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WORLD4d agoSenegal, Morocco to get AFCON title verdict within daysThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco. The hearing in Lausanne comes almost 10 months after Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave Senegal victory over the tournament hosts following a chaotic finish to normal time. But in March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, and the title.France 24 [en]
WORLD4d agoNigerian children losing local intelligence to social media influence – Lagos govtLagos State Government has raised concerns over the impact of social media and foreign influences on children’s mental health, calling for stronger preventive measures and improved parental guidance to protect young people. The post Nigerian children losing local intelligence to social media influence – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD4d agoComoros vs Nigeria Preview: Super Falcons begin 2028 Olympic race in IkenneNigeria, Africa’s most successful women’s national team, return to Olympic qualifying after their appearance at Paris 2024 ended a 16-year absence from the competition. The post Comoros vs Nigeria Preview: Super Falcons begin 2028 Olympic race in Ikenne appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoMorocco and Senegal await AFCON final verdict after arbitration hearingThursday saw the Court of Arbitration for Sport hold a long-awaited hearing in Lausanne, as sport's highest court considered Senegal's appeal over the decision to award Morocco this year's Africa Cup of Nations title. While Senegal won the match on the pitch in Rabat ten months ago, the Confederation of African Football latter overturned the result because the Teranga Lions had left the pitch in protest mid-game before coming back on. The three-judge panel is expected to issue a verdict soon.France 24 [en]
WORLD5d agoNigerian man, Chimaobim arrested after caught with pants off, exposing self in public in USU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe in Pennsylvania after he pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge following a public exposure incident. The post Nigerian man, Chimaobim arrested after caught with pants off, exposing self in public in US appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoNigerian Photographer Bolaji Alonge’s Photos Featured in New Fela Kuti ‘Zombie’ VinylMr Alonge has spent years documenting Lagos and Nigerian culture through his photography project, Eyes of a Lagos Boy. The post Nigerian Photographer Bolaji Alonge’s Photos Featured in New Fela Kuti ‘Zombie’ Vinyl appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD5d agoCAS promises Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within daysThe Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule within days on appeal against decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD5d agoBet9ja Foundation Empowers 350+ Young Nigerians at Third Edition of GEES to Earn, Build and GrowNow in its third edition, GEES has continued to evolve with the changing realities facing young Nigerians. The inaugural edition in 2024 focused on employability and entrepreneurial success, while the second edition in 2025 explored the digital economy and preparing young people for the digital workspace. GEES 3.0 builds on that journey by taking the conversation […] The post Bet9ja Foundation Empowers 350+ Young Nigerians at Third Edition of GEES to Earn, Build and Grow appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoSenegal, Morocco to know AFCON verdict within days — CASBy Adegboyega Adeleye Senegal and Morocco have been told to expect a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on their controversial Africa Cup of Nations title dispute within days. According to ESPN, CAS Director General Matthieu Reeb said the three-member panel hearing Senegal’s appeal aims to issue its decision “a few days […] The post Senegal, Morocco to know AFCON verdict within days — CAS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoSenegal vs Morocco: CAS to decide who really won AFCONSenegal and Morocco played a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in January and they contested the title again Thursday, this time at the Court of Arbitration for Sport which expects a verdict within days.Africanews [en]
WORLD5d agoPopular Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa becomes US citizenVeteran Nigerian rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has become a United States citizen, drawing congratulatory messages from fellow artistes, music producers and fans. The post Popular Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa becomes US citizen appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoThe AFCON final is being played in court – when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champion?Le Tribunal arbitral du sport doit se prononcer sur la décision de retirer au Sénégal son titre de champion d'Afrique des Nations 2025. Cependant, les supporters ne doivent pas s'attendre à un verdict immédiat.BBC Afrique
WORLD5d agoSenegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports courtSenegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their trophy after the team's players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty during the chaotic final roughly nine months ago.France 24 [en]
WORLD6d ago"We are fed up, we can't take any more": the eviction of El Trampolín aggravates pressure on the neighborhoods of CeutaCientos de migrantes se reparten por la periferia de la ciudad y por los montes tratando de huir de la Policía mientras el Guano, el último asentamiento de playa, espera su desmantelamiento LeerEl Mundo
WORLD6d agoWorks Ministry debunks First Niger Bridge demarcation removal claimsThe Federal Ministry of Works has dismissed reports that the demarcations recently installed on the First Niger Bridge, Onitsha, are being removed following public criticism. The post Works Ministry debunks First Niger Bridge demarcation removal claims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD6d agoThe Anthony Kila affair: How fake titles captured a university and what it says about Nigeria, By Austin AigbeA true Professor in Nigeria spends at least 10-15 years as Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer II, Lecturer I, Senior Lecturer, Reader, then Professor. He publishes, survives external assessment, and defends his work before the university Senate. It is brutal. Then someone prints a certificate from a centre he registered himself and jumps the queue… That is […] The post The Anthony Kila affair: How fake titles captured a university and what it says about Nigeria, By Austin Aigbe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD6d agoAfrican groups seek international tribunal for corporate abuses in Niger DeltaAfrican civil society organisations have cited the Niger Delta’s oil pollution crisis as evidence of corporate impunity, demanding a binding UN treaty and international tribunal to hold transnational corporations accountable for rights and environmental violations. The post African groups seek international tribunal for corporate abuses in Niger Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD6d agoMeet Nigerian woman Lola Ogunbote who joins Chelsea as Head of Football OperationsOgunbote joined the London club after spending almost five years at Burnley Women, where she played a key role in developing the club’s women’s football structure. The post Meet Nigerian woman Lola Ogunbote who joins Chelsea as Head of Football Operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD6d agoCAS to hear Senegal appeal over AFCON title awarded to MoroccoCourt of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD6d agoCAN 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal: a third half in front of the Court of Arbitration for SportLe Sénégal, le Maroc et la CAF plaideront ce jeudi devant l’instance d’arbitrage de Lausanne. Objectif : trancher enfin le litige né de la finale de la dernière CAN, alors que le titre n’a toujours pas été réattribué, près d’un an après le match qui a mis le feu aux poudres.Jeune Afrique
WORLD6d agoRussia 3-3 Nigeria: Five key takeaways as Super Eagles stage dramatic comeback in Nizhny NovgorodThe draw does not erase Nigeria’s recent shortcomings, but it provides plenty to examine as Chelle assesses his options and prepares for the team’s next competitive assignment The post Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Five key takeaways as Super Eagles stage dramatic comeback in Nizhny Novgorod appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD6d agoWhy Nigeria’s digital economy lack strong female flavour…How cost of data, smartphones, lack of digital skills exclude women …Just 35% used internet, compared with 52% of men – GSMA report …Only 14.8% of rural females have Internet access – NBS By Juliet Umeh For many Nigerian women, owning a smartphone should be a gateway to opportunity -digital banking, online shopping, e-commerce, remote […] The post Why Nigeria’s digital economy lack strong female flavour appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7Ralph Obioha: Life of a man who lost much, fought on, and left his mark on NigeriaBy Chioma GabrielThere are lives that can be measured by what a man accumulated, and there are lives that must be measured by what he was prepared to lose for an idea.Chief Ralph Obioha belonged to the second category.For a man who built businesses, entered politics, sat in the House of Representatives, helped organise one […] The post Ralph Obioha: Life of a man who lost much, fought on, and left his mark on Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7NSITF exposes fake recruitment scam, cautions Nigerians against fraudstersBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has issued a public warning over the spread of fraudulent employment advertisements and forged appointment letters being used by scammers to deceive job seekers. The warning was contained in a public notice issued by the Fund and circulated to regional and branch managers via […] The post NSITF exposes fake recruitment scam, cautions Nigerians against fraudsters appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria