after discovering 6.1kg of liquid cocaine concealed in shirts and towels allegedly imported from São Paulo, Brazil.
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Nigerian inmates in Ethiopia’s AbaSamuel Prison have praised President Bola Tinubu following a new bilateral agreement allowing eligible prisoners to serve their remaining jail terms in Nigeria.
