2026 FIFA World Cup: The billions Super Eagles will miss out on by not qualifying - Premium Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
In practical terms, Nigerias failure to qualify immediately shut the door on a guaranteed $10.5 million (about N15.5 billion) money that would have flowed directly to the federation.The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: The billions Super Eagles will miss out on by not qualifying appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2027: PDPs Bafarawa endorses Sokoto governor, collapses structure into APC - Premium Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
This endorsement comes as Mr Bafarawas political structure in the state collapsed into the ruling APC on Wednesday.The post 2027: PDPs Bafarawa endorses Sokoto governor, collapses structure into APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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4th African Youth Games: Nigeria wins eight gold medals on Day 1 of weightlifting - Premium Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Favour Cornelius led the charge in the 44kg category with an outstanding performance, claiming three gold medalsThe post 4th African Youth Games: Nigeria wins eight gold medals on Day 1 of weightlifting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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A Very Dirty Christmas: CAN slams Ini Edos film, questions NFVCBs approval - Premium Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the film titled, 'A Very Dirty Christmas', was released in cinemas nationwide on 16 December.The post A Very Dirty Christmas: CAN slams Ini Edos film, questions NFVCBs approval appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adamawa Govt Empowers Youth, Women Through Skills Training, Entrepreneurship Programs - New Telegraph
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
The Adamawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping youths and women with practical skills and entrepreneurial mindsets to reduce unemployment and foster inclusive growth. The disclosure was made by the State Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development, Alhaji Hammanjumba Gutugel, during the graduation ceremony of ten women trained in Tailoring and Fashion Design on Thursday....The post Adamawa Govt Empowers Youth, Women Through Skills Training, Entrepreneurship Programs ap
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AFCON 2025 Countdown: Osimhen arrives as Super Eagles camp goes full house - Premium Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Victor Osimhens arrival means head coach Eric Chelle now has his full complement of players as Nigeria enters the final phase of build-up for the tournament in MoroccoThe post AFCON 2025 Countdown: Osimhen arrives as Super Eagles camp goes full house appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025 countdown: Super Eagles depart Cairo for Morocco - Premium Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Officials of the national team confirmed that the Super Eagles will leave Cairo at midday, bringing an end to their short pre-tournament camp in Egypt for the 2025 AFCON.The post AFCON 2025 countdown: Super Eagles depart Cairo for Morocco appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025 Countdown: The five oldest players gunning for glory in Morocco - Premium Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
From Mozambique to Uganda, Senegal to Gabon, AFCON 2025 will not only be a showcase of the future, but it will also be a test of whether experience still holds decisive power in African footballThe post AFCON 2025 Countdown: The five oldest players gunning for glory in Morocco appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ahmeds fall, the Dangote challenge and a rentier system, By Azu Ishiekwene - Premium Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
The Nigerian godfathers of oil rent, to paraphrase Yergin,are putting up fierceresistance against the new dynamics that Dangotes entry is bringing into the industry. Ahmed is not the last stand, only a symbol of it. Just as Dangote often asks himself why he didnt put his $20 billion elsewhere instead of a refinery, the state []The post Ahmeds fall, the Dangote challenge and a rentier system, By Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2026 World Cup winners to get $50m prize money FIFA - Punch
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
FIFA announces a record $655 million total World Cup prize money for the 2026 tournament, with the winning team taking home a historic $50 million....
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21-year-old English club forward dies in car crash - Punch
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Macclesfield FC forward Ethan McLeod dies in a tragic car crash at age 21. The football community, including Wolves and the EPL, pay tribute to the player....
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84 junior golfers for Leader Joe 1808 Charity Championship - Daily Trust
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
No fewer than 84 junior golfers have converged in Abuja for the 5th Edition of the Leader Joe 1808 Charity Golf Championship. This years competition tagged Rescue Out-of-School-Children is holding at Tukur Buratai Golf Club and Resort Abuja Speaking at the event, Executive Director of 1808 foundation and convener of the event, Leader Joseph Onus []
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AFC Bournemouth Young Star Eli Junior Kroupi Shines in 2025 - Softfootball
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Eli Junior Kroupi continues to impress for AFC Bournemouth, scoring 24 goals in 39 games for club and country and shining at just 19 years old.
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AFCON 2025: Ighalo backs Osimhen as next Super Eagles captain - Blueprint
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has endorsed Victor Osimhen to become the next captain of the national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup [...]
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AFCON 2025: Supercomputer ranks Nigeria fifth among favourites - Punch
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
A supercomputer ranks the AFCON 2025 favourites, placing Morocco at the top. Nigeria's Super Eagles are ranked fifth with a 7.3% chance of winning....
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Ahmed Musa retires after 111 caps, 16 goals for Super Eagles - Daily Trust
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 15-year career with the Super Eagles during which he became Nigerias most capped player and one of the countrys most accomplished footballers of his generation. Musa made the announcement yesterday in a statement shared on his social media platforms on Wednesday. After a lot []
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Ahmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles After 15 Years Service to Nigeria - Thisday
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Duro Ikhazuagbe Nigerias most capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, 33, yesterday announced his retirement from international duty with the Super Eagles. The Kano Pillars winger who returned to the Nigerian domestic
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Amaju Pinnick joins global football leaders at FIFA plenary meeting in Doha - Vanguard
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA Mens National Team Competitions and former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, OFR, ROI, on Monday participated in the FIFA Plenary Session and Committee Meetings held in Doha, Qatar.The post Amaju Pinnick joins global football leaders at FIFA plenary meeting in Doha appeared first on Vanguard News.
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