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JUST IN: FIFA Dismisses Nigeria Petition Against DR Congo, Ending Super Eagles’ World Cup Dreams

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026AfricTeamLeave a Comment

FIFA has effectively closed the door on the Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by confirming the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) as Africa’s representative in the inter-confederation play-offs — signaling that the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) petition over alleged ineligible players has been unsuccessful. The controversy traces back to […]

Nigeria Authorities Releases 117 ‘Repentant’ Boko Haram Fighters into Society After Rehab Programme

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026AfricTeamLeave a Comment

No fewer than 117 individuals from Borno State, previously associated with Boko Haram and now described as repentant terrorists, have successfully completed Nigeria’s Disarmament, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) programme under Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC). The milestone was announced during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Defence Headquarters at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in […]

Argungu Fishing Festival 2026: 59kg Monster Fish Wins Biggest Catch at Historic Revival

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026AfricTeamLeave a Comment

The Argungu International Fishing Festival 2026, a renowned cultural event in Kebbi State, Nigeria, made a powerful comeback on February 14, 2026, after years of interruption. Held at the Mata Fada River in Argungu town, the 61st edition drew thousands of participants, tourists, and dignitaries, including President Bola Tinubu as special guest of honor. Fishermen […]

JUST IN: USA To Deport 79 Nigerians Branded ‘Worst of the Worst’ Criminal Offenders in Major ICE Crackdown

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026AfricTeamLeave a Comment

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, has announced plans to deport at least 79 Nigerian nationals identified as among the “worst of the worst” criminal offenders. This initiative is part of a broader intensified crackdown on non-citizens with serious criminal convictions, fulfilling priorities set under […]

VIDEO: Wike on the Run as Striking FCT Workers Chase His Convoy Over Unpaid Salaries

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026AfricTeamLeave a Comment

Tension gripped Abuja as aggrieved Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers, locked in an indefinite strike, reportedly pursued Minister Nyesom Wike’s motorcade in a dramatic show of frustration over unpaid salaries. The incident unfolded amid mounting grievances over several months of unpaid salaries, stalled promotion arrears, and failure to implement the new minimum wage fully. […]

JUST IN: Nigeria’s National Grid Collapses, Leaving Millions in Darkness

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026AfricTeamLeave a Comment

Nigeria’s national grid suffered a major collapse on January 23, 2026, plunging millions of households and businesses into darkness across the country. This marked the first recorded system-wide failure of the year, with electricity generation plummeting from over 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 MW—or even zero in some reports—according to data from the […]

Afcon Third Place: Download Nigeria Vs Egypt Full Extended Highlights [Full Penalties]

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026AfricTeamLeave a Comment

In the AFCON 2025 third place playoff, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a hard-fought bronze medal by defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in regulation time at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, on January 17, 2026. The match between two African football powerhouses was a defensive masterclass, with both sides […]

Insecurity: Nigeria’s obsession with labels

December 1, 2025AfricTeamLeave a Comment

Sir: Nigeria is bleeding. From Boko Haram ambushes in the Northeast to banditry in the Northwest; from kidnappers prowling highways to communal clashes in the Middle Belt; from gangsterism in the creeks to IPOB-induced violence in the Southeast—our nation is besieged by threats that cut across tribe, region, religion, and class. Every citizen, whether Christian, […]

Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria ₦10bn annually — Esan

November 27, 2025AfricTeamLeave a Comment

Mr Sunday Esan, Senior General Manager, Corporate Communications at Dangote Industries Ltd., says the Dangote Refinery has saved Nigeria more than ₦10 billion annually in foreign exchange by replacing fuel imports with locally refined products. Esan made the disclosure on Thursday in Lagos during the ongoing 2025 Media Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists […]

Culture must unite, not divide Nigeria

November 23, 2025AfricTeamLeave a Comment

Culture has long stood as one of Nigeria’s most enduring assets, the glue that binds communities, shapes identity and projects the nation’s creative influence onto the global stage. Yet, in recent weeks, conversations around cultural institutions have become unusually heated, politicised and, in some cases, more dramatic than a Nollywood season finale. In moments like […]

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